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Testimonials
A former middle school English teacher, I completed my BA at UC Berkeley, my M.Ed. at UCLA, and my MFA in Creative Writing at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. I've worked as a private tutor locally and internationally, an adjunct professor where I taught Creative Writing, and was Managing Editor for Black Mountain Institute's award-winning literary magazine, Witness. Throughout, I've worked as a freelance writer and editor. I'm currently a memoir reader for Split Lip Magazine, and a mentor with Write Girl.
Here's what some people are saying about working with me. Comments were submitted anonymously through surveys and formal evaluations.
On Teaching
"This was by far my favorite class this semester--I really liked that all the writing projects were all fun to write. Professor Berke always brought positive energy to the class and is always willing to help her students."
"I felt welcome, which made me want to be more engaged in the class. She was very knowledgeable and made the information taught to us easy to retain. It made me a lot more passionate about my writing and overall improved it."
"After taking this class, I feel more confident in writing overall. The professor really cared about creating a fun, healthy, and safe feeling environment for the class. The professor was very thorough with explaining assignments, as well as having clear instructions for each assignment."
On Editing
"OMG, This is brilliant, Christina! You are the BEST editor!!!! This has been SO very helpful and I am SO SO grateful for your edit!!!!! You caught so much that I'd missed."
"You are truly gifted at what you do!"
"WOW! These edits are so thoughtful, so on point, so intentional and sensitive. You are such a powerful editor and I am so grateful for your time."