"My name is Timothy. I graduated magna cum laude from Niagara University with a degree in social sciences and subsequently earned my MFA in dramaturgy and dramatic criticism at Yale University and my MLitt in theology at Saint Andrews University in Scotland. Over the last thirty years, I taught theatre history and playwriting to undergraduate and graduate students at universities in the US, assisted in the development of numerous theatre productions, conducted seminars on theatre practices and writing techniques at cultural institutes in North America and Asia, and taught English writing and comprehension courses at culturally-diverse high schools.

My primary interest as a teacher has always focused on improving the ability of my students to write and speak with clarity and precision by honing their critical skills and their understanding of the language tools needed to communicate their ideas effectively. To achieve this, I use skills I developed working with language artists. I begin by asking what it is they want to say before exploring the various tools that best achieve this goal. Then, we develop a structure using those tools to creatively communicate the message the person wants to share. This integrates imaginative thinking, critical reflection and technical skills.

In recent years, personal circumstances required me to step away from working with others, so I wrote twelve books on Celtic spirituality, prayer and ethics as well as an article on environmental care for the journal of The Saint Joseph Theological Institute in South Africa. Since my work before studying theatre involved conflict resolution, I am currently writing an essay examining forgiveness, reconciliation and amnesty through reflections on an ancient Greek play. This return to my own writing offered me new insights into ways I can teach others how to clarify their thoughts and express them comfortably in various formats: personal statements for college or job applications, theses and written assignments for classes, and public speak" less...