English
By singing along to songs, you can master three of the most important sounds in the Standard American...
6 minutes
5 years ago
Jenny Christofferson
5.0
United States•
6:44 PM (GMT-08:00)
English
233
2.496
English
233
2.496
Active Promotion (15% off)
AMERICANACCENTUPGRADE
Apply Coupon15% off for the 5 week American Accent Upgrade coaching program
Speaks
Spanish
C1
,French
A2
About Me
Hello! I’m excited to announce American Accent Upgrade! This is a 5 week program at 15% off my normal rates is designed to get you closer to a clear and powerful American speaking voice. The program starts with a trial lesson where I assess your speaking and understand your goals. Once you purchase lessons and schedule your weekly sessions, I’ll design a program for you and send you the first chapter of your personalized textbook so you can get started. Then we’ll meet for 5 coaching sessions where I take you through how to improve the specific things that will have the most impact on your speech.
The curriculum I’ve developed is based on my years of experience as an accent coach and personalized for you. You will learn only the things YOU need, and we focus on the changes that will have the most impact on YOUR speech:
Week 1: Sounds, Rhythm and Flow
Week 2: Vowels
Week 3: Consonants
Week 4: Reductions/Linking/Rhythm
Week 5: Putting it all together
I can send more information if you want more details about each module. The program also includes check-ins by message between classes to answer questions and keep you motivated as well as an assessment at the end of the program to note your progress and make a plan for the future.
If you’re interested send me a message and tell me a little bit about yourself. If it seems like we could be a match then I’ll arrange for us to schedule a trial lesson and we can take it from there! Coaching sessions start July 1.
Here's a little more about me:
I’m a specialist in American English speaking skills; an accent trainer and language coach. I help my clients communicate with more clarity, confidence and impact. I offer both accent training, and language coaching; depending on your needs. My specialty is supporting professionals who must make a sudden jump in their English skills; whether that is because of a new job or an upcoming presentation, interview or conference. I have many years experience as an educator, and I am skilled at teaching speaking, writing and academic skills.
Together we will create and implement a strategic plan for success. Plans with clients typically include:
-Identifying the most important things to improve in your speech to sound more clear and authoritative; perhaps grammar mistakes, pronunciation issues or confidence
-Improving the clarity of your speech; learning American english sounds and speech rhythms
-Preparation and support for real time English events in meetings, webinars, presentations etc.
-Developing vocabulary to help express yourself better in professional, personal, and small talk situations
-Writing instruction to help you easily answer emails, write reports, blog posts and articles
-Editing support to help you keep up with writing tasks
-Speaking training including work on delivery, voice quality and creating an effective message
-Developing your own “voice” in English - creative writing, storytelling, executive presence
Read MoreThe curriculum I’ve developed is based on my years of experience as an accent coach and personalized for you. You will learn only the things YOU need, and we focus on the changes that will have the most impact on YOUR speech:
Week 1: Sounds, Rhythm and Flow
Week 2: Vowels
Week 3: Consonants
Week 4: Reductions/Linking/Rhythm
Week 5: Putting it all together
I can send more information if you want more details about each module. The program also includes check-ins by message between classes to answer questions and keep you motivated as well as an assessment at the end of the program to note your progress and make a plan for the future.
If you’re interested send me a message and tell me a little bit about yourself. If it seems like we could be a match then I’ll arrange for us to schedule a trial lesson and we can take it from there! Coaching sessions start July 1.
Here's a little more about me:
I’m a specialist in American English speaking skills; an accent trainer and language coach. I help my clients communicate with more clarity, confidence and impact. I offer both accent training, and language coaching; depending on your needs. My specialty is supporting professionals who must make a sudden jump in their English skills; whether that is because of a new job or an upcoming presentation, interview or conference. I have many years experience as an educator, and I am skilled at teaching speaking, writing and academic skills.
Together we will create and implement a strategic plan for success. Plans with clients typically include:
-Identifying the most important things to improve in your speech to sound more clear and authoritative; perhaps grammar mistakes, pronunciation issues or confidence
-Improving the clarity of your speech; learning American english sounds and speech rhythms
-Preparation and support for real time English events in meetings, webinars, presentations etc.
-Developing vocabulary to help express yourself better in professional, personal, and small talk situations
-Writing instruction to help you easily answer emails, write reports, blog posts and articles
-Editing support to help you keep up with writing tasks
-Speaking training including work on delivery, voice quality and creating an effective message
-Developing your own “voice” in English - creative writing, storytelling, executive presence
My trial lessons
Hi! I'll listen to what you're looking for and what your goals are - also I get to start assessing your accent. Then if you want to go ahead with my program we can jump right in.
Read MoreTrial Lesson
One time, 30 minutesPrivate Lessons
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Teaching Expertise
Intermediate
Upper Intermediate
Advanced
Upper Advanced
American English
Résumé
Education
2018 - 2018
Neurolanguage Coach Training
Efficient Language Coaching - U.K.
Course in language coaching certified by the International Coach Federation
2017 - 2017
Teaching English Pronunciation Course
Oxford TEFL - Barcelona, Spain
Course in teaching English pronunciation
2016 - 2016
TEFL training
Maximo Nivel - Antigua, Guatemala
150 Hour Certification course in teaching English
2016 - 2016
Certificate in Teaching English Grammar
Bridge TEFL - USA
40 hour certificate program
2005 - 2008
Teaching Certificate Program
Dominican University - San Rafael, CA
completed all requirements for my California K-12 multiple subject teaching credential
2002 - 2004
Waldorf Teaching Training
Rudolf Steiner College - Fair Oaks, CA
two year full time program to become a teacher in Waldorf schools
1989 - 1992
B.A. with honors Philosophy
Mills College - Oakland CA
Work Experience
2016 - 2017
English Teacher
Maximo Nivel - Antigua Guatemala
Taught English to adults and adolescents
2008 - 2013
School teacher
San Francisco Waldorf School - San Francisco CA
Taught 1-5 grades
2004 - 2008
School teacher
Sebastopol Independent Charter School - Sebastopol CA
taught 1- 4 grades
2017 - 0
Online English Tutor
Cambly
Teaching English online to all levels of students with a 4.95 rating, one of the highest on the site.
Certifications
2016 - 2016
TEFL Certificate
Maximo Nivel - Antigua Guatemala
150 hour TEFL training with a week of practicum
2008 - 2008
K-12 Multiple Subject Teaching Credential in California and Oregon
States of California and Oregon - Oregon, USA
License to work in all schools in two states in all subjects with special certification in English Language Learners
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