Education and Professional Experiences

Education

• Master of Arts in Writing, Northeastern University Institute for Teaching and Writing, Boston, MA.
• Master of Business Administration, Management.  Adelphi University, Garden City, NY.
• Bachelor of Arts, English.  Marymount College, Tarrytown, NY.
• New York State Permanent Teacher Certification: English 7-12; Business 7-12.

Professional Experience

1998–present  Rippowam Cisqua School, Bedford, NY, Grades 7 & 8, heterogeneous groups

2005  Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival, Summer Shakespeare Course for Teachers

2004 & 2005  Teen Ink Summer London Writing Program, Grades 10–12

1991–98  Keio Academy of New York,  Purchase, NY, Grades 9–12, regular and honors levels; also ESL

1990–91  Extended substitute, MS & HS: Fox Lane Middle School, Stamford, Chappaqua, Armonk, Briarcliff, Pleasantville

1988–90  Scarsdale High School, Scarsdale, NY, Grades 9–12, regular levels and special program for disaffected students

1985–88  Good Counsel Academy,  White Plains, NY, Grades 9–12 remedial, regular, and honors levels