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Academic Essay Writing: learn to write papers and get high grades
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I am a Research Master’s student in Philosophy at the KU Leuven from Toronto Canada. My native language is English and I also have background knowledge of French, however, I don’t speak it well. I teach private lessons on how to write essays in English in the Brussels and Leuven area.

My academic career has provided me with a high level of proficiency in understanding of language structure, syntax and grammar. As an editor-in-chief for a university graduate journal in philosophy for two years now, I have cultivated my writing and editing abilities and want to share with you how to easily write and structure papers in order to achieve high grades. My techniques on how to write the perfect paper work for all subject areas. I have experience working with adults and children of all ages and backgrounds.

I am available monday-friday as well as the weekends.

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I am a mature, friendly and hard working Research Master’s student in Philosophy at the KU Leuven originally from Toronto, Canada. My native language is English. I also have background knowledge in French.

My academic and professional career has provided me with a high level of proficiency in English, including an understanding of language structure, syntax and grammar.

I teach private English lessons in the Brussels and Leuven area as well as teach essay writing and reading comprehension skills. I have experience working with adults and children of all ages and backgrounds.
Education
Sept 2020 – Research Master of Philosophy
Current Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
Phenomenology and Continental Philosophy Major

Sept 2015 – Honours Bachelor of Arts, High Distinction
June 2019 University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada

Philosophy Major
Ethics, Society and Law Major
Political Science Minor

2015 – Level One French language Certificate
2016 College Borèal, London, Canada
Experience / Qualifications
I have a variety of professional experience teaching individuals how to write and speak english in a variety of styles. Currently I work as a top editor at an english journal in philosophy.
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Learn English: conversation skills, writing, grammar and syntax
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I am a Research Master’s student in Philosophy at the KU Leuven from Toronto Canada. My native language is English and I also have background knowledge of French, however, I don’t speak it well. I teach private English lessons in the Brussels and Leuven area. I have experience working with adults and children of all ages and backgrounds.

My academic career has provided me with a high level of proficiency in English, including an understanding of language structure, syntax and grammar.

I am especially competent in teaching:

- Conversation skills
- Grammar
- Academic writing
- Business English

. I am available monday-friday as well as the weekends.


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If your answer is 'yes' to one of those questions, you are in the right place.

At work, at home, at parties, and everywhere else, good communication is indispensable to be able to understand each other. A language is meant to be spoken and understood. The best way to understand a language is being exposed to it, whether through books, movies, songs or social media. In my classes, only motivation is required. During the first class, we explore your needs and what I can offer you. Outside and during my classes, you are your own teacher. The higher you expose yourself to the language, the quicker you'll master it. I am your coach who will guide you through it and give you some tools along with tips and tricks to master the basics. I am willing to help you as long as you need. If you want my help one hour for French and one hour for Dutch per week, or only 30 minutes/week for Dutch, that is up to you! Additionally, I offer group sessions of maximum 4 persons per session. It is your responsability to look for your classmates if that is something you are up to.
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