...I have taught all of the rhetorical modes, as well as critique, analysis, synthesis, summary, paraphrase, speech-writing, podcast writing, business writing (emails, cover letters, resumes), and post-graduate doctoral level writing and graduate-level research proposals and chapters. I have taught my students how to develop a portfolio. I've written my own blog for fun. (read more)
...The second important ingredient is for the tutor to have the passion to ignite learning. I believe in both. I have taught ESL and English and Literature and Literacy (Writing), and within these studies the student has a remarkable and unique opportunity to explore his or her own world, beliefs, and values. (read more)
...But even then I was still interested in teaching English, so I taught adults, usually businessmen, how to converse and write in English. After working in Trade for about ten years, most of the production opportunities were shifting to Mainland China, but I was not. I decided to stay in Taiwan and do what came naturally to me, namely teach English. (read more)
...I read books and newspapers in Farsi routinely. Both my parents are Persians and therefore I am extremely fluid in the Farsi language. I have tutored Farsi while in high school and also while attending Wichita State University in Wichita, Kansas, and have done so to this day. (read more)
...Both of my parents are teachers, I have grandparents, aunts, and uncles who are teachers. I guess you could say it runs in the family. Since beginning my career as a 4th grade teacher, I’ve realized that after all of my hard work and dedication my dream finally came true. (read more)