Choose John when you need an experienced, professional, dependable English instructor
The ideal choice for pre-intermediate to advanced learners who want to take their English to the next level, and for those who need assistance with more challenging tasks. See SPECIALTIES below.
SUMMARY: Experienced, mature, professional English instructor. More than nine years teaching English. Bachelors degree, MBA, TEFL certificate. Educated, neutral American accent. Results oriented. Focused on delivering to each student what he or she needs. Strong 20-year business background (manufacturing, banking, consulting, and software). See STUDENT TESTIMONIALS slider below.
SPECIALTIES:
Business English
CVs/resumes/cover letters in English
Interview coaching
Assistance applying for study/work/internship programs abroad
North American "culture coaching" for those who will go there
Review and editing of professional/research papers
Accent refinement
Please no children or beginners.
METHOD:
I do not confine myself to using one text or manner of teaching, because students have varying needs. I will create a customized program of study for you, based on your goals and your timeline.
I have many, many materials for teaching grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary (general and specific), phrasal verbs, and writing. I also like to read and discuss news and other articles from the internet.
And if you would just like conversation practice with an intelligent, traveled, educated native speaker, well, I can provide that, too!
Let's schedule an ASSESSMENT CHAT (see below) to set up a custom program for YOU!
CREDENTIALS:
Bachelor of Science in Psychology, with honors. Minor in English. Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, USA. 1980.
Masters in Business Administration. University of North Carolina at Charlotte. 1990.
TEFL certification. TEFL International. Residency program, Costa Rica, 2008.
STUDENT TESTIMONIALS:
LANGUAGES:
English, native speaker. Neutral, US accent.
Brazilian Portuguese. Proficient.
Spanish. Conversant.
RATES AND POLICIES:
I request payment in advance, at the beginning of each month. Rates as of January, 2018, are: 110 USD per month for classes once per week (4-5 classes) and 200 USD per month for classes twice per week (8-9 classes). I have a PayPal account.
Cancelations the day of class are subject to forfeit (loss). However, in practice I will try to reschedule a class when possible. Let's treat each other fairly and work together.
TIME ZONE AND SCHEDULE:
I live near São Paulo, Brazil. The time zone here is generally UTC/GMT -3 hours, except during Brazilian summer hours, when it is UTC/GMT -2 hours.
I generally am available for classes 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM Monday-Thursday, and 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Fridays. I also work Saturdays 8:00 AM - 12:00 noon. All times are São Paulo time. I can be flexible within reason if you need classes at other times.
SCHEDULE A FREE ASSESSMENT CHAT
I'd like to offer you a free 20-minute Assessment Chat to discuss your goals, and to answer any questions you may have. The Assessment Chat gives us a chance to know one another, and to see if we will be a good "fit." With the information I obtain, I can create a customized course of study to help you achieve your particular goals.
There is no cost or obligation for the Assessment Chat. Write to me at clites.john@gmail.com.
Please no children or beginners.
WHY STUDY WITH ME?
My experience allows me to quickly assess your needs and areas for improvement.
We will follow a customized course of study created specifically for YOU.
I am results oriented. Let's move you quickly toward your goals.
I have many, many materials. No need for you to buy much.
I can provide assistance and services which, frankly, many other EFL teachers can't.
I am commited to your success. Teaching is about more than money to me.
I try to be professional, but also personable. Let's have some fun together!

Who is John Clites?
John is a US citizen who has been teaching English abroad since 2008. Early in 2012 he began teaching English online.
In addition to teaching online, John writes freelance. He has written extensively for Transitions Abroad, International Living, and Live and Invest Overseas. He is the author of Live Well in Rio: The Untourist Guide, and Teaching English in Brazil.
Do you still have questions? If so, please write to John directly at clites.john@gmail.com.
"I love helping my students reach their goals! Let's see if we might make a good team!"