English with Teacher Sharon
Is your child ready to learn English? You've come to the right place! With over 2,000 classes taught online, I have plenty of experience with all varieties of students, from complete beginners to advanced learners.
About Me
🌻 I am a TESOL-certified English teacher.
🌻 I was born and raised in the United States, and I have a neutral American English accent.
🌻 I am a friendly, patient teacher.
🌻 I maintain a positive and productive classroom environment. I believe honest feedback helps a student grow, and an encouraging attitude helps even more.
🌻 I have taught more than 2,000 classes to 100+ students.
🌻 I have over 8 years of experience working with children in a professional environment.
Classes
Assessment Class
$5 // 25 minute classGeneral English Lessons
$12 // 25 minute class
$22 // 55 minute classPackages of 10, 20, or 30 classes are available at reduced rates! When purchasing a package, you will save $1 per class.
Frequently Asked Questions
What ages do you teach?
I specialize in teaching children ages 5-14.When are you available?
I teach classes during the following times:
05:00-08:00 (UTC): Sunday-Friday
16:00-18:00 (UTC): Sunday-WednesdayHowever, many spots are already taken by my existing students. Please contact me for specific availability.How do I book a class?
For the first lesson (Assessment Lesson)
1. Contact Teacher Sharon.
2. Teacher Sharon and the Parent decide on a time for the Assessment Lesson.
3. Teacher Sharon sends the invoice.
4. Parent pays for the invoice.
5. The class takes place at the decided time.For continuing lessons
1. Choose how often you want have classes. (Suggested frequency: 1-2 times per week)
2. Choose time slot(s). The chosen time slot(s) will be permanently assigned to the student for the duration of the package purchased.
3. Teacher Sharon sends the invoice.
4. Parent pays for the invoice.
5. The classes take place at the decided time.
6. When the package is nearly over, Teacher Sharon will ask the Parent if they would like to purchase another package.
7. Parent purchases another package, and classes continue as previously scheduled.If the Parent does not purchase another package, the student's time slots will be reserved for two weeks after the final class. After that, the time slots will be made available for other students.How do I pay for lessons?
All payments are processed securely through Stripe. No account creation is necessary. Teacher Sharon sends an invoice in PDF format. The Parent pays using the link provided on the invoice. Classes can be paid via credit card, bank transfer, or WeChat Pay.What curriculum do you use?
This will vary based on the student's needs and level. I only use quality curriculum by reputable publishers. My preferred programs are Oxford Discover for older students and Oxford Everybody Up and Phonics World for younger or beginner students. Younger students will also have more songs and games incorporated into their lessons.What software do you use to give classes?
You can choose one of these options:
- Google Meet
- Tencent Meeting (also known as Voov Meeting)
- ZoomTeacher Sharon will send you the meeting information before the first class. It will always be the same for every class.Do you send homework?
Yes, printable homework is provided for all classes.Do you provide class video?
No, class video is not provided. However, students and parents are welcome to record the classes.Do you provide feedback?
Yes. Personalized feedback is given on a monthly basis.
Terms & Conditions
Attendance Policy
Students are expected to attend class on time. Teacher Sharon will wait in the classroom for the entirety of the class time. The class will end at the scheduled time and will be considered completed, regardless of student attendance. Teacher Sharon will not be required to reschedule or extend the class to make up for lost time caused by the student's tardiness or absence.
Scheduling Policy
All classes are scheduled according to UTC. If the student has a time change or moves to a different time zone, it is the student’s responsibility to attend the class at the time previously agreed upon. If Teacher Sharon has a time change or moves to a different time zone or, it is her responsibility to attend the class at the time previously agreed upon. If you are aware of an upcoming time change that will require a change of schedule, please contact Teacher Sharon to coordinate this.
Rescheduling Policy
If the student cannot attend a lesson, the Parent must tell Teacher Sharon at least 2 hours (120 minutes) before the class is scheduled to begin. If notice is given before this time, the class will be automatically rescheduled for the next time slot after the package ends.
If the Parent does not give notice, missed lessons will not be refunded or rescheduled, except in the event of emergency or illness. Only 3 classes per package of 10 can be rescheduled (6 classes in a package of 20; 9 classes in a package of 30). After that, missed classes will be automatically forfeit and will not be eligible for rescheduling, regardless of notice. Please contact Teacher Sharon if you have extenuating circumstances and would like to request an exception to this policy. Note that religious holidays do require the same notice period as mentioned above, but they do not count toward the rescheduling limit. In order to ensure accurate record keeping, please inform Teacher Sharon if you need to reschedule a class due to a religious holiday.
Teacher Rescheduling and Attendance Policy
If Teacher Sharon cannot attend a class, she must provide notice at least 8 hours before the class is
scheduled to begin. If notice is given before this time, the class will be automatically rescheduled for
the next time slot after the package ends. If Teacher Sharon reschedules a class less than 8 hours before the scheduled start time, the class will be automatically rescheduled for the next time slot after the package ends. In addition, one full class will be gifted to the student's package, free of charge.
If Teacher Sharon is 1-4 minutes late to a class, the additional time will be added to the end of the lesson. If Teacher Sharon is 5 or more minutes late and is unable to make up the lost time at the end of class, one full class will be gifted to the student's package, free of charge.
Technical Difficulties Policy
In the event of technical difficulties, Teacher Sharon reserves the right to determine if the difficulties lie with the student's equipment, with the teacher's equipment, or with the class platform being used. It is at her discretion whether to extend the class, retain lesson payment, reschedule the class, or issue a full or partial refund.
Package Termination & Refund Policy
The Parent may request to terminate a package at any time. In the event of a package termination, the remaining "unused" classes in the package will be refunded, minus a 5% processing fee. Refunds are processed through Stripe. Completed classes will not be refunded.
Terms & Conditions revised September 26, 2023.