About Your English Compass
Your English Compass was created to offer holistic IELTS preparation with personalized support for students. You'll find this support in the YEC IELTS Academy and Accelerator.
With a focus on the quality of materials, rather than quantity, in small cohorts with a private learning community and an dedicated and experienced Cambridge-certified instructor.
Your English Compass will guide you past the noise and frustration. I'm here to help you elevate your English skills to be prepared to achieve your desired score on the IELTS exam.
In addition to preparation for the exam, you will also find you are better prepared to attend lectures at university, lead presentations in your chosen career, and be more confident in your social interactions in English.
Whether you aim to attend university in an English-speaking country, wish to migrate for a life-changing job opportunity with an international company, or be reunited with family, IELTS can unlock those doors to the next bold chapter in your life.
I know right now you may believe IELTS is a roadblock on your journey. The YEC IELTS Academy and Accelerator were designed to remove the IELTS roadblock and allow you to make your aspirations your reality. Let's go!
About your Instructor/Coach
Hey there, I’m Jennifer -but you are welcome to call me Jenn.
While I'm an American and English is my first language, I’ve been in your shoes as a language learner. I have felt the pressure of my future on the line and a high-stakes language exam standing between me and my goals.
That’s why I’m passionate about coaching students for IELTS success. I specialize in teaching IELTS so students like you can finally put the exam behind them. Opening transformational opportunities to allow you to live your life to the fullest. Turning your dreams into reality.
I believe you can do this. You can be an IELTS Greatest of All Time. You need to think and prepare like a GOAT -for example, some greats like Lebron (basketball), Serena (tennis), Messi (football), or Simone Biles (gymnastics).
I'm an International Education professional with 20 years of experience in teaching and training, educational policy, and program design. I am a Boren Fellow, and I've held leadership positions within governmental and non-governmental organizations.
My passion for education has allowed me to live and work in vibrant communities across the globe, including in Hungary, Kenya, Tanzania, The Netherlands, Uganda, Vietnam, and the United States. I've helped thousands of students achieve their goals and dreams.
A great joy of mine is giving back to the English language learning community, I volunteer with The Washington English Center as an ESL teacher for migrants and refugees.
As a long-distance athlete, I know mindset is as much a part of your success as physical training. I utilize mindset as a tool for high-level achievement. I believe you need to do the same for IELTS. I’ll show you how you can adapt techniques to be at your best during your preparation and on exam day.
I believe in you, and I'm here to support your journey to IELTS success, so you can achieve your goals and create the future you envision for yourself!
Fast Fun Facts:
• M.A. in International Development Education from The George Washington University
• CELTA and IELTS teaching certifications from the University of Cambridge
• Peer-reviewed, published author
• Former collegiate academic athlete
• 2-time Ironman finisher, multiple Ironman 70.3 races, and countless marathons (I do distance!)
• Kilimanjaro is my happy place
• My favorite coffee is the Tanzanian Peaberry
Both mindsets matter
Academic
Athlete
Here to support you.
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