My areas of tutoring expertise are Russian as a second language, ESL (English as a second language), and Composition/Creative Writing.

I have an M.A. in Russian, Eastern European, and Eurasian Studies from The University of Texas at Austin, and have taught Russian as a second language since 2014 as a private tutor and as a university instructor. I have lived extensively in the Russophone world and Russian is spoken regularly in my home.

I began teaching English as a second language in 2012, primarily as an online tutor but also in the formal classroom setting. I have worked with all age groups and all levels and had great success with my methods.

Whatever your current language level, whether a beginner or already conversational, I would love to assist you in reaching your language goals. In doing this, we will tailor a course of study to your individual needs and availability so that you see quick results and stay motivated in your language journey.

Creative Writing/Composition - I have more than a decade of experience workshopping literary writing as well as tutoring students in academic composition. Crafting literary works is quite a personal endeavor and matching with the right tutor can be an important component to the success of your work. If you would like to chat and discuss your writing goals and how I can assist, feel free to message and we can set up a short video call to make sure we are a good fit.