...So when I enrolled in Bard College, I decided to major in Classics (also known as Greek and Roman studies). For my Senior Project I translated and directed Sophocles' Antigone. I have been studying Latin and Ancient Greek for six years. I enjoy the intensely technical aspect of studying these languages. (read more)
...Taught several semesters as adjunct Professor, Marist College, Poughkeepsie, NY. While at IBM, was PC Specialist and Lead Architect on technical projects. Certifed for Math teaching in NYS/ NYC after 3 years of full-time teaching in Brooklyn NY. (read more)
...My undergraduate degree at Columbia was in English. I have been a book and magazine editor. My freelance writing has run the gamut from general interest to literary profile to sports journalism. (read more)
...I help them build on their strengths and identify the areas where they can improve. I teach reading by modeling the thought processes of readers. The students make connections between the text and their lives, global or historical events, and other texts. (read more)
...I also have a master's degree in elementary education N-6. Over the course of my career I have worked in public and private schools. I have worked specifically in the special education field for the last decade in Coxsackie, NY as well as with the Abilities First program in Red Hook School District, satellite program. (read more)