Hey! I'm May, and I love teaching people the intricacies of the weirdly wonderful language of English! I've spent my entire life translating for my parents and their friends, so I learned really young about the potential pitfalls to language acquisition. Since they were all from various parts of Asia, I also learned how to understand different accents and how to translate in a way that can best be understood by both parties. The point of communicating is to make sure there's no misunderstandings, so I always take into consideration the culture and expectations of my students when I'm guiding them toward English proficiency.

I am from New Orleans, USA so I love music, food and architecture. I travel as much as I can, so I love learning about new ways to see the world around us. I love animals and the outdoors so am always ready to discuss hiking, stargazing or relaxing in a hot spring. However, my favorite topic is connecting with my students and understanding what makes them tick. I love finding out why they are learning English and how they're accomplishing that goal. With my lifetime experience of translating and working in non-profit/NGOs and the corporate world, as well as my years in the classroom, I can help you with the nuances of the business world. Or get the score you need in the TOEFL or MAP tests. Or improve your pronunciation so you gain the confidence you need to speak to native English speakers. There is no subject too big or small to reach your goal of English fluency.

Like my title states, I grew up entrenched in dissecting English to my family and loved ones. Translating became second nature to me as it was my job wherever we went. Because of that, I've always had a love affair with English and linguistics in general.

So it made sense for me to devote my life to teaching formally when I moved to China. I ended up teaching at two schools with completely different methodologies. I did this so I could learn as much as possible about how to effectively teach people. My students were from the age of 6 months-88 years old. Thanks to my time there, I am able to quickly adapt my lessons to your level of comfort.

I am TOEFL/TESOL certified, and I love seeing my students get excited about our lesson. I cater my lessons around your interests and goals, so we can both light up while exploring into the American English world.

I do my best to make my sessions educational, informative and fun for both you and me.

Book a trial lesson with me so you can see for yourself how learning or perfecting English doesn't have to be a chore. It can be fun and one of the best experiences of your life. I can help open your eyes to the quirky world of Donald Ducks and Mickey Mice! Let's practice the sounds of English so you watch Game of Thrones or Friends and laugh along to their inside jokes for homework! Let's have you dreaming and speaking English in no time!