...As a writing instructor, I taught special sections for students who had been academically struggling. I was given this assignment due to my approach to classroom teaching--consistent feedback, sensitivity to the difficulties students face, and plenty of humor. In addition to teaching college-ag... (read more)
...I earned my B.A. and M.A. degrees in English and my Ph.D. in Education, and I really enjoy helping students feel more confident in themselves as learners. I specialize in meeting students where they are, outlining goals for our work together, and systematically working towards achieving those go... (read more)
...This is my life when I am not playing with my four dogs, tending my garden, are planting and caring for flowers or working in my modest vineyard. I have written and taught all aspects of the English language: grammar, literature, reading, vocabulary, and the powers of critical thinking both in t... (read more)