Jake Passi
Jake Passi
Online English Teacher
Online English Teacher
About Me
Hello! My name is Teacher Jake and I'm from Chicago, Illinois, USA. I've been teaching English for more than 10 years. I first started teaching English as a volunteer at a monastery in Nepal in 2010:
For the past two years, I have been teaching English online for VIPKID. So far I have taught more than 11,000 classes to more than 2000 students:
I have a bachelor's degree in computer science from University of California, Santa Barbara, six associate degrees in film production, media arts, liberal arts, and marketing from Santa Barbara City College, and also TEFL and TESOL certifications for teaching ESL.
My goal is to make learning English fun and interesting. I treat each student like my friend and spend a lot of time getting to know them. I am energetic, friendly, and patient in the classroom. Feel free to make a booking and try me out!
Availability
I live in Thailand which is in a similar time zone to China (one hour behind) so I'm available pretty much all day (8:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M. BJT) seven days a week. I rarely take days off and my availability is consistent throughout the year.
Services
I provide the following services.
✅ A digital copy of the textbook and workbook (if available for the curriculum you select) which can be viewed on a computer/iPad or printed.
✅ Homework assignments after every class (on request) which I can review with the student at the beginning of the next class or grade separately.
✅ Regular assessments during class (on request).
✅ Help with school homework.
✅ Test preparation (PET, KET, TOEFL, Zhongkao, Gaokao, etc.)
✅ The use of translators, online dictionaries, and image search engines during class to enhance students' comprehension of the course content.
✅ Manual scheduling (in WeChat) and short notice bookings at no extra cost.
✅ Reminders in WeChat before each class.
✅ Additional textbooks, workbooks, eBooks, test preparation materials, etc. (on request).
✅ Class videos (on request).
Curriculum
I use a variety of premium ESL textbooks, eBooks, and websites with my students.
Classes
Classes will be held via Tencent Meeting or Zoom. I offer a free 25-minute trial class during which I will assess the student's level, identify their strengths/weaknesses and then make specific course recommendations.
Packages
I offer the following discounts for purchasing classes in bulk.
NOTE: 55-minute classes count as two classes in the above packages.
BONUS INCENTIVE: If you refer a friend and they purchase a class, you will get one free 25-minute class.
Payment
Payment can be made via WeChat Pay, Alipay, PayPal, etc.
Policies
Scheduling
Please contact me by email or WeChat to discuss availability and make appointments.
Cancellations
Cancellations must be received via email or WeChat before the class start time.
Late Arrivals
Please arrive to class on time. I cannot stay longer to make up for the missed class time.
Contact Me
WeChat
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