Helping you navigate, no matter where you're headed.
Language Coaching
Choice of Coaching Focus:
- Writing: Learning to write well in English takes practice, just like learning to play the piano or practicing a sport. I’ll analyze your writing to identify where we need to focus first, then you’ll work on weekly writing assignments to increase your writing confidence and self-editing skills. Learn by doing…level up through practice!
- Speaking: Stop getting stuck searching for the right words! If you’re comfortable using English conversationally but want to level up your public speaking skills, you need meaningful, focused practice. We’ll find the topics that interest you most, then identify useful words and phrases to practice using in everyday life and on the job.
- Mix & Match Coaching: Need to expand your professional vocabulary but also work on your workplace writing skills? Interested in becoming a more confident public speaker and improving your presentation skills? My individualized language coaching is personally tailored to your needs. I’ll help you clarify your goals, then we’ll work on an action plan to build your skills and your confidence.
Editing
More than just fixing commas and correcting spelling, a good editor helps you explore your ideas, structure them clearly, and find the best words to express your true writing voice. My coaching approach to editing blends honest feedback with error-free writing.
From crisp website copy to dense academic texts, every project is different.Â
Writing or Speaking Analysis
- Discovery Call: We’ll chat about what you need, and I’ll explain the assessment process.
- Analysis: You’ll submit a writing or speaking sample and receive feedback on areas for improvement.
- Goal Coaching: We’ll walk through your results of your analysis, then we’ll have a conversation to help you set achievable goals and define your focus.
Interview Prep Coaching
I’ll help you prepare and practice describing your work experience so that you can answer interview questions clearly and concisely.
You’ll get helpful advice and feedback on how to improve so that you feel confident and ready for your next interview.
I can also help you prepare for your Foreign Service Oral Assessment.
Foreign Service Personal Narratives
The writing process is never easy, especially when applying for a job—and a whole new life—that you really want. While your friends and family can offer their kind opinions on your narratives, sometimes you just need honest and objective feedback. Even better if it’s from an experienced editor like me!
The Personal Narrative Package includes:
- Quick Consult to talk about where you’re at in the writing process and where you might be feeling stuck.
- Substantive review of your six Personal Narratives.
- Follow-up developmental editing consultation to discuss my editing suggestions.
- Professional proofread of your final draft so you’re all set to register for the FSOT.
Learn more about Foreign Service Narratives
Need help with your Statement of Interest or Oral Assessment interview preparation? I can help! Apply to work with me >>>
It was super easy to talk with you, and you have a great sense of what works, what’s useful, and how to think about these issues. It was good to verbalize what I’m trying to accomplish, breaking things down into specific types of skills, and how to address each skill with different approaches.Â
It helped to be able to look at different parts of language acquisition, and realize that I don’t need or want to do it all.