"There are very specific strategies and ingredients that make an argument sound, an analysis important, and an essay excellent. In the years that I have taught Composition and Literature at Vanderbilt and Georgia Tech, I have developed a program that breaks down the process of reading and writing into discrete, manageable bits that every student can master.

I taught at Vanderbilt University from 1993 until 2004 and at Georgia Institute of Technology from 2004 until 2007. I have also worked with high school students at all levels to create effective college entrance essays and paper assignments; I have worked as a general tutor for elementary and middle school students; and I have graded assessment essays for the Georgia Board of Regents." less...