...I completed a masters degree in linguistics with special focus in teaching composition. I subsequently taught academic writing classes in colleges and universities for fifteen years. I have California teaching credentials for grades K-12 as well as community college and adult, all in English language arts. (read more)
...My freelance writing has run the gamut from general interest to literary profile to sports journalism. My experience with writers has included helping the very young to professionals. My undergraduate degree at Columbia was in English. (read more)
...By the time I turned 21 I had already played in hundreds of poker games and had established myself as a ranking intermediate player. About 10 years ago I discovered "No-Limit-Texas-Hold-Em" and have been participating in table games locally and otherwise. About 2 weeks ago I participated in an online tournament with over 6,000 total participants and finished in the top 10% in 617st place! (read more)
I love teaching others to appreciate literature of all kinds. My specialties are American Literature, African-American Literature, and Multi-Cultural Literature. Writing instruction is also exciting to teach to someone who struggles with writing of any type. (read more)
...In Tangier I began tutoring middle school students who were struggling with writing and became quit good at helping students become great writers. Time and time again my former students tell me that I taught them to write and become readers. I am a life long 'English Major' with a love of literature. (read more)