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.

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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

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