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About Me
Based in Tampa Florida, I have been writing poems and articles since 1959.I quit studying French and English at the University of the West Indies, St. Augustine in Trinidad, to travel to Europe, where I studied German and Swedish at language schools in Bremen, Germany and Stockholm, Sweden. I later worked as a newspaper reporter/feature writer for the “Trinidad Guardian”, before moving to Florida.I am now a freelance writer for online and print publications. I am multilingual. In addition to English which is my maternal tongue, I speak, read and write French, German, Spanish and Swedish.
My Awards & Certifications
Hillsborough Literacy Tutor of the Year Award 2007
My Experience
2003 - Present : Freelance writer/translator.I have written over 250 articles and poems for the website Helium, and several for Associated Content and Catholic Match. 2001 - 2002 : Freelance writer for the Caribbean Connection newspaper in Tampa, Florida. 2000-2007: Taught intermittently at Tampa Language Center, Tampa Florida 1994 - Present: Correspondent for the Caribbean Compass, a water-sports newspaper in Bequia, West Indies 1994 - 1999 Freelance Correspondent for The Boca, a water sports magazine in Trinidad; Tobago Today and the Catholic News 1994 - 1999 :Freelance Correspondent for The Nautical Scene, Caribbean Water Sports newspaper, and Tour Guide for French and German visitors in Trinidad and Tobago 1990-1990: Taught at Alliance Française San, Fernando, Trinidad, W.I. 1984-1999: Correspondent for the Trinidad Guardian Publishing Company - The leading daily newspaper in Trinidad and Tobago. At the home office, I was responsible for reporting on all issues including court, fire, hospital and community affairs. As an independent contractor at the branch office in Tobago from 1990-1999, I worked as a newspaper reporter, feature writer and sales representative. In this capacity I was an asset in giving more publicity to events on the island through generating more news articles and feature stories. I also generated more advertising sales for the newspaper.
My Latest Articles
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Four Fun Games to Teach Sentence Structure in Spanish Class
The Imperative or Command form of a sentence is used in any language to give and follow directions or instructions on a daily basis. The Past Tense is also used quite frequently. Enjoy the four Spanish sentence structure fun games presented here.Published on September 13, 2011 to Language Learning
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Handy Phrases and Vocabulary Words about French Cuisine
If you are interested in the French language, you probably are also interested in French food. The French love food, so almost inevitably, conversations will revolve around this topic. Feeling savvy with the vocabulary of French cuisine will also help...Published on September 5, 2011 to Language Learning
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Vocabulary Games for ESL Students in Senior High School
Pre-teach synonyms and antonyms, prefix and suffixes before playing these games. The games will help to reinforce what students have learned as well as increase their vocabulary.Published on August 24, 2011 to Language Learning
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