I have a degree in Creative Writing from SUNY/Empire State College. I currently teach an advanced writing course to non-native speakers at a learning center in Soho. I also teach an advanced beginner's class at the YMCA in Brooklyn and volunteer at the Brooklyn Public Library teaching English. I love teaching, and the students are fantastic.

An important aspect of learning is gaining confidence in yourself and being encouraged to take risks. I recently heard a talk about the fact that stud...