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I am an award-winning writer and musician with a master’s in literature. I’ve spent decades crafting feature articles and profiles for major outlets, working as a corporate writer, and composing and performing original music. My work has been recognized with the Parents’ Choice Award for Bears, Bees & Butterflies, and I released There Are Heroes (Stay Put Blues) as a music video during the pandemic. Beyond journalism and music, I teach and mentor across ages, lead music and movement programs for young children, and support mental health recovery as a certified Peer Support Specialist. I’m driven by storytelling—whether through words, song, or classroom engagement—and I enjoy bringing creative collaboration to every project.…I am an award-winning writer and musician with a master’s in literature. I’ve spent decades crafting feature articles and profiles for major outlets, working as a corporate writer, and composing and performing original music. My work has been recognized with the Parents’ Choice Award for Bears, Bees & Butterflies, and I released There Are Heroes (Stay Put Blues) as a music video during the pandemic. Beyond journalism and music, I teach and mentor across ages, lead music and movement programs for young children, and support mental health recovery as a certified Peer Support Specialist. I’m driven by storytelling—whether through words, song, or classroom engagement—and I enjoy bringing creative collaboration to every project.

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I am an award-winning writer and musician with a master’s in literature. I’ve spent decades crafting feature articles and profiles for major outlets, working as a corporate writer, and composing and performing original music. My work has been recognized with the Parents’ Choice Award for Bears, Bees & Butterflies, and I released There Are Heroes (Stay Put Blues) as a music video during the pandemic. Beyond journalism and music, I teach and mentor across ages, lead music and movement programs for young children, and support mental health recovery as a certified Peer Support Specialist. I’m driven by storytelling—whether through words, song, or classroom engagement—and I enjoy bringing creative collaboration to every project.…I am an award-winning writer and musician with a master’s in literature. I’ve spent decades crafting feature articles and profiles for major outlets, working as a corporate writer, and composing and performing original music. My work has been recognized with the Parents’ Choice Award for Bears, Bees & Butterflies, and I released There Are Heroes (Stay Put Blues) as a music video during the pandemic. Beyond journalism and music, I teach and mentor across ages, lead music and movement programs for young children, and support mental health recovery as a certified Peer Support Specialist. I’m driven by storytelling—whether through words, song, or classroom engagement—and I enjoy bringing creative collaboration to every project.

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I am an award-winning writer and musician with a master’s in literature. I’ve spent decades crafting feature articles and profiles for major outlets, working as a corporate writer, and composing and performing original music. My work has been recognized with the Parents’ Choice Award for Bears, Bees & Butterflies, and I released There Are Heroes (Stay Put Blues) as a music video during the pandemic.

Beyond journalism and music, I teach and mentor across ages, lead music and movement programs for young children, and support mental health recovery as a certified Peer Support Specialist. I’m driven by storytelling—whether through words, song, or classroom engagement—and I enjoy bringing creative collaboration to every project.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Language

English

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Work Experience

Substitute Teacher at Buncombe County Schools & Asheville City Schools

January 1, 2022 - Present

Substitute teaching across the district, contributing to student learning and classroom management while engaging with families and school communities.

Music & Movement Teacher at Various schools in NYC area

January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2021

Delivered music and movement programs for preschool-aged children, developing age-appropriate curricula and fostering early literacy and motor development from 2000 through 2021.

Corporate Writer at Randstad North America

January 1, 1996 - December 31, 2000

Edited, wrote, and coordinated articles for newsletters, brochures, advertising copy, and internal/external publications; supported sales with RFPs; managed freelancers and online content.

Journalist at The New York Times

January 1, 1991 - December 31, 1996

Wrote over twenty human-interest, medical, and entertainment pieces; reported spot news as a Metro stringer; covered profiles and industry topics.

Freelance Writer/Editor at Various publications

January 1, 1989 - Present

Wrote feature articles for trade publications, translated French to English, and contributed to diverse editorial projects.

Writing Teacher at Boston College, Mercy College, New York University, Hofstra University, C.W. Post College, Elite Academy

January 1, 1987 - December 31, 1992

Taught essay writing and related writing courses across multiple institutions in the Boston, Long Island, and NYC areas from 1987 to 1992.

Teaching Fellow at Boston College

September 1, 1988 - December 31, 1988

Teaching fellow for the Fall semester of 1988; taught Freshman English and supported course instruction.