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.
We gave a break in our conversation classes because I traveled to the US, but I am back with another amazing lesson today. We talked about my trip and my experiences, my trip itself, places I visited and much more. First of all, when we go to the USA, the air companies send us to São Paulo. Like I live in Minas Gerais I waste 2 hours traveling to SP when going and 2 more hours coming back home. This time I went to Panama City, which I haven’t been there and it paid off, because it is a gorgeous city. I divided the trip in parts and I had enough time to eat a good food, different from plane’s food, besides the advantages to stretch my legs.
Jul 21, 2024
Rita
1 English lesson
It was my first lesson on Italki. I liked it a lot:) Jeannie is great and very helpful! Thank you very much!
Jul 20, 2024
Otto Kočí
2 English lessons
It´s a big pleasure to meet and speak with Mrs. Jeannie! Thank you!
Jul 13, 2024
cardozoRenato
1 English lesson
An amazing teacher. I'll see you soon!
Jul 11, 2024
Jose Alonso Arangure
28 English lessons
Because of Jeannie's classes, I feel more comfortable interacting with other people; I highly recommend her
Jul 5, 2024
Alejandra Valadez
1 English lesson
Fue una clase de prueba con una conversación muy amena. Jeannie es muy paciente y me hizo sentir muy tranquila en esta primera clase :)