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Beginner, Intermediate, AdvancedAbout Marcelle H.
In addition to having an MA in English and a JD in law, I have had over 30 years of English teaching experience, mostly at the college level. I've taught a variety of courses and tutored students in a variety of skills, including ESL; composition and grammar; analytical writing and critical thinking; American, British, and world literature; business writing and communications; introductory courses to the American legal system, and legal writing. At present, I'm teaching ESL to international professionals and other adults to help them improve their speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. I also help ESL students prepare for the TOEFL and IELTS exams. Throughout my career, I've helped both native and non-native speakers of English improve their language and critical thinking skills. In tutoring, I take a very customized approach and use a variety of tested methods and effective materials to address each student's needs.
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A great advisor when it comes to law/procedures

Marcelle is an expert at English language. I have been taking English writing lessons from her. She is a very good English expert, very focused and has been very sharp in identifying my weak points. She gave me a different strategy on how to overcome my weakness, and I am surprised with the result. I would recommend anyone who wants to improve their English. She is also a very good human being.

I like the way how she organized the classes. Marcelle knows which part of my English language needs to improve. She is very flexible in the timing of the classes. I strongly recommended her for whoever wants to improve and refresh their English language. Honestly, she's the best.
Experience
Private ESL Consultant
Jun 2013 - PresentLanguage Centers International
Tutor international professionals and other adults to improve their speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills; assist students with oral presentations and writing tasks, such as emails, reports and academic papers; work on improved pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, and cultural awareness; help students prepare for TOEFL and IELTS. Teach legal English for special projects.
Adjunct English Instructor
Aug 2007 - Dec 2012University of Houston Downtown and Houston Community College
Taught a variety of courses to a diverse student body: composition, analytical writing and critical thinking, literature, business communication, and legal writing.
Adjunct English Instructor
Aug 2002 - May 2006Diablo Valley College, Pleasant Hill. CA
Taught a variety of English courses to a diverse student body; served on faculty committee; evaluated test assessments for entering students, native English speakers and non-native speakers
Adjunct Law Professor
Jan 2003 - May 2004John F.Kennedy School of Law, Pleasant Hill, CA
Taught legal writing and methods courses; served on a committee to develop academic standards for the legal writing program; edited a legal methods text
ESL Legal Writing Specialist
Sep 2001 - May 2002Tulane University School of Law, New Orleans, LA
Tutored foreign attorneys pursuing LLM degrees to help them improve their English writing skills and their understanding of common law analysis
Adjunct Law Professor and Writing Specialist
Sep 1996 - May 1999Wester State University College of Law, Fullerton, CA
Taught legal research and writing to diverse student body; developed and conducted writing workshops for first year law students; tutored ESL students to help them improve their writing and analytical skills
Adjunct Lecturer in Business Writing
Feb 1987 - May 1991California State University, Fullerton, CA
Taught business writing courses to a diverse student body.
Education
JD
Sep 1981 - May 1984University of Pittsburgh School of Law, Pittsburgh, PA
MA in English
Aug 1975 - May 1978Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA
BA in English
Jun 1971 - Dec 1974University of New Orleans, New Orleans, LA
Certifications
Admitted to the Texas Bar ( inactive status)
Jul 1986The State of Texas
Awards
Honors in Legal Writing
May 1984University of Pittsburgh School of Law
Summa Cum Laude
Dec 1974University of New Orleans, New Orleans Louisiana
Affiliations
Phi Beta Kappa
Dec 1974Phi Kappa Phi
Dec 1974Alpha Lambda Delta
Oct 1971Let Our Student Counselors Help You
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