Steven Sawyer

Writing Skills and English Grammar
 Male, 65 Years| Lawrenceville, United States

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About Steven Sawyer

I have been a professional writer and teacher for 25 years.
Here's a snapshot of my teaching and tutoring experience:
Now teach English to students in Venezuela, Columbia, Mexico, Latin America, Sweden, Ukraine, Pakistan and US
Taught English Grammar, Composition, Creative Writing, and Reading Comprehension to students from grades 7-12 in both public and private schools
Taught freshman English in college
Tutored middle school and high school students
Tutored foreign exchange students
Tutored adults needing English and writing help for educational advancement
Tutored business executives who needed to improve business writing  

I have a wealth of diverse professional writing experience.
Newspaper reporter and business writer for a large daily newspaper
Weekly newspaper editor copy writer, proofreader, and editorial writer
Advertising writer for TV, radio, newspaper, magazine and outdoor advertising
Website content editor, proofreader and writer
Published freelance writer  
Some of my published writing has appeared in both national and regional magazines as well as trade magazines.

Teaching Preferences

Online Teaching

One-on-One at $30-40 per hour

Group Teaching at $20-30 per hour

In Person Teaching

One-on-One at $30-40 per hour

Group Teaching at $20-30 per hour

Offers free trial classes

Teaches following Subjects/Exams
English (9th - 12th Grade)
Language of Instruction: English
parts speech, sentence structure, paragraph structure, essay writing
English (9th - 12th Grade)
Language of Instruction: English
Compound sentences, complex sentences, compound-compound sentences, dependent clauses, coordination and transition
English (9th - 12th Grade)
Language of Instruction: English
diagramming skills
English (5th - 8th Grade)
Language of Instruction: English
Grammar
English (5th - 8th Grade)
Language of Instruction: English
Vocabulary, spelling, punctuation
English Electives (Bachelor of Arts: English)
Language of Instruction: English
Composition Skills, Formal and informal writing
Writing Practice (Bachelor of Arts: English)
Language of Instruction: English
essay, formal essay
English Electives (Bachelor of Arts: English)
Language of Instruction: English
Critical Reading Skills
Teaching Experience

Classroom Teacher

Catholic High School, United States

Sep 1987 - Jun 1988

Engllish grammar and Literature

English Teacher

Brewbaker Junior High School, United States

Aug 1986 - Jun 1987

English, Creative Writing

English and writing teacher

Capitol Heights Junior High School, United States

Aug 1977 - May 1980

English, Creative Writing


Sponsor for Student Newspaper

Professional Experience
English and writing teacher and online tutor
Self-employed, Georgia, United States
Oct 2009 - Present

Tutor online or one-on-one all English grammar subjects, essay writing, composition writing skills, spelling and vocabulary. Teach English as a Second Language as well.

Technical Writer
Various companies as contract and full time, Georgia, United States
Sep 1999 - Oct 2009

Performed technical writing for several companies as both a contractor and full time

Technical Writer
State of Alabama, Alabama, United States
Sep 1998 - Sep 1999
Editor
Community Press Newspaper, Alabama, United States
Aug 1995 - Sep 1998

Served as reporter and edited stories of staff members and contributors. Was responsible for all the editorial content, feature and news stories, columns and photos for the newspaper.

Business Desk Reporter
Montgomery Advertiser, Alabama, United States
Feb 1994 - Aug 1995

Reported daily on business activity and business related activity in and around Montgomery, Alabama

Crime and Court Reporter
Selma Times Journal, Alabama, United States
Jun 1976 - Jan 1977

General assignments reporter, sports writer, photographer, court and police reporter, features writer, copy editor

Education

State Teacher Certification

Auburn University at Montgomery, Alabama, United States

Jan 1976 - May 1977

Bachelor of General Studies

Auburn University at Montgomery, Alabama, United States

Sep 1971 - Jun 1975


Editor of the college newspaper, the Aumnibus,
Who's Who In American Colleges and Universities

Professional Exams & Certifications

Top Achievement Dale Carnegie Personal Development Course

Alabama, United States

Year Of Passing: 1998

Graduate Record Exam

Auburn University at Montgomery, United States

Year Of Passing: 1976

Publications and Research
Email Makes Junk Writers
Steven Sawyer

Using email too often to communicate makes writers lazy and creates junk writing.

Project Boot Camp
Steven Sawyer

Published in Law & Order Magazine, May, 1995 p.16

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