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Jessica
Professional TeacherTeaches
English
Native
Speaks
Portuguese
Japanese
Chinese (Mandarin)
French
Russian
TESOL-certified English teacher with MA in Linguistics and 6 years of experience teaching English
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Portuguese
Japanese
Chinese (Mandarin)
French
Russian
TESOL-certified English teacher with MA in Linguistics and 6 years of experience teaching English
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
From United StatesLiving in Sao Paulo, Brazil (02:38 UTC-03:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Feb 14, 2020InterestsArtFashion & BeautyFoodHistoryTravel
Hi there, thank you for visiting my iTalki profile page! My name is Jessica and I am an English teacher from the US. I began teaching English because I love learning languages. I've studied French, Chinese, Spanish, Portuguese, and Japanese in the past, with varying degrees of fluency in each language. My language studies have led me to experience living abroad in China, Taiwan, and Brazil. I currently live in Japan and teach students at a local technical college focused on foreign language education. I have several hobbies including reading, exploring nature, baking, writing, watching YouTube videos, playing ukulele, drawing, knitting, etc!Me as a Teacher
I completed my certification in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (also known as TESOL), and I've enjoyed applying the theories and strategies I've learned through the course in my own classes. I am interested in efficiency when it comes to language learning, and for that reason I try to focus on building vocabulary and grammar that are memorable and immediately usable for my students. In 2024, I completed my Master’s degree in linguistics, and that education has impacted my philosophy as a language teacher as well. My lessons & teaching style
I currently offer two options for classes: "Express Yourself in English" and "Foundations of English."
"Express Yourself in English" is excellent for students who simply want to practice speaking and listening. The "Foundations of English" course is more structured and includes homework assignments. My overall goal is to help students build their confidence in their abilities to express themselves - no matter the context. For that reason, I focus on teaching words and grammar structures that are relevant to each students' goals and interests. I also focus on clear and effective communication over perfection, so please don't worry about making mistakes :)My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Homework Assignments
5.0
Rating
194
Students
1,446
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
99%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
126 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
English Conversation Practice
B1 - C2Conversation912 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 7% off
Foundations of English (Speaking, Listening, Reading, and Writing)
A1 - C1Language Essentials232 lessons completed
USD 16.00+
Package with 5% off
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139 Reviews
Olga
1 English lesson
Jessica is easy to talk to. She pays attention and makes notes, which shows her interest in finding the best topics for conversation. The lesson pass by so quickly.
She corrected my grammar mistakes and gave me some collocations that can make my speech sound more natural.
Mar 20, 2026
Giulia
107 English lessons
Une si belle personne, un professeur qui est toujours gentil et patient. Et surtout si respectueux.
Apr 13, 2023
Katia Kelly Garcia
12 English lessons
It's always good to have a class with Jessica, an attentive and polite person, ready to answer your questions and help with whatever you need.
Feb 15, 2023
Sylas Duarte
6 English lessons
Professora atenciosa e muito paciente. Gostei muito da aula!
Mar 17, 2026
Giulia
107 English lessons
always a pleasure to have class with Jessica!
Feb 16, 2023
Giulia
107 English lessons
She always has been a great teacher and a loving person. you are so confortable speaking with her. and also you can ask her everything you want on any topics.
Sep 14, 2022
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