English Language Work
My Story
I have been teaching English language learners since 2002.

Photo by Kjerstin Pugh. Taken in Oman.
I found my love of teaching accidentally - moving to Krems, Austria after earning my BA. I wanted to improve my German language skills, so I accepted a position as a Fulbright Teaching Assistant. During the two school years that I worked in Austria, my love of learning about languages, culture, and language instruction grew exponentially greater than my speaking abilities in German.
Since then, I have gained a wide breadth of experience including:
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MA in Applied Linguistics and TESOL certificate in 2010
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English language instruction in university programs throughout my hometown of Pittsburgh, PA, USA as well as for the Higher Colleges of Technology in Al Ain, UAE
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Private clients and learners in formal programs - both in-person and online
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Content editor of academic and professional publications, including dissertations and personal statements for university applications since 2016
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IELTS examiner in Dubai, UAE
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Assessment writer of high-stakes formal exam items (TOEIC, the CEPA exam)
My Services
Click on the links below to learn more about the various English language services I offer.