Hello, my name is Mary Jane Brummitt and I'm 62 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 free initial trial lesson for new students.
Latest Reviews
25 Jul 2022
Katja123
For the last 1,5 years I had weekly lessons with Mary Jane to refresh my English. I enjoyed our lessons because of the wide variety of material she provided me with. We had great conversations, some deep dives into grammar and phrasal verbs, and we also worked on my pronunciation. MJ helped me prepare for an important interview and gave me feedback on some of my writings. She is a great teacher with a lot of empathy and the ability to motivate her students. Thank you for your encouragement MJ!
06 Jun 2022
Jose Antonio O
I am extremely gratefull to MJ. For the last 3 years, she has been a key partner in my professional development. As a teacher, she combines all the required attributes to be an outstanding instructor. Thank you MJ!
25 Apr 2022
MeguiaH
Our son loves it talk to Mary Jane as it doesn't feel like classic classes for him.
25 Apr 2022
MeguiaH
Our son enjoys each class with Mary Jane, it is just an interesting conversation (in which MJ hides loads of English knowledge!). Thank you!
25 Apr 2022
MeguiaH
Our son was very excited. He said he just had "so much fun"...the best way to learn any language!
25 Apr 2022
MeguiaH
Eventhough our daugther is still so young, her time with MJ in front of the computer feels for her like fun and learning and feeling so comfortable...really lovely to listen to her talking about MJ!
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, crafting and bicycling.
Qualifications & Experience
My university degree is as an English Teacher: BA, English Education, University of Arizona
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. I can work with your school age children during the pandemic.
Let's work together to make you sound more like a native English speaker.
