Hi! I'm Derek, an English tutor and founder of Derek's Professional English Tutoring, based in Joyce-Collingwood, East Vancouver.

English Tutoring for BC Students

I help students improve their reading, writing, and study skills through personalized one-on-one tutoring. Students build confidence and develop the skills they need to succeed in the BC school curriculum.

Referred by Vancouver school teachers and trusted by parents and students.

Recognized in online searches and AI powered tools including Chat GPT and AI Overview.

I welcome referrals from school teachers, as well as settlement workers, and arrange all services directly with families.

Are you or your child struggling with English writing, reading, speaking, or communication skills?

Affordable, patient one-on-one English tutoring in Vancouver and across the Lower Mainland, including Burnaby, Coquitlam, New Westminster, Surrey, and Richmond, online via Zoom or in person.

I also offer personalized, live Zoom English lessons for students across Canada, including Victoria, Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, Ottawa, Winnipeg, Montreal, and Halifax.

I help students struggling with English writing improve their grades and English writing skills by moving from C-level writing to B-level and A-level writing through step-by-step sentence, paragraph, and essay tutoring.

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Rated 5 stars on Google Reviews

I provide English tutoring for kindergarten, elementary, middle, and high school students, international students, and adult learners, including students with learning disabilities.

As an online English tutor and in-person English tutor, I offer online English lessons via Zoom and in-home tutoring for students in Vancouver.

I offer targeted CELPIP and IELTS preparation to help students improve their English skills, build confidence, and achieve their desired scores.

I have 25 years' experience tutoring English to learners from diverse language backgrounds, including Cantonese, Hindi, Korean, Mandarin, and Spanish speakers.

I provide English tutoring, pronunciation coaching, and accent reduction support for adults in Vancouver.

I also help native English speakers improve their reading, writing, speaking, and communication skills for work and daily life, including job interview preparation.

My focus is building confidence in English communication through my FAST (Fundamental Academic Skills Tutoring) system, a structured approach that helps students develop stronger reading, writing, speaking, and grammar skills.

Free 30-minute trial lesson

Updated June 16, 2026

English Help for High School Students

English Help for Elementary School Students

English Help for Middle School Students

Improve Your English Speaking and Writing as an Adult

English Support for Learning Disabilities

IELTS Test Preparation

CELPIP Test Preparation

✅ Currently accepting new students, including ESL/ELL learners and native English speakers

✅ Online, one-on-one English lessons via Zoom: convenient, flexible lessons with no travel time

✅ In-person English lessons: private, one-on-one at your home, my location, or library

✅ Small group lessons available for students who create their own group

✅ Serving students in and near 29th Avenue Station, Nanaimo Station, Patterson Station, Metrotown, Edmonds, Richmond, Surrey, and other parts of Metro Vancouver

✅ Reliable lessons: always on time, fully prepared, and never canceled

✅ Summer Lessons: Book now to save extra money

✅ CELPIP & IELTS Preparation

✅ English Tutoring (All levels)

✅ Social Studies Tutoring (Grades 1-12)

✅ Math Tutoring (Grades 1-6)

✅ I also offer short term English tutoring for visitors and travelers in Vancouver

✅ Google Review Excerpt: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "He's very patient, skilled, and responsible. Through Derek's one-on-one lessons on Zoom, using Google Docs to make learning easier, my son has gotten A's in English from grades 7 to 11." Hong Guo, Mother

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🇰🇷 Korean Community Listing

Listed years ago on UVANU, a Korean site. Listing still live in Korean and English.

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Learning Disabilities English Tutoring in Vancouver and Surrrounding Areas

✅ I offer expert English communication support that builds confidence and independence for students with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and slow processing, from elementary to high school.

✅ With patience and care, I help learners improve in skills like reading, writing, spelling, grammar, brainstorming, and organizing, while boosting their confidence at the students own pace.

✅ I use tools including mind maps, charts, visuals, brainstorming, graphic organizers, checklists, and step-by-step instructions to help students with learning disabilities. 

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English Support for International Students in Vancouver

Personalized one-on-one English tutoring for international students of all ages - children, teens, and adults - living, studying, or working in Vancouver. Improve speaking, vocabulary, reading, writing, grammar, and overall English skills for school, work, and everyday communication. Flexible lessons with no contracts or long-term agreements.

🌎 Social Studies Tutoring

I offer social studies tutoring for elementary, middle, and high school students, helping them improve their understanding of history, geography, world cultures, current events, and social studies concepts.

Learn more about Social Studies Tutoring

Social Studies Tutor

➡ Looking for the best English tutor near you? Call me at 604-727-1425 or email me at vancouverchildrenstutor@gmail.com

✍ Sample Writing Lesson Outline

(2-hour lesson)

• Warm-up:  conversation to improve communication

• Vocabulary quiz

• Edit and review student's home assignment paragraph and show student how to improve the paragraph

• Teach writing skills:  sentence structure, grammar, punctuation, vocabulary, paragraph writing, essay writing, and proofreading

• Wrap-up:  review lesson, answer student's questions, set an assignment, and schedule next lesson

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🅰 Straight A's in English (Grades 7-11)

"Derek of Derek's Professional English Tutoring has been helping my son for five years. Derek has been tutoring him when we lived in Coquitlam, and now we live in Port Coquitlam.

 He's very patient, skilled, and responsible. Through Derek's one-on-one lessons on Zoom, using Google Docs to make learning easier, my son has gotten A's in English from grades 7 to 11. He's going to grade 12 now.

 Derek is affordable and really committed to helping students improve their writing, grammar, and confidence. I've recommended Derek to my friends whose children and teens are now benefiting from his tutoring, and I'm happy to recommend Derek to families looking for a reliable Vancouver English tutor"

👩🏻 Hong Guo, mother (Reviewed on Google, August 18, 2025)

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✍ Academic Writing Enhancement

" As a grade 10 student, Derek of Derek's Professional English Tutoring is helping me boost my academic writing and reading comprehension skills."

👨🏼‍🎓 Wynn 🙂 (from Gmail: Riptide YT, reviewed on Google, January 2025)

➡ Read more positive reviews from students and parents on the student reviews page 

🏆 Proven results: over 2,000 students have improved their English with me in 25+ years.

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Rated 5.0 out of 5.0 stars on Google by students and parents

➡ Book a free 30-minute trial lesson or contact Derek now.

Free 30-minute trial lessons are available for new students before discussing lesson plans, student goals, or scheduling lessons.

No obligation to continue with lessons

About Derek - Professional English Tutoring Experience

✅ Over 25 years of experience helping students improve their English reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills.

✅ Since 1999, I have helped children, teens, and adults including students with learning disabilities in Vancouver, across Canada, and internationally.

✅ I am a former volunteer UBC English Tutor - listed on UBC's tutor roster.

✅ I offer affordable high quality and interactive one-on-one English tutoring with progress reports.

✅ I create original, engaging teaching materials for high school, elementary and middle school students.

✅ I'm a patient, reliable, and caring private English tutor based in Joyce-Collingwood, East Vancouver, a short walk west of the Joyce-Collingwood SkyTrain Station, near Boundary Road. I help students in Joyce-Collingwood and on the Burnaby side near Boundary.

A welcoming learning environment where every student is respected and all cultures and groups are valued.

What makes Derek's Professional English Tutoring different?

✅ Each lesson has 1 tutor and 1 student, so students receive 100% of the tutor's full attention.

✅ My FAST (Fundamental Academic Skills Tutoring) system, which I developed, provides a structured approach to help students improve reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills while building strong academic foundations.

✅ Students learn to read, speak, write, and use English confidently in school, work, and everyday life.

✅ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rated 5 stars on Google by parents and students.

✅ No long-term contracts or long-term agreements, affordable, and 24/7 support.

Who I teach:

✅ Children (elementary and middle school)

✅ Teens (middle and high school)

✅ Adults (professional, newcomers, and adult learners)

✅ Students with learning disabilities

What I teach:

✅ Writing: summaries, analysis, spelling, essays 

✅ Speaking: conversation, pronunciation, public speaking

✅ Grammar: sentence structure, punctuation, tense

✅ Reading: reading to understand, reading aloud

✅ Listening: active listening

✅ Test Preparation: IELTS, CELPIP, CELBAN, LET, Grade 10 & 12 Literacy Assessment

Where I teach:

My tutoring service offers affordable private 1-on-1 English lessons:

✅ Online via Zoom (local and worldwide)

✅ In-person throughout Vancouver and the Lower Mainland (area dependent) including Burnaby and New Westminster

✅ Your home (area dependent) 🏡

✅ Joyce-Collingwood, East Vancouver

When I teach:

✅ After school

✅ Evenings

✅ Weekends

✅ Mornings

✅ Flexible times

📚 Learning Packages

Choose from two monthly learning packages

Base Learning Monthly Package: Affordable English Tutoring for Core Skills and Confidence

 ∙ Choose 1, 2, or 3 lessons per week based on your learning goals

 ∙ First lesson includes an English communication assessment

 ∙ Step-by-step learning in writing and speaking

 ∙ Corrections (fixing grammar and sentence mistakes)

 ∙ Basic explanation of mistakes

 ∙ Steady progress at great value

 ∙ Building confidence in English

Advanced Learning Monthly Package: Best Value English Tutoring for Faster Improvement and Strong Results

 ∙ Choose 1, 2, or 3 lessons per week based on your learning goals

 ∙ First lesson includes an English communication assessment

 ∙ Designed to support faster improvement and stronger confidence in English through focused, step-by-step learning at the student's pace  

 ∙ More detailed corrections and explanations (grammar, sentence, writing, and speaking mistakes)

 ∙ Digital writing and/or speaking skills learning materials for faster improvement

 ∙ Practical vocabulary e-book to learn over 500 new words

 ∙ One paper workbook for vocabulary or grammar

 ∙ Test preparation for school exams and English proficiency tests such as IELTS and CELPIP, plus Grade 12 Literacy Assessment Test

(The above features are not included in the Base Learning Monthly Package)

Most students choose this package to learn faster, build more skills, and get the best value 🎓

Flexible Lessons

Book One Lesson at a time

Book a one-on-one lesson without choosing a monthly package.

Available for children, teens, and adults needing support with reading, writing, speaking, grammar, CELPIP, IELTS preparation, and other learning goals.

Available online, in-person, or in-home, including Zoom.

Monthly learning packages offer the best value for students who want structured consistent         

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➡ Book a free 30-minute trial lesson or contact Derek now.

🚫 No obligation to continue with lessons, No contracts or Agreements - Completely Free

Schools My Students Attend

I am a Vancouver English tutor who teaches students who attend schools including McGee Secondary, Point Grey Secondary, University Hill Secondary, Richmond Secondary, Burnaby North and South Secondary, St. George's Junior and Senior, Crofton House, Kerrisdale Elementary, University Hill Elementary, Maple Grove, Laurier Elementary, and many more across the Lower Mainland.

Note: I am not affiliated with or employed by any of the schools listed above.

Frequently Asked Questions

Updated June 16, 2026

Q: Who are your lessons for, and what types of students do you work with?

A: My lessons are for kindergarten, elementary, middle school, high school, and adult learners. I work with students who need support in speaking, reading, writing, schoolwork, or confidence building including students with learning disabilities. Lessons are adapted to each student's level and learning needs and are available online via Zoom, in person, or in the student's home (depending on location).

Q: Do you offer in-home tutoring?

A: I usually offer English tutoring online via Zoom. I also offer in-person lessons in Joyce-Collingwood, Vancouver, and in-home tutoring is available depending on location.

Q: My child or teen is struggling with English and needs to improve, but does not want English tutoring. What can I do?

A: Many students resist English tutoring because they feel frustrated or lack confidence. My FAST (Fundamental Academic Skills Tutoring) system helps students build strong foundations and confidence. Through personalized interactive English lessons based on topics students are interested in, students can improve their reading, writing, speaking, and grammar, and vocabulary skills, complete schoolwork more efficiently, and become more motivated to learn.

Q: How do your lessons help students improve?

A: Lessons are taught step-by-step with clear instruction in speaking, reading, and writing. I use my structured FAST (Fundamental Academice Skills Tutoring) system, which I developed to teach English in a personalized way at the student's own pace. Lessons focus on speaking, reading, writing, and grammar to build confidence and independence. Lessons are available online via Zoom or in person.

Q: How long does it take to see improvement in English?

A: Many students notice improvement in their English and increased confidence in speaking, reading, writing, and grammar within the first few lessons. Many students notice early improvement as soon as their first lesson. With regular lessons and practice, students continue to build stronger communication skills over time.

Q: What makes your English tutoring different from other English tutors?

A: I have over 25 years of experience teaching and tutoring English, providing patient, structured English tutoring that helps students improve speaking, reading, and writing skills step by step. My FAST (Fundamental Academic Skills Tutoring) system provides a structured approach to identifying learning gaps and strengthening essential academic skills. Lessons are adapted to each student's needs, goals, and skill level. Through personalized one-on-one, and interactive tutoring, students build confidence, strengthen communication skills, and achieve steady improvement.

Q: Do you offer English tutoring in New Westminster, Richmond, and Surrey?

A: Yes, I offer English tutoring for students in New Westminster, Richmond, and Surrey. In-home tutoring may be available depending on location.

Q: Do you offer online English tutoring for students across Canada?

A: Yes. Derek's Professional English Tutoring provides personalized, live Zoom English lessons for students across Canada. Students receive one-on-one English instruction from anywhere and can learn at their own pace.

Q: Do you offer English tutoring during summer and school holidays?

A: Yes. English tutoring is available during summer and school holidays, both online and in person, for students who want to continue learning, prepare for the upcoming school year, improve skills, or get extra support.

Q: Do you tutor students to prepare for CELPIP and IELTS exams?

A: Yes. I provide CELPIP and IELTS exam preparation to help students improve their English proficiency, test strategies, and confidence. I tutor students preparing for CELPIP General, CELPIP General LS, IELTS Academic, and IELTS General Training to help them reach their target band score for Canadian immigration, citizenship, or academic goals.

Q: Do you offer a free 30-minute trial lesson?

A: Yes, I offer a free 30-minute trial lesson over Zoom for my general English and test preparation students.

Q: How do I get started with English tutoring?

A: To start English tutoring lessons, contact me to learn more or schedule a free 30-minute trial lesson. During the trial lesson, I teach practical writing or speaking skills based on the student's needs, assess their English level, discuss their learning goals, and recommend a personalized learning plan.

➡ Book a free 30-minute trial lesson or contact Derek now.

Two Easy Steps to Improve Your English

1. Contact me by email, text, or phone.

2. Choose a lesson time and date, and take your lesson.

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