I specialize in ESL, accent reduction, business acculturation, presentation and pitch preparation. With a background in teaching at Columbia University's American Language Program, I have 15 years' experience working with both the academic and professional communities. My private clientele includes Sidley Austin, LLC., members of the financial sector working at Ernst and Young, the banking sector from USB and Deutsche Bank, SAP, Volvo, Metlife etc... I also work with native speakers of English developing business pitches, presentations and keynote speeches. One current client is a high-end telemarketer another is a graduate student. While there is a range of people I meet with, one thing they have in common is the need to get feedback on English language related concerns from building one's professional persona in the American business culture to grammar correction in written material. I bring a background in acting, directing and screenwriting to my clients that help them understand the importance of developing a narrative and clarity in their organization of material whether it be a prospectus, keynote talk or thesis paper.