About Donald

I am both an English teacher and an IT professional. Very, very few people have this combination of professional experience! 

Way back in 1997, my Information Technology career began as a Customer Service agent for Hewlett-Packard. From there, I was a UNIX administrator for Visteon, a mail server administrator for Whirlpool, and a Senior IT Analyst for Johnson Controls. My final IT position was with Loyola University Chicago, where my role was to train the student employees working at the university's Help Desk. 

My teaching career began in 2007 as a graduate student pursuing a Master's Degree. The English Department at Western Michigan University assigned me to teach two sections of English 101. I fell in love with the classroom. In addition to teaching at my alma mater, I would teach English language and literature at Grand Valley State University and Grand Rapids Community College. 

I worked both of those careers until 2021, when I launched my own business dedicated to helping people all over the world improve their English language skills. 

• Education: I have taught students in a wide variety of settings: university classrooms, corporate training rooms, and in any space that community charities could provide. My goal has always been to understand where my students are and then help them grow into where they want to be.

• American Business Experience: Learn about business culture from someone who worked for 25 years in the Information Technology industry.

• Tailored Lessons: Each session is crafted to address your specific learning needs, ensuring a personalized and flexible approach.

• American Cultural Insights: Immerse yourself not only in the language but also in the rich cultural nuances associated with it.

• Flexible Learning: Choose one-on-one sessions that fit your schedule.