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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.
  • Atom

    Atom

    Thank you for your excellent corrections! I learned a lot from you. You are the best teacher at IDIY.

    ★★★★★
  • kanakoao

    kanakoao

    Thank you for your correction. It's especially very helpful for me to learn how to use conjunctions (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) in formal writing. I want to use these words carefully.

    ★★★★★
  • TAKU1206

    TAKU1206

    Thanks, Joyce! I appreciate your useful instruction.

    ★★★★★
  • ayarin

    ayarin

    Hello, Joyce Thank you for your impressive alternatives that I am always impressed so much.

    ★★★★★
  • Yukikom

    Yukikom

    Thank you for your prompt reply and feedback. It’s really helpful for me to know the alternatives. I’m looking forward to having your review!

    ★★★★★
  • Yukikom

    Yukikom

    Thank you for your feedback. In addition to the note, the alternative is helpful to understand natural English! I’m looking forward to have your review next time.

    ★★★★★
  • 9aB71yz8

    9aB71yz8

    Thank you very much for your reply and alternative kindly. Your message makes me cheer up for studying English. Thank you.

    ★★★★★
  • kanakoao

    kanakoao

    Thank you for the detailed explanation. I never thought that I could receive this detailed answer!! I will try to acquire some alternative sentences that you gave me :) Thank you!!

    ★★★★★
  • Meiji2000

    Meiji2000

    Thank you very much for your excellent proofreading.

    ★★★★★
  • 9aB71yz8

    9aB71yz8

    Thank you so much for corrections and kind explanation! I will send my work to you again.

    ★★★★★
  • Meiji2000

    Meiji2000

    Thank you very much for your excellent proofreading and a lot of suggestions offering better expressions.

    ★★★★★
  • Mt.New

    Mt.New

    I appreciate your helpful comments. I will try to read them again and again.

    ★★★★★
  • ayarin

    ayarin

    Thanks. I really feel the same way. Health is a blessing, but people realize it when they lose it. What a shame.

    ★★★★★
  • yano0703

    yano0703

    Hello ! Thank you for your kind comments. I wish I could work with you again soon !

    ★★★★★
  • hiromiT

    hiromiT

    About 1400 years ago, it is said that Shotoku-Taishi met Bishamonten there at Tiger o’clock on Tiger day in Tiger year, according to the Chinese animal zodiac. I think that Japanese people have always known the strong animal called tiger living in China.

    ★★★★★

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