...My speciality is helping individuals assimilate into American life by giving them the necessary language skills for day-to-day living. This includes a focus on grammar, a topic many Russian speakers struggle with. However, my lessons are not dry and formulaic and consist of interactive, oral practice that helps the student get closer to their goals. (read more)
...It is important to get to know each individual student, their unique needs and interests which allows me to tailor my lessons to them specifically. I have extensive experience to offer valuable and engaging lessons. I have an outgoing personality with the patience and determination to help you overcome your hesitancy of speaking English and to achieve your goals. (read more)
...I truly enjoy watching them improve their language skills. I graduated with honors from the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism at Ohio University, where I earned the Dean’s List Scholarship.I have edited and proofread books for a publisher for fifteen years, edited Miami Marlins' publications fo... (read more)
...As an undergraduate and graduate student, I've taken courses in the History and Structure of the English Language and in Linguistics. In addition, I have 4 years of experience teaching Basic Grammar to native English speakers and 2 years of Introductory English to non-native English speakers, b... (read more)
...UC Irvine admitted me to the Department of History as a PhD student, but I left with a second MA instead, and then moved back to my home state to teach! I also took a variety of courses in the Boston College and UCI Education Departments, to develop my teaching chops. These advanced degree have... (read more)