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Joyce

Native language:: English

Total orders:: 5094

Nationality:: Australia

Residence:: Australia

Skills

Exam Preparation
Business English
Teaching License
American English
British English
Australian English
Kids

Certifications: Advanced Diploma of Teaching University of South Australia (Diploma of Teaching). South Australian Teachers Registration, teaching Science, the Arts, Literacy and Numeracy. Certificate in Financial Services and Accounting Certificate in Community Services Certificate in Mental Health First Aid Certificate in Crisis Supporter Counseling I worked 35 years with the Department of Education in South Australia. I lectured at the University of South Australia in multicultural studies and teaching skills. I corrected and graded online Education papers for Bachelor of Education students. I formerly tutored English in South Australia for Families SA. I currently counsel people in crisis for LIfeline- an Australian suicide prevention crisis phone line service.
Announcements: Hi everyone, I hope you all are keeping well. I will be temporarily unavailable for family reasons later this week, but be back next week and hope to hear from you then. I always enjoy you sharing your thoughts with me. Have a great positive time and stay happy and healthy. Best regards Joyce.
Hobbies/Travel: I have many hobbies, including caring for my cats and dogs, gardening, fishing and bush walking. I presently live in the far South East of South Australia in a National Park area among the kangaroos and koalas, also near the beach, where I go whale watching. I have lived in Scotland, England and Australia. I love traveling and have also been to several overseas places, including Malaysia and New Zealand. I have stayed in most Australian states and visited, the Great Barrier Reef, Cairns, Townsville, Magnetic Island, The Great Ocean Road, Sydney and Coffs Harbour, Melbourne and Adelaide. My favorite country would be Scotland, because I was born there and belong to the clan Gunn. My ancestors include the vikings and Olaf the Black especially.
Message from the instructor: I do three things when I correct a customer's text:- Firstly, I let the writer know exactly which aspects of the text were well written. Giving recognition for good skills will give the writer encouragement to keep doing the right things with their writing. Secondly, I give quality and accurate correction with clear explanations, so the writer can see what may need to be changed and why it will be more naturally English to make the changes. Thirdly, I provide the writer with examples and ideas to improve their writing in a kind and gentle manner, so they will not have hurt feelings or become discouraged in their writing, but rather be uplifted and keen to improve and grow in their understanding and knowledge of the English language. This means both simple natural alternatives and complex expressions with idiomatic sayings can be requested. Every writer is very special to me, and every piece of writing will be treated with the respect and accurate care it deserves to have. I have been helping many students, both young people still in schools as a teacher and more mature adult students at the university for over 40 years. My knowledge of accuracy in business letters and correspondence is excellent, as I have also worked in accounting for manufacturing businesses with a strong customer focus. I believe in building trust and respect between us, so I can help you to reach your full potential and achieve your best.

Shota5.n

Dear Joyce, Thank you for checking my email. This time I found many expressions new to me. For example, “It’s name with a good news” is new expression to me. I wish you good time too. Best regards, Shota

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rina38

Dear Joyce Thank you for your kind message! I feel that you are warmhearted and wonderful teacher. I am looking forward to reading your nice tips.

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Shota5.n

Dear Joyce, Thank you. I always refer to your writing tips, and they help me a lot. Best regards, Shota

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nmkh

Dear Joyce, It is nice to meet you, Joyce. Thank you very much for your kind feedback and detailed explanations! I've fully understood why I don't need the first comma before the phrase "for instance." I'm looking forward to sending you more of my work soon. Kind regards, nmkh

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Shota5.n

Dear Joyce, Thank you. I will try to use your suggestions “leave” and “ ignore” from now on. Best regards, Shota

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hide_M

Thank you for the clear advices!

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ryo0118

Thanks always, my dear Joyce. How have you been recently? I hope you are also good. Because of your kindly supports, I've kept practicing everyday with fun. As I read your thoughtful and kind messages, I can imagine how enrich in humanity you have. I've always appreciated to you. Keep safe, and good days!! Ryo

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Shota5.n

Dear teacher Joyce, Thank you again. This helps me a lot because you always pick up necessary points that I need to learn. Have a good weekend. Best, Shota

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lightpink74608

Hello, Ms. Joyce. Thank you very much for correcting my writing. I really appreciate your helpful comment and alternatives. Best regards light pink.

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Shota5.n

Dear teacher Joyce, Thank you again for your checking. I am glad to read your comments, and they encourage me to keep learning English! Best regards, Shota

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firebrick93692

Thank you very much for your corrections. Your explanation with rationale is very helpful. Kind regards,

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Snowletter

Thank you for your feedback all the time! Your feedback, especially writing tips and alternative example, is much helpful for me to improve my English! Thank you!

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Shota5.n

Thank you again for your checking. I have learned a new expression like “Here are...” and will try to use from now. Best regards, Shota

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Mindy

Thank you. I appreciated your comments on my sentences. They are helpful.

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Hide_Pupusa

Thank you for revising. Your alternatives were really useful. Best regards,

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