Jay R.

Community Tutor

Teaches

English

Native

Speaks

Korean

Spanish

Japanese

Native English Speaker (8 Years Teaching English) | 한국어, Español | TEFL Certification In-Progress

Teaches

English

Native

Speaks

Korean

Spanish

Japanese

Native English Speaker (8 Years Teaching English) | 한국어, Español | TEFL Certification In-Progress

About Me

Me as a Teacher

My lessons & teaching style

From Republic of KoreaLiving in Philadelphia, United States (01:17 UTC-05:00)

About Me

italki teacher since Aug 29, 2025

InterestsGamingTravelMusicSports & FitnessFood

Hello! My name is Jay R., and I live in the United States. I have taught English informally since 2015 to students from all different walks of life - kids, teenagers, adults. I attended Penn State University's Honors College on a full-ride scholarship, earning a double B.A. in Asian Studies and Korean and graduating top 2% of my class. I work for a large study abroad nonprofit, supporting 4000 international students come to the U.S. to study. I am well versed working with non-native English speakers across the world because of my studies and intercultural exchange experiences! My hobbies are working out, gaming, watching TV shows, and volunteering. I look forward to getting to know you!

Me as a Teacher

I have taught English informally since 2015, so 8 years counting, to students from diverse backgrounds and age groups, in-person and virtually, and domestically and internationally. I mostly worked with Korean and Spanish students, but I have also tutored North Korean defectors through Aurora NK for 7 months. I'm currently working on a TEFL certification, and I will be certified by the end of this year! As your teacher, I'm here to teach you the English you need, tailor classes to whatever areas you want to focus on (i.e. grammar, vocabulary, conversation) and support you every step of the way in your English learning. Learning English is difficult but I will make sure you are successful!

My lessons & teaching style

I am a patient, empathetic, and flexible teacher who will always be there for you. I tailor every class to fit your learning style, interests, and language goals, so you can get the best English language learning experience possible each time in my classroom. Having studied Korean and Spanish myself, I understand how nerve-wracking learning a new language can be - so my classroom will always be a safe space for you to learn, express yourself, make mistakes, and improve your English. I'm here to teach you what you need to learn, encourage you to keep studying, and hold you accountable if you think you can't get there. I'm excited to be your English language teacher every step of the way!

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