Hello!

As a writer and editor, and an educator with a Master’s degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), I have a unique blend of skills. Writing for international corporations, editing the work of authors in a variety of genres, co-developing and directing a large graduate program in TESOL and Bilingual Ed, and teaching English language learners are just some of the ways I have used those skills. 

My specialty as a writer is taking an abundance of content and synthesizing it into cohesive, clearly-written, impactful pieces, as well as finding the right language to bring an organization’s public message to life. From book reviews to web articles, website content to museum exhibit text, I am passionate about creating meaningful, accurate, and customized pieces for each organization or individual. I am always learning something new, which is the best part of my work.

As an editor, my focus is on retaining the voice and spirit of the writer while ensuring the text is accurate and professionally expressed. I strive to fully understand the content, purpose, and audience for each piece of writing that I edit, and ensure that, before it leaves my hands and goes out into the world, the language is as perfect as it can be, both in expressing the author’s intent and grammatically. I can no longer read anything without the editor part of my brain engaging. 

Language is our most effective tool for communication. Finding and orchestrating the right words can be a challenge ... a challenge that I absolutely love.

Administration

Canisius College/University – Department of Graduate Education

Program Director & Co-Designer of Graduate Online Program for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) & Bilingual Ed.  

• Co-Designer role included development of syllabi for each course offering and co-managing the process to obtain New York State Department of Education certification.
• Program Director duties included hiring initial staff, staff management, course scheduling, internal and national reporting, advisement for all students, practicum placements (national and international), marketing, and instruction.

SUNY College at Buffalo/SUNY Buffalo State University

Testing Coordinator/Office of Services for Students with Disabilities

• Worked with students, faculty, and administrators to ensure students with disabilities were afforded the accommodations and accessibility guaranteed by the ADA, especially for testing and other classroom assessments

Instruction

The American School of The Hague, the Netherlands
Substitute Teacher, Kindergarten – 8th Grade, all academic subjects

• Taught children from all over the world, many of whom were non-native English speakers.

Buffalo Public Schools – Buffalo Academy for the Performing Arts and Bennett High School
English as a Second/New Language Instructor

SUNY College at Buffalo/SUNY Buffalo State University
English Department and Academic Skills Center Instructor    

West Seneca Continuing/Community Education
GED Instructor and Employment Facilitator

Williamsville Schools, Amherst Central Schools, College Learning Laboratory/Campus West at SUNYCAB, Heritage Education Program, Nardin Academy Elementary, St. Mark School, & Buffalo Public Schools
Substitute Teacher

Adult Learning Center, Buffalo Public Schools 
ABE/GED Instructor and Family Literacy Committee Member

Heritage Education Program
Teacher's Aide, 2-3 year old children with multiple disabilities

College Learning Laboratory/Campus West at SUNYCAB
Teacher's Aide, classroom for Traumatically Brain Injured children

Hobart & William Smith Colleges
Teacher's Aide, Philosophy course entitled, "The Nuclear Predicament"