...I have a master's degree in Linguistics with an emphasis on the skills, including proofreading, required to teach academic writing. I hold secondary, adult, and community college credentials (California) and a Master's Degree in Applied Linguistics. I have many years of college and university experience teaching writing skills, including the timed writing that is required for tests. (read more)
...I have been a book and magazine editor. 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. (read more)
...After graduating from Emory University, twenty five years ago, with a degree in English (concentration in the works of Shakespeare) I taught elementary school language arts for two years. Then worked in education advocacy and reform at Teach For America for almost ten years- with a two year stin... (read more)
...I have worked specifically in the special education field for the last decade in Coxsackie, NY as well as with the Abilities First program. My experience includes all age groups and many types of special learners. I received my New York State master's degree and K-12 special education certification in 2002. (read more)
...My previous students have commended me on my ability to understand them, accept them and help them raise their academic achievements. I underssand that each student has a unique learning style that must be called upon to help the student maximize his/her potential. My task will be to help the student identify that style whether it is visual, audio or kinetic. (read more)