...Since then, I have continued to hone my writing skills in English writing classes at Yale and during a semester abroad at Oxford University. In my professional life, I have served as an editor for several blogs and helped individual writers polish their articles for publication. I have a natura... (read more)
...I have been a book and magazine editor. Graduate work was in American Studies, before I went on to receive an MA in teaching from Manhattanville. My freelance writing has run the gamut from general interest to literary profile to sports journalism. (read more)
...Finally, I derive the greatest pleasure from bonding with people on a one-on-one basis. Here insecurities disappear, a sense of humor works wonders, and confidence grows - often for the first time. My hope is that my students leave each session not only with learning skills but also a smile. (read more)
...This year I celebrate the beginning of my third successful year tutoring SAT test preparation for Wyzant. The amount of required preparation for this area of learning is staggering, yet I take it on graciously; teaching/tutoring is a labor of love! Back in 1971 my father, Ralph, won the most prestigious Bridge tournament in the U.S.: The Golder Pairs. (read more)
...I have a bachelor's degree in English Literature and a master's degree in Linguistics. I taught English in the community college/university classroom for 10+ years in California. I have a Masters degree in Linguistics with a focus on ESL/ESOL as well as 20 years' experience teaching this subject, 3 of them abroad (Nepal, Argentina. (read more)