"I’ve been teaching American English pronunciation lessons on Wyzant since Jan. 2022. I carefully analyze my students' English pronunciation, then teach them to adjust the way they place their lips, tongues, etc. to improve their accents. We also work on higher-level skills such as the rhythm, flow, stress, and intonation of English. When requested, my lessons may also include instruction on grammar, usage, or vocabulary. I enjoy helping students attain clearer levels of communication with their coworkers and associates.

I have a Master’s Degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) from BYU. As an undergraduate at BYU, I was a Presidential Scholar and graduated summa cum laude with a degree in English. I’m a native Californian, but during my student years I took a year and a half away from the university to teach in Brazil. My second language is Portuguese; my third is Spanish. I am also currently studying beginner Korean, which helps me remember the nuances and challenges of language acquisition.

My previous experience includes teaching English grammar and writing at the university. For three years, I also taught weekly English pronunciation classes to international students at my local high school. More recently, I spent three years teaching online English classes to Chinese students aged 5-14." less...