I'm a retired teacher, mother and grandmother who is very physically and socially active. It's important to me to be engaged with people. I have worked in an immigration setting in Western Canada, and because of that, I enjoy being engaged with people from all over the world. I would like to continue my connection with those learning English, as I too, am a language learner. I am most prepared to teach adults. I understand the desire to accomplish the skill of another language, and in my case it's Italian.
Me as a Teacher
As a teacher, it's important to connect with learners. In this case, we know the objective is to use English, and I am able to connect with the learner at his or her level. The best thing about connecting with each other is to find out the interests of the learner. I'm able to help guide the learning process with friendly and inquiring conversation. My past teaching experience will be helpful in suggesting tools, and activities for the adult learner.
My lessons & teaching style
As a Community Tudor, I would follow what I stated in 'Me as a Teacher'. My conversations will be guided by the learner. I am familiar with most careers, and/or hobbies, and can ask questions about most topics at a suitable level of language to encourage the learner to engage easily with me. It often surprises me, and the learner, how much they can speak in English about things that really interest them. Asking questions, and speaking slowly and carefully are great tools to encourage success in conversation.
Instead having butterflies as I always did before my conversation classes now with Jeannie I am always eager to start our conversation, because she teaches many new words, is patient with me and give examples on how to use new words.
Dec 10, 2023
Kaiyi Fu
1 English lesson
Great!
Dec 10, 2023
Sarah
2 English lessons
Jeannie is a nice teacher, she teach me how to speak a complete word.
Dec 6, 2023
Irene Ceccacci
1 English lesson
very nice teacher, she knows well how to care about students
Nov 22, 2023
vicente
13 English lessons
In the past I used to have butterflies before and during my conversation classes, but with Jeannie I am always eager to talk to her, because I am more confident and I can count on her to help me. Today we had another great conversation about aging, about hospices which we don’t have here in BRAZIL.
Nov 19, 2023
Henk
23 English lessons
It was yet another invigorating lesson, during which I learned numerous new words and received assistance in perfecting my pronunciation. Jeannie is an excellent teacher, contributing significantly to the enhancement of my English language skills. Thank you very much!