...I hold Instructional II PA active Reading Specialist certification. I have taught seven years in public schools. Four of these years were in Kindergarten, which has a heavy focus on teaching phonics and early reading. (read more)
...I am a former college composition professor with a keen understanding of what colleges expect to see in academic writing. I also spent years as a journalist, copywriter, and editor. I bring a combination of scholastic excellence and practical business acumen to the jobs I do. (read more)
...As a homeschool teacher, I am familiar with aligning curriculum to Common Core. I work with several homeschool curriculums and reference Common Core Standards so that I am certain we are covering all areas and I supplement work if there are any gaps. I also can give advice to homeschool parents on activities that will cover Common Core standards. (read more)
...I offer thorough, considerate input on substance, structure, tone, and grammar. Through my own admissions process as well as editing peer's personal statements, I have a solid understanding of what admissions committees are looking for. I'm very good at making sentences impactful and condensing language while maintaining each student's unique story. (read more)
...I have a BA in English - Secondary Education from Penn State Harrisburg, and I have a Master's in Education: Adult Education & Training from University of Phoenix. My teaching license is expired, but all of my clearances are up-to-date. I did not find a teaching job right out of college, so I fell into higher education instead. (read more)