Amanda Crane is the author of the poetry collection, Barbiecue, and she has poems published in numerous literary journals including: Barbaric Yawp, Chronogram, The Paterson Literary Review, and Sawbuck. She is a two-time Editor’s Choice recipient for the Allen Ginsberg Poetry Award, and she is the new Poetry Coordinator and Board Member for the NJCTE: New Jersey Council of Teachers of English.  

Her MFA in Creative Writing/Poetry is from Bowling Green State University in Ohio, and her BA in English/Creative Writing is from the State University of New York in New Paltz, New York. She has been an educator for 23 years, and she has served as a professional tutor, high school English teacher in a top rated district, and a Professor of English at a number of universities. 

Homework Offered
Structured lessons for reading and writing
Journal writing for brainstorming and freewriting.
Poetry and creative writing reading and exercises.
The student's own homework and deadlines will also be incorporated.
0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
I will review the learner's questions, passages, and/or writing, and give specific feedback to help explain, retain, and improve understanding. 
Grades Offered