"My name is Erica M., and I just earned my Ph.D. in the History of the Exact Sciences from Brown University. My interdisciplinary interests in ancient history and science are based in my previous work for NASA as a researcher on human/computer interaction and ontological modelling, along with my previous education. I graduated Summa cum Laude from The College of Wooster with a B.A. in Classical Languages before coming to Eastern Michigan University for my graduate certificate in Artificial Intelligence and M.A. in Linguistics. I then attended the University of Chicago for a second M.A. in History of Science in order to transition academic disciplines.

I have previously taught composition courses at the college level, both in person and online, and worked as a writer and editor for CBR.com. Combined with my experience working as an editor for The LINGUIST List and my role as a writer for a local law firm, I have more than a decade of experience with training and teaching composition, writing, and editing. I have also written many professional academic papers, including three theses, and am experienced with multiple citation styles. I have also published more general, public-facing pieces for venues like Eidolon, Contingent Magazine, Lady Science, Lateral Magazine, First Person Scholar, and the blog for the Journal of the History of Ideas.

My specialty is teaching history, linguistics, and languages, and I am a go-to for guidance in writing. Whether you're working on essay assignments, application materials, or even a thesis or dissertation, I can help you build and complete your project.

Fun fact: I love learning and teaching, but to get my head out of the books (or away from the computer screen), I also train in the circus arts, including aerial silks and both static and flying trapeze." less...