I have studied and taught Literature (both prose and poetry), religion and philosophy, in several languages, for more than 40 years. I have taught Literature and Religion courses at Rider University, Religion courses at Saint Joseph's University, and in Poetry, Fiction, and Creative Writing courses at Temple University. I have worked with students to develop their writing for research papers and dissertations, and, as editor, with scholars and university professors, published poets and fiction writers, and scientists doing research and publishing in various disciplines.My copyediting skills have been previously applied, as well, as a Litigation Paralegal, a job which requires severe editing and proofreading scrutiny of every document on which one works.I locate myself at a confluence of metiers: Reader, student, independent scholar of Jewish and Religion studies, translator, writer, editor, storyteller, teacher, librarian, litigation paralegal, mediator: these are my past-present combinations of profession and vocation. Integral to them all is the transmission of meaning, and an art of expression. I am, first and foremost, a prodigious and accomplished literary reader. A reader who has a well-trained ear for the tone and character, the rhythm and the music, of a writer's sentence, whether in fiction or non-fiction; a reader who has matured insight into story structure and the development of character (for fiction writing) and into style, content and argument (for non-fiction).I know a good sentence when I read one. I am confident that by working with me you will realize an abiding improvement in the sentences you write, and even develop and refine your awareness of the"one true sentence" when you hear and then write it.Thomas Mann said, "A writer is someone for whom writing is more difficult than it is for other people." Each work of writing presents its own difficulty. We---a writer, an editor---engage the difficulty.

Designed and taught courses in Comparative Religion, Introduction to Judaism

Performed bibliographic and documentation research for collection exhibitions using extant exhibition catalogues and The Museum Catalogue system, a highly sophisticated electronic cataloging system for cataloging global art and cultural objects spanning all historical periods. Coordinated physical, intellectual, and cultural content for voluminous amount of art and cultural objects following guidelines and best practices of museum collections management. Supported up to six curators simultaneously on a rotating basis. Helped with storage, conservation, and preparation of object records.

Processed applicants' admissions materials and sensitive documents. Prepared program packets. Compiled enrollment data and other information for statistical reports.

PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENTMediator, Fairness Review Process, Princeton UniversityInitiated and helped develop dispute resolution pilot program with a team of mediators and alternative dispute resolution counselors in 1999. Program became established through the Ombudsman Office. Member, Education and Training Committee, Princeton University Library

Promoted to oversee online catalog records management and analyze and solve complex cataloging problems for library and special collections comprised of millions of books in a variety of formats and languages. Assisted in all aspects of collections management, including cataloguing, research, documentation, administration, and preservation-related duties. Supervised project/student staff.Bibliographic Specialist, Database Interface Unit, Firestone Library (1998)Interpreted catalog records and analyzed bibliographic problems to resolve discrepancies, research errors, and communicate solutions to circulation and cataloging staff throughout the library system.

Provided general library services to patrons, including reference and interlibrary loan support and e-resource management support. Helped troubleshoot and resolve user access problems. Maintained accurate records of circulation, reference, and support transactions.Prior