...My areas of expertise are reading and writing. I understand the joys and advantages that being a confident reader with a strong vocabulary provide. Most of all, however, I focus on the absolute necessity of being a good writer. (read more)
...Late in High School, I discovered I also love Public Speaking. I competed three years in Forensics (Speech and Debate) on the High School level, and another three on the collegiate level. I like to think of myself as a writer, but acknowledging what a difficult field it is to make a living in, I still have a day job. (read more)
...Every class I taught was a combination of in-class work and private sessions. I have a Masters in Composition and Literature, graduate work in ESL instruction and have worked extensively with Russian, Arabic, and a variety of Asian and Chinese speakers. I've developed college level courses in teaching English as a Second Language, Composition, Advanced writing, and Grammar and Reading. (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)