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Writing & Editing Services – Essays, Theses or Project Proposals
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Writing & Editing Services
Worrying over a paper? Stuck and not sure how to proceed with that writing assignment? Need help writing and editing a thesis, or crafting a proposal? Look no further! I have been helping students at all levels to write papers, edit manuscripts, and craft research and thesis proposals (Masters and Doctorate) for more than 20 years! Plus, I have the "hard knocks" experience to know the ins-and-outs of the process to help you navigate the often turbulent waters of higher education. Reach out and let me help you get that project done!

My times are flexible – just contact me!
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Bring essay drafts, thesis proposals, whatever we may need to get started!
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Online from Colombia
About Me
I hold a Ph.D. in Philosophy, Anthropology, Theology, Native American and Religious Studies. Additionally, I successfully completed all program requirements for earning the Oxford Advanced 220-Hour TESOL/TESL/TEFL Certificate with specializations in Teaching English Grammar, Teaching Business English, Teaching IELTS and TOEFL Preparation, and Teaching English to Young Learners.

Currently, I am the Subject Matter Expert and Lead Instructor for Cultural Anthropology classes in the College of Professional Studies, University of New England Maine. I recently served five months as a Peace Corps Virtual Service Pilot Volunteer assisting the Philippines Science High School with their STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) Curriculum Revision Project.

I love tutoring because I enjoy the one-on-one interaction I experience in assisting others achieve their own specific learning goals. Every student is unique and presents a different set of needs, expectations, abilities and ethnographic background. I have found tutoring and teaching to be immensely intrinsically rewarding because my students always appreciate the professional and empathetic assistance I am able to provide to them.

I have experience teaching domestically in the United States, and internationally in Nicaragua, Ecuador and Colombia. I was proud to serve nearly three years as a Peace Corps Volunteer teaching English and nutrition classes, along with developing the UNESCO TiNi Program in Cuenca, Ecuador.

Contact me and let us see what learning project we can accomplish together!
Education
2015
Graduate Theological Foundation, Mishawaka, Indiana.
Ph.D. Conferred March 2, 2015.
Dissertation: “Betwixt and Between—A Metaxological Theory of Culture for Praxis in the Anthropology of Religion” (273 pgs.).
Doctoral Thesis Supervisor: Gregory A. Robbins, Ph.D.

2006
University of Denver and Iliff School of Theology, Denver, Colorado.
A.B.D. Certified All-But-Dissertation (A.B.D.) Status June 5, 2006.
Ph.D. Program – Religion and Social Change Concentration.
69 Matriculated Quarter Credits, 82.5 Total Credits (3.96 GPA).
3 of 3 Comprehensive Exams

1999
Eastern New Mexico University, Portales.
M.A. Degree Conferred July 30, 1999 (4.00 GPA).
M.A. Program – Anthropology/Archaeology of the American Southwest
Thesis: “A Geochemical Analysis and Characterization Study of Narbona Pass Chert” (SPSS Multivariate Statistical Analysis of XRF data, 326 pgs.).

1992
California State University, Fresno.
B.A. Degree Conferred December 23, 1992, Magna Cum Laude (3.85 GPA).
B.A. Program – Anthropology and Philosophy Dual Majors.
B.A. Anthropology Honors Thesis: “Marx’s Theory of History: A Summary and Analysis of its Implications for Anthropological and Archaeological Theory.”
Post-Baccalaureate Studies in Anthropology (1995), 29 Semester Units (4.00 GPA).

1990
Fresno City College, California.
C.A. (Certificate Of Achievement) Conferred May 22, 1990, (4.00 GPA).
Archaeological Technician Program.

1980
Fresno City College, California.
A.A. Degree Conferred December 19, 1980, Highest Honors Graduate, (4.00 GPA).
Liberal Arts Program.
Experience / Qualifications
PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS

2023
Oxford Seminars, Los Angeles, California.
TESOL/TESL/TEFL 220-hour Teacher Training Certification Conferred September 21, 2023
Specialization in:
–Teaching English Grammar
–Teaching Business English
–Teaching IELTS and TOEFL Preparation
–Teaching English to Young Learners

2021
University of New England, UNE Online, Biddeford, Maine
Course Developer/Subject Matter Expert in Cultural Anthropology
Create content for ANTH 1011, work with UNE Team to build courses in Brightspace.

2020
University of the People, Global Online University, Pasadena, CA
Online Instructor Certified Conferred September 22, 2020
Completion of intensive online teacher training course with Moodle platform.

2017
Language Proficiency Interview Certificate rated Advanced Low in Spanish issued April 29, 2020 by a Certified Peace Corps Language Proficiency Interview Tester using the Guidelines of the American Council for the Teaching of Foreign Languages.

2009
Front Range Community College, Larimer, Colorado.
Online Instructor Certified Conferred March 9, 2010.
Completion of four-week intensive online teacher training course with Desire 2 Learn platform, 10/19/09 to 11/15/09.
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English (ESL) – English as a Second Language
Struggling with English? Want to improve your speaking, writing, reading, and or comprehension skills? I specialize in tutoring English to non-native speakers and have several years of experience with both private and university class levels. I hold a TESOL/TESL/TEFL 220-hour Teacher Training Certificate with a specializations in Teaching English to Young Learners, Teaching English Grammar, Teaching Business English, and Teaching IELTS and TOEFL Preparation from Oxford Seminars. You tell me what you want to focus on and we can take it from there!

Philosophy – Ethics, Epistemology, Religion, Political, Linguistics
Struggling with your philosophy class? Need to understand Plato, Kant, Russell, Wittgenstein or another philosopher or branch of philosophy like ethics, epistemology, linguistics or religion? Need to write a paper or do a critical thinking assignment? With more than twenty-five years of experience teaching philosophy at the high school, junior college, and university level, I can apply my skills to help you succeed. Let me be your guide on the side and we can get the job done together!

Anthropology – Archaeology, Cultural, Indigenous, Native American
Struggling with a class? Doing an ethnographic studies assignment, writing a paper, preparing for an exam? I have taught anthropology courses in all three disciplines of cultural, archaeological, and biological to high school, community college, and university level students, both traditional and online. Subject areas have included indigenous and Native American cultural studies, anthropology of religion, theory in anthropology, qualitative methods, and Marxism. Give me a call and I can help you overcome any obstacles standing in the way of your progress!

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Philosophy is one of the most rewarding subjects a student can study, and one of the most demanding. I tutor philosophy and ethics at A-Level (AQA and OCR), IB Diploma, and undergraduate level, working with students from confident philosophers preparing for top university applications to beginners encountering rigorous philosophical thinking for the first time.

Sessions are tailored to each student. With exam-track students I focus on essay structure, argument construction, careful textual analysis, and the specific demands of the syllabus. With students preparing for Oxbridge applications and interviews, I work on intellectual flexibility, handling unfamiliar questions under pressure, and developing the rigorous reasoning admissions tutors look for. With students new to philosophy, I focus on foundational skills: clear definitions, careful reading, structured argument, and precise writing.

Subjects I cover include epistemology, metaphysics, ethics, philosophy of religion, political philosophy, moral and applied philosophy, and Islamic intellectual tradition. I also supervise IB Theory of Knowledge essays and presentations, and IB Extended Essays in philosophy, world religions, history, and English.
My background: BA (Honours) in Philosophy and Master of Teaching (Secondary) from the University of Melbourne, ranked #1 in Australia and #16 globally for Education in the QS World University Rankings 2025. Master of Arts in Applied Islamic Ethics from Hamad Bin Khalifa University, with the Best Thesis Prize for the programme and Dean's Honours List, and a forthcoming publication invited by the Journal of Islamic Ethics. Currently preparing a doctoral application to the University of Oxford. Thirteen years of teaching and curriculum design experience, including as the lead teacher at Australia's largest pre-medical education provider, where I built the humanities curriculum for GAMSAT preparation.

I work patiently and with genuine intellectual investment, and I believe a tutor's role is to develop the student's independent learning capacity rather than to substitute for it.
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Students will work toward writing their own original essay or improving upon one of their current works. Students will explore strategies for creative writing, revision, and storytelling while learning how to write with clarity, depth, and purpose. Through guided exercises, students will develop the skills needed not only to become stronger writers, but also more thoughtful communicators of ideas and critical thinkers.

Writing is one of the most powerful tools for expressing ideas, exploring identity, and engaging with the world around us. In this class, students will learn how to strengthen their voice, develop meaningful narratives/arguments, and craft thoughtful, polished pieces of writing through techniques inspired by the Thematic Option Honors Writing Program. Designed as a practical and engaging course, this class encourages students to think critically while building confidence in their academic and creative writing abilities.
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Do you have to complete an essay over the summer? Or finish your essay to complete a university credit?

If you are an art student who does not know how to research, reference or format an essay, much less the difference between formal and semiotic analysis, then this class is for you.

What will you learn? What support will you receive?
I will take you step by step through the process.
You will learn;
How to identify important information to take notes.
How to create a formal analysis.
How to create a semiotic analysis.
What is a methodology?
How to reference.
How to structure an essay.
I will provide detailed feedback on your essay and connect it to the assessment criteria of your course; IB, GCSE, A level, BTEC, AP or University.
I will make reading list suggestions and explain papers to you.

I will not write the essay for you.
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We begin with your own philosophy reading: What kind of philosophy do you enjoy? Which author(s) would you like to discover or explore further? Which philosophical text is important to you?

From there, the challenge is to deepen and broaden your thinking by renewing the way you read philosophy, through both new approaches and new sources.

A key element of my approach is working with both contemporary materials and classical texts. I specialise in topics related to politics and ethics, while also engaging with art, science, psychology, technology, education, and more.

Of course, I am open to any philosophical interests or questions you may wish to explore. For instance, I can assist you with practical tasks that call for philosophical reflection. In short, philosophy is co-creation.

Je peux également enseigner en français.
Ik kan ook lesgeven in het Nederlands.
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