Hi, I’m Drew -
Communication Nerd
& World Traveler 🌍
I’ve always been fascinated by communication, how people express ideas, where meaning gets lost, and why some conversations just work while others don’t. That curiosity led me to study Speech Communication at the University of Waterloo, where I graduated with Dean’s Honours, and later took me around the world. Over the past five years, I’ve worked with people from different cultures and language backgrounds, seeing firsthand how challenging it can be to express yourself clearly in a second language. I see this every day with my clients and in my own life with my partner, who is also an English learner. That’s why I care so deeply about this work. Clear communication isn’t about sounding "perfect". It’s about being understood, feeling confident, and expressing who you uniquely are. If you’re serious about improving how you communicate, I’ll guide you step by step using the same psychology-based framework I’ve developed through years of study, coaching, and real-world conversations across cultures.
My ACE Model: How Real Communication Skills Are Built
The ACE Model is the framework I created to help you build lasting communication skills. Rather than relying on textbook rules or memorization, it’s based on the psychology of how people develop new habits and improve complex skills through awareness, focused practice, and feedback.
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wareness
Learn to notice how you communicate by identifying your strengths and the habits that may be holding you back, including pronunciation, sentence structure, and word choice.
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Next, we work on these areas through focused practice and real conversations. You learn new strategies and build better communication habits, so you can express your ideas more clearly and respond naturally.
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With regular practice and feedback, these new habits become automatic. You spend less time translating or overthinking and more time communicating with confidence, clarity, and ease.
Credentials & Milestones: Why My Approach Works
My coaching combines academic training in communication, evidence-based teaching methods, and experience working with English learners across cultures.
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Education
Honour's, BA in Speech Communications,
Minor in Sociology
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Specialization in Interpersonal & Public Communication Skills
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University of Waterloo
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Waterloo, Canada
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Honour's distinction for Academic Excellence
Accreditation
Accredited 120 Hour Comprehensive TEFL
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Vancouver, Canada
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MyTEFL
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Certification Globally Recognized for EFL Instruction
Helped a nurse strengthen her communication skills and secure an international flight attendant role within one year.
Led communication workshops internationally, earning recognition in Taiwanese media.
Improved group communication skills for young learners at an education startup.
Created TwinVoice AI, a tool that helps clients hear and practice communication improvements.
Delivered a TED-style presentation to an audience of more than 300 people.
Coached actors and media professionals in pronunciation, interviewing, and on-camera communication.
How My Experience Translates to Results
My approach isn’t limited to the classroom. I’ve applied these communication principles across education, technology, media, healthcare, and public speaking, helping people communicate more clearly in a variety of situations.
