Instructors

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

Thank you again. Your writing tips help me a lot. Best regards, Shota

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Marigon

Thank you for teaching Joyce! Your tips are clear and kind, so l can easily use the phrases you taught to me from now on. I’ll request you when I post my writings here next time.

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gorichan

Thank you so much, Joyce I'm happy to receive your corrections. ”COVID-19 may not be counted as their greatest danger.” This sentence is my challenge, so I'm happy to receive the comment "well done" "developing countries don't have sufficient." "sufficient" is adjective, but in this sentence "sufficient" is not followed by noun. I think "sufficiently" is more likely. I don't mean to disagree with your correction, though. Language has lots of wonder, very interesting. I enjoy studying with you. Thank you, again. Yoko

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Shota5.n

This task was a little difficult for me, so I can learn so many new expressions thanks to your writing tips. Thank you! Shota

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Uzuho

Thank you very much for your helpful corrections and explanation. I try to write every night, so if I could find you, would you read my entry again? Thank you very much!

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Shota5.n

Dear Joyce, There are many tips that help me to learn new expressions in your advice. I will try to use them from now on. Thank you. Best regards, Shota

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ryo0118

Thanks my favorite tutor, Miss Joyce. I also really enjoy reading your kind comment attached with rivews, always. But, sorry, I haven't put any reply for you because it has been a bit difficult for me to allocate time on it. However, please don't forget that I'm always happy to see it and really appreciate for, and surely it has always given me a lot. Thanks always, and good day!! Ryo

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Tomoofk

Thank you for your feedback with comments and useful tips. I found it very helpful read your alternative sentences, too! Tomoo

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torug3

Thanks for your correction and message. Yes, one of my friends also has that kind of 'clothes change habit'. When I heard it at the first time, it sounded funny, but now I feel it's effective. Please keep safe always and have happy days with your family. See you soon. Toru

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shiros

Hello Joyce, Thank you for your correction. I am happy to learn with you. Probably I can go to a college in Canada this fall. That means I need to study English much more. I will ask your support. See you next time. Best regards, Shiro

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Shota5.n

Dear Joyce, Thank you for checking my email. I was able to learn some new expressions from the alternative you wrote. Your lecture makes me motivated to study English. Thank you again. Best regards, Shota Nakamura

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Snowletter

Thank you for fixing my essay. Your alternative example is very helpful to improve my writing skill!

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Shota5.n

Dear Joyce, Thank you for your checking my email. There are new expressions that I didn’t know in your instructions, so I am glad to be able to learn them. Thank you again for teaching. Shota

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torug3

Thanks always! Your tips are helpful as usual and they are points which I should care more. Please keep safe and stay healthy. I hope you enjoy happy summer season! (Our country is now in very cold winter...) Toru

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Tomoofk

Thank you for your feedback with informative tips. They are very helpful to improve my writings. Tomoo

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