Fun Facts

I'm a poet who self-publishes a zine of prose, poetry, and art called The Metrophobiac ("metrophobia" being the irrational fear of literature - ironic I know!). I have been published by Frogpond, the journal of The Haiku Society of America, and I have Macbeth's famous soliloquy memorized. In high school, I was a skateboarder, and I have the scars of a compound fracture to prove it.

About Me

I graduated from CSULA in the top 15% of my class. During my college experience, I was awarded two honors: a scholarship for creative writing and an "honorable mention" from the Academy of American Poets for a sonnet I entered in a poetry contest. I plan on pursuing an MFA in creative writing and eventually writing a novel.

Experience

I gained my tutoring experience by tutoring friends and relatives. For example, I have a little brother who, not unlike my younger self, struggles with composition. I continue to help him and other relatives, as well as friends, polish their writing, whether it be academic, creative, or formal (as for a resume).

Approach

Having once struggled with writing myself, I understand how frustrating it can be. As a tutor, I instill in my students the confidence they need to become effective writers. I do this in part by helping them understand that words are empowering, which, in turn, motivates them to keep learning.