Private English Lessons & Coaches in Redwood City, CA

Engineer from Georgia Tech, over 35 years in 3 countries, 3 industries, and 3 MNCs. TEFL l5 certified. Certified corporate trainer at Baker Hughes. Experience includes: field operations; manufacturing QC; business development; general management; startup operations; English-Mandarin translation support (both spoken and written), project mgmt. I help engineers, technical professionals, and international employees in business English, Presentation and Communication coaching, interview preparation.

A professional conference interpreter with a 25-year career with the United Nations. Have taught master classes at the Metropolitan University, University of Westminster and University of Bath in the U.K., as well as the Monterey Instutute of International Studies in the U.S.A. Native English + fluent Russiam, French and Spanish.

Student Centered Learning Advocate, with over 16yrs of K-12 teaching experience, including: English reading and writing ✍️ Respectfully, Ge o r g e🕊️

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I am an English coach who combines rigorous linguistic expertise with a warm, student-centered approach. With many years teaching, I design clear, practical lessons that build confidence and fluency while keeping learning purposeful and enjoyable.

Experienced professor of writing and tutoring at prestigious, private and public universities. Holds an MFA and BA (Magna Cum Laude) from Columbia University. Currently teaches at the University of San Francisco (USF). Can teach composition, grammar, literary tools, creative writing, creative nonfiction, literary analysis, and literature. Adapts teaching methodology to individual student needs to increase aptitude. Creates detailed lesson plans based on goal setting and observable outcomes.