...In addition to my past academic research duties, I have 18 years experience as owner and editor of a culinary publication. In this capacity, I oversaw the production of my writing staff. Finally, I have 2 (two) years of experience working as a copy-editor for a local paper. (read more)
...As C.S. Lewis writes, "Literature adds to reality, it does not simply describe it." I have a passion for sharing my love for books with students. Books can be windows or mirrors. (read more)
...I am certified through Central Texas College to teach functional academic skills for the U.S. Army. I facilitated the functional academic skills training for the Warner Barracks in Bamberg, Germany from 2010 - 2012. (read more)
...In my training, I learned how to teach phonics. There are 44 sounds in the American English language. I teach those phonics using a variety of methods the incorporate reading, hearing and writing. (read more)
...Throughout both my undergraduate and graduate years, I worked in a campus writing center, where I helped students draft and revise their papers. When I became an instructor of several philosophy classes, I likewise taught my students how to write more clearly, concisely, and grammatically. Through all these experiences, I've become adept at both producing and teaching written English. (read more)