Teaches these Subjects and Topics
English (5th - 8th Grade)
Language of Instruction:
English
Writing
English (9th - 12th Grade)
Language of Instruction:
English
Writing
Creative Writing (Art)
Language of Instruction:
English
Teaching Experience
Writing Consultant & Coach
Self-Employed, British Columbia, Canada
Sep 2009 - Present
Manuscript editing and consulting, Fiction, Non-Fiction
I have been helping writers, old and young, for several years, but by popular demand I am now offering my services professionally to help: 1) developing writers break into print, 2) graduate students develop and polish their theses and dissertations, and 3) businesses maximize the impact of their written marketing and customer support materials.
Teacher/Trainer
Self-Employed, British Columbia, Canada
Jan 2007 - Present
Creative Writing, Essay Writing, Storytelling
I am the creator of the Junior Authors writing program for kids age 10-17 and the creator of the popular Seven Secrets of Spontaneous Storytelling workshop. I travel to conferences and classrooms across North America to teach these programs. Details at www.AgentStory.net.
Professional Experience
Freelance Writer
Various Publications, British Columbia, Canada
Jan 2006 - PresentFreelance writer with published non-fiction, essays, poetry.
Professional Children's Storyteller
Agent Story, British Columbia, Canada
Jan 2007 - PresentAs "Agent Story" I perform at libraries, churches, schools, and children's festivals. My focus is encouraging literacy and the practice of storytelling at home and in the classroom. Info at www.AgentStory.net
Academics and Credentials: Education
Master of Arts
Educational Studirs
The University of British Columbia, British Columbia, Canada
Sep 1999 - Sep 2001
Hannah Institute Research Award 1999
Teaching Assistantships 1999, 2000
Research Assistantships 1999, 2000
Bachelor of Arts
History
The University of British Columbia, British Columbia, Canada
Sep 1997 - May 1999
Dean's List 1998 & 1999
Award for Excellence in Canadian History Course 1999
Bachelor of Arts
Psychology
The University of British Columbia, British Columbia, Canada
Sep 1990 - May 1995
Certifications or Credentials
Master of Arts
British Columbia, Canada
Year of Passing:
2001
Membership and Associations
Vancouver Society of Storytelling
British Columbia, Canada
Sep 2009 - Present
Storytellers of Canada
British Columbia, Canada
Jul 2009 - Present
Teachres & Writers Collaborative of New York
New York, United States
Apr 2009 - Present
ArtStarts in Schools
British Columbia, Canada
Mar 2009 - Present
Publications and Research