I'm Alexander T. Carrell, a dedicated editor now living in Houston. I believe would bring years classroom experience as an English instructor and substitute teacher across independent and public schools, complemented by tutoring work with Wyzant. I earned a Master of Arts in Teaching from Rice University and an MA in English from the University of Houston, along with graduate studies in literature at the University of Dallas. Revision and improving final drafts are my special gifts. I enjoy helping writers with their research, and I am talented in helping to integrate this material into articles etc... I AM NOT ABLE TO USE TWINE's SKILL SELECTION page, I do not know why.…

Alexander T. Carrell

I'm Alexander T. Carrell, a dedicated editor now living in Houston. I believe would bring years classroom experience as an English instructor and substitute teacher across independent and public schools, complemented by tutoring work with Wyzant. I earned a Master of Arts in Teaching from Rice University and an MA in English from the University of Houston, along with graduate studies in literature at the University of Dallas. Revision and improving final drafts are my special gifts. I enjoy helping writers with their research, and I am talented in helping to integrate this material into articles etc... I AM NOT ABLE TO USE TWINE's SKILL SELECTION page, I do not know why.…

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I’m Alexander T. Carrell, a dedicated editor now living in Houston. I believe would bring years classroom experience as an English instructor and substitute teacher across independent and public schools, complemented by tutoring work with Wyzant. I earned a Master of Arts in Teaching from Rice University and an MA in English from the University of Houston, along with graduate studies in literature at the University of Dallas. Revision and improving final drafts are my special gifts. I enjoy helping writers with their research, and I am talented in helping to integrate this material into articles etc… I AM NOT ABLE TO USE TWINE’s SKILL SELECTION page, I do not know why.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Upper School Substitute Teacher at The Awty International School / St. Pius High School
January 1, 2024 - October 27, 2025
Implement lesson plans, maintain a positive learning environment, adapt to different learning styles
English Tutor at Wyzant Tutoring
January 1, 2016 - October 27, 2025
Provide advice and assistance to upper school and college students with research papers, editing, proofreading
Upper School Substitute Teacher at Spring Branch Independent School District
December 31, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Implemented lesson plans for humanities courses; Assessed student progress and provided clear feedback to students and permanent teaching staff
Personal Assistant to Professor Deborah Harter at Rice University
January 1, 2015 - October 27, 2025
Assisted Professor Harter in the creation of a college-level liberal arts course titled “The Monstrous in Literature”; Collaborated in the selection of texts and writing assignments
Full-time Upper School English Instructor at The Harmony School of Ingenuity
December 31, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Designed syllabus for English course, selected appropriate texts and resources; Prompted and guided classroom discussions; adapted lesson plans according to student progress
Full-time Upper School English Instructor: English Composition and Mechanics at Westbury Christian School
December 31, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Developed syllabus that guided students in the development of effective academic essays through outlining, purposeful use of diction, and revision skills; Designed and presented course material on effective research techniques, proper documentation, and the successful integration of research into academic papers
Copy Editor and Proofreader at Bright Sky Press
December 31, 2009 - December 31, 2009
Fact-checked manuscripts; assisted authors with research; Marked passages that lacked clarity and offered alternative phrasing

Education

Master of Arts in Teaching at Rice University
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2021
Master of Arts in English at University of Houston
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2016
Bachelor of Arts, Plan II Honors Program at University of Texas at Austin
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2004
Graduate Studies in Literature at University of Dallas
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023

Qualifications

College Board Certified AP Teacher
January 11, 2030 - October 27, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment
    paper Recent Stasis in the Great Tradition of Latin American Literature
    article This article describes various attempts of living Latin American writers who are hoping to gain an international audience.…
    paper Cultural Legacy in the Classroom
    This paper describes my own observations at an area high school, where cultural legacy remains integral to the schools academic endeavors. Also, I describe the student-teacher relationships that are crucial to the school's success.…