...Consistent with the communicative approach, I believe that the focus should be on students’ ability to communicate effectively. In my teaching, I focus on creating activities that give students the chance to interact with other students and “communicate their knowledge through well-crafted discu... (read more)
...Whether your need is in ESL/ESOL or in English literature and writing I believe that online or face to face tutoring is a great way to learn and improve with the help of a tutor who can see your language use and help you develop stronger skills which will mean better scores and more success in yo... (read more)
I was born in Russia and moved to the U.S.A. to get my Master's degree in TESOL and PhD in English (American Literature). I have been teaching and tutoring since 1999. I am genuinely interested in the success of my students, and tutoring gives me an opportunity to see them grow in a short time. I... (read more)
...I graduated from Ball State University with a degree in English Education. I spent the last seven years in a high school English classroom, where I focused specifically on reading comprehension, writing, and test prep for English 10 students. I'm also licensed to teach journalism, so I understand the nuances between professional writing, formal writing, and journalistic writing. (read more)