Experience Summary
My instructional experience includes over 230 credit hours of composition and language arts instruction, including creative writing, literary analysis and Shakespeare. However, most of the instruction has been focused on composition. I developed a bachelor level English course for Pearson Education, working as a writer on a team of three; the course was deployed nationally at over 100 campuses.
Teaching Style
Interactive! Students need to apply what they have learned, to reinforce the learning cycle.
My Hobbies
I have a farm, with a focus on poultry and sustainable food production.
Composition |
This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Expert
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I have taught composition on the college level for over 20 years. |
Creative Writing |
Proficiency: Experienced
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I have taught several sections of creative writing; in addition I am a published poet and have several writing projects underway. |
English |
This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Expert
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I have taught over 200 credit hours of English on the college level. |
Grammar |
Proficiency: Experienced
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I have taught over 200 credit hours of English composition and have also provided instruction in developmental English. |
Language Arts |
Proficiency: Experienced
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I have taught approximately 42 credit hours of language arts instruction at the college level. |
Literature |
Proficiency: Experienced
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My master's degree in English included coursework on literature; I have an M.A. from George Mason and a B.A. from the University of Virginia. Both English programs emphasized literary content. |
Poetry |
Proficiency: Experienced
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I have taught creative writing and poetry and am a published poet. |
Reading |
Proficiency: Experienced
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I have provided developmental reading instruction in addition to providing 200 plus credit hours of composition at the college level. |
Shakespeare |
Proficiency: Experienced
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I have taught 16 credit hours of coursework on Shakespeare at the college level. |
Spelling |
Proficiency: Experienced
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I have provided over 200 credit hours of English instruction, including developmental writing. |