Jackie - English tutor - Shawnigan Lake
1st lesson free
Jackie - English tutor - Shawnigan Lake

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Jackie

  • Rate $31
  • Response 1h
Jackie - English tutor - Shawnigan Lake

$31/hr

1st lesson free

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1st lesson free

1st lesson free

  • English
  • Grammar
  • Redaction
  • CV writing

University ESL Educator Offering Personalized Remote English Lessons in Writing, Grammar, Speaking, and Career Communication Skills (Resumes & Cover Letters)

  • English
  • Grammar
  • Redaction
  • CV writing

Lesson location

About Jackie

I am a certified ESL educator with experience teaching English across a wide range of learners and proficiency levels. My background includes working with grade school children, supporting new workers as they build confidence in workplace communication, and guiding business-level professionals in refining their English for more effective and polished communication.

I am passionate about helping learners develop practical, real-world language skills that they can use immediately in academic, professional, and everyday settings. My teaching approach is supportive, adaptable, and focused on helping each student reach their personal language goals with confidence and clarity.

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About the lesson

  • Primary
  • High School
  • NCEA Level 1
  • +1
  • levels :

    Primary

    High School

    NCEA Level 1

    Adult education

  • English

All languages in which the lesson is available :

English

My approach as an ESL tutor is student-centered, practical, and goal-driven. I focus on building real-world communication skills while strengthening core language foundations such as grammar, vocabulary, writing structure, and pronunciation.

Teaching methodology and techniques

I use a blended approach that adapts to each learner’s level, goals, and learning style. Lessons combine:

Communicative practice to build confidence in speaking naturally and fluently
Task-based learning using real-life scenarios like interviews, workplace communication, and everyday conversations
Guided correction and feedback to improve grammar accuracy and sentence structure without discouraging fluency
Skill integration, ensuring reading, writing, listening, and speaking develop together rather than in isolation
Personalized content, including topics relevant to the student’s career, interests, or academic needs
Typical lesson plan

A standard session is structured but flexible:

Warm-up conversation (5–10 min): casual speaking practice to build comfort and fluency
Target skill focus (15–20 min): grammar point, vocabulary set, or writing technique
Guided practice (15–20 min): exercises, role-play, or writing tasks with real-time support
Applied communication activity (10–15 min): speaking or writing using the target skill in context
Feedback & next steps (5–10 min): corrections, improvement strategies, and personalized homework
What sets me apart as a tutor

What distinguishes my teaching is my ability to tailor each lesson to the learner’s specific goals—whether academic, professional, or conversational. I place strong emphasis on confidence-building and practical application, ensuring students can use English effectively in real situations, not just in theory. I also integrate career-focused support, such as resume writing, cover letter development, and interview preparation, making the learning process directly relevant to real-life outcomes.

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Rates

Rate

  • $31

Pack prices

  • 5h: $154
  • 10h: $308

online

  • $31/h

free lessons

The first lesson with Jackie will allow you to get to know each other and discuss your needs for future lessons.

  • 30mins

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