Rise above the competition with a better portfolio.
I’m a language coach with a unique background in art, design, and English. I help creative professionals improve their portfolio writing, so they can tell their stories confidently and succeed faster.
– Jess
Rise above the competition with a better portfolio.
I’m a language coach with a unique background in art, design, and English.
I help creative professionals improve their portfolio writing so they can tell their stories confidently and succeed faster.
– Jess
Which kind of creatives can I help?
Students or new graduates who are hitting the job market for the first time
Professionals who started in a different field but want to pivot to art or design
ESL creatives who want to be sure that their language is clear and error-free
Visual thinkers who want help putting their ideas into words or being concise
I’m Jess.
I help artists and designers improve their language skills so they stand out and get noticed. With my extensive training in art, design, and teaching English as a second language, I’ll guide you in describing your work clearly.
I offer more than just proofreading. Unlike most language coaches, I understand the specific writing and speaking needs of creative professionals. I want to help you share your greatness with the world!
WHAT I DO:
WHAT I DO:
- Coach you on storytelling and keeping your audience engaged
- Help you to ensure that your language is clear, concise, and free of errors
- Provide objective feedback on how your hierarchy is working for your viewer
WHAT I DON’T DO:
Free Portfolio Language Tips
7 tips. 3 days. 1 awesome portfolio.
Receive seven easy-to-follow guidelines each day to help you improve your writing.
Day 1: What content to include
Day 2: How to write for your specific audience
Day 3: How to make your portfolio easy to read
Portfolio Language Review
most popular service
I’ll go through your entire portfolio site and provide detailed feedback on your writing in these three areas.
Portfolio Language Review
most popular service
I’ll go through your entire portfolio site and provide detailed feedback on your writing in these three areas.
- Content
- Style
- Visual Hierarchy
Private Language Coaching
video call or document review
I also offer these online coaching services for creatives who want help with their writing or speaking.
- Resumes/Cover letters
- Admission essays
- Artist statements
- Presentations
- Interviews
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I would choose you over other company as you has a background in art and design, and teaching skill, especially ESL, so that is a great combination for young designer who just started out of their career.
– Siripat, Private Coaching
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Jessica is knowledgeable and kind. She is an English language expert who knows design! She pointed out every single error I had. I’m so glad that she helped make my portfolio better!
– Christy, Advanced PLR
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Not only did she help me improve my portfolio, but also encouraged me to present it with more confidence, and I believe this really helped me through job interviews and eventually, landed a job.
– Sehee, Private Coaching
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working toward a more equitable world
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The Artglish Blog
I typically write a new blog post once a month with language tips for creative professionals. You can see some recent topics below. If you’d like to suggest a topic, please email me! I’m always looking for new ideas.
Should I speak up in groups or stay silent?
How many times have you sat through an entire meeting and not spoken a single word? It's pretty boring, isn't it? I know some people would rather not participate because they don't think their ideas are important enough or they feel anxious if they speak up. They'd...
Do I write good emails?
A lot of people struggle to write good emails. We worry that our messages are too long, too indirect, don't have the appropriate tone, or aren't engaging. Is this a concern for you? Read on! I've shared some tips to help you feel confident about your email approach....
How can I get better at winging it in meetings?
I taught my first English classes at the University of Macau in the fall of 2011. Nearly all my free time in the evenings and weekends was spent creating my curriculum and preparing for those lessons. Since I was a new teacher, I had a lot of anxiety about saying the...
Making ATS-Friendly Resumes for Artists and Designers
Beautiful resumes can be a big problem. In case you haven't heard, many companies now use an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to process resumes for the jobs they post online. It saves time and money for the employers because they can just focus on the resumes that are...