Education
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Columbia University, New York, NY
M.S., Journalism, 1996
Awards: James A. Wechsler Scholarship for local
reporting
Swarthmore College, Swarthmore, PA
B.A. English, 1993
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Experience
The Maryville School, New York, NY
English Teacher, 1993-1995
- Introduced freshman writing program resulting
in improvement in writing skills.
- Taught British, American, and advanced
placement literature, writing, drama, and
debate.
Tutor for the SAT
1993-1995
- Achieved 20 to 50 percent increase in student
test scores.
- Provided advanced instruction in vocabulary,
reading, and math.
WBAI Radio, New York, NY
Intern, Spring 1995
- Reported and edited a three-minute story for
on-air broadcast.
Vermont Opinion, Woodstock, VT
Feature Writer, Summer 1992
- Expanded coverage territory into new
county.
- Wrote articles including "The Connecticut
River."
New Jersey Magazine, Morris, NJ
Editorial Intern, Summer 1991
- Developed fact-checking system for increased
speed and accuracy.
- Wrote pieces including "Great Weekends in New
Jersey."
College Literary Magazine
Senior Editor, 1991-92
- Revived defunct college literary magazine.
- Coordinated publicity and distribution, edited,
directed graphic design.
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