Experience Summary
I have worked in a number of positions that have required me to teach and train, whether that be as an instructor at a local radio station who was responsible for preparing DJs to broadcast or a tutor in Hong Kong who was responsible for developing the English skills of a number of non-native speakers at all levels. My experience is backed up by my certification to teach English as a second language and a track record as somebody who writes at a professional level.
Teaching Style
I prefer one-on-one work with the students that stresses not simple correction or copy editing but legitimate comprehension on the part of my charges. My teaching style is comprehensive and rigorous and requires serious involvement and passion on the student's part. I do not hand-hold and I do not coddle but I am not uncaring: students learn best from experience, and that's something I can provide.
My Hobbies
In addition to being an avid reader, I also write frequently -- most prominently the webcomic Garage Raja -- and am an avid music lover, low-level guitarist and jogging enthusiast. I play basketball and bike recreationally.
| Type |
Level |
Year |
Title |
Issued By |
| Certification |
English as a Second Language |
2011 |
Teaching English as a Second Lan... |
Oxford English Programs |
| Degree |
Bachelors |
2011 |
English Literature (Honors) |
Centenary College of Louisiana |
| Award |
1st Place |
2011 |
MT Brewetron Award for Excellenc... |
Centenary College of Louisiana |
| Other |
College Tutor |
2012 |
Visiting Tutor |
Lingnan University of Hong Kong |
| Award |
1st Place |
2010 |
Analytic Essay Competition |
Southern Literary Festival |
| ACT |
 This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Experienced
|
| - Completed ACT with a 33 composite score and an 11 out of 12 in writing.
- Have taught courses at the college level |
| Composition |
This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Experienced
|
| - Graduated Magna Cum Laude in English with Departmental Honors and the departmental award for excellence in English from Shreveport College of Louisiana
- Have been published and won awards for papers
- Have experience teaching composition at the university level, working in Hong Kong for a year. |
| Creative Writing |
This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Experienced
|
| - Have been published in multiple magazines for essays and short stories
- Self-publish webcomic online
- Have worked with Frederator Studios on a number of animation pitches |
| Grammar |
Proficiency: Experienced
|
| - Graduated Magna Cum Laude in English with Departmental Honors and the departmental award for excellence in English from Shreveport College of Louisiana - Have been published and won awards for papers - Have experience teaching English at the university level, working in Hong Kong for a year. |
| SAT - Math |
Proficiency: Experienced
|
| - scored at the 80th percentile with a 670 in Math |
| SAT - Verbal |
Proficiency: Expert
|
| - scored a 790 -- in the 99th percentile -- on the SAT Verbal Section |