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Jessica ジェシカ
Professional TeacherTeaches
English
Native
Speaks
Japanese
Other
✅English Conversation ✅Structured study・日本語の日常会話がわかります・
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Japanese
Other
✅English Conversation ✅Structured study・日本語の日常会話がわかります・
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United StatesLiving in Other, United States (09:03 UTC-08:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jan 20, 2022InterestsTravel
I use Zoom.
Welcome! 😊 My name is Jessica and I am from California in the United States.
I taught English in Japan for 2+ years and have since been teaching online.
I am 💯% committed to supporting you on your English learning journey with high quality lessons.
I have taught:
✅All levels: Beginner - Advanced
✅All kinds of students: Office workers, university students, teachers, seniors, homemakers, doctors, etc.
✅Many topics: Conversation, Travel English, Business English, Checking academic papers
If you are a new student, please send me a message with your self-introduction, level, and goals. I do not accept lesson requests without a message.Me as a Teacher
My teaching style is kind, patient, and polite.😊
I always encourage my students to do their best as they work towards their goal.👍
🗣No-textbook lessons: My goal is to give you the most speaking time. I ask you many questions to encourage you to speak. I correct errors and give feedback on vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar, etc.
📘Textbook lessons: My goal is strengthen your English skills with structured study. I teach with high quality materials including audio, Powerpoint, PDFs, and more. I also introduce American cultural topics.
- I use Zoom.
- I recommend using a computer or tablet with a stable internet connection.
- I do not offer kids/teen or grammar-only/test-prep lessons. My lessons & teaching style
Class Types:
1️⃣First Lesson: A 30 minute conversation lesson is recommended. We discuss your English studies, self-introduction, etc.
2️⃣Casual Conversation Practice: Recommended for students who want to practice speaking without a textbook.
3️⃣English Communication: Recommended for students who want to study formally with a textbook to improve specific skills.
POLICIES
❌Cancellations must be 24 hours before lesson
⏰If you are late/absent, I will wait for half of the lesson time. Then I will leave and charge the full price of the class. If you book a class, you agree to my policy.
📷No recordings
📚Materials are for your personal, educational use only. Do not share or sell them.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Articles and news
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
TEFL Certificate - Oxford Seminars - 2016I underwent an intensive 120 hour in-person and online training in Teaching English as a Foreign Language. Course components included teaching methodologies, second language acquisition, classroom management, lesson planning, and more. I passed an in-person practicum, in which I planned and taught a lesson that was evaluated by an instructor. I also passed an online examination, which focused on teaching techniques and English grammar.
Certificate verified
Work Experience
2017 - 2019
Full-Time English TeacherI taught English to learners of all ages one-on-one and in classes of up to 40 students. I flexibly adapted to various environments including a non-profit conversation school, kindergartens, public and vocational schools, and a university. I customized my lessons by creating supplementary materials and curricula. My student retention rate was high and I received positive feedback from my students, most of whom continued my lessons for over two years.
2021 - 2023
Private English TutorI privately tutor English conversation with a focus on speaking and listening. I customize my lessons to my learner's needs with supplementary materials.
2022 - 2023
Professional English TeacherI teach English to international learners from several countries including China, Japan, and Brazil. I customize my lessons to meet my students' goals and teach various topics including conversation, Business English, general English, and writing. I have consistently received positive feedback and a 5-star rating for over 500 lessons on Italki.
5.0
Rating
31
Students
1,178
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
🗣 English Conversation・No Textbook・Adults | Enjoy English Conversation!
A2 - C1Conversation88 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
📘 English Communication ・ Textbook Lesson・Adults | Improve English Communication Skills!
A2 - C1Language Essentials870 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
🤝 Business English Basics・Textbook Lesson・Adults | Use English for Your Career!
A2 - B2Business203 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
🌎 Survival Travel English・Textbook Lesson・Adults | Learn English for Travel!
A2 - B1Language Essentials8 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
217 Reviews
*892
13 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Very patient and interesting.I have learned a lot from Jessica.Looking forward to next week.😆
Jan 14, 2023
Wing
6 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
It was great fun and great lessons with Jessica. She is a good teacher and also a good listener. She can help you to express yourself more confidently and clearly. You can also learn about American history and useful skills in conversation with her.
Aug 20, 2022
Toshiyuki Katsube
145 English lessons
I really appreciate the lesson and her practical advice and suggestions. It’s truly beneficial for my English learning.
Dec 14, 2025
André Marinzek Souza
6 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Jessica Is an amazing teacher, her class is very customized for everything I needed, with videos, texts and audios.
Dec 22, 2022
Toshiyuki Katsube
145 English lessons
The lessons provide great materials and clear explanations, making my English learning very effective. I truly enjoyed each lesson and learned a lot.
Dec 21, 2025
Toshiyuki Katsube
145 English lessons
A variety of speaking opportunities is truly practical and fun. I really appreciate that I learned so much through all the topics we discussed.
Dec 7, 2025
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