Hi! I'm English Tutor Derek of Derek's Professional English Tutoring.

✅ Currently accepting new students

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

✅ Online via Zoom: convenient, now more popular, no expensive gas

✅ CELPIP & IELTS Preparation

✅ Summer Lessons: Book now to save extra money

✅ 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

Updated March 2026

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Five stars on Google

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

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

Only 10 free lessons available!

To claim your free 30-minute lesson, ask within the first five minutes of a call or by message.

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

I provide high-quality, affordable, fun, and interactive in-person and online English tutoring in Vancouver (based in Joyce-Collingwood) and nearby cities, including Burnaby, Coquitlam, New Westminster, Richmond, Surrey, and online worldwide via Zoom, for elementary, middle, and high school students including students with learning disabilities, as well as adults.

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)

✅ Your home (area dependent) 🏡

✅ Joyce-Collingwood, East Vancouver

When I teach:

✅ After school

✅ Evenings

✅ Weekends

✅ Mornings

✅ Flexible times

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

📚 Learning Packages

Choose from two monthly learning packages

Base Learning Monthly Package:  Affordable Option

 ∙ Personalized support

 ∙ Lesson prep: 15-minutes

 ∙ Foundational Skills focused

 ∙ Steady progress at great value

Advanced Learning Monthly Package: recommended as the best value for faster improvement & skill building

 ∙ Extra personalized support

 ∙ Extra lesson prep: 15 - 45 minutes (on top of 15-minute base lesson prep)

 ∙ Advanced skills built on strong foundations

 ∙ Digital writing and/or speaking skills learning materials

 ∙ Practical vocabulary e-book to learn new words

 ∙ One paper workbook for vocabulary or grammar

(The above items 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 🎓

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

🔵 I teach writing, grammar, reading,  speaking, listening, and critical thinking.

🔵 I help with homework and test preparation including CELPIP and IELTS.

🔵 I help students improve their essay writing with strong thesis statements.

✅ I offer private one-on-one English lessons in-person (offline) or online via Zoom. 

✅ No contracts or long-term agreements.

✅ Online support between lessons.

✅ Highly recommended by Vancouver public school English teachers, ChatGPT, Google AI Overview, and trusted by parents and students.

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

Only 10 free lessons available!

To claim your free 30-minute lesson, ask within the first five minutes of a call or by message.

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

📘 Adult Speaking & Writing Tutor

📘 Elementary School English Tutor

📘 Middle School English Tutor

📘 High School English Tutor

📘 Learning Disabilities English Tutor

📘 Contact Derek's Tutoring

📘 Tutoring Service Areas

Are you, your child, or your teen struggling with English reading , writing, speaking, failing in class, or taking exams in Vancouver? 

I help students of all ages improve skills, build confidence, and succeed in English. 👨🏻‍🎓

Vancouver English Tutor | Derek's Professional English Tutoring in Vancouver

With 25 years of experience, I'm a Vancouver English tutor, teacher, and coach helping high school, elementary, ESL, and LD 1-on-1.

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The BC Ministry of Education emphasizes that strong literacy skills are essential for student success. 

Provincial supports in BC, including assessments and targeted interventions, help identify gaps and provide extra guidance.

Private English tutoring aligns with these goals, helping students improve reading, writing, and comprehension, gain confidence, and perform better academically.

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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

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

5-Star Google Reviews by Parents

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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)

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

Click the link below to visit my official Google Business profile 🔽

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10 Reasons Vancouver Parents and Students Choose Derek's Professional English Tutoring in Vancouver 👩🏻 👨🏻‍🎓 

✅ Get top grades quickly with my F.A.S.T. (Fundamental Academic Skills Tutoring) System: 1-on-1 help and custom strategies that deliver results.

✅ Highly recommended by Lower Mainland public school English teachers, AI Overview & ChatGPT for quality English tutoring

✅ Free 30 minute trial lesson (writing, speaking, or reading) - on Zoom

✅ Learn from a 5-star Google-rated tutor ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (10 reviews) with proven results and satisfied students and parents. 

✅ Build confidence and academic skills with the F.A.S.T. (Fundamental Academic Skills Tutoring) system, Derek's proven tutoring method that turns weaknesses into strengths.

✅ Read, speak, write, and use English grammar confidently and correctly for school, work, and life.

✅ Improve your English with coaching in Vancouver: trusted by families and students.

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

✅ No contracts or agreements, flexible, affordable, risk-free tutoring, cancel anytime, 24/7 support, start today!

✅ Flexible payment options - e-transfer or cash.

✅ Free lesson preparation, learning materials, and Zoom access for every online & offline lesson.

➡ 🎁 Book your free 30-minute writing or speaking trial lesson with coaching today!

Limited time offer

• According to current online research, including Google, AI Overview, and ChatGPT, Derek's Professional English Tutoring is highly recommended in the Joyce-Collingwood area of Vancouver, Vancouver, and other areas.

📲 Search Derek's Professional English Tutoring on ChatGPT and Google

•  University studies including research from the University of British Columbia (UBC), highlights the long-term value of strong English and literacy support during high school.

Good Grammar. Great Grades.

🗣 I welcome referrals from public and private kindergarten, elementary, middle, and high school teachers plus agents, students, and parents.

🇨🇦 Top-rated English tutoring Service near Joyce-Collingwood SkyTrain Station, Vancouver, Canada - Here to help you succeed! 👨🏼‍🎓

📘 I help students of all school levels and abilities reducing the time it takes them to improve their reading, writing, speaking, listening, grammar vocabulary, homework, test preparation, and accent reduction by half.

📙 I teach affordable English lessons online via Zoom, in your home, and in-person in Vancouver and nearby areas, and in students' homes. Online lessons available worldwide 🌏.

📗 Free learning materials included when needed at no extra cost.

📕 Spots are limited, ensuring each student receives full attention.

Burnaby: English tutor in Burnaby - private 1-on-1 lessons at affordable rates

Click below for a free consultation or to book a free 30 minute speaking or writing lesson ⬇.

➡ Book now at 604-727-1425 or email me at vancouverchildrenstutor@gmail.com

Struggling to find effective tutoring for learning disabilities  in Vancouver, Burnaby, and Richmond (in-person or online) or online worldwide.

✅ 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.

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

Click the link below to book your free phone consultation or free 30 minute lesson. ⬇

Book your free 30-minute trial English Coaching lesson or free consultation today!

📘 Click to view the learning disabilities page: Learning Disabilities English Tutor

New Westminster: personalized 1-on-1 lessons that are private and affordable.

📚 Derek's Professional English Tutoring in Vancouver

With 25 years in business, I provide expert one-on-one English tutoring service for children, teens, and adults in Canada and worldwide, helping them build their confidence and independence. 

About me & how I create a better learning experience

👋 I'm Derek, a Vancouver English tutor with 25 years of tutoring experience. 

🧑‍💼 As a private tutor, I provide one-on-one tutoring services through my business, Derek's Professional English Tutoring, helping ESL learners, native English speakers, and students with learning disabilities improve their academic writing, speaking, listening, and study skills to earn higher marks.

🧑‍🏫 (Past) 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.

 📝 Since 1999, I have helped kids and teens, including students with learning disabilities in Vancouver, New Westminster, Coquitlam, Richmond, Surrey, and across Canada and internationally.

🇨🇦 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.

2 Easy Steps to Better English - Start Today and See Results Fast! 👨🏻‍🎓

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

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

Click the link below ⬇.

➡  Book Your Free 30-Minute Trial Coaching Lesson Today!

Additional Benefits and Services

🎓 I understand BC's English Language Arts & ELL (English Language Learning) Curriculum.

🎓 I'm recommended by public and private school English teachers in Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond, Surrey and nearby areas. Students often find me through their high school and elementary school English teachers.

🎓 My high school students get into schools like UBC, SFU, and BCIT. 

🎓 Need Help Fast? I offer same-day tutoring when available. Lessons daily 8 am to midnight, with 24/7 online support

Convenient Lesson Locations

• • Online via Zoom in Canada and worldwide

  • In-person at your home (subject to location)

  • In-person at Joyce-Collingwood or any location convenient for both of us

  • Vancouver, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Richmond, Surrey, and nearby areas

Based in Joyce-Collingwood, East Vancouver, near the Joyce-Collingwood Skytrain Station, just 1 stop west of Patterson Skytrain Station and 2 stops west of Metrotown Skytrain Station in Burnaby 🚉 🇨🇦.

Struggling to find an effective English tutor in Toronto?

I'm a Vancouver-based English tutor with a 5-star Google rating and 25 years of experience, offering online Zoom English lessons, so students in Toronto and other areas outside Vancouver can access high-quality English tutoring.

✅ Free 30-minute writing or speaking trial coaching lesson (no obligation to continue) - limited time offer 

📞 Call: 604-727-1425

📲 Text: Text my phone number 

📧 Email: vancouverchildrenstutor@gmail.com

✅ Accepting New Students

✅ Visit my Vancouver high school English tutor page to get started today

🔵 Affordable and proven English lessons focused on language building blocks like reading, writing, speaking, and listening - available online Canada and worldwide with fast Zoom and Google Docs connection or in person in Vancouver.  📝💻.

🔵 I am a good and patient private English tutor, teacher, and coach in the Joyce-Collingwood area of Vancouver.

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

🔵 As a full-time Vancouver private English tutor, I have experience teaching Canadian, Chinese, Indian, Japanese, korean, Latino, Mexican, Vietnamese and more.

Surrey: Parents looking for an effective and affordable English tutor in Surrey choose my 1-on-1 private English lessons to strenthen their teens or child's writing, reading, or speaking.

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

Some people search me as Deek Vancouver, but I'm actually Derek Vancouver or English Tutor Derek.

Welcome to Derek's Professional English Tutoring in Vancouver!😊

I'm Derek, a knowledgeable and patient Vancouver English tutor, English teacher, and English coach.

📗 I specialize in High School English Tutoring and help students build confidence and improve their English reading, writing, speaking, listening, and study skills, so they can earn high report card marks.

📗 As a Zoom (online) English tutor and English in-person tutor, I offer both in person and online worldwide classes via Zoom. I help high school, middle school, elementary, and kindergarteners improve their English.

📗 With my proven FAST (Fundamental Academic Skills Tutoring) system, I help students improve step-by-step (some quickly, others gradually).

📗 Group English lessons in Vancouver also available for high, middle, and elementary school students - create your own group

✅ 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.

Richmond: Families in Richmond trust me as their affordable English tutor in Richmond for expert help in reading, writing, speaking, test preparation, and homework.

🌎 Social Studies Tutoring

Social Studies tutoring is part of the services I offer because I have a strong understanding of world countries and cultures. 

✅ Accepting Domestic and International Students from public and private elementary and high schools

✅ Essay Editing and university (UBC, BCIT, etc.) application support for high school students.

✅ If you are looking for an experienced Vancouver English tutor near you, I'll help you succeed.

✅ As a professional English Language School, Coaching Center, and Test Preparation Center, I offer flexible lessons tailored to your goals.

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