
Jessica Pedicord
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from:
USA
speak:
English, Mandarin Chinese
experience:
9–15 Years
accent:
American English
About me
Students who want stronger English often need more than conversation practice. They need clear pronunciation support, better grammar habits, stronger reading skills, and the confidence to organize their ideas in speaking and writing.
My background is in applied linguistics and TESOL, with an M.A. in Applied Linguistics and years of experience teaching academic, online, and conversational English. I have taught English in different settings, including university programs, online platforms, language instruction, and professional communication support. This helps me explain English clearly and adapt lessons to each student’s level.
For young learners and teenagers, I can support American English, accent reduction, grammar development, listening comprehension, phonetics, reading comprehension, speaking practice, vocabulary development, and writing correction. My lessons are best suited for intermediate, upper intermediate, advanced, and upper advanced students.
For older students, I can also help with business English, interview preparation, IELTS, and TOEFL. I like to give practical feedback, useful corrections, and structured practice, so students can improve accuracy, speak more clearly, and become more confident English users over time.
Resume
Education
2011
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2013
Ohio University
Ohio, USA
M.A. in Applied Linguistics, emphasis in TESOL
Emphasis in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
2005
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2009
Oklahoma Baptist University
Oklahoma, USA
B.A. English
English literature, with a minor in TESOL
Experience
2020
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Arcadia University
Glenside, PA
English Instructor
Teaches courses in English speaking and writing for undergraduate international students, preparing them to enter a rigorous academic environment in the United States.
2018
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2020
Westminster Theological Seminary
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Theological English Instructor
Taught academic writing courses for international graduate students who were preparing for Master's degrees in theology. Also taught intensive language skills courses focused on developing the listening, speaking, pronunciation, reading, writing, and grammar skills necessary to be successful at a US institution of higher learning.
2013
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2017
Ohio Program of Intensive English, Ohio University
Ohio, USA
Lecturer
Taught listening, speaking, reading, writing, oral communication, and grammar classes in an Intensive English Program
2011
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2016
English Language Improvement Program (ELIP), Ohio University
Ohio, USA
SPEAK test grader
Assessed international student graduate TA's English speaking fluency, grammar, and pronunciation
2009
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2011
Baoji University of Arts and Sciences
Baoji, Shanxi, China
English as a Foreign Language Instructor
Taught courses in English writing, oral English, pronunciation, and English-speaking culture
Certifications
2013
TEFL/TESL certificate
Teaching English as a Second/Foreign Language
2013
CALL (Computer-Assisted Language Learning) certificate
Ohio University - Ohio, USA
Features
Rating:
5
Reviews:
1076
Lessons:
199
Students:
296
⇲ Level Supported:
Ages 3–5, Ages 6–8, Ages 9–12, Ages 13–15
⇲ Level Supported:
Pre-A1, A1 Beginner, A2 Elementary, B1 Intermediate, B2 Upper Intermediate
⇲ Specialties:
Speaking, Phonics, Reading, Writing, Grammar, Vocabulary Building, Listening, Cambridge English, School Support, Beginner English
⇲ Teaching Style:
Patient & Gentle, Fun & Interactive, Structured & Goal-Oriented, Encouraging & Supportive, High-Energy Teaching, Step-by-Step Guidance, Conversation-Based, Game-Based Learning, Exam-Focused, Storytelling Style
Schedule
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