John Verrilli

John is a lifelong musician and a trained teacher in ESL. He received a BA in English from Tufts University and an MA in TESOL from New York University. He then taught college and adult ESL classes and worked as an editor for ESL publications. After switching to technical writing, he continued teaching English as a volunteer tutor. He plays guitar and sings as a solo performer and with various groups. He’s excited to lead a class that combines his passions for music and language learning.