Experience Summary
2014-2015 Adjunct English Instructor; Forsyth Technical CC;
2013-2014: Associate Professor of English and Reading;
2011-2012: Administrative Specialist for the Office of the President of Northern Virginia CC;
2005-2011: Adjunct English Instructor; Wake Technical CC;
2005-2010:English Instructor; Shaw University;
2004: Adjunct English Instructor;Central Piedmont CC
Teaching Style
Indidualized instruction; experiential learning; reflective journal writing and guided reading techniques; SQ3R, KWL and QAE incorporated in teaching; electronic resources.
My Hobbies
Reading, writing and other creative arts
Composition |
This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Expert
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I teach academic writing at the college level. I am also a writer who is interested and experienced in multiple genres. |
Creative Writing |
This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Expert
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I am experienced in the creative writing and publishing process. I possess a Master of Arts degree in English Language, Literature and Composition with multiple hours in Fiction and Creative Writing. |
English |
This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Expert
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MASTERS OF ARTS DEGREE in English Language, Literature and Composition. I am a go-to expert in my field. I am a native speaker as well who would also be the perfect tutor for english conversation, as well as proofreading and editing passages of writing. |
Grammar |
Proficiency: Expert
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Exceptional ability;
Teacher of language arts at the middle school level;
Associate Professor of English and Reading at the college level |
Journalism |
Proficiency: Experienced
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Worked as a Staff Writer for the University newspaper |
Language Arts |
Proficiency: Expert
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SUPERIOR ABILITY |
Literature |
Proficiency: Expert
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I am highly versed in the canon. I have read and taught british literature, american literature, feminist literature, multicultural literature and african- Caribbean literature. |
Poetry |
Proficiency: Expert
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I love poetry. I have studied poetry as well. I am a poet and writer. I read poetry in my personal life. |
Reading |
Proficiency: Expert
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I am an avid reader with experience teaching developmental reading. I know and have used strategies that improved my own reading ability and the abilities of my students. |
Reading Comprehension |
Proficiency: Expert
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I am an avid reader who wants to share the love of reading with others. If you would like to be in a book group, please don't hesitate to contact me. |
Shakespeare |
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Acted in Shakespearean plays; Read and tested superior in Shakespeare as an undergraduate;
Well-versed and superior understanding of Shakespeare; Taught English Literature to college-bound seniors as well |
Spelling |
Proficiency: Expert
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SUPERIOR ABILITY |
Writing |
Proficiency: Expert
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Specific attention to detail;
Five years' experience in writing;
Ten years' experience in proofreading and editing. |