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    English classes for fluency in conversation and writing

    I am a native-speaking qualified teacher of English. I hold Master's degrees in English and Philosophy from San Francisco State University and currently teach online at Laney College in Oakland, California while living in Istanbul. I am able to help English speakers of any level, but specialize in taking you from advanced levels to fluency, especially in regards to speaking and writing. I have been a tutor at various companies in USA since 2013 and a college instructor since 2017, and have tutored subjects as varied as psychology to essay writing to modern philosophy.

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    At student's location: Around Istanbul, Turkey

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    suitcase iconSkills:
    English as a second language (esl), English for adults
    Age:
    Children (7-12 years old)
    Teenagers (13-17 years old)
    Adults (18-64 years old)
    Seniors (65+ years old)
    Student level:
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    The class is taught in:English

    About Me

    I am an instructor of English and Philosophy at various colleges and universities in California who is taking advantage of online classes to live in Istanbul. I have Master's degrees in Humanities and Philosophy and have been tutoring in a variety of capacities since 2013 and teaching since 2017.

    Education

    B.A. in Psychology from San Francisco State University
    M.A. in Humanities from San Francisco State University
    M.A. in Philosophy from San Francisco State University

    Experience / Qualifications

    Instructor of Philosophy and English at Laney College in Oakland, CA and Los Medanos College in Modesto, CA and San Francisco State University.

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