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.

Ajax

Thank you Joyce. It is good to learn formal structure of essay. The closing sentence seems to be challenging with summarizing all key points, which tend to make the sentence lengthy. Have a nice day!.

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maychan

I read your reply and understood it very well. Your explanations and natural alternatives were very helpful. Thank you very much!

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uri0819

Hi Joyce. I was glad to receive your correction. It clearly pointed out why my writing was incorrect and how it should be changed to make more natural. Your encouragement also gave me further motivation to study. Thank you!

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bpn0366

Dear Ms. Joyce, It's great to hear from you. Your comments and alternatives always motivate me. Thanks to all your help, I can continue to write my essay in English for sure. I love your alternatives with wide vocabularies. I will make efforts to enrich my vocabulary through IDIY. I highly appreciate all your efforts. Warmest regards, bpn0366

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otakazu

Thank you for your check! ;)

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zunda

Thank you so much for correcting my English!! Your comments motivate me. I'll try to write more natural.

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SAYAKAONO

Dear　Joyce Thank you for your comment and sharing your episode. Have a wonderful day!! Yours sincerely, Sayaka

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Ajax

Thank you very much, Joyce. Your corrections as well as simple and complex alternatives help me build up my writing skill.

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bpn0366

Dear Ms. Joyce, I hope you are having a great day. Thank you for revising my essay today and I highly appreciate all your help. Your advice and alternatives are always helpful and motivate me very much. Also your opinion towards the topic is really interesting. I hope I can ask you next time soon. Best regards,

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9aB71yz8

Thank you for your kind advice.

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maychan

I read your reply and understood it very well. Your explanations were very helpful. I am very happy to know new words and sentences. Thank you very much!

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maru821

Thank you very much for your kind and helpful advice always. All your words lifting me up, and you’re like a sunshine(Although I never seen you), but I can feel that atmosphere from your corrections and messages. I am very grateful you’re in IDIY. Don’t work too hard, take care of yourself. I am look forward to working with you again. Maru

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SAYAKAONO

Dear Joyce Thank you for your correction. It was really informative. Have a good day. Kind regards. Sayaka

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hata

Thank you for your accurate revision. It's very helpful to study writing. I'll be counting on you.

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SAYAKAONO

Dear Joyce Thank you for your correction. Also, your explanation is easy for me to understand. Have a great Sunday, too. Kinds regard. Sayaka

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