Patrick is an emerging academic and educator who specializes in teaching the basics of business writing and communication.

His unique teaching strategies and engaging personal presence help professionals achieve new levels of ability and productivity in their persuasive writing skills.

Through in depth instruction in the best practices of business writing, buttressed by a solid foundation in composition pedagogy, Patrick’s workshops provide clients with knowledge to improve the efficiency and clarity of employee written communication.

Applying his graduate level expertise in English grammar and composition to the fast-paced world of business, Patrick excels in teaching the basics that every professional needs to communicate and compete in today’s demanding market.

His unique background as an instructor at various levels of education provides him with an insight into the universal problems that face every writer, regardless of age or profession.

Patrick's received a Bachelor of Arts in English from Northwestern University and a Master of Arts in English Literature from San Jose State University. He is currently a Doctoral Candidate in English Literature at the Graduate Center of the City University of New York and an Adjunct Professor at CUNY.

Patrick’s teaching strategies and workshops help clients develop the writing and communication skills necessary to keep a productive edge.  By emphasizing a core group of skills and focusing on a hands-on learning environment—one that blends discussion with exercises and peer feedback—professionals learn how to organize their ideas, think analytically, communicate clearly, and structure documents properly.