Education
I earned my bachelor's degree from a small liberal arts college named Amherst College in Western Massachusetts, English and French. After a few years floundering in the workforce in New York City, I made the decision to go back to school. I completed my masters and Ph.D. in Comparative Literature at the University of Michigan.Go Blue! Because speaking multiple languages is a requisite in my field, I speak 5 languages fairly proficiently. I also hold a Certificate of Women’s Studies from U of M.
Experience
I have been teaching for over 20 years, 10 of which have been on the collegiate level. I enjoy teaching and have instructed all different subjects to all different age groups. I'm a certified Pilates instructor, so health and wellness are very important to me-- and my side hustle. I have taught mommy and me movement classes, youth ballet classes, preteen hip hop, high school English, adult ESL and French, PSAT and SAT prep, college essay coaching, private tutoring of children and adults, I’ve worked with students of a wide variety of cultures, ages, and level of ability. I am excited to get to know you all so I can best help you on your journey to becoming better writers!
About Me
I am a creative type with strong analytical abilities. I am a published poet and an aspiring novelist. I do photography and college, and my work has won placement in juried exhibits. I was a dancer for most of my life and have danced professionally in two companies and taught dance to countless children. I am also a singer and a songwriter. You can check out rough versions of some of the stuff I'm working on here.
About Us
“The role of a leader is not to come up with all the great ideas. The role of a leader is to create an environment in which great ideas can happen.” -Simon Siner, Start with Why
In my classrooms, I hope you will feel comfortable to speak your mind, ask questions, and respond to your peers. My goal is to inspire you to have something to say. Then we can work together on how best to say it. I’m here to help you succeed, so please do not feel hesitant to come to me, text me, or email me to help you along your journey.