"When students work with me, they look forward to our sessions. Whether writing that oh, so tricky, college essay; learning English as a second language (ESL); modifying their accent; or working on grammar, literature, public speaking, or business English - our sessions are fun!

I have 20+ years experience from teaching high school through graduate school students as well as adult learners. My work has taken me to China as a Foreign Expert, Turkey with the State Department, and Bhutan, working at the Royal University. I have taught teens with medical obstacles; business professionals in finance and IT; refuges at a flower "factory;" performers in many fields; and folks just wanting to improve their communication skills. I have presented seminars, mini courses, and extended classes for government and military groups; introduced new immigrants to American culture; and helped countless people rehearse for interviews. My Instructor's Manual for a top accent reduction text is used across the country.

I edit and organize other people's writing, too. This includes college applications, thesis work, and technical documents. Med school and other graduate/professional students have worked with me to create clean, balanced submissions.

Each client is unique and is treated that way. Your goals are obtainable: step by step, with a plan.

I truly love what I do.

NOTE:

I am an accent reduction SPECIALIST. Many people teach English/ESL. I will teach you how to move your mouth, learn what repeated errors you are making, and understand why (culturally and physically) these tiny mispronunciations happen. Our goal is not just to speak/repeat -but to habitualize the preferred pronunciation." less...