Jessie
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Jessie
Professional Teacher
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
French
Spanish
German
Italian
✨ Become a more confident English speaker by studying what matters to you! ✨
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
French
Spanish
German
Italian
✨ Become a more confident English speaker by studying what matters to you! ✨
From CanadaLiving in Montreal, Canada (04:33 UTC-04:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jan 14, 2020Interest topicScienceBusiness & FinanceMedical & Healthcare
You want to feel more confident and comfortable when you need to use English at work or with new friends. I can help!
I am a TESOL-certified professional teacher with 8 years’ teaching experience. I use my training, my experience, and my background in psychology to help you build confidence while improving your English fluency and accuracy.
I listen deeply and ask the questions that make clear communication easier. Meanwhile, I point out ways to strengthen grammar and pronunciation skills.
I’m a good fit for students who enjoy deep conversations. Passionate, intense, and frequently ridiculous, I love to have fun in sessions, but I'm also fierce about helping students improve.Me as a Teacher
My students are usually experienced learners seeking strategies to help them reach new heights as English users.
I specialize in supporting:
1. ADVANCED LEARNERS who want to improve pronunciation and automaticity to sound and feel more native-like
2. LEARNERS WHO HAVE PLATEAUED—those struggling to improve despite years of study
3. professionals undertaking SPECIFIC PROJECTS.
Working with me is like having an interpreter friend sitting on your shoulder. I help you say and write things correctly, while also helping you get clear on what you want to do and say.My lessons & teaching style
In fully personalized sessions, we gently nudge the edges of your comfort zone. You will feel challenged, but in a good way.
We assess your strengths, and then choose the most powerful areas of focus for you. Tools might include:
Grammar “Islands”
We identify the grammar areas most likely to give you ease and confidence and focus there first.
Anki Cards
Personalized digital flashcards combined with a spaced repetition algorithm. I create cards for you (~5-10 per session) and help you develop an effective study habit.
Personalized Tasks
We identify and work on your priorities. Popular projects: editing presentations, papers, and stories; email drafting; meeting prep; and goal-setting.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Video files
- Flashcards
- Articles and news
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
CV - CV - 2019My current CV.
Certificate uploaded
Summary of Employment - Berlitz Montreal - 2019Official statement of training hours completed at Berlitz Montreal.
Certificate uploaded
TESOL/TESL/TEFL - Oxford Seminars - 2016100-hour Teacher Training Certification Course
Certificate uploaded
Reference Letter - Siobhan O'Connor - EASI English/Melius Solutions - 2019Reference letter from current supervisor.
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Education
2002 - 2005
Bachelor’s - Psychology (Maj.) Philosophy (Min.)Bachelor of Science - major Psychology, minor Philosophy.
2007 - 2014
Bachelor’s - Western Society and CultureBachelor of Arts awarded by Concordia's Liberal Arts College - program surveying the Western canon in literature, philosophy, history, and art history from pre-Greco-Roman era to 21st century.
Work Experience
2016 - 2017
Language InstructorEmployed as Berlitz instructor from February 1st, 2016 to March 7, 2017, during which time I taught a total of 261 units of 40 minutes each. I left Berlitz to pursue freelance language teaching.
2018 - 2020
TrainerEnglish trainer for corporate clients at a range of companies specialized in industrial engineering and commercial food and beverage production. Special focus: presentation skills and witness testimony preparation.
2016 - 2024
Freelance English TeacherSince 2016, I have been helping learners develop language proficiency through bespoke programs that pair live sessions with continuous coaching support. Using research-driven learning techniques such as active recall, spaced repetition, structured listening comprehension practice, and phonological analysis, learners acquire the skills and knowledge they will use in real-world settings.
5.0
Rating
39
Students
1,141
Lessons
100%
Attendance
100%
Response
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
11 lessons completed
USD 24.00+
Business Fluency & Confidence
B1 - C2Business217 lessons completed
USD 30.00+
Package with 16% off
English for Research Scientists
B1 - C2Business30 lessons completed
USD 30.00+
Package with 16% off
Grammar Deep Dive
B2 - C2General17 lessons completed
USD 30.00+
Package with 16% off
Writer's Workshop
B1 - C2General0 lessons completed
USD 30.00+
Package with 16% off
Immersion Intensive
B2 - C2Business14 lessons completed
USD 50.00+
Package with 12% off
Value Proposition Interview - By Invitation Only (please contact me for information)
B2 - C2Business4 lessons completed
USD 10.00
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
46 Reviews
Icey
11 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Jessie is the best teacher I have met in Italki, she is not only help me on English, also help me build up the confidence. Some of her words kinda of like opening a new window of my world, make me think in a wider perspective, from totally different angle, I believe I can be better not only in English as long as I keep working with Jessie.
Feb 7, 2024
Jungbitgrim
96 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Jessie is amazing teacher I have never met. She is smart and warm. Her teaching style is very delicate. Every session I took was very valuable and precious.
Jan 16, 2024
mika seidl
26 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
If you are stuck with your English learning journey but don't know exactly where and why, or if you are trying to find your motivation book a lesson with Jessie. Jessie will help you build a learning habit and her empathetic attitude will help you move forward. Just give it a try :)
Dec 13, 2023
Martin Michlo
10 English lessons
Jessie is a perfect teacher and also she is very kind person. She really helped me with my business english and I am also more confident with speaking in english. Thanks for a lot.
Apr 16, 2024
mika seidl
26 English lessons
Jessie made me discover that learning English doesn't have to be painful, it can even be enjoyable. ☺️
Mar 11, 2024
Icey
11 English lessons
Jessie is such a great teacher, the more lessons you take, the more you like her. The classs with Jessie is late in my time, But the excitement keep me awake. Believe in me, the take away of the lessons are absolutely not just English. You will learn much more then it while you are having fun and build up your confidence!!!
Feb 28, 2024
Trial Lesson
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