J.P. was born in Colombia, and he has been in Canada since 2000. J.P. is an ESL Instructor, our Coordinator for the Summer Program, and direct supervisor for all instructors teaching Beginner level to level 3 curriculum. J.P. is the point of contact for international students that only speak Spanish or French and are looking to study English at Learning Languages Institute.

J.P. graduated from the University of Western Ontario with a Bachelor of Arts, specializing in French Studies and Business French, and completing his third year of studies in Nice, France. J.P. worked in the banking industry for 7 years before realizing his passion lies in learning and teaching languages.

J.P. completed his TESOL Certificate, TESOL Diploma, Advanced Grammar for English Teachers as well as Teaching Culture and English for Specific Purposes.

As a former ESL student and a current ESL instructor, J.P. understands the difficulties and challenges students and newcomers face. He also recognizes the power that is in our hands to make these obstacles as seamless as possible.

J.P. always puts the needs of the students first, and successfully communicate with students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.