...I am a former book editor at HarperCollins Publishers in NYC, where I worked with authors across multiple genres including fiction, nonfiction, self-help, memoir, and business books. After moving back to my hometown, I became an associate editor at a Cleveland-based newspaper, where I also edite... (read more)
...I have training in sight singing from Oberlin Conservatory and Santa Monica College. This is a practice that broadens one's ability to read music, compose, play an instrument, sing in a choir etc... and it can be very joyful. I am an experienced acting and puppetry coach with an MFA in acting from USC. (read more)
I am a retired English teacher who knows AP, college-level literature and composition and my test prep students average significant increases (5pts+ ACT) IN any language area test. I am solid in SSAT and ISEE including math, but really focus on verbal. I have edited master's theses in MLA and APA ... (read more)
...This experience has taught me the patience, communication skills, and knowledge to connect with students on an individual basis and teach effectively. More importantly, I am also quite willing and eager to develop my skills further to improve my performance. My reason for teaching is simply tha... (read more)