Ann R.
Beaverton, OR
My students learn how to learn.
Iowa State University Ames Iowa
English LiteratureUniversity of St. Thomas, St. Paul,MN
Master'sUniversity of Minnesota, Twin Cities
PhDAbout Ann
A Professor of International Cambridge English Language and Literature, International Baccalaureate English Literature, English B (ESL), Text in Performance and Theory of Knowledge, an IB Examiner for the Extended Essay and Commentary, a Creative Writing teacher and a published scholar and poet, I invite learners into the world of discovery
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Travels within 30 miles of Beaverton, OR 97006Ann offers online lessons
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"Extremely knowledgable and professional"
- Jing, Portland, OR on 6/22/15Ann has taught my son only the lesson and quickly she already found the pattern of his learning style and kept him focus for one whole hour! She outlined the plan for improving his reading and writing based on his strengths. The encouragement on his imagination is impressive!
"Nice teacher"
- Charlene, Portland, OR on 4/1/17For a non-English speaking family, I am thankful for Ann's teaching and helping my daughter in writing. She inspired and encouraged my daughter in writing with her imagination.
"devoted, intelligent, teacher"
- Asha, Lake Oswego, OR on 3/1/17She spends quite bit of outside time preparing lessons that are tailored to my child. She is innovative and kind! She devoted to helping my child master writing. I am so happy to have found her.
"The Best Teacher I've Ever Had"
- Jie, Portland, OR on 1/25/17"Ann is the best teacher in the whole entire universe! She gives me fun writing tasks, recommends very good books, and opens my window to writing." - From Matthew, 3rd grader
"Knowledgeable"
- Song, Palo Alto, CA on 1/15/17She is knowledgeable of all the subjects in English, poetry and history. She teaches my kid how to read and analysize the novel. She is very patient to my kid no matter what questions my kid asks.
"knowledgeable, poetic and skilled teacher"
- John, Moorpark, CA on 10/2/16She worked with me to see my PH. D. dissertation with its organization using fresh eyes. I need this as I turn my dissertation into a book manuscript. Her probing questions and writing style are more than good. Her writing is a model to follow.
"Knowledgeable and professional, hard working tutor"
- Gihee, Hillsboro, OR on 7/17/15She is very well prepared and does 120% of her job. She is excellent. She has sufficient sources of writing in general and very much background knowledge about pretty much every subject.
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English
My B.A. in English Literature and Linguistics serves my tutoring capabilities, as I understand how language affects perception. For ten years, I have either tutored or taught EFL,ESL students of all ages and learning levels. My M.A. in Education for Gifted, Creative Learners with a focus on differentiated curriculum serves my ability to create lessons based on students' multiple intelligences (Howard Gardner's theory), Bloom's Taxonomy of Cognitive Development and Torrence's practices for developing creativity.
Literature
My M.A. in Dramatic Literature and Ph.D. in the Study of Literature through Performance in Cultural and Historical Contexts introduced me to theories of organic unity and how literary and dramatic arts serve students' personal and interpersonal growth. A professor of International Baccalaureate Diploma Program English A Literature and English B (ESL) Literature for over seven years, I witness how many bright students enjoy developing their imaginations as well as creative and critical thinking skills through my guided study of literature. They also enjoy their high marks. An IB English A Examiner for the Extended Essay and Paper 1 Commentary, I set high standards and show each person how to meet them through key revision practices.
Proofreading
A published scholar and poet, I have improved my proofreading practices of not only my own work, but that of others. These experiences have taught me how difficult it is to proofread one's own work due to our selective visions. At first we see what we believe we have written rather than what is actually on the page. I also teach some editing techniques for making a text more precise and concise.
Reading
Reading is an art and a performance that develops our imaginations as our creative and critical lenses improve. Through shared inquiry and experiential approaches, I have taught EFL reading and writing for primary students and critical reading for ESL and Native English speakers at secondary and tertiary levels. All of my students have enjoyed reading more and more as they enjoyed the discovery learning that helped them to develop their imaginations as well as creative and critical thinking skills.
Writing
My career as a writing teacher began with the invitation to offer a Young Authors Program for elementary ages 7-10, an invitation that I accepted and found very rewarding for both writers and me. My career continued with many invitations to offer Middle School creative writing workshops with the Oregon Writing Festival, invitations which I gratefully accepted. My university undergraduates and IB students benefit from my teaching of the following courses: Interpreting Literature and Writing Commentary, Rhetoric and Writing Good Argument, and Research and Writing. I am a published scholar and poet, the details of which can be found in my C.V.
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Ann R.
Beaverton, OR
My students learn how to learn.