Academic Coaching

When I was entering high school, I was told by my guidance counselor that I’d never be a writer. I wandered through my teen years, believing that I would fail to communicate successfully in any chosen profession.

It wasn’t until one of my college professors acknowledged my gift of writing that I began believing otherwise – and I plunged into professional writing long before I even finished my degrees.  In my work as a journalist, I had conversations with artists, writers, musicians, and business people and then told their stories through personality profiles.

Then I paid it forward.  

After completing my Master of Arts in English, with an emphasis in Literature and Cultural Studies, I began teaching at the university level in classes such as…

• Composition – I focused on teaching my students a process of conveying thoughts and building their confidence through their essays. They learned to write effective thesis statements and captivating introductions, build strong transitions between paragraphs, and end with powerful conclusions.

• Composition and Rhetoric – The art of research and critical thinking can be an exciting arena for learning to view the world with objectivity, acknowledging our biases, and building persuasive arguments.

• Sophomore Literature – Exploring the world of the narrative and counter-narrative can be an awakening experience – and set the stage for an appreciation of all that life offers.
• Technical Writing – Business demands clear, concise, effective communication. White papers, proposals, product descriptions, and more are necessary for a company’s success.

The focus of these courses–writing effectively and with clarity–is vital across all disciplines.