Students commonly experience anxiety about getting ready for college: college entrance essays, the AP essays, college scholarship essays, multiple choice practice, and choosing a college.

As an AP English teacher and a tutor, my specialty is meeting a student where they are right now and breaking complex material into bite-size pieces. Students struggle with understanding how to find a multiple choice answer in the text or writing convincing essays on a variety of topics in a variety of persuasive styles. I assess what the student does well and help them to build their knowledge and skills.

Finally, I served as a “reader” for many years for the College Board Scoring AP Language and Literature essays. This experience gives me special insight into the scoring for college entrance essays (AP, SAT, ACT).

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

National Board Certification, 2005, 2015; Adolescent/Young Adult, English

M.A.Ed., 1992; Western Carolina University; Cullowhee, NC; English

Secondary Teaching Certification: “G” certificate, 1995

B.A., 1984; Mars Hill College; Mars Hill, NC; English

ENGLISH TEACHER – Taught standard and honors English courses (9-12) and AP Langague and Literature courses

North Buncombe High School, Weaverville, NC. (2008-2023)

Asheville High School, Asheville, NC (1999-2008)

Blue Ridge School, Cashiers, NC (1994-1999)

Reader/Scorer Score nationally administered essays each June.

Advanced Placement (AP) Language and Composition (2014-2021)

Advanced Placement (AP) Literature and Composition . College Board, Educational Testing Service, Princeton, NJ.  (2003- 2006)

Adjunt English Teacher (1991-1994) Western Carolina University, Haywood Community College, Southwestern Community College