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Jerry Doran

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Hello! I'm Jerry, an experienced American English teacher with a Biology degree, teaching experience in the United States and internationally, and thousands of online lessons with students from around the world.

I've taught more than 4,000 lessons to more than 1,600 students on Verbling, with a 4.9/5 rating, 98% attendance rate, and an average of 9 lessons per student.

That experience has taught me something important: students learn English best when lessons are connected to their real interests, goals, and lives.

What Can I Help You With?

I specialize in practical American English, including:

- 🗣️ Conversational English and speaking confidence
- 🇺🇸 American English and pronunciation
- 💼 Business and professional English
- 🧬 Medical and scientific English
- 🎓 Academic English
- 📚 IELTS and TOEFL preparation
- 📝 Grammar and vocabulary
- 💬 Interview preparation
- 🌎 English for international students
- 👨‍🔬 English for science and technology

Learn English Through Science, Nature & Interesting Ideas

One thing that makes my lessons different is my background in biology and science.

I have studied and taught subjects including biology, chemistry, molecular biology, evolution, ecology, marine science, and animal behavior.

If you're interested in science, medicine, animals, nature, technology, space, the environment, or the future, we can use those subjects to make English practice much more interesting.

Instead of spending an hour talking about artificial textbook topics, we can have a real conversation about something you actually care about.

My Teaching Approach

My goal is not simply to teach you more English vocabulary.

My goal is to help you use English more confidently and naturally.

During our lessons, I listen carefully to how you communicate, identify the areas that are holding you back, and give you practical corrections and exercises.

We'll work on:

Speaking → Vocabulary → Pronunciation → Grammar → Confidence

I encourage questions and conversation, and I adapt lessons to your level and personality.

You don't have to be afraid of making mistakes. Mistakes are part of learning.

Lessons Can Be Customized

Every student has a different reason for learning English.

Perhaps you want to:

- Speak more confidently with coworkers
- Prepare for an interview
- Pass IELTS or TOEFL
- Communicate with international friends
- Study at an English-speaking university
- Improve your American pronunciation
- Discuss science professionally
- Travel more comfortably
- Improve your everyday conversation
- Become more fluent

Tell me what you want to accomplish, and we'll build the lessons around that goal.

What Happens During Your Trial Lesson?

Our first meeting is a chance for us to get to know each other and determine how I can help you.

We'll discuss your goals, talk about your current English level, identify areas for improvement, and do some actual English practice.

I want you to leave the trial lesson thinking:

"I know exactly what I need to work on, and I can see how Jerry can help me."

If we're a good match, we can then create a regular lesson schedule around your goals.

Why Choose Me?

You don't need another English textbook.

You need someone who will listen to you, understand what you're trying to accomplish, and help you communicate more effectively.

With 4,000+ Verbling lessons and more than 1,600 students, I've had the opportunity to work with learners at many different levels and with many different goals.

My approach is experienced, patient, conversational, and personalized.

Ready to improve your English?

Book a 30-minute trial lesson and tell me what you want to accomplish.

Let's turn English from something you study into something you can confidently use.
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30-Minute Trial Lesson — Discover Your English Potential

This isn't a sales presentation or a long interview.

It's a real mini English lesson designed to help you experience how I teach and give me a clear understanding of how I can help you improve.

Minutes 0–5 — Your Goals

We'll begin with a relaxed conversation about you.

I'll ask about:

- Why you
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Clases particulares

60 minutos

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Curriculum Vitae

schoolEducación

1969 - 1987
BA Biology+Teaching redential
Calif State University - Carson, California , USA
BA Biology+teaching credential
1986 - 1987
BA in Biology
California State University - California , USA
I earned a teaching credential in adult education with an emphasis in ESL

briefcaseExperiencia profesional

1990 - 1992
ESL Teacher
Los Angles Unified School Dist. - Los Angeles, California, USA
ESL teaching to adults from Mexico.
1988 - 1989
ESL Teacher
Several private English schools in Taiwan - Taipei, Taiwan
ESL teaching to adults
1987 - 1988
ESL Teacher
Los Angles County Unified School Dist. - Los Angeles County Unified School Dist
ESL teaching to adults from Mexico.
2000 - 0
ESL Teacher
My Town - Philippines
Volunteer ESL teaching

diploma_2Certificados

1986 - 1987
California State University - California , USA
Document Number: 920134232 Document Title: Designated Subjects Adult Education Teaching Credential: Full Time

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Clases particulares

60 minutos