Experience Summary
I have been a college and university professor of English for over three decades. I have also taught many history and humanities courses. I have taught all ages, from junior high students through traditional college-ages students to adults and seniors. I make learning fun and easy. I enjoy working with students of many nationalities, interests and cultures.
Teaching Style
I am a serious, dedicated professional educator who is also hip, easygoing and fun. I enjoy teaching and I will make sure you enjoy learning from me.
My Hobbies
Travel, foreign movies, rock music and beachgoing are my interests. I also love all animals, especially cats.
Other Comments
Please contact me today and let's get started on improving your talents in writing, history and the study of literature. I can't wait to meet you!
| Type |
Level |
Year |
Title |
Issued By |
| Degree |
Bachelors |
1976 |
Bachelor of Science in Education... |
Southeast Missouri State University |
| Degree |
Masters |
1978 |
Master of Arts, English |
Southeast Missouri State University |
| Degree |
Doctorate |
1992 |
Ph.d./ABD, English |
Saint Louis University |
| Other |
College |
1988 |
Department Chair, English |
St. Charles (Missouri) Community... |
| Other |
College |
2000 |
Program Coordinator, English |
Jefferson College, Hillsboro, Mi... |
| American History |
 This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Experienced
|
| History was my minor in college and I have remained an avid student of American and World History. Because I was a college and university professor for decades, I saw the value of incorporating history into the study of literature. They are mutually illuminating fields. My extensive European, Central American and Caribbean travels have enriched my knowledge of history. |
| Composition |
This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Expert
|
| I am a college and university professor of Composition I and II and Advanced Composition. I enjoy showing students the fundamentals of essay writing, ranging from the personal essay through comparison/contrast and process essays to the research paper. I guarantee better writers. I have a special gift for making writing fun and enjoyable. |
| Creative Writing |
Proficiency: Expert
|
| I am a poet, novelist, essayist and short story writer. I have also published my own literary magazine for many years. I am the former head of the Creative Writing Program at Jefferson College in Missouri. I enjoy working with young writers and drawing their best work from them. I have also taken coursework in memoir writing and often work with seniors on their life stories. |
| English |
Proficiency: Expert
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| I am a college and university professor with over three decades of teaching, research and writing experience. I work patiently with writers of all levels and enjoy helping them do their best work. I am patient and humorous and make learning enjoyable. |
| Literature |
This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Expert
|
| I have a Master's Degree in American Literature and have completed all of my coursework on my Ph.d. I have taught American, British, World and Caribbean Literature courses for decades. I am especially adept at showing students that the study of literature is exciting and fun. I am patient with those who really don't like literature very much but only study it because it's required. I can "open it up" and make it easily understandable. |
| Reading Comprehension |
Proficiency: Expert
|
| I have three decades of college and university experience in teaching reading comprehension. I make improving students' reading comprehension easy and fun. |
| World History |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I have taught many history/humanities courses which focus on World History and the cultures and practices of international people. My teaching is enhanced by my wide travels in Europe, Central America and the Caribbean. I can "put a human face" on history. |