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Certified ESL Specialist | 8 Years Experience | 4 Languages | All
Russ C.

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Hourly Rate: $58

About Russ


Bio

With 8 years of dedicated ESL teaching experience — including 3 years with Whales English School in Beijing and ongoing private lessons since 2021 — I help non-native English speakers of all ages build real confidence and achieve lasting results in English.

I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Language Education, an Advanced TESOL Certificate, and am fluent in Italian, Spanish, and American Sign Language; as well as a working knowledge in Russian. Having studied and worked across multiple...

With 8 years of dedicated ESL teaching experience — including 3 years with Whales English School in Beijing and ongoing private lessons since 2021 — I help non-native English speakers of all ages build real confidence and achieve lasting results in English.

I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Language Education, an Advanced TESOL Certificate, and am fluent in Italian, Spanish, and American Sign Language; as well as a working knowledge in Russian. Having studied and worked across multiple languages myself, I understand the challenges of language learning from the inside — and that shapes everything about how I teach.

My students range from young children (K–5) to working adults, and I specialize in small, focused 1:1 and 1:2 sessions that give every student personalized attention. I use proven National Geographic Learning curricula and adapt each lesson to the student’s pace, goals, and real-world needs — whether that’s everyday conversation, academic English, or professional communication.

My student retention speaks for itself. Families stay with me long-term, and I receive consistent parent referrals — including families of university faculty who trust me with their children’s language development. Former students at Whales English School rated me consistently excellent throughout my tenure.

Beyond the classroom, I bring a background in public speaking, voice acting, and ASL interpretation — skills that make lessons dynamic, expressive, and genuinely engaging.

If you’re looking for a patient, experienced, and results-driven English tutor, I’d love to help you reach your goals.


Education

United States Institute of Clerical and Language Studies
Language Education

Policies

  • Tutor’s lessons: In-person
  • Hourly Rate: $58
  • Travel policy: Within 40 miles of Manchester, CT 06040
  • Lesson cancellation: 24 hours notice required
  • No background check

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Approved Subjects

Accent Reduction

Accent Reduction

Over 8 years of hands-on ESL teaching, I have worked extensively with students navigating the distinct pronunciation challenges that come with Italian and English language backgrounds. My approach to accent reduction centers on active listening and guided mimicry of natural, native speech patterns — a method that builds muscle memory and trains the ear simultaneously, producing results that stick. Rather than relying on rigid drills or abstract phonetic rules, I help students internalize the rhythm, stress, and flow of authentic spoken English through real conversation and targeted repetition. My multilingual background gives me a nuanced understanding of where non-native speakers commonly struggle, allowing me to identify and address each student’s specific pronunciation habits with precision and patience.
Reading

Reading

I help my students become better, more confident readers. We work on sounding out words, understanding what they read, and reading smoothly and clearly. Every student is different, so I focus on what you need most. My goal is simple – to help you enjoy reading and feel proud of your progress.
ESL/ESOL
Grammar
Phonics
TOEFL
Vocabulary
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