- Individual
- at their home
- Academic English
- Essay writing
- Test Prep
- Poetry
- English literature
- Dissertation and thesis writing preparation
- Elementary School
- Junior High / Middle School
- High School
- College
- University
- Adult Education
- Masters/ Graduate School
- Early childhood education
English Literature Expert with a honours Masters degree in Downtown New Westminster
Methodology
My approach first involves putting you, the student, at ease with my relaxed and open manner. Then I address what you particularly require in the way of assistance. Once we have established our goals we can address them in manageable parts in order to achieve success, whether in improving your grades, assisting you to write a stronger paper or helping you ace an exam.
Background
I am a writer and tutor with over 15 years of experience and a Masters degree in English Literature from Simon Fraser University. I teach essay writing, test preparation, English conversation and specialize in poetic interpretations. I have published 13 books and am a friendly and efficient instructor!
Rates
Details
I charge 5 more per hour if I am traveling to a student's home. I will charge 35 an hour instead of 40 if the work is done online.
- Academic English
- Essay writing
- Test Prep
- Poetry
- English literature
- Dissertation and thesis writing preparation
- Elementary School
- Junior High / Middle School
- High School
- College
- University
- Adult Education
- Masters/ Graduate School
- Early childhood education
Catherine's Resume
Education
Certificate in Liberal Arts SFU 1998
Bachelors of English Literature SFU 1999
Masters of English Literature SFU 2001
Has also taken Nurse’s Aid training and Professional Writing courses, along with possessing
a Security Diploma and a Firearms Certificate.
Work Experience
Editing & marking papers Douglas College 1995-2005
Teaching assistant SFU 1999-2001
Workshop leader Various 1995-present
Research assistant SFU 2000-2006
Freelancer edmontonplus.ca 2006-2007
Freelancer Suite 101 2007-2009
Freelancer Magazin d’Art 2010-2011
Freelancer BC Homes 2011-2012
Review writer CNQ 2007-2009
Review writer Canadian Literature 2013-present
Review writer The Puritan 2017 -
Review writer Marrow Reviews 2011-present
Owner Crow Tutoring 2003-present
Researcher WIEGO 2014-2015
Grants/Citations SFU 2008-present
PA/Props assistant BC Film industry 2012-present
Real estate blog writer Bryan Shwartz Realty 2017
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