...My work has been published in the New York Times, NPR, and more than a dozen textbooks released by Salem Press. Additionally, UMASS Press published my first book, Race in the Crucible of War: African American Servicemen in the War in Vietnam in 2023. I am a published author of a book, dozens of articles, and have helped hundreds of students over the years with their writing. (read more)
Hi! I'm Jamie! I was a high school English teacher for 12+ years, teaching 7th through 12th grade (primarily 10th and 11th), in addition to a range of electives, including creative writing, AP Language and Composition, Word Power, AVID (study skills), graphic design through yearbook, and public speaking. (read more)
...I enjoy working with ADHD, Autistic, Dyslexic, and other neurodiverse/learning-different students, and have seen them go on to be very successful on the NREMT and EMS when given the right tools. I often focus on testing strategies and studying tips because of how difficult test-taking can be for... (read more)
...It was challenging but I learned how teach complex material in the most simple terms. I also learned how to teach reading and writing very clearly and effectively. I was incredibly successful in this, to the point that many of my students were able to pass rigorous state exams even with low levels of English. (read more)
...I have spent most of my time in university writing research papers, critical essays, and theses. My work has been well received, garnering international attention. Due to my focus on writing, I gained a strong mastery of writing skills, proofreading, and performing research using a broad swath of techniques and software applications in a variety of subjects. (read more)