English Tutoring
I have a PhD in English from the University of Toronto, a Master's in English Literature from the University of Victoria, a BA in English from Vancouver Island University (Distinction), and over 15 years of experience teaching English. I also have a 120-hour TEFL certificate, and certificates in Advanced University Teaching Preparation and Book History and Print Culture from the University of Toronto. I'm passionate about language and education, and I love helping students discover their best possible learning method to reach their own personal goals.
I have teaching experience and expertise across a broad range of English fields, including reading and writing, which I have taught and tutored to students from middle school through high school and at every level of the undergraduate degree. My PhD specialized in medieval literature, so I have a particular interest in the history of the English language and its development over time. In my formal education and teaching, I have taught across all periods of English literature, from medieval texts, through Shakespeare, and all the way up to contemporary twenty-first-century literature. I have worked with students from numerous different linguistic backgrounds, so I have familiarity with a broad range of different challenges that various students face with their English studies.
In my teaching, I strive to adapt my teaching style to the student's individual needs. Starting from the premise that change starts with what's being done right, I help students identify and lean into their strengths in order to leverage these as they also identify and work at other skills that need to be improved.
I charge $50 for an hour lesson, $40 for 45 minutes, or $30 for a half-hour lesson. I hold lessons at my home in Burlington, or on Zoom. I may be willing to travel to teach at a student's home for an extra fee, depending on the distance.
Outside of teaching, I work on research projects that include exploring the development of the English language, and medieval medical texts. One project I'm involved with that tackles both these topics (among others!) is the Henry Daniel Project, based out of the University of Toronto but involving leading researchers at universities across North America and Europe. You can see more about that project here:
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