CELTA Certified English Teacher with more than 9 years of experience in a range of professional and academic environments and ages. Career coach and consultant. American accent and dialect coach for screen actors.
Hi, I'm Jesse from Oregon, USA. I currently spend my time between California and Mexico City. In California I specialize in coaching the American accent to actors from outside the US. And for past 5 years I have been establishing myself as a sought after teacher in Mexico City, serving its vast, diverse market of English learners. I have extensive travel and cross-cultural experiences in addition to advanced fluency in Spanish.
As an experienced English teacher, I can say with the highest degree of certainty that if you can perceive the real value of mastering your English language skills, whether it be for personal or professional reasons, you are already WELL ahead of the curve! And in the corporate world, English proficiency can often be one of the biggest barriers limiting one's career advancement opportunities. I'm proud to be in your corner on your path to mastering the English language. Together we can meet and surpass your language goals, and by extension, your life goals. Set your sails and book a trial now!
I carry a CELTA certification and have experience teaching ages ranging from 3 to 60+ years. In addition to the Cambridge methodology which I routinely employ, I make a point of supplementing with a 21st Century Learning methodology. This allows for customized, individualized learning plans and loads of real practice. Proficiency is the end-game. Practice is the strategy.
In our sessions you can expect me to:
+make learning and engagement central to the plan.
+ensure that learning is organic, social and collaborative.
+be highly attuned to your motivations, emotions and frustrations.
+be sensitive to your learning style.
+be demanding and challenging without overwhelming.
+assess and evaluate in manner consistent with your learning aims.
+emphasize feedback.
I also have a broad wealth of experience training students for success in their English proficiency exams such as the Cambridge Exams (IELTS, CPE, C2, C1, CAE, FCE, etc.), TOEFL, TOEIC, etc. These exams are often required for university graduation, master's program acceptance, study abroad, live and work abroad, and career and academic advancement.
You are about to board a sail boat. The destination: English fluency. You have your ticket in hand. Your bags are packed. All that's left is to set sail. Are you ready to embark? ... ALL ABOARD!
English skills help reveal boundless opportunities in our modern, globalized world. As the fastest spreading language in human history, English in now more essential on a global level than ever before. In fact, it is considered our universal language! My commitment is to to make your learning experience fun, gratifying, interactive, customized and (most importantly) successful. Together we will unlock your full potential by reinforcing your strengths, developing your weaknesses, boosting your confidence in your core skills (speaking, listening, reading, and writing) and much more. Proficiency in the English language can, and will, transform your life.
Subjects
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ESL Beginner-Expert
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ESL / EFL Beginner-Expert
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ESL for French speakers Beginner-Expert
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Advanced Communication Skills for ESL clients Beginner-Expert
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ESL for Arabic speakers Beginner-Expert
Experience
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Coordinator, Area Manager, ESL Teacher (Jan, 2019
–Present) at Járisma Idiomas, Mexico City
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Founder/Owner/ESLTeacher (Jan, 2019
–Present) at Active Languages, Los Angeles
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ESL Teacher (Aug, 2018
–Present) at Perfect Lingo, Mexico City
Education
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CELTA-Certificate in English Language Teaching (May, 2018–Jun, 2018) from International house Mexico
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Bachelor's Degree in International Affairs & Hispanic Studies (Double Major) (Aug, 2000–Jun, 2004) from Lewis and Clarke College, Portland, Oregon, USA
Fee details
US$25–35/hour
(US$25–35/hour)
Hourly prices based on frequency and duration of sessions. I am flexible with payment (daily, weekly, monthly, or bi-monthly),