Experienced English Professor Here to Help!

Cassie H.

After growing up in Toledo, I graduated from Bowling Green in early 90s, earning a BA in English. From there, I did secretarial work for a bit (this sharpened many skills--I'm forever grateful for it), and then returned to graduate school, graduating magna cum laude from Binghamton University in New York, with both a Master of Arts in Teaching English and a Master of Arts in English.

I taught at Elyria High School for eight years, but after my first son was born, I began teaching college and tutoring to be able to spend more time with him and my subsequent boys. I ADORE teaching and tutoring, and put every ounce of energy I have into it. This is no easy feat, as my family life is also full with three teenage boys at home who keep me busy with school and sports (mainly football and wrestling). I also enjoy volunteering with various school-related organizations, and have held many leadership positions with our local PTA.

In my free time you can find me in a yoga class, Jazzercise class, or at the gym :)

As both a mom and an English professor and tutor, I feel blessed with important work in this world, and take it seriously--and find a lot of joy in it. We are in this together. I am here to to provide you with rich resources, explain things to you in a way that you'll understand, and to help you become your best "English" self.

What sets me apart? Well, I think it is that I specialize in individualizing instruction that gets everyone's inner English strengths out and into the world, shining brightly. One thing I am very proud of is that I received the Ralph M. Besse Award for Teaching Excellence from Cuyahoga Community College for the 2020-21 school year. It is truly an honor that I will treasure forever. Each student has her or his own strengths as well as things to work on. I am here to identify those for you so you can be helped thoroughly with warmth, patience, and joy.