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Carrie is an experienced Higher Ed writing instructor. Over more than 20 years, she has supported learners at the introductory to graduate level in how writing can shape how we understand the world and ourselves. Carrie’s specialties include online learning and creative writing. She is humbled to have earned teaching honors and to have published essays and poems in a number of academic and literary journals.
Carrie’s focus as a tutor is on organization, focus, and having a clearly expressed purpose and main claim. She learned this from her days as a writing center tutor at George Mason University. She has worked with all kinds of students (urban, rural, first generation, Caribbean, and international) as an Assistant Professor for Morehead State University, the University of the Virgin islands on St. Croix, and as a part time faculty member for Indiana University and the University of Louisville.
Education
Undergraduate:
University of Louisville
Fun Fact
Carrie loves adventure and has hang glided at Kitty Hawk.
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The Pre-Med Journey: What it Takes to Get into Medical School
Thinking about applying to medical school? Discover what high school students need to know about obtaining a career in medicine.
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Successfully Planning for the USMLE Step 1 and 2 CK
Get ready for the USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 with this free guide to study planning and resource utilization.
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