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I am a Writing/ESL/Qualitative Methods coach and teacher with extensive experience in teaching, training, research and synthesis. I work with students and professionals to develop writing across formats, improve speaking and presentation skills, work on qualitative methods projects and design engaging learning experiences—delivered both remotely and in person. I am a curious, adaptable educator and online facilitator who thrives on collaborating with diverse groups. I excel at managing multiple projects under tight deadlines, turning complex material into accessible learning, and helping learners achieve clear communication and critical thinking.…I am a Writing/ESL/Qualitative Methods coach and teacher with extensive experience in teaching, training, research and synthesis. I work with students and professionals to develop writing across formats, improve speaking and presentation skills, work on qualitative methods projects and design engaging learning experiences—delivered both remotely and in person. I am a curious, adaptable educator and online facilitator who thrives on collaborating with diverse groups. I excel at managing multiple projects under tight deadlines, turning complex material into accessible learning, and helping learners achieve clear communication and critical thinking.

Desiree Yomtoob

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I am a Writing/ESL/Qualitative Methods coach and teacher with extensive experience in teaching, training, research and synthesis. I work with students and professionals to develop writing across formats, improve speaking and presentation skills, work on qualitative methods projects and design engaging learning experiences—delivered both remotely and in person. I am a curious, adaptable educator and online facilitator who thrives on collaborating with diverse groups. I excel at managing multiple projects under tight deadlines, turning complex material into accessible learning, and helping learners achieve clear communication and critical thinking.…I am a Writing/ESL/Qualitative Methods coach and teacher with extensive experience in teaching, training, research and synthesis. I work with students and professionals to develop writing across formats, improve speaking and presentation skills, work on qualitative methods projects and design engaging learning experiences—delivered both remotely and in person. I am a curious, adaptable educator and online facilitator who thrives on collaborating with diverse groups. I excel at managing multiple projects under tight deadlines, turning complex material into accessible learning, and helping learners achieve clear communication and critical thinking.

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I am a Writing/ESL/Qualitative Methods coach and teacher with extensive experience in teaching, training, research and synthesis. I work with students and professionals to develop writing across formats, improve speaking and presentation skills, work on qualitative methods projects and design engaging learning experiences—delivered both remotely and in person.

I am a curious, adaptable educator and online facilitator who thrives on collaborating with diverse groups. I excel at managing multiple projects under tight deadlines, turning complex material into accessible learning, and helping learners achieve clear communication and critical thinking.

Skills

Copywriting

Presentation Design

Experience Level

Copywriting

Expert

Presentation Design

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Part time Lecturer at SUNY Empire State College, Department of Communications

January 1, 2025 - Present

Teach preprogrammed course Television and Culture in remote asynchronous format; answer questions via email, post announcements, monitor online discussions, and grade papers; maintain communications with university administration.

Adjunct Instructor in Communications at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Department of Media and Cinema Studies

January 1, 2021 - May 1, 2024

Designed course materials and led classes; taught Introduction to Media Studies and Composition Level II; led discussion sections; supported speaking and writing improvement; encouraged discussion and collaboration; co-wrote and researched Media Studies 101 e-textbook.

Lecturer at Loyola University Chicago – Department of Communications

January 1, 2017 - May 1, 2019

Created and taught courses including Introduction to Communication, Public Speaking and Critical Ethnography; organized workflow, scheduled assignments and readings; oversaw students’ semester-long qualitative projects; provided individual guidance.

Teaching Postdoctoral Fellow at Syracuse University – Department of Cultural Foundations of Education

August 1, 2014 - July 1, 2016

Designed and taught courses to graduate students, including qualitative methods classes; coordinated student projects, presentations, workflow, and meetings; communicated with library, bookstore and department assistants to ensure course materials are available to students; created and administered course assessment surveys; prepared lecture and discussion materials; prepared assessment of student work; met with faculty and administrators to discuss departmental infrastructure.

Teaching Assistant at University of Illinois – Department of Germanic Languages

January 1, 2010 - May 1, 2013

Prepared lecture material and taught weekly discussion sessions; coordinated student workflow and appointments; tabulated, organized and input grades for online platform; provided editorial feedback on papers; met with students for writing and research tutorials.

Instructor of Record at University of Illinois – Institute of Communications Research

January 1, 2004 - May 1, 2010

Taught Communications 101, preparing syllabi, lecture, and discussion materials; chose and organized reading materials for course packet and online access; created writing assignments and met with students for individual writing tutorials; facilitated student discussions, edited and graded student papers; attended meetings to ensure course consistency and provided training for new instructors.

Writing/ESL/Methods Coach at Independent Contractor

January 1, 2004 - Present

Provide one-on-one coaching to clients to facilitate writing in various formats; edit written works; help clients improve conversation and presentation skills; deliver tutoring remotely and in person; advertise services via multiple platforms and coordinate meetings by email and phone.