...My love of China extends far beyond the language itself, and I believe that to truly become proficient in a language one must also study the culture. Therefore I teach my students many of the subtle cultural nuances that separate a native speaker from someone who has simply memorized vocabulary ... (read more)
...Just get in touch!Six years experience teaching middle school English and fifteen years in the subject. I've been published by NAIS, Journeys in Film, and been an invited essayist at the Johns Hopkins MLA Jubilee celebration. I also had to write countless papers in varying styles - from reflections to 30 page research papers - in earning my Masters at JHU. (read more)
...At my university writing center, I serve as the unofficial ESL "expert" and develop workshops related to multilingual writing. As a linguist, I'm passionate about language learning and love talking about language and culture. I have over 15 years of experience reviewing student essays for a university and have been extensively trained in editing. (read more)
...Although I have the expertise and experience that comes with a PhD, I can promise you I am no stuffy academic and will never make you sit through boring lectures or tedious drills. I believe people learn best when they are engaged, when they are lit up and having fun, and when they can see how t... (read more)
...Writing fast and well is a challenge, but one to which I can help you rise. With a few sessions of instruction and practice, your SAT essays will seem more like fun than work. I am a stickler for proper spelling, and can help you eliminate common spelling mistakes in your writing. (read more)