Academic English Coaching for Your Journey to Canada

 Custom, focused, 1-on-1 sessions for students and professionals.

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How I Help You

1. Professional Life in Canada

I help professionals ace interviews, gain confidence in meetings, and expand their social circles in Canada.

2. IELTS CELPIP Prep

 I help people studying for the IELTS and CELPIP tests work through practice test content and identify their strengths and weaknesses.

3. University and Academic Prep

As a former college instructor, I understand the exact English skills and level students need for success at a Canadian University.

Meet Harrison

Hi, I’m Harrison — a TESOL certified English instructor with over 5 total years of professional experience and more than 4,000 successful online lessons delivered and an average review score of 4.9/5.

I believe language learning should be effective, highly personalized, and built in a low-pressure environment that encourages creativity and confidence.

I specialize in 1-on-1 sessions, helping students — especially young learners preparing for high school or university in Canada — build academic confidence.

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4,000+ Lessons Taught | 5+ Years Experience | TESOL Certified | Specializing in Canadian Prep

"My child really enjoys Harrison’s classes. He prepares lesson content based on my child’s interests, which allows my child to stay highly engaged and focused during class."

Jing Wen (CHINA)

"Harrison was being a friend rather than a tutor during his lesson. The way he taught made me not so serious; he used an interactive way instead of delivering content unidirectionally.”

Jack Hsiao (TAIWAN)

"The teacher shares new information and prepares new articles for each class. When encountering something not understood, the teacher patiently explains or immediately provides pictures or videos."

Ms. Huang (TAIWAN)

My Teaching Method

1. The Interest-Led Assessment

Every student begins with a natural, low-pressure conversation. Rather than a rigid test, I focus on identifying your unique interests and passions. My goal is first and foremost to create a motivating environment where stepping out of your comfort zone feels natural rather than forced.

2. Fluid Conversation & Targeted Feedback

I believe that fluency is built through uninterrupted speech. During our sessions, I allow the conversation to flow naturally to build your momentum and confidence. I record grammar, pronunciation, and vocabulary "teaching moments" in the background without interrupting. We then review these notes together and practice in the final portion of the lesson.

3. The Digital Learning Hub

Every student receives a dedicated, shared online portal that serves as a living record of their progress. This document tracks every lesson and provides 24/7 access to your tailor-made curriculum, including:

  • Multimedia Resources: Links to curated videos and interactive materials.

  • Practical Practice: Writing prompts and custom grammar example sentences based on our conversations.

  • Review Tools: Shared forms and notes that allow you to review and reinforce learning on your own time.

Choose your lesson type

  • Are you new here? Let’s start with a 25-minute personal assessment.

  • 25-minute class

    This short session is perfect for those who have busy schedules and need a short session to stay sharp. It also works well for young children who are just beginning or may have trouble staying focused for longer sessions.

  • 50-minute class

    The standard 50-minute session is the ideal length for most learners. Fifty minutes allows each student to focus on multiple English skills in one session. It’s just enough time to maintain focus without burning out.

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Credentials & Where I taught

My Credentials

  • The University of Western Ontario | London, ON

    Bachelor of Arts, Major in Media, Information & Technoculture; Minor in Cinema Studies (2017)

  • Oxford Seminars: TESOL/TESL Certification. (Teaching English As a Second Language) (2018)

    Syracuse University & Hootsuite: Advanced Social Media Strategy Certification. (2022)

Where I taught

  • AmazingTalker - Online Teaching Platform (Okinawa, Japan | 2022–2026):

    • Delivering individually tailored online courses to students across Asia, including Taiwan, Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, and China.

  • Canadian College of English Language (Vancouver, Canada | 2022):

    • Focused on conversation fluency and vocabulary for international students in large classes from Japan, Korea, Mexico, Brazil, Colombia and more.

  • Ayogo Health Inc. (Vancouver, Canada | 2021–2022):

    • Marketing Coordinator managing corporate social media brands and writing/reviewing training and product copy.

  • English Club Japan (Saitama, Japan | 2019–2021):

    • Taught both private and group classes in-person and online for students ranging from beginners to proficient learners.

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FAQ

  • All lessons are conducted over Zoom.

  • If you experience internet or audio/video issues, please message me immediately. If we lose more than 10 minutes of class time due to tech problems on my end, we will reschedule that portion of the lesson for free.

  • In order to maintain a high-quality learning environment, webcams are highly recommended.

  • All times on the booking calendar are automatically detected and shown in your local time zone.

  • This is a private folder (via Google Drive) where I store all your lesson notes, custom multimedia materials, and homework. You have lifetime access to this resource.

  • Homework is optional and based on your goals. I can provide writing prompts, reading materials, or video review tasks to keep you engaged between sessions.

  • I won't interrupt your flow while you speak, but I will record your errors and we will review them together during the feedback portion of the class.

  • Absolutely. I specialize in interest-based learning and will build entire lesson plans around your specific hobbies or professional needs.

  • To maintain a fair schedule for all students, lessons cancelled or rescheduled with less than 12 hours' notice are non-refundable.

  • All lesson bundles expire within 6 months of purchase.

  • Refunds are available for unused classes within 14 days of purchase, minus a small administrative processing fee. After 14 days, credits are non-refundable but can be transferred to a friend or family member.

  • Because your time slot is reserved exclusively for you, lessons cancelled with less than 12 hours' notice are generally non-refundable. However, I understand that emergencies happen. If you are sick, please message me as soon as possible. While I cannot guarantee a refund, I generally offer a one-time “emergency reschedule” per lesson package at my discretion.

  • In the rare event that I am unable to teach due to illness, you will be notified immediately. You will have the choice of a full credit refund or a priority reschedule at your earliest convenience.

My Teaching Equipment

I use this equipment to ensure the quality of my online classes:

  • Microphone - Razer Siren Mini

  • Webcam - Logitech Web Camera C920n Full HD 1080P

  • Ethernet Connected High Speed Internet

  • Professional Private Zoom account access

Student Stories

Nick - Canadian High School Student

An email concerning one of my most consistent students, who immigrated to Canada from Taiwan when he was in middle school. He is now in Grade 11. Here is an email between myself and Nick’s parents concerning Nick’s progress and his future lessons.

Dear Teacher Harrison,

Happy New Year. Thank you so much for all your support this term. We’re really happy to see Nick’s progress in English, especially that he has been consistently scoring above 70%. It’s been very encouraging for us to see his improvement.

From our conversations with Nick, we’ve noticed that writing is still an area he finds challenging, particularly with vocabulary choice and writing speed. We were wondering if this might be related to limited regular writing practice, as he sometimes struggles to reach the required word count smoothly within the given time.

With that in mind, we wanted to ask if it would be possible for Nick to write one short composition each week starting this year, and receive some brief feedback from you. We feel that having consistent practice and guidance could really help him build confidence and improve his writing fluency over time.

Thank you again for all the time and effort you put into supporting Nick. We truly appreciate your advice and guidance.

Best regards,

(Nick’s Parents)

Rachel - Recent Immigrant to Canada

Rachel booked a single session with me to go over the details of her CELPIP test. She was thrilled with her results after only one 50-minute session!

Rachel - “Hi Harrison - I took CEPIP previously and got 10 or above except SPEAKING, which I got a 9. I am looking to retake the exam again to get a 10 or above on speaking. I am very fluent in English, I just need some tips on CEPIP speaking exam strategy to nail it down.”

Harrison - “Hi Rachel, thank you for your detailed message. I will prepare our lesson to focus on CELPIP speaking specifically. See you tomorrow!”

Rachel - “Hey! Just wanna let you know I retook CELPIP last week and received a full 12 on each skill. Thanks so much for your help!”

Harrison - “AWESOME JOB, RACHEL! So happy to hear it worked out for you! Good luck with everything! It was a pleasure to meet you.”