...I started teaching in 1987, when I spent two years teaching first grade at Grimes Elementary School in Houston, TX. From there I moved to Hamina, Finland where I spent a year teaching English to pre-k and kindergarten children. After that, I joined the Istanbul International Community School for two years as a second grade teacher. (read more)
...Recently, I've substituted in almost all K-12 grades to get a better understanding of what our children are experiencing in the classroom. This included reading support for children in K-3 all the way up to high school English courses. I have earned two master's degrees. (read more)
...This depth of understanding enables me to approach editing with flexibility and precision. I also have my MFA in Creative Writing and am very experienced in one-on-one coaching and instruction for creative works like short stories, poetry, graphic novel, and whole novels. I have successfully t... (read more)
...I’m also a National Merit Finalist as I scored very high on the PSAT I am a National Merit Scholar Finalist which is the highest award you can receive as a result of the PSAT. I have helped students with the PSAT and know methods to succeed on it. I have experience helping students develop skills and strategies to perform well on the ACT. (read more)