Hello, my name is Mary Jane Brummitt and I'm 59 years old and currently living in the United States. I am a native English speaker and teach English. I have been an online English teacher with Verbalplanet since May 2015.
I can speak the following languages fluently: English, Spanish.
I am currently offering a discounted initial trial lesson at 50% of my normal lesson price for new students.
My Latest Feedback
24 Jul 2020
Shalini V
Very productive session and very helpful guidance in improving my accent.
23 Jul 2020
StellaLui
Today I learnt 14 things and their hidden uses. So interesting.
22 Jul 2020
emmanuel.dm
Today we worked again on my accent and pronounciation and, as usual, Mary Jane was very helpful! I highly recommend learning with her!
17 Jul 2020
Shalini V
Thank You, Ms. Mary Jane, for your guidance. It was really fun lesson and very helpful to improve my communication skills.
16 Jul 2020
StellaLui
Jayden learnt many vocabularies about feelings in a fun lesson. Thanks Mary Jane.
15 Jul 2020
Wen R
Mary is a great teacher who listens to her students with empathy. She pointed out the places I exactly wanted to work on and provided good solutions to them. Would highly recommend her as your english teacher for those need pronunciation improvement and more native ways of thinking.
Hello. I'm Mary Jane. I help adults and children improve their English speaking, reading, writing and listening skills. I can also help you reduce your accent so you are better understood and sound more like a native English speaker. Each of my students feels comfortable working with me and their confidence grows with each lesson.
I am an American living in the United States. I have travelled all around the world. Why? Because I enjoy meeting people and learning about their worlds. I am fun, organized, creative and diligent.
I also enjoy technology, making soap, reading, and bicycling.
Qualifications & Experience
My university degree is as an English Teacher: BA, English Education, University of Arizona 1988
I have taught English in Central America, China, Asia and USA:
English Tutor: Casa Xalteva, Granada, Nicaragua, February - March 2015
English Tutor: Private students in Shanghai, China, March 2012 - December 2014
English Teacher: Kajonkietsuksa Bilingual School, Phuket, Thailand, October 2009 - March 2012
English Tutor: Private students in Milwaukee, WI, USA, December 2008 - October 2009
References available upon request.
Teaching Approach
I love teaching English to both adults and children. My lessons are personalized, organized, and fun. My students always feel comfortable and find the time goes by quickly. They enjoy learning with me because I am a fun teacher.
During the first lesson, we will identify exactly what you want to improve and I will design your personalized lessons accordingly. If you would like, I offer activities to do after each lesson that we can discuss in the next lesson, such as watching brief videos or reading articles online.
I am a certified accent reduction instructor and can help you sound more like a native English speaker. I will help you pronounce sounds in English that are difficult for speakers of your language. Our aim is to have your pronunciation be as clear and understandable as possible so that people can understand you and it will be easier for you to understand them.
As a qualified English teacher, I can also help you improve your grammar skills, increase your vocabulary, and teach you phrasal verbs.
I can also help you prepare to pass IELTS, TOEFL, FCE and other internationally recognized English proficiency tests, have successful job interviews, give great presentations, and, I can proofread your writing in English.
Let's work together to make you sound more like a native English speaker.
