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I am a teacher, writer, and avid reader with 20 years of experience in teaching everything under the language arts umbrella. I have a B.S. in Secondary Education, an M.Ed. in Secondary Guidance Counseling, and an M.A. in English. Additionally, I am a National Board Certified Teacher, a trained AP Language and Composition teacher, a poetry recitation coach, and an award-winning journalism teacher. Finally, I have taught college level Freshman Composition I and II for six years via Western Kentucky University and Campbellsville University.

I enjoy meeting new people and helping them reach their reading and writing goals. You will find that I have an arsenal of techniques, and as I get to know you, I will be able to try various approaches to see what will work best for you. This helps me create truly student-centered, individualized approaches for all of my students.

I'm also experienced in working with students on the autism spectrum and with students who have a variety of learning disabilities, and I am comfortable with meeting individual needs in a sensitive and flexible way.

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Lisa’s Qualifications
Education & Certification

Undergraduate Degree: Cumberland County College - Bachelor of Science, Education

Graduate Degree: Western Kentucky University - Master of Arts, English

Hobbies

Mostly I spend my time puttering around the house when I am not at work. I am a member of a write to publish group, and I am an avid reader. I love spending time with family at the beach or at the dinner table, and my dog, my cat, and my garden keep me busy as well.

Tutoring Subjects
Admissions
College Application Essays
College English
Composition
English
English Grammar and Syntax
Essay Editing
High School English
High School Level American Literature
High School Writing
Literature
Middle School English
Music
Other
Study Skills
Study Skills and Organization
Writing