Since 2000, I have helped students of all ages achieve their English language objectives. I hold an honors BA degree in English from Texas A&M University and a Master of Communication from the University of London, as well as a CELTA English teaching certificate from Cambridge Regional College, UK.... (read more)
...But I feel the pull toward working with individual students of all ages and backgrounds again, and I can’t think of a better side gig than meeting and working with you. So, let me know how I can help. I look forward to meeting you.I attended a seminary in Pasadena, California, graduating in 1979. (read more)
...As an ESL teacher it was my duty to teach across core curriculums, which is how I have become well versed and proficient in teaching academic English/ELA (Reading Comprehension-Writing-Essay); History/Social Studies, and Geography. By helping my students in these content areas, they have been ab... (read more)
I have been a professional wordsmith for nearly 10 years... and it almost didn't happen. In high school, I never put much effort into studying English, until I had a very influential teacher, in 11th grade, who challenged me. I had always been an avid reader, and enjoyed writing poems and short stories as a hobby, but never cared to actually learn to rules of proper grammar and punctuation. (read more)