"I am a Professor of Political Science and the founding Chair of the Department of Political Science, Criminal Justice, and International Studies at a liberal arts college. I bring advanced training in political science and years of teaching experience focused on clear writing, strong arguments, and evidence based reasoning. Students work with me when they want a coach who can turn a rough draft into a persuasive paper, or a confusing topic into a plan that makes sense.

In higher education I teach introductory through advanced courses and I design step by step support for big projects, from research questions and annotated bibliographies to literature reviews, research design, and polished final drafts. I also tutor AP Government, help students prepare for exams, and support college admissions writing, including personal statements and supplemental essays. I publish on teaching and feedback, so I use a practical approach that gives you structure, targeted revision goals, and strategies you can reuse.

I have taught traditional college age students, graduate students, advanced middle and high school learners in a Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth program, and adult learners through volunteer work with DeNeuville Learning Center. In every setting I set clear goals, give direct feedback, and help students build independence and confidence." less...