The Island English Tutor
Nanaimo English Tutor, AJ Mittendorf.
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CREDENTIALS

Master's Degree in English with concentrations in
Literature and Composition

Licensed School Teacher with the
British Columbia College of Teachers (BCCT)

Bachelor of Science Degree in
English Education

Over 25 Years of Teaching Experience at
Junior & Senior Secondary, and Post-Secondary Levels
in Canada as well as in the United States

Over 12 Years of Experience working with
International Students from
Asia, Central America, South America and Europe

Numerous poems, stories and articles
published in various magazines and journals

Two stories published in September, 2013
in Stuart McLean's newest book,
Time Now for "The Vinyl Café" Story Exchange.
A third story was aired on The Vinyl Café on May 17.

First collection of poetry is in stores now!
From Both Sides of Creation: Poems of A. J. Mittendorf

Subjects that I Have Taught Include
English, Music, Drama, Social Studies and History,
and I am willing to tutor in these subjects as well.

Looking Forward to being your Island English tutor for Nanaimo, BC, Canada - AJ Mittendorf: The Island English Tutor. 
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