Intermediate to Advanced Reading and Writing (English)

From 52 C$ /h

Reading and Writing Courses
I create customized reading and writing classes tailored to individual student interests and needs. I offer individual and small GROUP courses through the Zoom education classroom. The Zoom Platform is FREE for all my students! Throughout my courses, I help students to develop the specific skills needed to be successful communicators in English. Whether you need assistance with academic and essay writing, research writing, creative writing, or test prep, I will help you develop the skills and practical approaches you need. Within a few hours of practice and effort, you will become an effective and efficient writer in English. These are skills that will serve you well no matter what your life goals or profession. Being an effective communicator in English will give you access to the opportunities and information you need to be successful now, and in the future. Don't waste your time trying to save money by experimenting with less experienced and less qualified instructors. Make the investment that will make a difference in your student's life today--you won't regret it.

Profile: 25+ years of experience teaching English at the middle, high school and university levels in the US, Switzerland, Korea, Morocco and more. Masters of Science in Education from the University of Pennsylvania, specializing in English language program design, implementation, and instruction. A College Counseling and Placement specialist, I've assisted a student with entrance into top universities in the UK, US, Australia, and Canada. I am also an educational consultant, advising schools on the development of education programs around the world.

Extra information

Online classes only. Prerequisites: Access to a computer with video and audio; a reliable internet network.

Location

Online from United States

About Me

Profile-25 years of instructional, coaching, administration & leadership experience. I have proven success in a variety of institutional settings and cultures. I have held positions in international and American style K-12 schools and Universities. I have taught, developed, and coordinated AP, EFL/ESL, Common Core, and IB programs in South Korea, Bulgaria, Switzerland, C.N.M.I. (Island of Rota), the Republic of Georgia, Morocco, Mexico, and the United States.

Education

University of Pennsylvania-Master of Science in Education (2002) (3.92)
Researcher at National Center for Literacy, Adjunct instructor at UPenn ELP, and Penn-GSE
Cambridge University, London-TEFL Certification, Pass ‘A’ (1997)
University of Pittsburgh-Bachelor of Arts English Literature/Philosophy (1994) (3.7)
Cum Laude; Awarded Undergraduate Writing Fellowship

Experience / Qualifications

nterim Director (2019/6mo) The New Harmony School, Saltillo, Mexico
General Director (2015 to 2019) American School of Durango, Mexico 2015 to 2019
Assistant Head of School (2011 to 2015) The American School of Tangier
Director of Summer Intensive Program (2008-11)
Guivy Zaldastanishvili American Academy in Tbilisi (GZAAT), Georgia
IB-English Literature Faculty (2008-11)
The American School in Switzerland (TASIS) Montagnola, Switz.
-Program Coordinator (2005-08) International Language Institute of Massachusetts
-Adjunct Lecturer (2004-05) School for International Training
-Adjunct Lecturer (2004) English Studies and Intercultural Training (ESIT), Sofia, Bulgaria
USAID / Georgetown University: Center for Intercultural Education
-International Student Adviser (2002-03)

Age

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

60 minutes

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