Experience Summary
I have been teaching all my life. Last year, I lived in Prague, Czech Republic, and taught English to students aged five through adult. They included children, accountants, analysts, engineers, energy experts, and lawyers. I've also taught swimming lessons to individual students and group classes for over ten years. I have a Master's in Creative Writing and poetry, and I have worked as a freelance writer, editor, proofreader, and teacher for many years. I love teaching and the diverse students I meet.
Teaching Style
I love working one on one with a student. Wherever the student needs help or wants improvement, that is where I meet them. I'm very patient and extremely friendly, and I am determined to help a student understand in any way I can! I also think cookies help studying :) Sometimes, unusual methods like movie clips, cartoons, reading passages, or other "real-life" experiences help to solidify a topic, so I'm not afraid to think outside the box!
My Hobbies
Baking, freelance writing, traveling, playing with my cat, learning Turkish, reading time travel novels, bike riding.
Other Comments
I am so excited to meet you and help you with your English questions!
| Creative Writing |
 This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Expert
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| I have a B.A. and an M.F.A. in creative writing. |
| Elementary Grammar |
Proficiency: Expert
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| I taught English grammar to Czech children aged 2-13. |
| Elementary Vocabulary |
Proficiency: Expert
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| Vocabulary is my strong point, especially in teaching it as a second language. |
| English |
Proficiency: Expert
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| I have taught English to students aged 5 through adult. |
| Grammar |
This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Expert
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| I worked as a TEFL-certified grammar instructor for many students. |
| Literature |
Proficiency: Expert
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| I have read a wide variety of authors and even won a scholarship for an essay based on Plato's writings. |
| Poetry |
Proficiency: Expert
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| My concentration is in Poetry. |