Foreign Accent Reduction, ESL, Spanish, Language Arts, Writing

I love helping you succeed! I specialize in public speaking, foreign accent reduction, English as a Second Language, Spanish, and English grammar, writing, and reading. I also have fun tutoring algebra, and Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel. As a former college professor and dean, I can get you ready for college entrance tests and the writing and math skills you will need to do well in college. I have also been a corporate trainer and can help you prepare for your career from entry level interviewing skills through presentation skills to leadership training.

Can I also teach children? You bet! I taught both my children to read using a great phonics method. I use motion, rhythm, and songs to help with memorization, and beat the clock games to help get math homework done. I coached my kids through their elementary and high school years successfully, and my daughter even called home for suggestions on research sources for her college essays: "Mom, I need an introduction for my essay. Do you know a philosopher who has a theory about....?"

You can count on quality tutoring because I care about my students and their success, and I hold the following degrees and certifications:
- Master of Arts in Linguistics
- Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics and Spanish
- CPLP (Certified Professional in Learning and Performance) from the American Society of Training and Development
- Compton PESL (Pronunciation of English as a Second Language) Certification

Diana's Subjects

Math:	algebra 1, logic, prealgebra, SAT math
Science:	ACT Science
English:	ACT English, ACT Reading, Bible studies, English, ESL/ESOL, grammar, literature, proofreading, public speaking, reading, SAT reading, SAT writing, TOEFL, vocabulary, writing
Test Preparation:	ACT English, ACT Reading, ACT Science, career development, GED, GMAT, GRE, MCAT, PSAT, SAT math, SAT reading, SAT writing, SSAT, TAKS, TEAS, TOEFL
Computer:	Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word
Language:	ESL/ESOL, Spanish, speech, TOEFL
Special Needs:	phonics
Elementary Education:	elementary (k-6th), elementary math, elementary science, grammar, phonics, reading, spelling, study skills, vocabulary
Business:	career development, GMAT, GRE, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, public speaking
Sports/Recreation:	swimming
Corporate Training:	career development, ESL/ESOL, GMAT, grammar, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, proofreading, public speaking, Spanish
Homeschool:	algebra 1, elementary (k-6th), English, ESL/ESOL, prealgebra, reading, SAT math, SAT reading, Spanish, study skills, writing

Prealgebra

Although my degrees are in languages and linguistics, I have always loved math and was the designated tutor for classmates who needed help from the fifth grade on. In high school,I often helped my classmates with their math homework.

When I became a college adjunct professor, besides teaching English, I taught developmental algebra to students who had not been able to pass the math entrance exam. I found it very rewarding and the students claimed that my patient explanations helped... Read More

Spanish

Spanish is best learned, I believe, in the context of interesting real-world dialogues. If you first use what you are learning in specific, repeatable conversations, you can then adapt what you know to new situations. I'll use listening exercises, substitution drills, and readings to help make your learning flexible early on.

After you master a few vocabulary and grammar structures, I'll ask you to compose dialogues of your own in writing, and we'll practice them out loud as soon as... Read More

English

Learning English is fun. Really! Whether it's English as a Second Language, English grammar, writing college essays, or producing a research paper, I can give expert help. I have taught college English and technical writing, am certified as a corporate trainer and training designer, and hold a national certification to be a foreign accent reduction specialist.

I take a very practical approach to grammar and writing; I first cover only the elements you NEED to know to write or speak... Read More

ESL/ESOL

I have fun learning about languages and cultures and tutoring others in American English and its pronunciation. I am certified by a national company in accent reduction and have a Master's degree in linguistics. I use the Side by Side curriculum for ESL because it allows for lots of speaking practice. I use the Compton method for accent reduction because it works! Let's get started now to help you speak more naturally and express yourself well in English!

SAT Writing

Writing is sometimes a daunting task, but it doesn't have to be. A step-by-step approach can make it much easier to get thoughts recorded so others will understand, agree, and even enjoy reading them.

To engage the reader and make a point clearly, writing must have a logical structure. While there are many effective structures, some are best used for persuasion, others for narration, and still others for explanation. The author's purpose and characteristics of the audience inform these... Read More

Phonics

Long vowels, short vowels, and lots in between. All kinds of consonants combining to make strange sounds. English reading and pronunciation can be very tricky! Why does "stuff" rhyme with "enough" but not with "through"?

It's all a matter of patterns. If we can group words and notice the patterns they follow, we can make good guesses until we figure out what the words are. I believe in building on patterns in teaching reading by phonics. That leads to early success and allows for the... Read More

Swimming

I believe swimming is the best exercise in the world. My dad, a swim coach and author of several books on swimming used to have this sign on his office window: "Swimming - You'll never find a better sport to save your life!"

I began swimming when I was two years old and worked up through the ranks of the Red Cross classes to earn my Water Safety Instructor's certificate when I was in college. I began helping my dad teach swimming to children when I was just 10 years old. In junior high... Read More

Public Speaking

I have taught public speaking/presentation skills for colleges and corporations, and even to the engineers in a local city professional development program. I have a Master's degree in Linguistics and have taught many types of communications courses at the college level for 25 years. I have also been a participating member of Toastmasters for 5 years.

Speech

I am a Compton certified foreign accent reduction coach. I have taught public speaking, presentation skills and accent reduction as well as English as a Second Language for over 25 years. I am also a member of Toastmasters. I enjoyed phonetics - the production of speech sounds - most in my courses for my Master of Arts in Linguistics degree, and really like to have fun with language patterns and delivery.

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Education

Indiana University, Bloomington University of Texas, Arlington (Master's)

Excellent Tutor. — Diana worked with my 8th grader for the last few months of the school year. She was patient in dealing with him and over time she has worked with him to improve his writing and reading skills. We have not only seem a dramatic improvement in his grades but also in his self confidence. He now takes pride in his work and is motivated to do even better. Her quiet but firm mannerism makes it easy for ...

— Oluwatosin from Colleyville, TX

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Diana will travel within 30 miles of Coppell, TX 75019.

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