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Joyce

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.
  • yoshihama

    yoshihama

    Thank you very much for answering my questions. They are helpful to improve my English writing. Your explanation is persuasive and full of useful hints, so I am much impressed. Your corrections of my grammatical mistakes and other expressions of these phrases for reference also satisfy my intellectual curiosity and solve all my questions. Above all, your explanation about the insertion of the words "to a certain extent" with the idea of a sliding scale is much effective for me to understand. If we know some tips, they can make the sentences more natural. I hope you check my English writing again next time.

    ★★★★★
  • nyanko-sensei

    nyanko-sensei

    Thank you, Joyce. I really enjoyed to read your comments, and great alternative example sentences. I hope you too have a great day. Nyanko Sensei

    ★★★★★
  • mayu712

    mayu712

    amazing!! thanks i usually dont send stars. you deserve to receive five stars because you are such a smart teacher!

    ★★★★★
  • IDIY-s

    IDIY-s

    Thank you for your helpful corrections and explanations as well as your clear answer to my question. Your alternative sentences are also very beneficial, and I sincerely appreciate your help.

    ★★★★★
  • nara

    nara

    Dear Joyce, Thank you very much for your correction and teaching me some writing tips! Actually, I have recommended myself to someone for years; you are the first person who pointed out the mistake. I really appreciate it. I often say to my foreign students (I'm teaching Japanese language, by the way) that only school teachers point out their mistakes and almost nobody would correct their mistakes after leaving school. However, they don't believe me at all. I hope 2019 will become another great year of your life. Happy new year. Ayako Nara

    ★★★★★
  • tatsunootoshigo

    tatsunootoshigo

    hi Joyce Thank you very much for correcting my English . I am really appreciated it, and you gave various kinds of expressions. It will be very useful for me.

    ★★★★★
  • hana.yama

    hana.yama

    Thank you for beautiful alternatives! They are helpful. I’m often stuck in the expressions I’ve used too much.

    ★★★★★
  • Y.K

    Y.K

    thank you for your advices.

    ★★★★★
  • JUN0207

    JUN0207

    Teacher Joyce, Thank you so much for your detailed explanation. I am looking forward to taking your lesson again.

    ★★★★★
  • yoshihama

    yoshihama

    I'm glad to " meet" you. Your explanations are understandable, and the alternative expressions you gave me were very useful. It was interesting to read your comments as well. Thank you.

    ★★★★★
  • nyanko-sensei

    nyanko-sensei

    Thank you Joyce your correcitons and comments are really helpful.

    ★★★★★
  • JUN0207

    JUN0207

    Teacher Joyce, Thank you so much for your detailed explanation! I really appreciate your thoughtfulness. I'm looking forward to taking your lesson again.

    ★★★★★
  • ai6

    ai6

    Hi Joyce, thank you for your message. I am very happy with your comment. Your words encourage me a lot! You showed me many sentences, and these examples are really helpful for me. I will continue to submit tasks for the purpose of improving my English writing skills, and I would appreciate if you give me advice. I hope you have a wonderful evening. All the best ai6.

    ★★★★★
  • hana.yama

    hana.yama

    Thank you! “To value something over” is the expression I was looking for.

    ★★★★★
  • chipajama

    chipajama

    Thank you very much for your correct and alternative sentences!

    ★★★★★

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