...I started teaching in 1987, when I spent two years teaching first grade at Grimes Elementary School in Houston, TX. From there I moved to Hamina, Finland where I spent a year teaching English to pre-k and kindergarten children. After that, I joined the Istanbul International Community School for two years as a second grade teacher. (read more)
...I have been an SAT reading and writing tutor or nine years. I have a PhD in English, and I have taught writing and reading at the college level for six years. I have tutored ACT English and Reading for ten years with two different test prep companies. (read more)
...However, today many native English speakers need training in grammar as well. I would love to help you improve your grammar! As a published author (one book and numerous freelance articles), and a lifelong practitioner of writing in my work in corporate and nonprofit communications, I offer a student both a practical and business writing background. (read more)
...I have a B.A. in both English and Sociology, plus a M.Ed. in English Education. I have served as a classroom teacher for English / Language Arts, reading, and reading intervention. I have also served as a district literacy coach to help train other teachers be more successful with their students. (read more)
...I adore working with students, and making the learning experience fun and engaging!As a fluent french speaker since birth, French is my first language. I lived in Paris for six years, and studied abroad there for 6 months last year. I have completed a French and Francophone Studies minor at Macalester College. (read more)