Hello, my name is Mary Jane Brummitt and I'm 60 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% off my normal lesson price for new students.
My Latest Feedback
27 Apr 2021
Karina D
That's class number 10 with Mary Jane and I am delighted to tell how much I have enjoyed this. Mary Jane is simply "the teacher". She supports the students to trust in their own capacity. She is helping me to bring my English to the next level. Thanks so much Mary Jane!
26 Apr 2021
Karina D
That's my class number 10 and I am so delighted to say that I am so happy with that. Mary Jane is a great teacher, she knows exactly what each student needs, she was able to build up my confidence to speak English in preparation of my return to work after long term leave due a stroke.
Mary Jane, I will be always grateful for your help and support!
07 Apr 2021
Joanna21
Mary Jane's conversation lessons are varied, fun and go by quickly. Mary Jane finds out what your weak points are, gives you the support you need and feedback at the end of the lesson which I find very helpful. Last but not least she is a teacher who builds up your self-confidence in a magic way which makes conversation so much easier. Thank you!
19 Feb 2021
Miranda M
She is awesome!!! I really enjoyed my lesson with her! Time flies too fast during the lesson.
15 Feb 2021
marta p
Mary Jane is very comfortable, fun and interesting. I highly recommend her!
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. 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.
