Hi! I'm Derek, a patient English tutor with 25+ years of English tutoring experience and founder of Derek's Professional English Tutoring, based in Joyce-Collingwood, East Vancouver.

I help students of all levels improve their reading, writing, speaking, grammar, and study skills through personalized one-on-one tutoring.

I use my proven FAST System (Fundamental Academic Skills Tutoring), which I created, to provide flexible, personalized lessons that adapt to each student's learning needs, goals, and pace.

I provide online and in-person English tutoring in Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster, Coquitlam, Richmond, Surrey and throughout the Lower Mainland for children, teens, and adults. 

I tutor students from kindergarten to Grade 12, with a particular focus on high school English, while offering general English improvement for adults, IELTS preparation, and CELPIP preparation.

I also offer English tutoring for students with learning disabilities, including ADHD, dyslexia, and autism.

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☀ Summer English Tutoring Fun Lab for Children & Teenagers

Students choose what they want to read, write about, and talk about, and what English skills they want to improve. With personalized guidance, students will strengthen their reading, writing, and speaking skills, and work toward their English goals, and get ready for the upcoming school year.

No homework unless requested.

Vancouver English Writing Evaluation Service for Children, Teenagers & Adults

Submit a paragraph on Google Docs based on a topic I provide. I will personally evaluate your writing, provide a personalized improved version, and explain the key changes to help strengthen your English writing skills.

Learning Disabilities English Tutoring in Vancouver and Surrounding Areas

✅ I provide personalized English tutoring support for children and teens with learning disabilities including autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and slow processing, from elementary to high school.

✅ I help students improve their reading, writing, spelling, grammar, and organizational skills while developing confidence through one-on-one lessons, visual tools, and step-by-step support.

I am currently accepting new English tutoring students for summer and fall 2026.

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I have received 5-star Google Reviews from students and parents.

Lessons are available via Zoom or in person.

In-person lessons are available at students' homes in select Metro Vancouver locations.

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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,  Parent of a Grade 11 student (Reviewed on Google, August 18, 2025)

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

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

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

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

I help students and families who are ready to take regular one-on-one English lessons, improve their skills, and achieve their learning goals.

Students build confidence and develop the skills they need to succeed in BC English Courses.

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Start improving your English skills today to achieve success in school and work.

Through my FAST system (Fundamental Academic Skills Tutoring), I identify each student's learning needs and provide targeted customized English lessons  to improve reading, writing, speaking, and grammar skills while building confidence.

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

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

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.

At Derek's Professional English Tutoring, I work closely with students and families through regular communication, progress updates, and personalized lessons that address each student's learning needs and goals.

I am referred by Vancouver school teachers and trusted by parents and students.

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

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

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.

As an experienced English teacher in Vancouver, I provide English tutoring for kindergarten, elementary, middle, and high school students, international students, and adult learners, including students with learning disabilities.

Working 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 have extensive experience tutoring English to learners from diverse language backgrounds, including Cantonese, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Sinhala, Spanish, Tagalog, and Vietnamese 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Updated July 26, 2026

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

A: My lessons are for kindergarten, elementary, middle, 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: My child or teenager is struggling in English class. Can extra support from an English tutor help?

A: Yes. Extra support from an English tutor can help students improve in areas such as writing, spelling, grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension, and communication skills. Personalized one-on-one English lessons can address each student's areas for improvement, build confidence, and help them succeed in English class and school.

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 system (Fundamental Academic Skills Tutoring), 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 system (Fundamental Academic Skills Tutoring) 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 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.

Free 30-minute trial English lesson

After the free 30-minute trial lesson, I provide a short verbal English assessment during the same Zoom session and a general learning plan for students in Metro Vancouver.

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

Last updated July 20, 2026

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✅ 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.

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Learning Disabilities English Tutoring in Vancouver and Surrrounding Areas

✅ I provide personalized English tutoring support for students with learning disabilities including autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and slow processing, from elementary to high school.

✅ I help students improve their reading, writing spelling grammar, and organizational skills while developing confidence through one-on-one lessons, visual tools, and step-by-step support.

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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

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➡ 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

🗣 Sample Speaking Lesson Outline

(1.5-hour lesson)

 ∙ Warm-up: conversation to improve communication

 ∙ Useful vocabulary, expressions, phrasal verbs, and pronunciation practice

 ∙ Grammar and sentence structure practice

 ∙ Everyday conversation and real-life communication for fluency and         confidence    

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

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

✅ Through this approach, students can maximize their progress by reviewing lesson content, practicing skills, and applying what they learn between lessons.

✅ 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

✅ Students needing extra support - improve English skills and build confidence

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

 ∙ Correcting grammar and sentence mistakes and basic explanation of mistakes

∙ Digital conversation dialogues for speaking lessons

 ∙ Steady progress at great value

 ∙ Building confidence in English

 ∙ FAST system (Fundamental Academic Skills Tutoring) approach to develop strong English skills step-by-step

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

 ∙ 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)

 ∙ Essay writing and development

 ∙ Critical Thinking and analysis skills

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

 ∙ Extra digital conversation dialogues for speaking lessons

 ∙ 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

 ∙ FAST system (Fundamental Academic Skills Tutoring) approach to strengthen academic writing, communication, and higher level thinking skills

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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🚫 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 July 26, 2026

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 system (Fundamental Academic Skills Tutoring) 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: Who is a good English tutor in Vancouver for high school students?

A: Derek's Professional English tutoring provides patient, personalized one-on-one English tutoring for secondary students (Grades 8-12) in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland, including, Burnaby, Richmond, Surrey, Coquitlam, and New Westminster. Based in East Vancouver's Joyce-Collingwood area, Derek has over 25 years of experience helping students improve speaking, writing, grammar, reading, vocabulary, and academic English skills. He provides support for BC English courses, essay writing, and students with learning disabilities. In-home and online (via Zoom) are available. Derek's Professional English tutoring has a five-star Google rating, and new students can book a free 30-minute trial speaking or writing lesson.

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: 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 including students in Vancouver, Victoria, Calgary, Edmonton, and Toronto. With 25 years of English tutoring experience, Derek provides patient, one-on-one English instruction from anywhere in Canada, helping students learn at their own pace with expert support.

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: 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

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

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