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Melissa L.

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I hold a Master’s degree in English with an emphasis in Rhetoric and Composition from Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi, along with a TESOL certification. Over the past 14 years, I have taught college composition, ESL, business writing, literature, and professional communication courses in both classroom and online environments. My teaching experience includes working with university students, international learners, and professionals seeking to improve their English communication and...

I hold a Master’s degree in English with an emphasis in Rhetoric and Composition from Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi, along with a TESOL certification. Over the past 14 years, I have taught college composition, ESL, business writing, literature, and professional communication courses in both classroom and online environments. My teaching experience includes working with university students, international learners, and professionals seeking to improve their English communication and writing skills. I have also worked in writing center environments assisting students with academic writing, research papers, essay structure, grammar, and revision strategies.

Throughout my career, I have taught students from a wide range of age groups, cultural backgrounds, and English proficiency levels. My experience includes one-on-one tutoring, small group instruction, and full classroom teaching in higher education and online international programs. I have worked extensively with ESL students to improve speaking, writing, reading comprehension, pronunciation, and academic confidence. In addition, I have experience teaching TOEIC preparation and supporting students with college essays, research writing, and professional communication skills.

My teaching approach is student-centered, supportive, and highly interactive. I focus on helping students build confidence while developing practical communication and critical thinking skills. I tailor lessons to individual learning styles and goals, using clear instruction, guided practice, feedback, and real-world application to help students succeed academically and professionally.

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Education

Texas A&M University- Corpus Christi
English
Texas Texas A&M University- Corpus Christi
Masters
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Creative Writing

Creative Writing

I have extensive experience in creative writing through both my academic background and professional work as a writer and educator. I have facilitated creative writing workshops focused on storytelling, poetry, personal narrative, and children’s literature, helping students develop their voice, imagination, and writing techniques. I am also a published children’s author and poet with experience writing across multiple genres, including fiction, memoir, and educational content. In addition, my graduate studies in English included coursework in creative writing, rhetoric, and composition, which strengthened my understanding of literary craft, revision, and narrative development.
Debate

Debate

have over 8 years of experience teaching argumentation, persuasive writing, debate, and public speaking at the college level. My background includes participation on a debate team as well as teaching students how to develop logical arguments, analyze evidence, structure persuasive speeches, and communicate confidently in academic and professional settings. I hold a Master’s degree in English with an emphasis in Rhetoric and Composition, which focused heavily on critical thinking, rhetoric, and effective communication strategies. My teaching approach emphasizes confidence-building, organization, research-based reasoning, and strong oral presentation skills for both formal debate and public speaking contexts.
Essay Writing

Essay Writing

I hold a Master’s degree in English with an emphasis in Rhetoric and Composition and have over 14 years of experience teaching essay writing, academic composition, research writing, and professional communication. I have taught students at the college level as well as ESL learners from diverse cultural and educational backgrounds in both classroom and online environments. My experience includes helping students develop strong thesis statements, organization, critical thinking, MLA formatting, revision strategies, and analytical writing skills. In addition to teaching, I am a published author, professional writer, and writing workshop facilitator with experience supporting students in academic, creative, and professional writing.
IELTS

IELTS

I have extensive experience teaching ESL, academic English, and professional communication to international students in both classroom and online learning environments. As a TESOL-certified instructor with a Master’s degree in English, I have helped students strengthen the reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills necessary for success on English proficiency exams such as IELTS. My teaching experience includes academic writing instruction, speaking fluency development, grammar, pronunciation, and test preparation strategies designed to improve student confidence and performance. I focus on helping learners develop clear communication, strong essay organization, vocabulary use, and critical-thinking skills needed for both the IELTS Academic and General Training exams.
Linguistics

Linguistics

I hold a Master’s degree in English with an emphasis in Rhetoric and Composition and have completed several courses in linguistics, language structure, grammar, phonetics, and language acquisition as part of my academic training. My background as a TESOL-certified ESL instructor has provided extensive practical experience applying linguistic principles to language learning, pronunciation, syntax, semantics, and communication development for multilingual learners. I have over 14 years of teaching experience working with native and non-native English speakers in both classroom and online environments, helping students understand language patterns, grammar systems, and effective communication strategies. My teaching approach combines linguistic theory with practical application to help students strengthen analytical thinking, language comprehension, and academic communication skills.
Public Speaking

Public Speaking

I have several years of experience teaching public speaking and communication courses at the college level, helping students develop confidence, organization, and effective presentation skills. My background includes instruction in persuasive speaking, informative speeches, argumentation, debate, audience analysis, and professional communication strategies. I hold a Master’s degree in English with an emphasis in Rhetoric and Composition, which focused heavily on communication, rhetoric, and speech development. My teaching approach emphasizes clear organization, critical thinking, vocal delivery, audience engagement, and helping students overcome speech anxiety while becoming more confident and effective communicators.
Thesis Writing

Thesis Writing

I hold a Master’s degree in English with an emphasis in Rhetoric and Composition and have extensive experience with thesis writing, academic research, and graduate-level composition. In addition to writing and completing my own graduate thesis, I worked in a university writing center where I tutored graduate students on thesis development, research organization, academic argumentation, MLA formatting, revision strategies, and scholarly writing. I have over 14 years of teaching experience, helping students strengthen critical thinking, research methods, source integration, and advanced academic writing skills. My approach focuses on helping students develop clear, well-supported arguments while improving organization, academic tone, and confidence throughout the thesis writing process.
English
ESL/ESOL
Grammar
Literature
Proofreading
Reading
TOEFL
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