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Experienced Writing/English/TESL/TEFL/TESOL Tutor
Laura S.

38 hours tutoring

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Hourly Rate: $60

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I'm Laura! I have a Bachelor's degree in Philosophy, a Master's degree in Journalism, and a teaching certificate in TESL/TESOL/TEFL. I've been a published writer since I was 13 and have always loved the English language and its many idiosyncracies.

What's most important in any class, though, is the teacher. A good teacher can make even a dull subject absolutely fascinating; a bad teacher can make even the most passionate student want to run for the hills. I am passionate about English:...

I'm Laura! I have a Bachelor's degree in Philosophy, a Master's degree in Journalism, and a teaching certificate in TESL/TESOL/TEFL. I've been a published writer since I was 13 and have always loved the English language and its many idiosyncracies.

What's most important in any class, though, is the teacher. A good teacher can make even a dull subject absolutely fascinating; a bad teacher can make even the most passionate student want to run for the hills. I am passionate about English: reading, writing, editing, proofreading, and speaking it. I want to share that passion with you.

I love English! Language is always evolving, and English has been influenced by many different language families throughout time. This makes it one of the most fascinating, and confusing, languages spoken today: Every rule in English has an exception, which means it's always difficult to learn English at any age and that even native speakers can make mistakes. Let me help you minimize your mistakes by explaining why English works the way it does, and help you improve your command of the English language accordingly.

My goal as a tutor is to benefit the students I work with; therefore, any feedback, suggestions, or additional resources would be welcome. I am easy to reach and will provide speedy responses. Please contact me with any questions or to schedule a lesson!


Education

Bryn Mawr College
Philosophy
Syracuse University
Masters
Oxford Seminars (TESL/TEFL/TEOFL Certification)
Other
  • Licensed teacher

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Adobe InDesign

Adobe InDesign

I have worked with InDesign since 2007 and spearheaded efforts in two different companies to shift all of their business development efforts from Word to InDesign for layout and graphic design. These efforts included trainings and troubleshootings in group and 1:1 sessions. My layout design experience includes: bookmarks, labels, invitations, holiday cards, certificates, programs (theater productions/award ceremonies, etc.), magazine spreads, RFP responses (B2B), and books. Wherever you're starting with InDesign, I can help you raise your game to the next level.
English

English

I have a Master's degree in Journalism and have worked as a writer and editor throughout my entire career. My Bachelor's degree was in Philosophy, which required superb reading comprehension and writing skills. I had a concentration in English during college, easily attained in part because I tested out of first-year English college classes thanks to my score on the English AP exam.
ESL/ESOL

ESL/ESOL

I am a certified TESL/TEFL/TESOL instructor with four years of private tutoring experience, specializing in advanced and adult English learners.
Grammar

Grammar

I started as a proofreader and copy editor for my high school newspaper and went on to make grammatical edits to college papers for my friends. My first job out of college was as a technical editor, correcting grammatical mistakes in documents written by engineers. I have an MA in Journalism and am a grammar expert.
Proofreading

Proofreading

I have been a writer, editor, and proofreader for over 20 years and performed proofreading oversight for multinational companies, nonprofits, and individuals. Let me help you make sure your writing doesn’t get ruined because of a single misspelled word or a missing comma.
TOEFL

TOEFL

I am a certified TOEFL instructor (c. 2016) and also hold a Master's degree in Journalism. My previous work experience includes work as a reporter, an editor, and a private tutor for advanced adult ESL/EFL learners.
Writing

Writing

I have been a published writer for over 20 years. My writing has been seen in poetry anthologies, daily newspapers, art publications, and online blogs and news websites. Whether you need help with writing basics, or you want to take your writing to the next level, I can help you get there.
Vocabulary

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