"Hello Students:

For the past twenty-five years, I have worked in higher education as a faculty member. I have taught in the brick and mortar classroom as well as online with traditional and non-traditional students. As a faculty member, I have graded a lot of academic essays.

As a part of grading, I often proofread, edit and give direction as related to essay writing. One method that I use for tutoring would be for a student to provide short-term writing goals such as an outline to get their paper(s) on the right track. Breaking an essay down into short-term goals such as a paragraph, helps one get the long-range goal(s) in place.

Another method that I use would be to make analogies to understand the writing process. Students often like pop culture, so I can compare the introduction, body and conclusion of a paper to a film to help students understand how this framework relates. For example, I can ask, "What three themes do you see in and name a film" to help with the body of an essay.

In 2014, I received a Distinguished Faculty of the Year award. I have also been granted several service awards from one college. Thus, I am committed to the educational process.

As for my grades, I graduated with High Distinction with my doctorate and Educational Specialist degree. For my Masters, I also came in summa cum laude. In my early days, I did not really completely get the writing process so I am a testament to excellent direction and development.

Prior to higher education, I worked in radio/TV as producer/writer/host of my own show. I have a lot of experience in all kinds of writing to include college essays, radio/tv shows, poetry, and currently, I write a blog. Thank you." less...