Ruth Seymour

Introduction: VETERAN TUTOR-TEACHER-COACH and EXPERT WRITER/COPY EDITOR I am both a tutor/coach in both Spanish and English, AND a (former) media writer and editor. That means I have the skills and experience to help my clients LEARN these skills (for example, as a Spanish tutor) or can be hired to DO THEM for you (for example, to edit your report or company brochure). And I love doing both! WRITER & EDITOR As a veteran writer and copy editor, I expertly and quickly handle many types of products: -- business and professional; promotional and informational (for brochures, fliers or websites; and academic editing, writing and formatting (book chapters, school reports, articles -- using MLA, Chicago or APA stylebooks) CLIENT TESTIMONIALS: "We have several times benefited from Ruth's expertise in promotion and design, proofreading, and preparation of official documents. I recommend her highly." John P. Duprey J&D Remodelers, LLC Birmingham and Pontiac, MI "Ruth Seymour is that rare scholar who understands how to translate complex ideas into readable prose. Her own writing is incisive, informative, and significant." Meta G. Carstarphen, Ph.D. Graduate Director Journalism / Mass Communication University of Oklahoma "Ruth Seymour did a great job editing the new promotional brochure for our health center. She was careful and accurate with technical information but retained a very customer-friendly tone." James Irby The Health Oasis Royal Oak, MI On the "educational" side of things... TUTOR/TEACHER/COACH Let me say that I am a tutor because my favorite kind of "teaching" is one-on-one. I find myself genuinely caring about the talents and dreams of whomever I'm with. Although I've mostly taught and tutored English writing and grammar at the university level, I have decades of experience helping diverse students in many settings: summer high school academic camps, weekend ACT Prep courses, and adult-education and professional training seminars. Currently, in addition to my tutoring clients, I teach and develop ESL and computer-skills curriculum for Spanish-speaking adults at the Macomb International Service Center. One of my strengths, as a teacher/tutor, is in creating innovative and personalized study plans for each student's goals. Your dreams are my business! My style is casual and fun and informal -- but rigorous. I'm going to be working hard, so I'll expect the same of you. With mutual commitment, we'll succeed. Fact is, I already believe in you. Ruth STUDENT TESTIMONIALS "Ruth made learning about grammar enjoyable! I can honestly say that I am an excellent writer because I learned from one of the best." Emily R., Sterling Heights, MI "Ruth nurtured my abilities, helped pinpoint my weaknesses, and instilled within me the confidence to exceed my self-expectations." Raymond A., Warren, MI "I continue to call on Ruth... for her immense knowledge and her passion for grammar -- but also for the attentive, inspiring, one-on-one interaction." Tiffany S., St. Clair Shores, MI PS: I know that personal tutoring is expensive for most people. But don't let "money issues" stop you from seeking the support that you need. Over the years, I have always tried to adjust my fees so as to be fair to both myself and to what each student can truly afford.