 
									Description

Perfect for Non-Native English Speakers who want to master their language skills while working through academic goals. 
Happy Hour: Life, Work, and Big Ideas is your space to think out loud, explore solutions, and challenge your assumptions in a relaxed, informal setting.
Whether you’re a professional navigating workplace dynamics, a practitioner tackling complex real-world problems, or a creative refining your next big idea, these sessions offer a sounding board and a fresh perspective from an experienced anthropologist and educator.
What we might explore together:
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Unpacking professional challenges and brainstorming solutions 
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Discussing global trends and their impact on your work 
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Sharpening communication and cultural insight skills 
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Exploring innovative approaches to research, design, and problem-solving 
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Practicing “native check” English skills while discussing professional topics 
This is not a lecture — it’s an engaging, free-flowing conversation where your questions and ideas lead the way. Come with a challenge, a curiosity, or a big question — and leave with clarity, inspiration, and fresh ways of seeing the world.
Best For:
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Professionals and practitioners in business, education, NGOs, and research 
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Graduate students preparing for real-world applications of their work 
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Anyone looking to expand their thinking in an informal, intellectual space  
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Ph.D. in Cultural Anthropology – The Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C. 
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M.A. in Anthropology – Yale University 
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B.A. in Anthropology – University of Connecticut 
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Director, Isla Mujeres Ethnographic Field School – Training nearly 100 researchers in ethnographic and qualitative research methods. 
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25+ years’ experience teaching and mentoring at high school, university, and professional levels. 
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Research expertise in medical anthropology, qualitative methods, social theory, and cross-cultural communication. 
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Publications in peer-reviewed journals and edited volumes; invited speaker at universities and professional conferences worldwide. 

Cafetalk's cancellation policy
Before request is confirmed (fixed)
- Cancellation possible at any time without charge.
After request is confirmed (fixed)
- More than 24 hours before lesson start time.→ Cancellation is possible at any time.
- Less than 24 hours before lesson start time.→ The tutor may take a cancellation fee.
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														No-Show→ The tutor may take a cancellation fee.
 (Please check with the tutor for details.)
Lessons by this tutor
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					    American Conversations: Everyday English for Academic and Social SuccessGuidance with an Anthropologist50min 10,000P
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					    Culture Shock: For Students Studying Abroad in the USADiscussions with an Anthropologist50min 10,000P
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					    STEM for the Real World: Present Your Research, Ideas & Expertise with Global ImpactMaster the Art of Explaining Complex Ideas to Any Audience50min 10,000P
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					    STEM for the Real World: Present Your Research, Ideas & Expertise with Global ImpactMaster the Art of Explaining Complex Ideas to Any Audience50min 10,000P
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					    Ph.D. Dissertation Support – Social Science ResearchHigh-level guidance for doctoral research in the social sciences50min 10,000P
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					    Master’s Thesis Guidance – Social SciencesExpert mentorship from proposal to final defense.50min 10,000P
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					    Capstone Project Coaching – Social Science FocusTurn your capstone into a professional-level research project50min 10,000P
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					    IB Thesis Guidance - Social Sciences & HumanitiesExpert support for every stage of your IB thesis — from research design to final polish50min 10,000P
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					    Project Design Lab: Social Science & HumanitiesTurn Ideas Into Impact — Expert Guidance from Concept to Completion50min 10,000P
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					    Research Therapy: Fix, Focus, and Finish Your ProjectUntangle your research challenges with a Ph.D. mentor — from idea to polished paper.50min 10,000P
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					    Office Hours with an Anthropologist: Ask Me AnythingAcademic mentorship, life planning, critical conversations — guided by a PhD social scientist50min 10,000P
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					    Cultural Intelligence Bootcamp – Navigate U.S. Academic & Social LifeMaster the cultural norms, classroom behaviors, and social strategies essential for success in U.S. academic and social environments.50min 10,000P
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					    Applied Qualitative Research – Real-World Skills for Careers & CommunitiesLearn to design and conduct qualitative research that solves real-world problems—skills valued in academia, business, and community work.50min 10,000P
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					    Cultural Analysis & Social Theory – Understanding People, Power, and ChangeLearn to interpret the world like a cultural anthropologist. This class introduces the tools of social theory—how culture, power, identity, and systems shape human life—and shows you how to apply them to real-world issues and your own research projects.50min 10,000P
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					    Qualitative Research & Ethnographic Methods – For High School & University ProjectsLearn how to design and carry out high-quality qualitative or ethnographic research. Perfect for IB, high school, and university projects—book one session or work with me long-term as your academic mentor.50min 10,000P
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					    Cross-Cultural Communication & Global Perspectives – Skills for Study, Work, and TravelLearn how to navigate different cultures with confidence—essential for studying, working, and traveling in a globalized world.50min 10,000P
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					    Research Presentation Skills – From Slides to SpeakingLearn to present your research with clarity and confidence—polish your slides, strengthen your delivery, and handle Q&A like a pro.50min 10,000P
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					    Research Therapy: Fix, Focus, and Finish Your Project (for non-native English speakers)Untangle your research challenges with a Ph.D. mentor — from idea to polished paper. - Perfect for Non-Native English Speakers50min 10,000P
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					    Office Hours with an Anthropologist: Ask Me Anything (for non-native English speakers)Academic mentorship, life planning, critical conversations — guided by a PhD social scientist - Perfect for Non-Native English Speakers50min 10,000P
 
					 
									 
									 
									 
									 
									 
									 
									 
									 
									 
									 
									 
									 
									 
									 
									 
									 
									 
									 
									