I am a researcher and writer with a doctorate in English. I am also a PhD tutor and English Language Instructor with eight years of teaching English and ESOL at all levels. Before teaching, I spent close to fifteen years in the USA, working as a freelance journalist and editor. In the past six years, I have been studying at Brunel University - first for a Masters in Creative Writing, and then for a PhD in English. I recently earned my doctorate after successfully defending my thesis and passing the Viva exam. My background in tutoring English and teaching ESOL allowed me the opportunity to hone my interpersonal communication and listening [login to view URL] also broadened my creativity, thus enabling me to reach my students more effectively.