Experience Summary
I'm licensed to teach English from 6th through 12th grade in Florida. I've also taught creative writing at Ann Arbor Community High School, as well as several other classes online and off. I've published four novels and close to one hundred short stories, as well as the occasional nonfiction piece for publications like Salon.com. My strengths reside in anything related to writing and reading.
Teaching Style
I adapt my teach methods to the needs of the student, much as I adopt my writing style to the needs of my freelance projects.
My Hobbies
I play bass guitar for relaxation.
| ACT |
Proficiency: Expert
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| As an author of four published novels and over one hundred published short stories, I provide the very best assistance in preparing for the writing section of the ACT. I've been nominated for the Pushcart Prize and my most recent novel was selected as the fourth best of 2011. My nonfiction has been published by such top online sites as Salon.com. I graduated from Gonzaga University with a Master's Degree in Communication & Leadership and a 3.98 GPA. Choose the best! |
| Composition |
Proficiency: Expert
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| As an author of four published novels and over one hundred published short stories, I provide the very best in composition instruction. After all, my career depends on it! I've also been nominated for the Pushcart Prize and my most recent novel was selected as the fourth best of 2011. My nonfiction has been published by such top online sites as Salon.com. I graduated from Gonzaga University with a Master's Degree in Communication & Leadership and a 3.98 GPA. Choose the best! |
| Creative Writing |
 This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Expert
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| As an author of four published novels and over one hundred published short stories, I provide the very best in creative writing instruction. After all, my career depends on it! I've also been nominated for the Pushcart Prize and my most recent novel was selected as the fourth best of 2011. My nonfiction has been published by such top online sites as Salon.com. I graduated from Gonzaga University with a Master's Degree in Communication & Leadership and a 3.98 GPA. Choose the best! |
| English |
Proficiency: Expert
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| As an author of four published novels and over one hundred published short stories, I provide the very best assistance in mastering the English language. After all, my career depends on it! I've also been nominated for the Pushcart Prize and my most recent novel was selected as the fourth best of 2011. My nonfiction has been published by such top online sites as Salon.com. I graduated from Gonzaga University with a Master's Degree in Communication & Leadership and a 3.98 GPA. Choose the best! |
| Journalism |
This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Expert
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| As an author of four published novels and over one hundred published short stories, I provide the very best in journalism instruction. I've been nominated for the Pushcart Prize and my most recent novel was selected as the fourth best of 2011. My nonfiction has been published by such top online sites as Salon.com. I graduated from Gonzaga University with a Master's Degree in Communication & Leadership and a 3.98 GPA. Choose the best! |
| Language Arts |
Proficiency: Expert
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| As an author of four published novels and over one hundred published short stories, I provide the very best in language arts instruction. After all, my career depends on it! I've also been nominated for the Pushcart Prize and my most recent novel was selected as the fourth best of 2011. My nonfiction has been published by such top online sites as Salon.com. I graduated from Gonzaga University with a Master's Degree in Communication & Leadership and a 3.98 GPA. Choose the best! |
| Literature |
This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Expert
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| As an author of four published novels and over one hundred published short stories, I provide the very best in helping students comprehend and master literature from around the world. After all, my career depends on it! I've also been nominated for the Pushcart Prize and my most recent novel was selected as the fourth best of 2011. My nonfiction has been published by such top online sites as Salon.com. I graduated from Gonzaga University with a Master's Degree in Communication & Leadership and a 3.98 GPA. Choose the best! |
| Poetry |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| As an author of four published novels, over one hundred published short stories and dozens of poems published by some of the leading independent literary journals, I provide the very best in helping students understand and write poetry. After all, my career depends on it! I've also been nominated for the Pushcart Prize and my most recent novel was selected as the fourth best of 2011. My nonfiction has been published by such top online sites as Salon.com. I graduated from Gonzaga University with a Master's Degree in Communication & Leadership and a 3.98 GPA. Choose the best! |
| Reading Comprehension |
Proficiency: Expert
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| As an author of four published novels and over one hundred published short stories, I provide the very best in helping students grasp and master reading comprehension. After all, my career depends on that subject! I've also been nominated for the Pushcart Prize and my most recent novel was selected as the fourth best of 2011. My nonfiction has been published by such top online sites as Salon.com. I graduated from Gonzaga University with a Master's Degree in Communication & Leadership and a 3.98 GPA. Choose the best! |
| Shakespeare |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| As an author of four published novels and over one hundred published short stories, I've of course benefited from reading one of the English language's most beloved masters. I've also been nominated for the Pushcart Prize and my most recent novel was selected as the fourth best of 2011. My nonfiction has been published by such top online sites as Salon.com. I graduated from Gonzaga University with a Master's Degree in Communication & Leadership and a 3.98 GPA. |
| Writing |
Proficiency: Expert
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| As an author of four published novels and over one hundred published short stories, I provide the very best instruction in all aspects of writing. After all, my career depends on it! I've also been nominated for the Pushcart Prize and my most recent novel was selected as the fourth best of 2011. My nonfiction has been published by such top online sites as Salon.com. I graduated from Gonzaga University with a Master's Degree in Communication & Leadership and a 3.98 GPA. Choose the best! |