I’m a professional teacher who loves travel, art and of course language!
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I’m a professional teacher who loves travel, art and of course language!
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United StatesLiving in Shenzhen, China (03:11 UTC+08:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Sep 20, 2021
InterestsHistoryTravelArt
I currently live in southern China. I have been fortunate enough to live in many fascinating places, from Antigua, Guatemala to greater Tokyo, Japan. I love to explore many places and am especially fond of anything in the outdoors. When I’m not in class you’ll often hear a splash! That’s right, I seek out lakes and rivers and love to paddleboard, swim or snorkel. I also love to hike as well. However, it is my goal in class to hear about your experiences and I love many things and am interested in a wide variety of topics, from technology and marketing to local cuisine and decor!
(Teaching note: I'm only teaching young adult to adult learners at this time. 温馨提示:我现在不教孩子)
敢试.交流是我们的希望!
Me as a Teacher
I have lived abroad for most of the last ten years, spending a great deal of time in China, Korea, Japan and Guatemala. I have taught in almost all of these places with a wide range of students, both in ages and English level. This has included primary school students, middle schoolers, college undergraduates and adults engaged in business and science. I have taught large classes of students in writing, speaking, grammar and interviewing skills. I have also conducted many conversant classes, one on one, focusing on a student's particular interest and focus. As I have studied foreign languages myself, I have a strong understanding of the challenges and joys of second language learning.
My lessons & teaching style
My goal as a teacher is for you to have a comfortable, constructive environment to learn in and practice your skillset. I am a communicative teacher which means my intention is for you to use English. Without the ability to practice there will never be a chance to grow with your language. I have a wide variety of interests and always engage students in their own unique life experiences and hobbies. This is your chance for a fun and rewarding time.
My teaching material
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Homework Assignments
Certificates
Certificate in English Language Training - TEFL Express - 2013
Certificate verified
Education
2005 - 2007
Master's - International RelationsColumbia University
5.0
Rating
150
Students
1,374
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
99%
Response rate
5.0
Rating
150
Students
1374
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
99%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
64 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
General English
A2 - C2Language Essentials363 lessons completed
USD 12.50+
Package with 7% off
English Conversation
A2 - C2Conversation947 lessons completed
USD 12.50+
Package with 7% off
Availability
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149 Reviews
Vladimir Shestakov
48 English lessons
Lessons with Craig are so engaging! And what's more important they enriches me more than any other routine to learn English. Speaking with Craig causes inevitable fluence. Just booking his classes and nothing else to effort but enjoy his style to communicate.
Apr 3, 2025
Dmitriy Zh
114 English lessons
I have studied with Craig more than 2 years and I should say he is one of the best teachers I have ever met! It is never boring, he is well educated and can discuss really every subject. Lessons are always interesting, he tries make them comfortable and useful for you. Thank Craig! I strongly recommend you for everybody.
Feb 22, 2025
Vladimir Shestakov
48 English lessons
Looking forward to Craig's classes as though it's my favourite series and the new episode is coming right now. But the most involving movie can't be comparable with our talks. Lesson time goes by unnoticed and it feels sort of wow-experience with huge gratitude to Craig for his proficiency to build up this ideal communication space. Definitely recommend him as a master of teaching English.
Feb 16, 2025
Vladimir Shestakov
48 English lessons
Craig is still the best teacher ever. It's so cool to discuss a huge variety of topics with so well-rounded person: psychological, existential, philosophical, cultural, linguistic, as well as chores and routines, you name it. Whatever subject we have we do not have those inconvenient pauses when nobody knows what to say to proceed the conversation. Sessions fly by and it would be wasting the time to have silence while we're talking
Mar 6, 2025
zuevaei
89 English lessons
Another great lesson with Craig! We discussed the political situation in Israel and the United States, we discussed the storm that is coming to Israel. So many positive emotions from the lesson with Craig! He is an amazing teacher!
Feb 22, 2025
Vladimir Shestakov
48 English lessons
I absolutely recommend Craig as the best communicator. As we would say in Russia he can talk up even a deaf mute. I don't know how he works it out, feels kind of hypnosis hearing his questions. And then at the end of the lesson suddenly I realized it's over but remember that I spoke English so well with his support. Craig's classes are masterpieces.