In college, I majored in English and I was also certified to teach grades 7-12. I have taken several creative writing classes at the Desmond Campus of Mt. St. Mary College in Newburgh. Currently, I am working on a history book for the elementary level on New York State. I also write short stories and am working on a book. My goal in writing, both for myself or for someone I might tutor, is to express thoughts clearly so that other people can easily understand what thoughts I am trying to ...