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Jenny Lynn Kerr
Professional TeacherTeaches
English
Native
Speaks
Indonesian
Spanish
Celta A Certified | Communication for Adults & Children | Job Interview Coach |UC Berkeley Graduate
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Indonesian
Spanish
Celta A Certified | Communication for Adults & Children | Job Interview Coach |UC Berkeley Graduate
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United StatesLiving in San Francisco, United States (18:28 UTC-08:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Nov 9, 2018InterestsBusiness & FinanceWritingFoodScienceHistory
My name is Jenny, and I am from California in the United States. I am currently looking for new students. I love to travel and have been to over 20 countries. I especially love to explore National Parks. I also like to go diving and spend time on islands. When I'm not exploring, I'm usually cooking up some delicious foods. I just graduated from UC Berkeley where I was studying Anthropology and Archaeology. I am patient and kind, and I love being a teacher!
NOTE: I have lowered my rates until March 2023. after that, they will go up by $2 an hour.Me as a Teacher
I used to teach kids and business English on the Galapagos Islands of Ecuador. Before that, I was teaching in Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore & Thailand! I have also taught Business ESL online to Japanese students for several years and have been teaching online and with italki since Nov. of 2018.
I love teaching English and meeting new people. I am dedicated to helping you improve your English, and lessons with me are different for every student. I make the lesson for you! Just tell me what you need or want, and together we will make it happen.
Please read my reviews to get an idea of what kind of teacher I am or book a trial lesson to meet me and see for yourself! My lessons & teaching style
I am a CELTA certified teacher, and I teach a variety of lesson types which all aim to make you fluent through improving your skills in Grammar, Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing.
I offer Lessons with or without a textbook
I offer Job coaching and resume writing classes
I offer adult or kids conversation classes
I offer IELTS prep
If you don't see exactly what you are looking for just send me a message. I can create any lesson you need.
I can teach any level and I welcome everyone <3.
Please message me if you have any questions.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Flashcards
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
Associate of Arts Diploma - Folsom Lake College - 2020This a an Associate of Arts Degree in Social and Behavioral Science, which I received with highest honors from Folsom Lake College in California.
Certificate verified
Associate of Arts Degree - Folsom Lake College - 2020This a an Associate of Arts Degree in Arts and Humanities, which I received with highest honors from Folsom Lake College in California.
Certificate verified
CELTA - International House and Cambridge - 2016CELTA Certificate with Pass A Score.
Certificate verified
Education
2019 - 2022
Bachelor’s - AnthropologyHere I studied Anthropology with a focus on diversity and incolusion, public history, storytelling, documentary film making, muesum studies, pre-history, Sound design for field recordings, and ethnography. My thesis looked at issues of othering and belonging as related to food habits.
2019 - 2020
Bachelor’s - Anthropology/ArcheologyI have an AA in Social and Behavioral Science and another AA in Arts and Humanities.
I will be starting at the University of California in the Fall of 2020.
Work Experience
2018 - 2018
ESL TeacherThis was a full-time teaching position for 6 months at a lnaguage academy. I taught 5 - 1 hour long classes daily. I taught 2 beginner classes for children aged 6-12. I also taught 2 teenager classes. One teenage class was upper intermediate / Cambridge Exam prep in Gateway textbooks, and the other was lower intermediate with a focus on English for everyday life. Finally, I had a one-to-one class teaching Business English to a 55-year-old man in the tourist industry.
2016 - 2020
ONLINE BUSINESS ESL TEACHERI have been teaching online business ESL with this company since 2016. I teach business ESL to adults who are mainly business executives or working in scientific fields. Some students work from a textbook, but others ask me to create a lesson for them which I do happily! This job was how I learned all about online teaching, and what gave me the confidence to join ITALKI. It is also one of my favorite jobs becuase I love getting to know all my super smart and succesful students!
2016 - Current
ESL TeacherI have worked for this company seasonally since 2016. It is a kid's English summer and winter camp program. I usually go here in between whatever else I am doing and work for a couple of months while getting to eat all of the lush food Taiwan has to offer! I love working with the kids here. It's the most tiring job I think I have ever had, but also one of the most rewarding. This is also where I really learned how to teach English to kids.My formal CELTA training was aimed at adult learners only
2018 - 2018
ESL TEACHERThis was an ESL winter Camp held in Malaysia for students from Korea. I was the art, drama, dance, and singing ESL teacher! I taught 6 classes per day with about 25 students in each class. The ages ranged from 5 years old up to 18! The kids were amazing, and always willing to join in, and do all the crazy things I planned for them. They started out shy and barely speaking but by the end of the season they were speaking so much! It was a wonderful and rewarding job that I will always remember.
2016 - 2016
ESL TeacherI taught classes daily during my CELTA course in Chaing Mai. I taught Beginner English, and also Upper Intermediate to small classrooms of about 8-12 students. Each class was observed by a qualified instructor and my peers. I was given feedback on each lesson and I learned a lot about how to be a better teacher during my time here. I base my teaching style upon what I learned while in training for my CELTA.
2018 - Current
Hospitality ManagerPrior to becoming an ESL teacher, I was a General Manager in the hospitality industry for many years. I worked in various National Parks ( Yosemite, Glacier, Denali, etc) in the United States and also at a Marine Park in Malaysia. My time managing resorts was incredible, and why I enjoy teaching business English now!
2003 - 2005
Human Resources AssociateI worked as a Human Resources Associate for two years at Glacier National Park. I was responsible for hiring the seasonal summer staff each winter. I personally hired thousands of people and performed even more interviews. I also volunteered at the Blackfeet Indian Reservation and helped the local community to create resumes and prepare for interviews.
2018 - 2020
Business / Young Learner / Job Skills ESL TeacherI have been teaching online with Italki since 2018. I have focused on teaching Business English, but have also taught beginners, and young learners.
My lessons are individually planned for each student and each lesson comes with a set of online flashcards for the students to use after the lesson.
I have consistently received high ratings and reviews from my students.
4.8
Rating
60
Students
735
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
97%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
24 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
BUSINESS ENGLISH
B1 - C2Language Essentials243 lessons completed
USD 16.00+
CONVERSATION CLASS - Most Popular
A1 - C2Conversation113 lessons completed
USD 16.00+
Learn English with a freind. Two students in one class, for one price.
A1 - C2Language Essentials66 lessons completed
USD 40.99
EVERYDAY ENGLISH
B1 - C2Language Essentials57 lessons completed
USD 16.00+
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
My creations
Vocabulary (1)
98 Reviews
Itay Dafan
17 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
a stunning session with Jenny today, she helped me with certain topics I wanted to cover before an exam. we run through all of them, and did not move on before making sure I get the idea. thank you!
Jul 5, 2025
Lukasz
27 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Great first impression. She creates very positive atmosphere. We had an interesting conversation today and she knows how to hold a discussion on variety of subjects. She is professional, helpful and always smiling. She responds to individual needs and provides the appropriate support and programme. I just can`t wait for our next lesson.
Nov 29, 2018
Kitty
3 English lessons
Jenny is one of the best teachers I have ever met. She is reliable and professional. The lesson is effective and I have learned a lot.
Feb 17, 2023
Alex
40 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Another great lesson from a great tutor. It feels like soon I will become in the habit of starting my day with a Conversation Lesson =)
Apr 24, 2020
Itay Dafan
17 English lessons
As always Jenny is great easygoing and fun to study with
Nov 3, 2025
JiaxiuYang
11 English lessons
She always gives me instant feedback to let me know how to improve myself
Jan 23, 2023
Trial Lesson
USD 15.00
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