...I am passionate about working with people and helping students meet their goals and find success. I have specific skills in English, especially with writing, reading, grammar, vocabulary, and spelling. I have experience proofreading papers, helping with test preparation, and can also help students with study skills. (read more)
...I have studied the subject personally. I am also currently pursuing Life Coach certification (which is often used to aid others in Career Development). I have a degree in Public Relations, which utilizes Marketing concepts on a regular basis. I also spent a few years as a Publicist in the Publishing Industry, where I worked closely with the Marketing Team. (read more)
...While a student at SVSU I spent two years as a peer mentor at the SVSU Writing Center. It was there I first experienced the fun of collaborating with students on their work. Our main goal at the SVSUWC was to improve the writer, not just to improve the document. (read more)
...I also encourage questions and may ask for the student to use resources to obtain the answer before I answer the question. I use resources and strongly encourage students to use any and all resources available to them to find answers. Finally I find out the student's best way of learning, such ... (read more)
...I have a great deal of experience writing and am a published author. In addition to an advanced psychology degree I have an undergraduate degree in communication. I have taught English (ESL) for the past three years and have my TEFL certificate (2016). I have also tutored students in the ESL program at Grand Valley State University. (read more)