My Story:
This is Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia and I was born there.
I grew up in the heart of California, Los Angeles, specifically San Gabriel Valley.
My mom and I.
Hello, everyone! I'm so happy to have you here with me. Feel free to explore every part of this site. But before you start, I want to share with you my journey from an ESL individual to now an English and Writing Professor and the root of this site. Read on to find out more.
My name is Soriya Te. I was born in Cambodia. At age 9, my family moved to the Bronx, New York, in 2003. I knew very little English when I came to the State. Due to poor English, I was placed in 3rd grade instead of 5th. As you can guess, I was the oldest among my classmates. The first year at P.S. 33 Timothy Dwight Elementary School was brutal. Not knowing how to complete the homework, I cried daily. It wasn't until the second year that I started to speak more English. That’s the year I grew my courage to speak English. Therefore, within one year, I became fluent.
In 2006, my family decided to move to California. They couldn't bear the freezing cold winter and the icy snow that came with its beauty and awe. Between 2006 - 2019, I moved from Long Beach to Los Angeles, Northern California specifically Bay Area, Dallas, Texas. In 2022, I was accepted to the Internship Program at Peralta Community College District. Upon the completion of my internship, I worked with Laney College, Merritt College, Skyline College, and now Cañada College. I am now based in the Bay Area. From my past personal experiences and the opportunities of immersing myself in diverse cities, I can easily relate and identify with the struggles that you are facing and experiencing with learning English and writing.
The birth of this site came into existence from my passion for teaching the English language, my love for English literature, and writing. I find it very intriguing. Words are powerful. It can lift you up or bring you down. More importantly, by offering an alternative, convenient, and affordable prices, it will ease many students' financial burden greatly especially if you want to study within six-month period and move on to your next goal.
Whether you are a mom, a dad, a lawyer, an engineering major, a current student, or looking to improve your English or Writing skills, my services will provide you with what you need. English is divided into 4 categories. listening, speaking, reading, and writing. You will find more information on these courses along with writing under the Course tab. Each tab is filled with informative information. I invite you to explore what I have to offer. This website is not only intended to extend my English and writing knowledge but also to inspire and motivate you to take another step forward inching towards your desired goal.
