...I won the John Creasey Award for best first novel, and have been nominated for the Ian Fleming Award. My work has been translated into twelve languages. Additionally, I have optioned or sold multiple screenplays. (read more)
...I promote the notion of personal responsibility to one's self, one's community and the planet. Our students are our future. As educators, we are accountable for assuring to they are properly armed with the skills they need for success. (read more)
...I have been tutoring pre-calculus students for 12 years. I have been helping elementary and middle school students improve their reading skills for the past 10 years. The materials I use help with the foundations of reading (phonics), as well as reading comprehension. (read more)
I have an extensive background in Mathematics and am currently pursuing a Master's degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Louisville's Speed School. As a graduate student, I taught several introductory level courses including College Algebra. I also did part-time tutoring helping with trigonometry, geometry, calculus and Algebra 1 and 2 at the high school/middle school level. (read more)
...I graduated from Yale with a degree in Environmental Studies, after which I accepted the Yale-China Fellowship and taught 10th grade English for three years in central China. While I did not anticipate becoming a teacher long-term when I moved to China, I quickly learned that I love teaching! S... (read more)