English was one of my favorite subjects when I was in school. This subject was naturally easy for me to understand, so I enjoyed learning as much information about it as possible. Some of the best t... eachers I ever had in school were my English teachers! They taught me the importance of using proper and informal grammar in different social situations, as well as when to use certain vocabulary words. I would like to pass on these same useful lessons to my prospective students.read more

Hi there! My name is Jay and I am originally from California. I grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area for most of my life until I recently moved to Costa Rica. I studied both Biology and Psychology ... while I was in college, but I found a passion for learning about Psychology. I find it very intriguing to understand human behavior across various cultures and regions. Some of my hobbies include hiking, sightseeing, swimming, and meditating. I like to start my mornings with a mindful meditation to bring positive energy to myself as well as my students. What I enjoy the most about tutoring is getting to meet new people from all over the world. It feels like I am traveling without leaving my house! Although I can be shy at times, I really enjoy meeting new students and learning about their lives and goals. My main tutoring philosophy is: It's okay to make mistakes! When you are learning English or trying to improve your English proficiency, it is very common that you will make mistakes. That is okay! We are here to learn from each other. I am a very compassionate and non-judgemental person, so you should not feel embarrassed or ashamed to mispronounce or misuse a word. My goal is to make every lesson a positive experience for you!read more