...I feel students learn best when they feel in control of their learning and enjoy the process of learning. I hope to inspire students to be lifelong learners and equip them with the tools to succeed. My goal is to encourage students when skills may feel intimidating and help them build the confidence to overcome challenges. (read more)
...I am a current PhD candidate in economics at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. Before earning my bachelor's and master's degrees in economics with a minor in math, I scored in the 99th percentile of the ACT and the 98th percentile of the SAT. I have four years of teaching experience and specialize in easy-to-follow, cookbook strategies for standardized tests. (read more)
...I have a doctorate in Folklore from Indiana University, a top university for this subject. I also have many years in fieldwork, including photo and audio documentation. I have worked as a consultant to the Smithsonian, the American Folklife Center, and many other agencies as a folklorist-ethnographer. (read more)
...One of the foundational skills to developing your writing is learning to read it back and make sound edits. Let me show you! In university I presented research findings and trained groups on the use of complex systems. (read more)
...I was an Editor of college-level and medical textbooks for over a decade. This experience, working for the major publishers, has given me experience not available in any academic setting. I possess a sharp scrutiny to note any grammatical,punctuation, or other errors and inconsistencies - in short, I am an experienced Editor and Proofreader. (read more)