...I went on to study and receive my MS Ed in Counseling and Human Relations with a Pennsylvania certification in Secondary School Guidance in 1980. I moved into a role as a Secondary School Counselor for the School District of Philadelphia in 1990. Upon my early retirement, I chose to focus on tutoring and substitution. (read more)
...I possess the ability to take on multiple perspectives through engagement with African American, Native American, and English texts. I completed my education with a GPA of 3.65. Some of my literature courses include Victorian Literature, English Literature 650 to 1650, English Literature 1660 to 1900, Literature as Social Lens, American Literature 1 and 2, and Twentieth Century Authors. (read more)
...After several years of working with high school seniors, I understand the importance of the college admission essay. Especially now, with many colleges focusing solely on the admission essay, I help students make themselves stand out through their words! In addition, I have helped students feel more confident with their reading and writing skills through various learning activities. (read more)
...Business Writing is also in my "wheelhouse." Writing, reading for understanding, business and organizational communication I have taught all literary genre and eras at the high school level and above. In particular, I have taught American Literature from Colonial to current era, British Literat... (read more)
...I taught high school English for eight years at independent schools in Washington D.C, and Wilmington Delaware respectively. I have a Bachelor's in English Literature, a Master's Degree in Writing, and a Master's Degree in School Leadership. Before moving into school administration, I taught s... (read more)