Greetings, neighbors, 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