Anastasia Morrighan Writing and presentation; fluency-building; exams
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As a grammar geek fascinated by the way languages work, I stay abreast of the latest developments in Educational Technology - but also have a reverence for the tried-and-true methods that people have used for generations. I'm passionate about teaching, and I'm not "just" an English teacher; I'm also a culture coach and former theatrical director who can help you improve your social skills, presentation skills, public speaking skills, and critical thinking skills, among many other things. My teaching style is informed by a background in psychology, personality development, and American corporate culture and customer service. I've lived in the Netherlands, Hungary and Mexico and learned the language in each of those countries, so I also know what it feels like to try to communicate in a foreign language. I would be honored by the opportunity to assist you as you build the "hard" and "soft" skills that are the foundation for fluency and confidence.

Subjects

  • speechwriting Beginner-Expert

Experience

  • Director/Producer (Aug, 2009–Nov, 2012) at DNA HáZ Theatrical Collective, Budapest HU
    PRODUCER | Aug 2009 – Nov 2012
    Oversaw financial aspects of running a theater company and staging plays;
    Responsible for the successful execution of the productions - finding venues,
    negotiating with venues, sponsors and contributors; Coordinated advertising and
    designed advertising materials; Arranged for interviews and promotion with local
    media; Managed accounting - raising funds, setting budgets and paying out to
    venue, vendors and the cast and crew
    DIRECTOR | Aug 2009 – Nov 2012
    Unprecedented in Budapest because of the international casts and nature of our
    plays, the project set off a trend of English-language theater. Plays were devised
    with mostly non-native English-speaking actors to produce entertainment for people
    of all levels of English proficiency; Wrote production scripts; Directed plays,
    including acting and diction coaching; Designed sets, lights, and sound- and
    multimedia effects. Hired local lighting, sound and stage technicians, animators,
    cinematographers, costume designers.
  • Founder (Feb, 2004–Present) at English Language Leaps, Europe and North America
    CULTURAL INTEGRATION MENTOR/ENGLISH LANGUAGE TRAINER | Dec 2015 - Present
    Work online and in-person with New Americans who are adjusting to life in the
    United States - Basic English for everyday use (shopping, transportation, etc) -
    Assist with filling out paperwork and accompaniment to appointments - Workshops
    in resume creation, job hunting and interviews - Personal sessions in interviewing
    skills and answering specific cultural questions
    ONLINE ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHER | Dec 2008 - Present
    (Skype and Zoom platforms) utilizing the latest in educational technology (EdTech);
    Focus on young women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and
    Mathematics) disciplines - General English Instruction and exam preparation,
    mainly for engineers and entrepreneurs
    ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHER | Feb 2004 – Dec 2015
    Teacher and speech writer for György Matolcsy (Governor of the Hungarian Central
    Bank) and his cabinet from May 2013 to Feb 2015; Designed, wrote and facilitated
    intensive English-language team-building courses integrating role-play and theater
    techniques; Taught Business English in-company in the marketing, manufacturing,
    and engineering sectors and music industry including Eurovision entry Kati Wolf’s
    label, Gold Record; Taught ESP and conversational English as well as diction
    coaching (American accents) in the performing arts; Prepared students for TOEFL and
    IELTS exams, as well a several others (all levels of Cambridge battery, Euroexam,
    TELC, and other Hungarian certifications); Extensive copy writing and editing;
    extensive voice-over work.
  • Founder (Feb, 2001–Feb, 2004) at Freer Tongue Language Services, Utrecht NL
    ENGLISH AND DUTCH LANGUAGE TEACHER | Feb 2001 – Feb 2004
    Taught Business- and Academic English to private students in one-to-one settings;
    developed grammar-study materials in English and Dutch; Taught basic Dutch one-
    to-one and in a group using study materials that I developed. Edited academic and
    professional papers and correspondence.
  • Volunteer Coordinator/Project Manager (Jan, 1999–Feb, 2001) at Balkan Sunflowers, Belzig DE and Skopje MK
    IN-FIELD VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR/PROJECT MANAGER | Jan 2000 - Feb 2001
    Worked predominantly with Roma refugees from Kosovo/a and the established
    Roma residents of Šuto Orizari (Shutka) in Skopje, Macedonia on various projects
    including winterization of homes, video projects and youth programs, while also
    teaching English
    VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR | Jan 1999 – Jan 2000
    Started as a remote (online) position before relocating to Germany; Responsible
    for the humanitarian relief volunteers going to Macedonia, Albania and Kosovo/a
    after the Kosovo War; Organized visas and other documents according to visa
    regulations, made travel arrangements; acted as liaison between people in the
    field and administrative staff
  • Copy Consultant; Lead Color Copy Specialist; In-Store Trainer (Jan, 1990–Jul, 1999) at Kinko's Graphics Inc. Santa Rosa CA USA and Ames IA USA
    IN-STORE TRAINER | May 1993 – Jul 1999
    Responsible for the training and mentoring of new hires and established
    employees; trained them in the use of machines and ancillary equipment and
    Kinko's corporate culture; spent summers traveling around the country training staff
    and implementing systems in new branches
    LEAD COLOR COPY SPECIALIST | Jun 1990 - May 1993
    Oversaw all aspects of the color copy department; consulted with customers and
    projects and worked with team members to complete orders
    COPY CONSULTANT | Jan 1990 – Jun 1990
    Took copy orders, consulted with customers on projects; assisted in the self-
    service area (copiers and computers), cross-trained to run all copiers and ancillary
    equipment

Education

  • Cambridge RSA/CELTA (Jan, 2004–Feb, 2004) from International House, Budapest, Hungary
  • Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Linguistics (Sep, 1992–Jun, 1995) from Iowa State University, Ames, U.S.A.
  • Higher Secondary (Sep, 1990–Jun, 1992) from Santa Rosa Junior College, Santa Rosa CA USA

Fee details

    US$20–50/hour (US$20–50/hour)

    I tailor my classes to the your individual needs and goals. All class materials are custom-designed for you and provided at no extra cost, unless you prefer or require a specific book. Prices are set according to the services delivered and the number of hours you pay for in advance. First meetings are FREE for 30 minutes.
    I recommend booking an appointment right away so that we can get to know one another, assess your skills and situation, and agree on pricing. Standard conversation lessons start at $25 for one hour, but 10 academic hours paid at one time cost $200. Standard exam preparation starts at $35/$300 for 10 hours (depending on the exam) and academic and creative writing classes start at $45/$400 for ten hours.

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