From the U.S. with 11+ years of teaching, I blend energy, creativity, and patience to make lessons engaging and results-driven. 🚀
I’m a fitness-loving, travel-obsessed teacher who believes learning should feel like an adventure—not a lecture. Whether you’re prepping for exams or polishing daily conversation, let’s make progress your way.
Ideal students: A2+ learners ready to think creatively, laugh, and grow!
My creations
Me as a Teacher
✨ALL classes come with a Zoom video recording/transcripts/notes/highlights✨
✨If you are a NEW student please send me a message first✨
✨Please introduce yourself, and your intentions for our class ✨
❤️ It is my goal to be your favorite teacher on italki. ❤️
I desire to learn from ALL interactions in life. I'm silly, easy-going, creative, passionate, patient, energetic, organized, and most importantly EFFECTIVE.
✨ Those who have worked with me know you have COMPLETE FLEXIBILITY with your bookings... You may ALWAYS change the time/class/reschedule even a few minutes before class. NO PENALTY! ❤️
My lessons & teaching style
✨ALL classes come with a Zoom video recording/transcripts/notes/highlights/✨
✨SPEECH COACHING
✨TRAVEL & CULTURE
✨CONVERSATION PRACTICE
✨CREATIVE WRITING
✨INTONATION (RHYTHM)
✨ Each lesson we practice READING, WRITING, OR SPEAKING together.
✨ Homework is optional, however it's recommended✨
I HAVE A FULL LIBRARY SCANNED IN COLOR.
TED ED, NAT GEO, BRIGHT IDEAS, GOLD EXPERIENCE, PATHWAYS,
Critical Thinking, Creativity, Collaboration, Choice and Care. I believe all of these combined equals LOVE and thus promotes an effective experience for us both. ❤️
My teaching material
PDF file
Audio files
Flashcards
Test templates and examples
Text Documents
Image files
Articles and news
Graphs and charts
Video files
Quizzes
Homework Assignments
Presentation slides/PPT
Certificates
CELTA - University of Cambridge - 2016
Certificate verified
CELTA - Cambridge - 2016
Certificate verified
CELTA - Cambridge - 2016CELTA is a rigorous credential that is accepted worldwide for teaching English to speakers of other languages. Thank you.
Certificate verified
TESOL - ELT ADVANTAGE - 2010120 hour certification.
I use this as a prerequisite for my teaching career.
Certificate verified
MASTER OF BUSINESS - University Of Phoenix - 2005This has enabled me to quench my thirst for higher knowledge and has enabled me to excel in a field which i've always been fascinated.
Certificate verified
MBA - University Of Phoenix - 2005
Certificate verified
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - University Of Phoenix - 2003
❤️✨Amazing IELTS/FCE TEST PREP✨ SPECIFICALLY TEST PREP ✨❤️
B1 - C1Test Preparation925 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
Package with 6% off
❤️✨ CONVERSATION /SPEECH/ INTERVIEW ✨❤️
A2 - C2Conversation64 lessons completed
USD 16.00+
Package with 10% off
Availability
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454 Reviews
Aleksei Ermashkevich
159 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Amazing IELTS with the awesome teacher
Sep 20, 2024
Christy Winn
287 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Thank you for helping my so to pass the IELTS exam, you are the best teacher I ever met👍👍👍👍👍
Sep 17, 2023
CH Roh
51 English lessons
Looking for a teacher who can help you enjoy learning English without feeling pressured? I highly recommend Jonathan! I’ve taken his classes for quite a while, and even now, my kid says time just flies by because his lessons are so fun.
Jun 8, 2025
Regina
81 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Jonathan is a very, very responsible teacher. My foundation is very poor but I need to pass my IELTS exam in a short time. He taught me very carefully in every class. He can answer my questions in time whenever I need them. Finally, I am very satisfied with my IELTS score. Now I choose to continue learning English with him even after the IELTS exam. He is not only a very conscientious and responsible teacher, but also I think he is a very good friend!
Mar 8, 2024
Echo Lee
13 English lessons
My teacher is seriously practicing my speech pronunciation and pauses with me. We’re working on how to make it easy for the audience to understand the content.
Jun 10, 2025
Aleksei Ermashkevich
159 English lessons
Over the past two years, Jonathan has become not just a teacher but a true friend.
When I started lessons in May 2023, my English level was near zero. Now, I can confidently work in an English-speaking company — something I never thought possible, especially since I used to hate learning languages. But with Jonathan, it became a hobby I enjoy. Every lesson was fun, engaging, and full of value. As my confidence grew, we began exploring deeper topics in our conversations, and I felt myself opening up more each time. Even the homework was enjoyable (except the one about dinosaurs, haha). I loved discovering new words and improving my grammar.
These two years flew by, and I’m incredibly grateful for every moment. Thank you, my friend!