"Author and dedicated educator with over 15 years of diverse teaching/tutoring experience, specializing in reading comprehension, English language arts, and standardized test preparation (ACT, SAT, TOEFL, IELTS). My background includes global teaching experience in both American and Chinese classrooms. I have taught ELA, ESL, Public Speaking, and Dramatic Arts for public middle and high schools, training institutes, and international universities.

Formal Education

-Bachelor’s degree in English

-Master’s in Public Administration

-Associates degree in Dramatic Arts.

Expertise

- Standardized test preparation (SAT, ACT, TOEFL, IELTS)

- Reading comprehension strategies

- ELA/ESL instruction for all levels

- Public speaking and verbal communication

- Critical analysis of literary and non-fiction texts

- Essay writing

- Creative writing

- Vocabulary development and application

Professional Experience

-Improved hundreds of student scores on standardized tests such as GCSE, ACT, SAT, STARR, TOEFL, and IELTS

- Taught AP/ENG IV with Houston Independent School District, developing curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking and analytical reading skills

- Led ESL instruction at Jilin University Lambton College (China), focusing on comprehensive language skills including advanced reading techniques

- Coached drama students at NAIS in theatrical techniques that enhance verbal communication, text analysis, and public speaking

- Created and implemented specialized curriculum for international students transitioning to English-language academic environments

As an author the spread of proficiency in reading, writing, and public speaking is both my passion and my life’s work. If improvement is your goal, you’ve found the right teacher!

Contact Information

Carlos Malbrew

- Email: [email protected]

- Location: Austin, TX 78702" less...