After interviewing the student, we decide together. We may read and analyze, write and analyze, play games, or use worksheets. I like to use materials that reflect what the student is interested in, like art or sports. For adults in business, we practice writing emails or product descriptions.
I have been a teacher, writer and editor for much of my adult life. I have taught classroom English to K - college, and have had many private students. I also have been a copy editor and writer for magazines and local newspapers. I've been published in English and foreign magazines.
My rate applies to a one hour lesson online. If we decide that I should prepare special materials or worksheets, I will charge $5 per 15 minutes of preparation.
Profile
New to Indiana, I am an English teacher and tutor, copy editor and writer. Having lived and worked in Prague, Czechia, for over ten years, I bring a broad spectrum of experience working with ESL students from kindergarteners to professional business people, and writing and editing for several publications. Now repatriated and starting over in yet another new city, I am looking for meaningful work as either a writer, proofreader, or language tutor. My former students included a Georgian playwright and short story author who wanted to finesse his work to smoother English, a Czech actor whose aspirations were to speak English without an accent, and a Czech Oscar winning cinematographer who wanted to be able to communicate perfectly with native English speaking actors and crew. My writing includes interviews with social justice advocates, and restaurant owners from around the globe living and working in Prague.
Education
BA, Geography/Cartography, honors, Roosevelt University, Chicago IL - 1980
MA, English Literature, Roosevelt University, Chicago IL - 1990
Unitárská Akademie, Ministerial studies, Prague, Czechia - 2016-2018
Professional Experience
Roosevelt University, Chicago and Schaumburg, IL 1978-2000
Tutor in English Composition for ESL and learning-challenged students - (1978-1980)
Adjunct lecturer in English Composition and remedial English - (1998-2000)
American Veterinary Medical Foundation,
Schaumburg, IL 2001-2004
Director of Student Loans and Congressional Fellowships
Contributing writer and photographer to the Journal of the AVMA
First Loan Mortgage, Huntley IL 2004-2008
Manager of marketing and advertising
Mortgage loan originator and closer
The Lincoln Source, free women’s magazine, remote, 2019-present
Copy editor, content writer, features writer, photographer
Say it in English, Prague, Czechia (self employed) 2008-2019
Teacher, tutor, coach, proofreader, editor, copy editor for Czech-speaking students, professionals, actors, and writers in Prague
Features writer and former editor for The Bridge magazine of the International Women's Association of Prague
English teacher with Easy Speak, Waglanguages, and Indigo Kids Školka (preschool)
International Unitarian Church of Prague, Czechia 2008-2019
Lay Minister - writer of service programs, sermons, grant proposals and promotional materials
Worship service, wedding and memorial service officiant
Events organizer
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