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How to get smarter and have fun doing it!
Keep checking back to this page for the wealth of information I will soon be offering on study tips; some the very same as those that made college entrance exams a snap, and college itself a more interesting cake with honors candles. I promise you will enjoy it.
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Now Teaching English as a Second Language.
So please do tell me what your goals are. I want to help you attain your dreams.
So as per my repertoire:
Experienced
I offer valuable information you would pay other editors tens of thousands of dollars for. As a graduate honored with a kappa delta pi status, I had artistic license to write my own curriculum for the most prestigious private school in town, where I taught art to 7th through 12th grade. I have a love of creative thought and promise to inspire my students as we conquer the artful use of linguistics, the knowledge of root meanings, how to sketch or paint visually or literally, and production of professional outcomes. I’ve been writing up plans throughout my entire career and would like to help you towards success through Artful English; an extensive vocabulary and “know-how” to use it skillfully, professionally, and creatively.
Education
St. Cloud State University Art Education…
Masters level study of Art Therapy…
Continual student of online classes since the evolution of the computer.
Please also refer to my posts related to publishing and credentials.
TESOL Certificate, Oxford Seminars
Policies
Hourly rate: $59
Rate details: Group rates: 2 people = $65 (per hour total) 3 people = $80 (per hour total) 4 people = $100 (per hour total) 5 people = $135 (per hour total) maximum of 5 people per session
Tutor’s lessons: In-person and online
Travel policy: Within 30 miles of Rice, MN 56367
Payment options: you may pay with Paypal instant payment
Lessons must be paid in full at least 3 days before the times allotted.
Lesson cancellation: 24 hours notice required, no refunds will be issued to less than 24 hours previous notice.
Please schedule lessons one week in advance. Your tutor wants to have the very best custom lesson plans ready so that you will get more than your money’s worth from each session, so she needs a bit of time to assemble practical practicums.
Subjects
Study Skills
Art
Drawing
Graphic Design
Painting
Computer
Reading
Writing
Vocabulary
Spelling
Pronunciation
Graphic Design
Corporate Training
Proofreading
Proofreading
I began to study proofreading in 1977 when I attended a vocational school. Within the first few months of study, we learned in Commercial Writing what I now consider the “rough gems” of fundamental writing. But what is necessary to sell a product? How can one effectively communicate a product, any product (including oneself), to an audience (any audience)? The answer is of course, through effective communication. Within effective communication is writing, which is a result of knowledge of one’s language. Delving a little deeper into the physics of writing we find it contains a process of: 1. ideas; the creative unleashing of possible theories (madman) 2. formation; a foundation is planned (architect) 3. building; drafts are written (carpenter) 4. finishing; the writing is polished (finishing editor/proofreader) I’ve used these guiding principles countless times in my life. Just as a jeweler would not be able to sell rough stones, Jill would not have been able to make anything in the publishing field without employing these principles. Her college papers would have been fair to dull rocks. She can say this as the daughter of a bricklayer who was the son of a stonemason in a familial line that dates back to the middle 1600’s. So of course I did learn about laying bricks and throwing rocks too. Not very many structures stand the test of time when we throw rock (rough drafts). Only with this brick, mortar and finish will the building stand. But enough about my lineage. My capstone point is that the finishing point of any building or writing should communicate a great product. In creating this description I had the above principles in mind. My college papers, business papers, copywriting, web designs, resumes, and even informal conversations are inclusive of this process of which proofreading is a vital component. Why? Well I might want to throw a rock at myself if I assume myself incapable of accomplishing as much. And as the daughter of a bricklayer, I think I know about bricks and buildings, and mortar, and capstones such as proofreading. So now at my concluding paragraph contains the capstone of what is called proofreading. Proofreading, as my gem of a teacher told me, is constructed with the similar principles. It contains a precise methodology which assures a great communication. I would like to involve you in this structure. Please step in the door so I may explain the steps involved in editing and proofreading.
Painting & Drawing
Does anyone know how and why we would stretch a canvas? I do. I can also assure you that some math is involved, as the corners must be square to fit into frames. I also worked at a frame shop and can instruct you in framing techniques. After the many college classes on techniques such as; painting, color theory, art history, drawing, psychology, printmaking, and art principles, I taught drawing (and painting, and all the other aforementioned subjects) to my lovely students.
Graphic Design
Way back machine; I went to a vocational school in 1977 for Commercial Art. Now this occupation has come to be known as Graphic Design. We drew logos and designed advertisements by hand (with an ink pen, usually). Typewriters or hand lettering would be used to convey messages. Knowledge of the print and photography processes was necessary due to the fact that computers had not been invented yet. If something was to be printed; one would need to go to a print shop, and I was putting it all together. So my first real job was at a print shop. Then I worked for a couple of newspapers where I was an Advertising Artist (same as Graphic Artist or Commercial Artist). And I also worked at a publishing company doing cost estimating. I can assure everyone that ever since 1975 I have been designing graphic logos, brochures, resumes, business documents, advertisements, and the like. With the advent of computers I was overjoyed. I learned web design by hand-coding html in 1995. Web design is also graphic arts, in my estimation. I now have a huge website coded with my knowledge of html5, css, bootstrap, and assorted Adobe program assistance. Since I love this entire process so much, I’ve also incorporated ASP and database knowledge into the working of this web called design. I may have to cut this short though. I hope to talk with you more about this publishing process soon!
