Jonathan TESOL
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Jonathan TESOL
Professional Teacher![]()
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Spanish
Master's in Education (M.Ed) with 10+ years experience
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Spanish
Master's in Education (M.Ed) with 10+ years experience
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
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From United StatesLiving in St. Petersburg, United States (16:54 UTC-05:00)
About Me
italki teacher since May 24, 2017Me as a Teacher
I can help you prepare for Cambridge exams (KEY, PET, FCE, CAE, IELTS) and TOEFL, help your writing, speaking and communication skills as well as help you refine your pronunciation and fluency.
I also offer proofreading services and have experience reviewing and revising scientific papers that have been published in renowned academic journals.
24-hour cancellation policy: If you have to re-schedule the classes, please do so with at least 24 hours advance notice in order to allow other students to reserve a lesson at that time. If you have to cancel within 24 hours, the italki credits will be transferred. Thank you for understanding!My lessons & teaching style
The following changes will be effective starting on 27th of March:
- The duration of lesson times will now be 25 minutes, 50 minutes, and 80 minutes.
This is in order organize and share materials in a timely manner, take post-lesson notes, and prepare for upcoming lessons.
- Note that the italki system will still show lesson times as 30, 60, and 90 minutes. However, lesson time duration will be as previously described.
- 45 minute classes are no longer available.
As always, if you have any questions, comments or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me.My teaching material
- Test templates and examples
- Text Documents
- Image files
- Articles and news
- Video files
- Quizzes
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Homework Assignments
- Audio files
- PDF file
- Graphs and charts
- Flashcards
Certificates
TESOL 2024 Convention & English Language Expo - TESOL International Association - 2024
Certificate verified
TESOL 2021 Convention & English Language Expo - TESOL International Association - 2021
Certificate verified
TESOL 2020 Convention & English Language Expo - TESOL International Association - 2020
Certificate verified
CELTA - University of Cambridge - 2013I received a 'Pass' certification assessment in a 175 CELTA course in Montañita Ecuador during a 5 week period.
Certificate verified
Education
2015 - 2016
Master's - TESOL EducationI obtained a Master's in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration on Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages in order to enrich my pedagogic capabilities, better understand the process of language acquisition, learn and employ other methods and approaches in language teaching, and to further dedicate myself to my career as a language instructor.
2009 - 2010
Bachelor’s - Communications; SpanishMy pre-graduate studies focused on the use of language as a communicative tool in mass media, journalism, radio, television and cinema. I also obtained a Minor in Hispanic Studies.
Work Experience
2012 - 2013
English Language InstructorI worked as a conversation teacher to Ecuadorian language learners of all levels and ages, which provided me with a wide array of classroom experiences. Because of the relaxed and communicative focus of the courses, we were able to have fun while learning developing fruitful student-teacher connections, which is my professional objective as an italki teacher.
2012 - 2012
Instructor and Curriculum Designer for FCE for School Preparation CoursesThis experience will help me guide and engage students who are tasked with taking the FCE for Schools exam (CEFR: B2) because I know how to make the course materials interesting, relevant to the students' context and objectives, authentic, challenging and enjoyable with the creative use of games and activities.
2014 - 2015
English Language InstructorUniversity teaching demands dedication to the teaching craft, a high degree of professionalism and consistent practice of sound pedagogical approaches to instruction. Teaching at UDEP undoubtedly enriched my understanding of what it means to be a teacher and helped me recognize the challenges that students ages 16-22 face by balancing their studies, work, and personal circumstances. Many students choose italki to learn a language to achieve that balance, and I can help them be productive!
2015 - 2016
English Language Instructor; FCE Curriculm Designer and InstructorI was allowed full freedom to design my courses, choose my materials, administer students and teach lessons during my time in Zamora, a small city in the Ecuadorean jungle. Due to this experience, I know how to maintain teacher autonomy and creatively design entire courses to maximize the students' opportunities to achieve their learning objectives, which carries over well in digital instruction too.
2017 - 2019
Full-Time InstructorUntil recently I was working at the local university in the city I live in as a full-time language instructor. In addition to the duties as a language instructor to students studying to be language teachers themselves ("Pedagogía de idiomas nacionales y extranjeros) were also to design courses on digital learning platforms, direct theses, revise academic texts, and carry out research projects.
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327
Students
2,818
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
98%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
156 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
English A1 - C2
A1 - C2Language Essentials1,107 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 13% off
The English Café (Informal Conversation)
A1 - C2Conversation237 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 12% off
Proofreading Service
A1 - C2Language Essentials5 lessons completed
USD 18.00
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
418 Reviews
Danna
73 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Jonathan is an exceptional teacher who goes above and beyond to ensure that I fully understand the subject matter. His dedication to teaching and his commitment to his students’ learning are truly commendable. Moreover, he provides all the necessary materials to ensure that every topic is well understood. I highly recommend him to any student looking for a punctual, fun, knowledgeable and well- organized English teacher. You won’t be disappointed if you decide to give him a try.
Aug 31, 2024
Mei
100 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
It‘s fun to have lessons together and thanks for the effort to prepare for our classes and always be patient with me! It feels good that my English is getting better with your help :)
Jan 9, 2024
Bogdan Kolbov
55 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Jonathan is an amazing teacher! He is patient, respectful, smart and really knows his field. It is always a pleasure to have conversations with him. He is open to any ideas and can make a learning process as custom as you want. I'm so happy that I've met him, his contribution to my English is invaluable.
Sep 11, 2022
Jessyca E.
10 English lessons
Jonathan is a very good teacher, he's helping me a lot to improve my communication skills and to prepare to the TOEFL test. He's a very organized and dedicated teacher, making easier for the student to have a good learning structure. Jonathan is empathethic and patient with the difficulties the student may encounter. Besides that the topics we discuss during the lessons are always interesting keeping me motivated.
Oct 20, 2024
Anna
45 English lessons
Jonathan is incredible English teacher! He has an amazing talent for making our lessons interesting and engaging. His friendly and patient demeanor creates a comfortable atmosphere where I feel at ease. Jonathan is always ready to help and support, explaining the material clearly and accessibly. His genuine desire to see me succeed is both motivating and inspiring. I am grateful for everything he does!
Jul 26, 2024
Sérgio Bruno
1 English lesson
Nice classs!
Jul 22, 2024
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