...I teach students in a relaxed, non-critical environment using praise and encouragement. Throughout my adult life, I have endeavored to do my best and get the highest grades I could in college, achieve the most I could in my professional life, and be the best person I could be in my personal life... (read more)
...I also believe in minimizing "word fat" so the reader develops a clear understanding of the subject as efficiently as possible. I do not expect students to share my opinion on subject matter but I do expect students to support their assertions and to write with deliberation and soul. My personality/tutoring style is easy-going. (read more)
Sharpen your English skills, both written and spoken, at any level. I am a professional writer and editor with many years of experience in newspaper reporting, book editing, and report writing. Let me help you sharpen your use of our beautiful language. (read more)
...I worked in the Writing Center at Chico State helping students with their writing and enjoyed it very much. I find discussions of how and why to do things in writing very interesting and I seem to communicate those ideas well. Separating content from form, understanding the relationships, and putting them together to form forceful writing is both science and art. (read more)