I am an experienced English teacher and am available to provide small group or one-to-one instruction to students, adults, and English Language Learners of all ages. I am also a published author and editor and can help you develop and polish your work for professional, personal, or academic use.

My qualifications?

• I hold a PA teaching certificate in Secondary English (grades 7-12), a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT), and a PhD in English Composition & TESOL.
• I've passed all background checks and clearances required for public school teachers in Pennsylvania.
• Since 1996, I've taught English literature and writing to high school students and college students in public high schools and universities.
• I've taught basic writers, advanced writers, adult writers, and writers with learning disabilities.
• I've taught language, reading, and writing classes to international students from a variety of countries.
• I am a published author and editor.
• I hold a BA in Marketing and Management and, in a previous life, spent a number of years doing advertising for Anheuser-Busch. I only mention this because I'm still quite capable of putting together a marketing or business plan.
  
• I have two wonderful high schoolers who attend Pittsburgh Public Schools. They're both writers!

If you or someone you know could use a supportive, experienced teacher, tutor, or editor, please email me. I charge reasonable hourly rates for online (via Skype) and face-to-face appointments. I can also provide references from former students and parents of those students.

Here is a short list of what I can help with:

* Writing instruction/tutoring - academic writing, creative writing, creative non-fiction writing

* Reading instruction/tutoring - any level, any subject

* Presentation help (multi-media, PowerPoint, Prezi)

* Homework help

* Research process - any subject, any citation style

* Advanced Placement help - for high school students enrolled in AP English courses

* Personal or professional statements, resumes, curriculum vitae

* Public speaking and speech writing

* Developing, editing, and proofreading personal, academic, or professional writing

* Language acquisition - conversational and academic English

* Book club discussions

Feel free to email me with questions. Thank you!

Dawn Fels