...I was a special education teacher with the New York City Department of Education for over fifteen years. I planned on continuing my career until retirement, but my life took an unexpected turn. I was forced to take an indefinite leave of absence due to a car accident. (read more)
...My academic journey began with a Bachelor's Degree in English Education, followed by a Master's Degree in Educational Administration from New York University. These qualifications have provided me with a solid foundation in educational theory and practice, enabling me to excel both in the classr... (read more)
...As a district employee, I helped provide coverage for a 3rd grade math/science class that needed a teacher during a transitional period. This included preparing lesson plans and grades for the students and encouraged me to find more creative ways to engage my students in problem solving. I spent a year substitute teaching in an urban school district. (read more)
...I believe being a non-native speaker is an advantage. It took me way too many years to feel comfortable and fluent and I enjoy helping others learn from the mistakes of my teachers by personalizing lessons leading to maximum practicality. Amongst my many experiences, I have been a teacher of ESL, Spanish and French to elementary, middle school, high school and university students. (read more)
...I love the creative process of writing and come from a family of writers. My sister taught writing at U. Mass Amherst and my brother co-wrote Liam Neeson's film, The Commuter. (read more)