About Me
Ashan R. Hampton
Starting in 2011—as a college English instructor and solopreneur—I helped thousands of students, academics and busy professionals hone their writing skills through my company, Cornerstone Communications. On October 1, 2020, I established a new business container for my online classes and books called Onyx Online Education & Training.
My online classes receive favorable reviews. The sales of my grammar, writing and proofreading books are increasing. My YouTube channel continues to be a go-to resource for fellow educators and students of all ages who need to quickly improve their writing skills or to pass a test. My articles are widely read and quoted by other authors. These are just a few ways that people acknowledge my expertise as an educator, editor, and writer.
Do you need to improve your writing skills to impress a potential employer or to land a promotion? Are you a homeschooler looking for effective English language resources? Are you returning to graduate school and need detailed instruction on how to write research papers and proposals? Would your employees benefit from affordable online training on grammar, proofreading and presentation skills?
If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, congratulations. You are ready to work with me!
My best clients are graduate students, workplace professionals, teachers, parents, homeschoolers, K-12 and college students who understand the value of maximizing their writing skills for personal and professional success.
For individuals and groups, I offer self-paced, online classes that are ready for enrollment and available 24/7. No waiting. You also receive a certificate of completion for any online class you take, which can really boost your résumé.
Thanks for considering my products and services. Happy learning!
My Bio
Ashan R. Hampton has worked as an English instructor in higher education for over 20 years and is very proficient in writing, editing and instruction. Ashan is also a proud graduate of the Donaghey Scholars Program at the University of Arkansas of Little Rock under the direction of Dr. C. Earl Ramsey, Emeritus.
With her doctoral studies on hold, Ashan has found success in online education. She produces and teaches original writing and grammar courses for global audiences. She is the owner and principal trainer for Onyx Online Education & Training, which specializes in teaching writing/communication skills for personal and professional development.
Ashan's latest published grammar and proofreading books are now available on Lulu, Amazon, and other popular booksellers.
Read more about all of her books on this website:
WEB DESIGNER
I am not a developer. I do not create apps (yet), but I am pretty good at design, HTML, SEO, and content creation.
SKILLS
DUDA Web
Domain DNS Transfers
HTML 5, CSS
Adobe Photoshop
iMovie
Google Analytics
Wix - Squarespace
Vendasta Reputation Management
MOZ Pro SEO
Basecamp Project Management
Google Adwords Certification: Search & Display Marketing, February 2017-2018.
RADIO BROADCASTER
Radio music DJ. News Announcer. Voice-over queen. Audio production whiz. Podcaster. Ask Mark Dylan.
SKILLS
Adobe Audition
Audacity
Scott Studio
Script Writing
Live Remotes
Live Interviews
Radio Spot Production
News Announcer
News Audio Packages
AP Wire Editing
Agency Voice Talent
Political Spots
ENGLISH INSTRUCTOR
I am the instructor you will always remember. Thorough. Smart. Sharp. Professional. Always practicing what I teach.
SKILLS
M.A. English
B.A. English, Donaghey Scholars
20 years College Instruction
Blackboard Online Classes
Classes Taught:
Composition I
Composition II
Developmental English
Technical Communications
World Literature I & II
African American Literature
Introduction to Film Studies
Speech, Business Writing
Professional Communications
E-LEARNING
DESIGNER
From syllabus to PowerPoint presentations. From slide decks to video lectures to online classes that students purchase & enjoy.
SKILLS
Instructional Design Certification, Walden University, 2010.
Adobe Captivate, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Acrobat, PowerPoint
Blackboard LMS, Camtasia Studio
Curriculum Development
Digital Media Creation
YouTube Video Creation
GoToMeeting Presentations
Adult Learning Theories:
Behavioral & Cognitive