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Professor of English & Composition

and free-lance teacher of:
Creative Writing

English Language and Literature

Media Studies and Drama

University Application Essays & Interview Coaching

Rhetorical Writing & Research-Based Argumentative Writing

Publishing (Digital and Print)

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CONTACT ME

As a freelance teacher,

I deliver composition, creative writing and English linguistic and literature curriculums to students globally.

I am also an Academic Professor at Russell Sage College in NY, where I teach writing composition and manage the production of the university literary and arts magazine.

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News

Read about my students' new achievements, awards and events I am proud to be a part of.

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I won an award!

From Linda Cabot, founder and president:

"Congratulations! You have been selected as a winner of one of Bow Seat’s 2023 Educator Innovation Awards! We were so impressed by the creative ways that you brought the Ocean Awareness Contest into your classroom and by your passion for engaging your students in environmental action."

Recommendations

"Educational opportunities for all across nations and cultures have long been at the center of her advocacy."

Julianne Smith | Professor of English (Pepperdine University)

"I can't thank you enough for all the laughter, fun times, and passionate discussions we've had together in class! Every class was so inspiring and none of this would've been possible without all your help and careful guidance."

Marie, Student | University of Toronto Schools
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"In her role as department lead, Angela showed a rare ability to unite, inspire and lead her team on two counts: the operational aspects of delivering qualifications in a target driven neoliberal college, and the intellectual and creative dimensions of teaching English language and literature in a diverse inner-city college."

Camilla Stanger | Teacher of English (LAET) & Lecturer of Education (Goldsmiths University)
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"Thank you for taking care of my son during these stressful weeks; I know he enjoyed working with you and really appreciated your insights. We both feel good about his university essays and look forward to the outcomes!"

Parent | Iowa, USA
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"Angie’s presence as a life mentor helped make my transition into the American education system easier. With her immense understanding of different subjects, she guided me through many challenging processes. But most importantly, Angie is now a friend whom I deeply trust."

Sam, Student | Shenzen, China
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"I have been inspired by not only her commitment to her students and their writing but also her teaching ability and her subject knowledge."

Jared Hamilton | Director of Learning, Teaching and Assessment (Haringey Sixth Form College)
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"She is the best educator I have had in a while. She is open and friendly, her feedback made me feel better about the work I was doing and she is so understanding. I feel very confident in my writing ability now and I am very excited to continue that journey."

Student | Russell Sage College
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"I really appreciate your precious help and support! There's no way I could have achieved this without you. In one week of writing, you helped me accomplish extrodinary things. I look forward to being mentored by you in the future."

Yihan, Student | China
"My daughter told me you are her favorite teacher. She said you are engaging, knowledgeable, and funny, and she is so relaxed and enjoys writing with you. I'm happy to hear she has had such a wonderful learning experience with you."

Parent | China
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"She makes great use of technology and does her best to help her students out. Professor Smith has a very welcoming and upbeat personality, making a class at 8 a.m. not so dreadful."

Student | Russell Sage College
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"Angela’s commitment to making the education system a place where students can thrive in, is a small yet major testimony of her character. I feel blessed to have such a great mentor who is constantly giving me her time still, regardless of the time difference. This reflects the kind of amazing human that she is."

Lina Charki | Programme Coordinator (LAET)
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"What a great job you have done with my son! He loves learning and working with you. Thank you very much for your advice and educating!"

Parent | Texas, USA
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"Thank you so much, Angie! I’m glad I had you for WRT both of my first two semesters. Thanks for helping me grow my writing skills and expanding my perspective on things."

Vincent, Student | Russell Sage College
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"Amazing professor! The class was on zoom, but she did a great job of making our class feel like a team.
She made me actually like writing in her class. Simply cannot stress enough how amazing she is as a professor."

Student | Russell Sage College

Resume

2020-Currently

Academic Professor – English & Composition

Russell Sage College, Troy, NY

2019-2021

Customer and Project Support

Stison Ltd, London, England

2018-2019

Curriculum and Learning Manager (English, ESOL, Media and Art)

Haringey Sixth Form College, London, England

2014-2019

Teacher of English & Drama

Haringey Sixth Form College, London, England

2012-2013

Teacher of English & Media Studies

Haberdashers’ Aske’s Crayford Academy, Crayford, Kent, England

Education

2011 – 2012

Institute of Education, University of London, London, England

PGCE in Secondary School English, Media and Drama

2004 – 2005

Birkbeck College, London, England

MA in Victorian Studies

1999 – 2003

Pepperdine University, Malibu, California

BA in Creative Writing (Communications) with a minor in English Literature

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Projects

CreativityUnleashed – a not for profit creative arts organisation for young people that provides pathways to work experience in the culture sectors. Includes the creation of student-led publishing platforms online and in print, a programme of workshops alongside planning a schedule of professional visitors.

Creativity Unleashed

Founder

"Haringey Unchained began to grow and grow as more students saw ways to integrate the creative arts within the publication itself. Eventually, a blog turned into a magazine turned into a programme of trips in London turned into a yearly showcase of drama, dance and spoken word."

Haringey Unchained

Founder

The Rev is a student-run creative literary arts magazine formerly known as The Russell Sage College Review, founded in collaboration with CreativityUnleashed. It is supported by the Sage libraries and funded by Russell Sage College’s Carol Ann Donahue Endowed Fund.

The Rev

Get in Touch

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Price Sheet available upon request.

A n g i e S m i t h

A n g i e

S m i t h

As a freelance teacher,

I deliver composition, creative writing and English linguistic and literature curriculums to students globally.

News

I won an award!

Recommendations

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