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Marni T.

Private tutor in North Glendale, CA

Education

Master of Professional Writing - University of Southern California, Master of Education - University of Phoenix, Bachelor of Arts - English - Jacksonville University

Experience

I have a ton of experience teaching all things English, and I have been a professional writer for over twenty years. I know it so well that I know how to teach reading, writing, or speaking to anyone at any age, although I primarily teach college students. I am patient and positive. I believe that anyone can learn to communicate very well. Also, if you are looking for a TOEFL writing tutor, I have an insider's understanding of the test. I am a TOEFL written test scorer, so I know exactly what you need to know to receive the highest score. College English Professor (1997-present) Pasadena City College, ITT Technical Institute, Bryan College, Arizona State University, Performance Training Institute, Axia College, Collins College, Los Angeles Mission College, College of the Canyons TOEFL/TOEIC Writing Test Scorer (March, 2014-present) Educational Testing Service Professional Writing/Editing (1993-present): Eclectic Company Theatre, Author “So You Want to be a Vampire” one-act: North Hollywood, CA: 2014 Austin Film Festival, Second Rounder (top 10%) “The Channel” Original TV Pilot: 2013 The Irish in Stories, Contributing Author The Ultimate Irish Stories ebook: 2013 Red Frog Publishing, Author The Heart of Ireland: Journal Two novel: December 2012 Red Frog Publishing, Author The Heart of Ireland: Journal One novel: June 2010 Axelson/Weintraub Productions, Researcher: Los Angeles, CA Wayside Entertainment, Writer: Los Angeles, CA PartyPop.com, Copywriter: Agoura Hills, CA New Line Cinema, USC Development Internship, Los Angeles, CA Warner Bros. Television, Writers Assistant Intern, Burbank, CA Athena Magazine, Editorial Writer: Online: Introvision International Productions, Script Editor/Ghostwriter, Los Angeles, CA Michael J. McCormick Productions, Script Editor/Ghostwriter, Los Angeles, CA Jerry Weintraub Prods/American Filmworks/Freelance, Story Analyst/Editor, Los Angeles, CA

Subject Expertise

Reading Handwriting Homeschool Introduction to Fiction Introduction to Poetry Literary Analysis Literature Medieval Literature Persuasive Writing Philosophy Poetry Writing Public Speaking Grammar and Mechanics Shakespeare Short Novel Study Skills Study Skills And Organization Summer Tutoring Technical Writing TOEFL Vocabulary World Literature Writing AP English Language and Composition 10th Grade Writing 11th Grade Reading 11th Grade Writing 12th Grade Reading 12th Grade Writing 7th Grade Reading 7th Grade Writing 8th Grade Reading 8th Grade Writing 9th Grade Reading 9th Grade Writing 10th Grade Reading AP English Literature and Composition British Literature College Essays Creative Writing English ESL/ELL Essay Editing Ethics Expository Writing Fiction Writing

Availability

Weekdays in the morning, Weekdays in the afternoon, Sunday in the morning, Sunday in the afternoon

Can Meet

Up to 30 minutes away for a flat fee, Up to 20 minutes away for no additional charge

Hobbies

I am a big fan of science fiction, fantasy, and horror, especially television shows like "Vampire Diaries," "Supernatural," and "Doctor Who." I spend as much time as I can with my two kids. My son is nine and my daughter is seven. They're both very silly and smart and they are always looking for ways to crack me up! I also have two dogs and five cats! Yes, that might seem like a lot of animals, but that just means there's always lots of love around. I love to cook, crochet, and grow herbs.

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