Writing -Traditionally published -Independently published
Editing -Freelance editor -Award-winning books
Speaking -Creative writing workshop -Private high school -Publishing Services Panelist -Write to Publish conference -"Editing for Writers" workshop -Oregon Christian Writers
Teaching Experience
Civil Air Patrol 2011-present -Leadership officer -Aerospace education officer
Slovakia 2019-20 -Bilingual high school students -Speaking, Literature, Writing
US Air Force 2008-14 -Instructor & evaluator -DLI Air Force choir director China 2007-8 -College freshmen -Oral English (ESL)
University of Oregon 2003-6 -Academic writing tutor
I am an experienced public speaker and teacher - in-person and remote - and would love to do more. I enjoy working with teens and adults in small groups and am comfortable speaking in front of larger crowds.
I am available to speak or teach on topics related to writing, editing, and book publishing - email now to book me for your conference, school, library, bookstore, or private event!
***High school teachers and home school groups: If you're remote right now and looking for creative ways to supplement your curriculum, I'd love to chat with your class! Get in touch and we can discuss what would best serve your students.
Education
-Master of Arts -Book Publishing -Portland State University, 2017
-Bachelor of Arts -English -University of Oregon, 2006
-Bachelor of Arts -Arts and Letters -Portland State University, 2015
-Associate of Arts -Modern Standard Arabic -Defense Language Institute, 2013
-Associate of Applied Science -Intelligence and Technology -Community College of the Air Force, 2013