...I do not believe in students that say "I can't write." If you can talk, you can write! When necessary, I can get in touch with your teacher to help refine their expectations and focus on what you need to improve. With younger students, I am happy to give regular updates to parents regarding how they are improving. (read more)
...I am a JET Program alumni, published ESL author, and have extensive experience teaching at the university level. I have taught at Obirin Daigaku (JF Oberlyn University) and Kanagawa University in Japan, as well as Mesa College, San Diego State University, and Georgia Southern University in the USA. I am a former IELTS test examiner and have experience tutoring students for the TOEFL test. (read more)
...I am proficient in close reading creative prose and poetry as well as argumentative essays and am knowledgable of a range of literary movements. I can work with students on all aspects of literary reading and writing. I worked for three years as a tutor at Hamilton College's Writing Center. (read more)
...I have also taught high school students. I focus on integrating evidence and quotations into close readings and analysis of texts and help my students edit their work for clarity and overall flow. I really enjoy teaching writing and find the process very rewarding. (read more)