S.A. Coggins is a freelance writer, editor and publisher with over 10 years' worth of experience. She has written for various print and online publications like About.com (a NY Times company), ELLE Magazine, Today's Child and Language Update. She is also the author of "Goodbye Grandma", a children's story book.
Some of the topics that she has written about and edited include: Education, Lifestyles, Business, Psychology, Social Media, Art, Writing, Technology, Travel, Communications, and the Internet.
Current Loves (not in this order!): Macbook, Chocolates, Social Media, Special & Gifted Education (esp in Primary school), Goal Setting, her Pink Car, Family, Boots, the Beach, Asian Food, Photography, Memory Keeping, Art making, Books, Crafts, Travel...
Education:
- Master of Teaching (Special Education) - ongoing
- Master of Social Science (Applied Psychology) - awarded 2004
- Bachelor of Science (Psychology) - awarded 1995
Media & Accolades:
- "Most Influential Women in Technology" - included in the list by Fast Company (Jan 2009)
- Top 100 Bloggers lists
- Essay and Poetry Writing awards - (1987 - 1995)
- Featured in various media outlets such as Reader's Digest (Australia), Manila Bulletin, ABS-CBN TV, SBS Radio, The Advertiser (Australia), among others
Writing/Publishing:
- Print Publications: Today's Child, Language Update, Elle Magazine, Woman Today, etc.
- Web Publications: About.com, a NY Times company (Guide to Web Logs & Language Arts for Kids), Ezyhealth, Syndikos
Teaching/Consultancy Work:
- Taught speech, communication, and leadership skills in an enrichment school (ages 4 to 16, as well as some adults).
- English/Communication Consultant to Japanese and Chinese business expats.
- Private tutor to primary school students
- Part-time lecturer in Psychology (University level)
- Taught various online courses
Other Work Experience:
- Psychology-related work with adults and kids with disabilities.
- Human resources and communications work with various international businesses.