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English (ESL) with Lisa M.

Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 10+
Speaks English, French
Teaching since 1997
Doctor of Law-Law

    About Lisa M.

    I adapt my teaching style to match your learning style. I have a wide variety of experience in: General Business, Legal Services, Social Sciences, Humanitarian /Political Organizations; and Teaching Academic English to non-native English speakers. In addition to being a Doctorate level Professor for over eighteen years I am also: an author, public speaker, lawyer and business owner. I am a native English speaker recently relocated to Paris. I continue to practice law in the United States via a virtual law office and I am also writing a novel. I am also the author of numerous articles on political, social, humanitarian, and feminist issues.

    Instructor details

    Location:
    Teaches Online
    Teaches Online

    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    6:30 AM-4:30 PM
    Tuesday
    6:30 AM-4:30 PM
    Wednesday
    6:30 AM-4:30 PM
    Thursday
    6:30 AM-4:30 PM
    Friday
    6:30 AM-4:30 PM
    Saturday
    9 AM-5 PM
    Sunday
    9 AM-4:30 PM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $42
    60 minutes
    $84
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    Experience

    English Teacher

    Jan, 2018 - Present

    TalkShop

    Professor teaching business English.. I was chosen for my linguistic and pedagogical skills, and interpersonal skills.

    Judge Pro Tempore

    Mar, 2008 - Present

    Snohomish County Superior Court

    Preside over all Superior Court matters including: criminal and civil jury trials, and juvenile offender/dependency matters and mental health hearings.

    Owner

    Oct, 2000 - Present

    Moore Law Offices Advocates For Justice

    Own and operate general practice law office. Areas of practice include: employer/employee human resources rights and responsibilities; civil litigation; family law; contracts; business formation; real estate transactions; and pro bono representation of domestic violence victims, juveniles, LGBTQ+, racial and other discrimination issues.

    English Teacher

    Jan, 1999 - Dec, 1999

    Omachi High school

    Taught English to Japanese high school students.

    Judicial Law Clerk

    Sep, 1998 - Jan, 2000

    Snohomish County Superior Court

    Reviewed briefs, researched and analyzed substantive and procedural issues. Assisted in all phases of criminal and civil trials, plea and settlement negotiations. Managed 1000 file a week trial rotation on both the civil motions and criminal hearings calendars, and video arraignment hearings. Juvenile-offender and dependency-rotation. Jury management both in and out of trial. Reviewed and wrote over 400 community violation reports and 500 guardianship files. Wrote jury instructions and CLE outlines. I have also clerked for several other commissioners and pro tem judges serving on the Snohomish County Superior Court bench

    Guest Lecturer

    Sep, 1997 - Present

    Everett Community College

    Subjects Taught: Criminal law, evidence, criminal procedure, juvenile justice. Worked in the criminal justice program teaching students who are applying to the police academy.

    Education

    BA-Psychology and Anthropology with minors in American History and Women Studies

    Sep, 1993 - Jun, 1995

    University of Washington

    Doctor of Law-Law

    Aug, 1995 - May, 1998

    Seattle University School of Law

    Certifications

    Guam Bar

    Apr, 2000

    Guam Supreme Court

    Licensed to practice in the territory of Guam.

    Guardian ad Litem

    Jan, 2008

    Washington State & Guam Bar Associations

    Certified to act as a Guardian ad Litem in the State of Washington and territory of Guam. A “guardian ad litem” (GAL) is a person the court appoints to investigate what solutions would be in the “best interests of a child.” Here, I am talking about a GAL in a divorce or parental rights and responsibilities case.

    Judge Pro Tempore

    Apr, 2004

    Supreme Court of Washington

    Appointed to act as a substitute Judge at the District and Superior Court levels.

    Western District of Washington Bar

    Oct, 2000

    Washington State Surpreme Court

    Licensed to practice law in the Western District (federal) of Washington State.

    Guam Federal District Court

    Oct, 2000

    Guam Supreme Court

    Licensed to practice law in the Federal District of Guam

    Washington State Bar

    Oct, 2000

    Washington State Surpreme Court

    Licensed to practice law in Washington State.

    Awards

    Commencement Speaker

    Jun, 1989

    Mariner High School

    Student of the Year

    Aug, 1997

    Washington Women Lawyers

    Dean’s Diversity Scholarship

    Aug, 1995

    Seattle University School of Law

    Success Scholarship

    Jun, 1993

    Everett Community College

    Commencement Speaker

    Jun, 1993

    Everett Community College Honor Society

    Affiliations

    American Bar Association

    Aug, 1998

    To serve equally our members, our profession and the public by defending liberty and delivering justice as the national representative of the legal profession The ABA achieves its mission through tireless work toward four goals. Serve Our Members, Improve Our Profession, Eliminate Bias and Enhance Diversity, and Advance the Rule of Law

    Languages

    French

    Limited Proficiency

    English

    Native Proficiency

    Private Lessons

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    • 300+ subjects to choose from
    • Meet online or in person
    • Free on-demand videos and articles

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