Drawing

Hello I am a professional artist, and teach drawing on a regular basis. Drawing is the root of all representational art and therefor and you can view my personal artwork to see examples of drawing in place. Please visit my web sites to see some of my art, and if you would like examples of drawing in particular, I will be glad to forward these on as well. I teach figure drawing, technical drawing, perspective drawing, pen and ink drawing, colored pencil drawing and graphite and charcoal drawing. I have studied at the Art Students League in New York City, as well as having degrees in Art Education. One thing I can teach with hands behind my back is drawing. I am not sure why you did not activate this subject matter for you before, but if you need additional references, including those from students who have taken drawing from me, I would be glad to supply these as well.

Graphic Design

I have had my own graphics design business for over 25 years-Kalanu Studios. I work as a freelance Graphics Designer privately as well as on Stock Photography and Design sites such as Adobe as well as services as freelance designer on Upworks and other platforms. My degrees include Textile Design, and Graphic Design .

Painting

My Professional business is in Art Education, and am the Instructional Director of ATELIER: Academy of Fine Art and Design. I teach both private and group lessons. I also have been an instructor at The Bascom in Highlands MCfor over 8 years and currently instruct there in the Art Academy as well. I am a highly trained artist and have won numerous awards for my work as well.

Public Speaking

I have been a member of toastmasters for many years, Debate coaching as well as being a experienced public speaker myself in many forums and venue. I coach business executives in communications and negotiation speaking and techniques.

Graphic Design

I have had my own graphics design business for over 25 years-Kalanu Studios. I work as a freelance Graphics Designer privately as well as on Stock Photography and Design sites such as Adobe as well as services as freelance designer on Upworks and other platforms. My degrees include Textile Design, and Graphic Design .

ESL/ESOL

I have taught ESL/ESOL online for the last 7 years, with children and adults from China, Japan, Korea, and Spanish speaking countries as well. I have worked with notable companies such as VIP KID, GOGO KID, and ZEBRA ENGLISH. I teach and coach Adult Second Language Learners for Business English and public speaking. I worked in Taiwan, as an adjunct teacher for the Victoria Language School teaching ART and ENGLISH, and I am an expert in pronunciation and accent modification, as well as teaching beginner to advanced English learners. I have a natural NATIVE ENGLISH accent from the USA.

Public Speaking

I have been a member of toastmasters for many years, Debate coaching as well as being a experienced public speaker myself in many forums and venue. I coach business executives in communications and negotiation speaking and techniques.

Homeschool

I am an experienced Homeschooler and former Director for a large home school organization, Horizon's Home School Association, where I taught at from kindergarten level thru high school, as well as designed award winning curriculum, including a state recognition in PHYSICS and ART program for the state of North Carolina. I proudly homeschooled my daughter up to her acceptance into Duke.

Phonics

I have TESOL English Language Certification, and many years experience teaching reading and writing curriculum for early readers.

Reading

Reading is such an important skill, and proficiency in reading is utmost to learning. In all my teaching of various subjects, reading is the top skill to learn to excel with just about any subject. I find reading not only exciting, but the most important tool we can enhance to learn more daily. As an avid reader, and constant learner of new things myself, I find reading to be the number one and most rewarding part of the process. Having taught ESL for many years, I can see how important improving reading can be. Even when you can't speak the language, if you can read, you can learn to comprehend anything! I love reading, I love to teach reading, and helping my students to decipher words and meanings while increasing comprehension with great reading skills is my forte. LETS READ TOGETHER and find the absolute joy that comes from understanding the written word. It is an amazing adventure you will have for a lifetime.

Vocabulary

I tutor for various professional tutoring programs in Critical Reading, SAT Prep, and foundational reading and writing , including creative writing as well.

English

I have been an ONLINE ESL teacher since 2013, teaching children in China and around the world with thousands of successful and happy students worldwide. *ESL teacher in Ecuador and USA - from primary grades to Business English coaching* I have experience in all levels and abilities and guarantee my classes will improve your speaking ability rapidly with added comprehension and better pronunciation.

ESL/ESOL

I have taught ESL/ESOL online for the last 7 years, with children and adults from China, Japan, Korea, and Spanish speaking countries as well. I have worked with notable companies such as VIP KID, GOGO KID, and ZEBRA ENGLISH. I teach and coach Adult Second Language Learners for Business English and public speaking. I worked in Taiwan, as an adjunct teacher for the Victoria Language School teaching ART and ENGLISH, and I am an expert in pronunciation and accent modification, as well as teaching beginner to advanced English learners. I have a natural NATIVE ENGLISH accent from the USA.

Public Speaking

I have been a member of toastmasters for many years, Debate coaching as well as being a experienced public speaker myself in many forums and venue. I coach business executives in communications and negotiation speaking and techniques.

Reading

Reading is such an important skill, and proficiency in reading is utmost to learning. In all my teaching of various subjects, reading is the top skill to learn to excel with just about any subject. I find reading not only exciting, but the most important tool we can enhance to learn more daily. As an avid reader, and constant learner of new things myself, I find reading to be the number one and most rewarding part of the process. Having taught ESL for many years, I can see how important improving reading can be. Even when you can't speak the language, if you can read, you can learn to comprehend anything! I love reading, I love to teach reading, and helping my students to decipher words and meanings while increasing comprehension with great reading skills is my forte. LETS READ TOGETHER and find the absolute joy that comes from understanding the written word. It is an amazing adventure you will have for a lifetime.

SAT Reading

I coach SAT and ACT Critical Reading and Writing,- with up to date examples and experience base. My students increase their scores by minimum of 50 to more than100 points easily. I exphasize understanding the type of questions, how to find the answers and significant test strategies to improve your scores. VERY EXPERIENCED TUTOR!

Vocabulary

I tutor for various professional tutoring programs in Critical Reading, SAT Prep, and foundational reading and writing , including creative writing as well.

Writing

Writing is key to advancing in most subjects. I find assisting my students with their writing skills to be one of the best choices they can make in increasing their comprehension and advancing with other studies. As an English tutor as well as ESOl/TESOL tutor, it is imperative that reading and writing skills become just as important as the spoken word. From testing, to writing applications, good solid writing skills are tantamount to gaining a much higher rate of return in your education. I will be glad to help you with upgrading your ability to communicate using the written word, from fresh composition to cogent content.

English

I have been an ONLINE ESL teacher since 2013, teaching children in China and around the world with thousands of successful and happy students worldwide. *ESL teacher in Ecuador and USA - from primary grades to Business English coaching* I have experience in all levels and abilities and guarantee my classes will improve your speaking ability rapidly with added comprehension and better pronunciation.

ESL/ESOL

I have taught ESL/ESOL online for the last 7 years, with children and adults from China, Japan, Korea, and Spanish speaking countries as well. I have worked with notable companies such as VIP KID, GOGO KID, and ZEBRA ENGLISH. I teach and coach Adult Second Language Learners for Business English and public speaking. I worked in Taiwan, as an adjunct teacher for the Victoria Language School teaching ART and ENGLISH, and I am an expert in pronunciation and accent modification, as well as teaching beginner to advanced English learners. I have a natural NATIVE ENGLISH accent from the USA.

Reading

Reading is such an important skill, and proficiency in reading is utmost to learning. In all my teaching of various subjects, reading is the top skill to learn to excel with just about any subject. I find reading not only exciting, but the most important tool we can enhance to learn more daily. As an avid reader, and constant learner of new things myself, I find reading to be the number one and most rewarding part of the process. Having taught ESL for many years, I can see how important improving reading can be. Even when you can't speak the language, if you can read, you can learn to comprehend anything! I love reading, I love to teach reading, and helping my students to decipher words and meanings while increasing comprehension with great reading skills is my forte. LETS READ TOGETHER and find the absolute joy that comes from understanding the written word. It is an amazing adventure you will have for a lifetime.

SAT Reading

I coach SAT and ACT Critical Reading and Writing,- with up to date examples and experience base. My students increase their scores by minimum of 50 to more than100 points easily. I exphasize understanding the type of questions, how to find the answers and significant test strategies to improve your scores. VERY EXPERIENCED TUTOR!

Writing

Writing is key to advancing in most subjects. I find assisting my students with their writing skills to be one of the best choices they can make in increasing their comprehension and advancing with other studies. As an English tutor as well as ESOl/TESOL tutor, it is imperative that reading and writing skills become just as important as the spoken word. From testing, to writing applications, good solid writing skills are tantamount to gaining a much higher rate of return in your education. I will be glad to help you with upgrading your ability to communicate using the written word, from fresh composition to cogent content.

ESL/ESOL

I have taught ESL/ESOL online for the last 7 years, with children and adults from China, Japan, Korea, and Spanish speaking countries as well. I have worked with notable companies such as VIP KID, GOGO KID, and ZEBRA ENGLISH. I teach and coach Adult Second Language Learners for Business English and public speaking. I worked in Taiwan, as an adjunct teacher for the Victoria Language School teaching ART and ENGLISH, and I am an expert in pronunciation and accent modification, as well as teaching beginner to advanced English learners. I have a natural NATIVE ENGLISH accent from the USA.

English

I have been an ONLINE ESL teacher since 2013, teaching children in China and around the world with thousands of successful and happy students worldwide. *ESL teacher in Ecuador and USA - from primary grades to Business English coaching* I have experience in all levels and abilities and guarantee my classes will improve your speaking ability rapidly with added comprehension and better pronunciation.

ESL/ESOL

I have taught ESL/ESOL online for the last 7 years, with children and adults from China, Japan, Korea, and Spanish speaking countries as well. I have worked with notable companies such as VIP KID, GOGO KID, and ZEBRA ENGLISH. I teach and coach Adult Second Language Learners for Business English and public speaking. I worked in Taiwan, as an adjunct teacher for the Victoria Language School teaching ART and ENGLISH, and I am an expert in pronunciation and accent modification, as well as teaching beginner to advanced English learners. I have a natural NATIVE ENGLISH accent from the USA.

Reading

Reading is such an important skill, and proficiency in reading is utmost to learning. In all my teaching of various subjects, reading is the top skill to learn to excel with just about any subject. I find reading not only exciting, but the most important tool we can enhance to learn more daily. As an avid reader, and constant learner of new things myself, I find reading to be the number one and most rewarding part of the process. Having taught ESL for many years, I can see how important improving reading can be. Even when you can't speak the language, if you can read, you can learn to comprehend anything! I love reading, I love to teach reading, and helping my students to decipher words and meanings while increasing comprehension with great reading skills is my forte. LETS READ TOGETHER and find the absolute joy that comes from understanding the written word. It is an amazing adventure you will have for a lifetime.

Writing

Writing is key to advancing in most subjects. I find assisting my students with their writing skills to be one of the best choices they can make in increasing their comprehension and advancing with other studies. As an English tutor as well as ESOl/TESOL tutor, it is imperative that reading and writing skills become just as important as the spoken word. From testing, to writing applications, good solid writing skills are tantamount to gaining a much higher rate of return in your education. I will be glad to help you with upgrading your ability to communicate using the written word, from fresh composition to cogent content.

ESL/ESOL

I have taught ESL/ESOL online for the last 7 years, with children and adults from China, Japan, Korea, and Spanish speaking countries as well. I have worked with notable companies such as VIP KID, GOGO KID, and ZEBRA ENGLISH. I teach and coach Adult Second Language Learners for Business English and public speaking. I worked in Taiwan, as an adjunct teacher for the Victoria Language School teaching ART and ENGLISH, and I am an expert in pronunciation and accent modification, as well as teaching beginner to advanced English learners. I have a natural NATIVE ENGLISH accent from the USA.

Geology

I designed a Geology/Geophysics class for the state of North Carolina Extension offices that received awards for teaching. I tutor Earth Science, Geology and Geophysics from middle school to college level.

Physical Science

Natural Sciences SINGLE LESSON Choose the concepts and topics you want to learn and review 👨‍🏫 5 LESSON PACKAGE: 👨‍🏫 CHOOSE TOPIC CHOICE FROM: 🌟 ANIMAL HABITATS 🌟 VOLCANOES 🌟 THE PLANETS 🌟 METAMORPHOSIS 🌟 DINOSAURS 🌟 FOSSILS 🌟 WEATHER 🌟 BIRDS 🌟 SEA CREATURES 🌟 REPTILES or 🌟YOUR CUSTOM TOPIC ( discuss with me first) 👨‍🏫 10 LESSON PACKAGE: 👨‍🏫 FOCUS on Specific 2-3 TOPICS CHOOSE TOPICS CHOICE FROM: 🌟 WILD ANIMALS AROUND THE WORLD 🌟 EARTH SCIENCE , EARTHQUAKES, VOLCANIC HISTORY, TECTONICS 🌟 THE GALAXY, SPACE And BEYOND 🌟 CAMOUFLAGE in NATURE 🌟 SEA MONSTERS and DEEP SEA CREATURES 🌟 NATURAL HISTORY-PRECAMBRIAN, CAMBRIAN 🌟 WATER CYCLE and AIR 🌟 INSECTS-beginning Entomology 🌟 FLOWERS-Beginning Botany 🌟 ORNITHOLOGY- Birds around the World. or 🌟 YOUR CUSTOM TOPIC such as more in-depth advanced topic ( discuss with me first) 👨‍🏫 PACKAGES of 25+ 👨‍🏫 🌟🌟Contact me for discount for regular classes🌟🌟 Lesson plans will cover complete curriculum for semester and will cover various topics in the following divisions: 🌟BIOLOGY ✔ Our body ✔ Zoology (animals), ✔ Ecology (natural systems), ✔ Introduction to molecular biology (cells and molecules), ✔ Botany (plants), ✔ Microbiology (bacteria and viruses), ✔ Mycology (fungi). ✔ Ornithology(Birds) ✔ Herpetology ( reptiles and Amphibians) ✔ Mammals ✔ Marsupials ✔ Invertebrates ✔Entomology 🌟 EARTH and ENVIRONMENTAL Science ✔ Ecology, ✔ Weather Phenomena ✔ Volcanism, plate tectonics ✔ Global Warming, Earth Phenomena ✔ Geology 🌟ASTRONOMY ✔ Space ✔ Planets ✔ Black holes or 🌟🌟CUSTOM DESIGNED COURSE for your needs ( Discuss this first with me)

Phonics

I have TESOL English Language Certification, and many years experience teaching reading and writing curriculum for early readers.

ESL/ESOL

I have taught ESL/ESOL online for the last 7 years, with children and adults from China, Japan, Korea, and Spanish speaking countries as well. I have worked with notable companies such as VIP KID, GOGO KID, and ZEBRA ENGLISH. I teach and coach Adult Second Language Learners for Business English and public speaking. I worked in Taiwan, as an adjunct teacher for the Victoria Language School teaching ART and ENGLISH, and I am an expert in pronunciation and accent modification, as well as teaching beginner to advanced English learners. I have a natural NATIVE ENGLISH accent from the USA.

Reading

Reading is such an important skill, and proficiency in reading is utmost to learning. In all my teaching of various subjects, reading is the top skill to learn to excel with just about any subject. I find reading not only exciting, but the most important tool we can enhance to learn more daily. As an avid reader, and constant learner of new things myself, I find reading to be the number one and most rewarding part of the process. Having taught ESL for many years, I can see how important improving reading can be. Even when you can't speak the language, if you can read, you can learn to comprehend anything! I love reading, I love to teach reading, and helping my students to decipher words and meanings while increasing comprehension with great reading skills is my forte. LETS READ TOGETHER and find the absolute joy that comes from understanding the written word. It is an amazing adventure you will have for a lifetime.

Writing

Writing is key to advancing in most subjects. I find assisting my students with their writing skills to be one of the best choices they can make in increasing their comprehension and advancing with other studies. As an English tutor as well as ESOl/TESOL tutor, it is imperative that reading and writing skills become just as important as the spoken word. From testing, to writing applications, good solid writing skills are tantamount to gaining a much higher rate of return in your education. I will be glad to help you with upgrading your ability to communicate using the written word, from fresh composition to cogent content.

Regents

I have been teaching Earth Science and Geography at all levels from Middle School through college for 30 years. I love to tutor for the Regents exam, as this covers all the needed levels of understanding the Earth and it's processes. I also tutor specific subjects such as Plate Tectonics, Volcanism, Water cycles and other earth processes. My students get a really solid grasp of the fundamentals in order to answer Regents questions proficiently and get great grades!

SAT Reading

I coach SAT and ACT Critical Reading and Writing,- with up to date examples and experience base. My students increase their scores by minimum of 50 to more than100 points easily. I exphasize understanding the type of questions, how to find the answers and significant test strategies to improve your scores. VERY EXPERIENCED TUTOR!