2020
Present
Present
Current Role
Academic Programs Specialist
ESL & TOEFL Instructor · Discovery Learning Center, New Jersey
Personalized English Lesson
Speak English
Speak English
with Confidence.
Personalized English coaching for adults, professionals, and students. Learn naturally. Communicate confidently.
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Meet Vanessa
With over 15 years of teaching experience in the U.S. and Korea, I help students build the confidence to communicate naturally in English—not just memorize grammar.
NYU
Master's Degree
New York University
M.A. in TESOL
2021 – 2023
NYU
Advanced Certificate
New York University
Advanced Certificate in TESOL
2015 – 2017
TC
TESOL Certificate
Teachers College, Columbia University
TESOL Certificate Program
2016 – 2017
Professional Experience
2016
2020
2020
TOEFL Instruction
TOEFL Instructor
Universal TOEFL · Lucid Dream Mentors, New York
2012
2015
2015
Education Leadership
Deputy Manager, Education Department
P.I. Art Center, New York
2016
2017
2017
International Student Affairs
School Agent / Student Services
Bluedata International Institute, New York
2010
2011
2011
Early Teaching Experience
Korean Language Teaching Assistant
Manhattan Korean School, New York
Choose the Right Program
Flexible coaching options designed around your goals, schedule, and learning style.
1:1 English Lesson
Personalized lessons designed around your goals.
Conversational English
Everyday English, current events, reading practice
Academic English
TOEFL/IELTS prep, debate, academic writing, college applications
Professional English
Business English, interview preparation
Group English Lessons
Practice English with students at a similar level.
- Small classes
- Real conversations
- Practical feedback
- Supportive learning environment
Real English. Real Life.
Learn English through today’s news, real stories, and authentic conversations—not isolated sentences.
English you can actually use.
With 20+ years in New York and 15+ years of teaching experience, Vanessa helps you speak naturally and confidently in real-life situations.
Learn naturally. Speak confidently. Connect meaningfully.
1
Real Context
Learn through news, stories, and real-life situations—not random memorization.
2
Useful Language
Build expressions, sentence flow, and communication patterns you can actually use.
3
Clear Feedback
Practice speaking, writing, or presenting, then refine your English with direct feedback.
What Students Say
Real feedback from students who became more confident using English in everyday, academic, and professional settings.
★★★★★
“Vanessa helped me understand how English actually sounds natural, not just memorize sentences.”
Adult English Student★★★★★
“The group class gave me a safe space to practice speaking and build confidence.”
Group Lesson Student★★★★★
“Her TOEFL writing and SOP coaching helped me organize my ideas clearly.”
TOEFL / Essay StudentReady to Start Speaking
with Confidence?
Let’s find the right learning path for your goals—1:1 coaching or small-group lessons.
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