TEFL-certified English teacher ready to teach beginners, professionals, and IELTS/TOEFL test-takers
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TEFL-certified English teacher ready to teach beginners, professionals, and IELTS/TOEFL test-takers
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Ik als leerkracht
Mijn lessen en manier van lesgeven
Uit Verenigde StatenWoont in Manila, Filipijnen (05:10 UTC+08:00)
Over mij
italki leerkracht sinds 10 Feb 2022
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Hello! I’m TJ, a TEFL-certified English teacher with 6+ years of experience helping students from beginners to professionals. Whether you’re preparing for IELTS/TOEFL, navigating business English (tech/finance/medical), or just want fluent conversations, I’ll tailor lessons to your goals.
Born in Chicago, now based in the Philippines, I speak English and Filipino fluently and dabble in Mandarin, French, and Korean. Let’s discuss global topics—finance, food, movies, marketing strategies, your dreams and your worries—while polishing your language skills in a relaxed, mistake-friendly space.
Message me to schedule a session that fits your rhythm!
Ik als leerkracht
I'm TEFL certified, have worked over 4 years in immigrant community based groups in Chicago and have 3 years experience teaching English online to adults and children. I also do individualized preparation for the IELTS, TOEFL, CET-4, and EIKEN exams. I have experience tutoring university students, professionals in the tech, business, design, food and medical industries, artists, people looking to travel, and those planning on moving to English-speaking countries. I love creating comfortable environments for students to learn and explore how to express themselves.
*Feel free to message me if you can't find a time on my schedule to organize separately :)
Mijn lessen en manier van lesgeven
My lessons are conversational and relaxed. My focus is on helping you to speak clearly and be able to understand other English speakers. I believe everyone has their own unique way of expressing themselves, so it's important that you are comfortable to make mistakes and find your voice :)
We can go in depth with grammar if needed. I can make suggestions and corrections organically throughout our chat. I specialize in conversation, business (Finance/Tech/Education/Trade sectors) meetings, school and job interview coaching and practice. I also assist with university papers and presentations at undergraduate, graduate and PHd level, and can prepare you for CET-4, IELTS and TOEFL exams.
Mijn lesmateriaal
PDF-bestand
Tekstdocumenten
Afbeeldingsbestanden
Artikelen en nieuws
Voorbeelden van examenvragen
5.0
Beoordeling
41
Studenten
397
Lessen
100%
Aanwezigheid
94%
Beantwoord
5.0
Beoordeling
41
Studenten
397
Lessen
100%
Aanwezigheid
94%
Beantwoord
Engels lessen
Proefles
18 lessen voltooid
USD 6.50+
Conversational / General English
A1 - C2Algemeen165 lessen voltooid
USD 14.00+
Pakket met 15% korting
Exam Preparation / University / Business English
B1 - C2Conversatie oefenen11 lessen voltooid
USD 20.00+
Pakket met 24% korting
**For past students who have taken class with me for over 4 months
B2 - C2Algemeen203 lessen voltooid
USD 10.00+
Pakket met 15% korting
Beschikbaarheid
12 Beoordelingen
Eva Cheng
4 Engels lessen
Keuze van de leerkracht
I learned and practiced a lot during the lesson.
TJ asked me to slow down my talks and think clearly about my sentences to make sure to say them right. He corrected my grammars mistakes about tense and plural wise. He also brought to some interesting questions to our conversation. TJ is a very professional teacher. I really enjoyed this class.
27 feb. 2025
Ayako
5 Engels lessen
Keuze van de leerkracht
I’m an English teacher myself in Japan. I keep taking his lessons to improve my English. I’ve met so many teachers and taken different kinds of lessons so far in my life, but there is no doubt he is one of the best teachers I’ve ever met!! I highly recommend taking his lessons!!
7 nov. 2023
Cassie
2 Engels lessen
He is really a nice teacher!
23 mrt. 2024
Selina
4 Engels lessen
Keuze van de leerkracht
Tj is a good teacher. He can adjust the class contents according to my needs well. I was preparing for PhD interview, and he would take classes based on interview questions and my individual materials. He provided a lot of insights into PhD interviews. He not only directly pointed my problems in pronunciation and grammar but also helped me learn how to talk about myself comfortably, especially during interviews. Besides, he is good at encouraging students, which also helps me a lot.