Jessie
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Jessie
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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! ✨
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume
From CanadaLiving in Montreal, Canada (10:21 UTC-05:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jan 14, 2020InterestsScienceBusiness & 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 verified
Summary of Employment - Berlitz Montreal - 2019Official statement of training hours completed at Berlitz Montreal.
Certificate verified
Reference Letter - Siobhan O'Connor - EASI English/Melius Solutions - 2019Reference letter from current supervisor.
Certificate verified
TESOL/TESL/TEFL - Oxford Seminars - 2016100-hour Teacher Training Certification Course
Certificate verified
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
44
Students
1,207
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
12 lessons completed
USD 24.00+
Professional Fluency & Confidence
B1 - C2Conversation264 lessons completed
USD 30.00+
Package with 17% off
English for Research Scientists
B1 - C2Language Essentials30 lessons completed
USD 30.00+
Package with 17% off
Grammar Deep Dive
B2 - C2Language Essentials20 lessons completed
USD 30.00+
Package with 17% off
Writer's Workshop
B1 - C2Language Essentials1 lessons completed
USD 30.00+
Package with 17% off
Immersion Intensive
B2 - C2Language Essentials25 lessons completed
USD 50.00+
Package with 13% off
1-hour Trial Session (AI speaking assessment included)
B2 - C2Language Essentials7 lessons completed
USD 36.00
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
49 Reviews
Hannu H
26 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Jessie consistently finds new dimensions in her lessons that touch me so profoundly, far beyond merely studying the language.
Jun 13, 2024
Jungbitgrim
109 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
42 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
Jungbitgrim
109 English lessons
Jessie is Big Magic.
Oct 29, 2024
Hannu H
26 English lessons
Once again, the lesson was much more than just English – it was something far beyond that. The teacher doesn’t only provide what the student wants, but also what the student needs to progress in their language learning. I am truly grateful for this teacher, once again.
Oct 2, 2024
Martin Michlo
11 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
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