Author Development:As a former professor of writing, I work with coaches and others who want to write (or finish!) their books. I specialize in emerging authors with a positive message to share.Coaching:I partner with you through personal, professional or creative change. I am a certified Positive Psychology Well-Being Coach and National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach.

Teach academic writing.

Taught writing, research, and critical thinking.

Provided substantive editing of digital textbooks, including content creation.

Taught ENWR 105, College Writing I: Writing and Intellectual Prose

Taught ENGL 121 - English Composition: The Writing Process.Provided student services, such as financial aid, admission and registration information and procedures.Coached students in effective time management and study skills. Tutored individual students in writing.

As full-time faculty member, I engaged in the following academic activities:Taught a range of writing classes from developmental to composition to research writing. Participated in assessment projects.Co-chaired the Developmental Writing Committee. Reviewed and recommended text books for use in the College Writing Program. Piloted hybrid courses.Served on the College Writing Committee with a focus on student appeals. Observed adjunct faculty and wrote extensive analyses for professional development and departmental review. As Director of Freshman Intensive Studies, I performed the following:-Administrative functions -Supervised staffManaged staffing and curriculum within programRecruited faculty and interviewed potential instructors Designed a structured master schedule each semesterDeveloped and maintained a program budgetConferred with admissions officers regarding acceptance into the programPrepared budgetary, retention and scholarship annual reports-Academic Leadership-Observed and evaluated adjunct writing instructors. Designed and delivered faculty development sessions. Determined student strengths and weaknesses as well as individual student progress. Oversaw study and discussion sessions tailored to the academic needs of the students and designed to supplement academic instruction.-Advisory Role-Monitored student academic progress. Guided students in their academic decision making. Resolved scheduling difficulties such as course conflicts and changes. Coached students through the freshman year life transition. Coached parents through the freshman year life transition. Attended summer freshman orientation sessions to evaluate entrance test scores.