Experience Summary
My qualifications:
- 10 years as a journalist, both reporter and editor; winner of an Society of Professional Journalists Award
- Six years as an accredited secondary English teacher, winning awards for being a top English teacher
- Bachelor's degree in English language, rhetoric and writing
- Avid reader and writer
Teaching Style
I am a versed in both explicit (lecture-style, giving direct instruction) and constructivist (facilitator, promoting self-learning) teaching styles. I give direct instruction when needed, but I prefer to teach people how to learn.
My Hobbies
I enjoying reading, especially non-fiction books and news article. On occasion I play hockey. Hiking and biking with my fiance is how I unwind.
| Composition |
Proficiency: Expert
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| I have a degree in English language, rhetoric, and writing. I have also have 10 years of journalism experience. |
| English |
Proficiency: Expert
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| I have a degree in English language, rhetoric, and writing. I have also have 10 years of journalism experience. Currently I am a high school English teacher. |
| Grammar |
Proficiency: Expert
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| I have a degree in English language, rhetoric, and writing. I have also have 10 years of journalism experience. |
| Journalism |
Proficiency: Expert
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| I have 10 years experience working in daily and weekly newspapers. I have won an SPJ award for spot news coverage. |
| Language Arts |
Proficiency: Expert
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| I have a degree in English language, rhetoric, and writing. I have also have 10 years of journalism experience. Currently I am a high school English teacher. |
| Literature |
Proficiency: Expert
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| I have a degree in English language, rhetoric, and writing. I have also have 10 years of journalism experience. |
| Poetry |
Proficiency: Expert
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| I have a degree in English language, rhetoric, and writing. I have also have 10 years of journalism experience. |
| Reading |
Proficiency: Expert
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| I have a degree in English language, rhetoric, and writing. I have also have 10 years of journalism experience. Currently I am a high school English teacher. |
| Reading Comprehension |
Proficiency: Expert
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| I have a degree in English language, rhetoric, and writing. I have also have 10 years of journalism experience. Currently I am a high school English teacher. |
| Shakespeare |
Proficiency: Expert
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| I have a degree in English language, rhetoric, and writing. I have also have 10 years of journalism experience. Currently I am a high school English teacher. |