Andy Russell
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Andy Russell
Professional Teacher![]()
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Chinese (Mandarin)
Pronunciation and fluency expert with 20 years' experience teaching all ages and levels of English
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Chinese (Mandarin)
Pronunciation and fluency expert with 20 years' experience teaching all ages and levels of English
From United KingdomLiving in Other, United Kingdom (11:59 UTC+00:00)
About Me
italki teacher since May 25, 2021Interest topicFoodMedical & HealthcareMusic
I am an innovative and dedicated English language teacher, and father of 3, living in the beautiful city of Bath, in England.
Teaching is my passion, but I also design online courses. In my free time I play guitar and chess, keep fit running and swimming, and I absolutely love cooking - and eating!
My students describe me as friendly, fun, organised, caring and professional.Me as a Teacher
I am a creative, friendly, highly skilled professional, with 19 years’ experience as a teacher, academic manager and teacher trainer.
I have taught general English, academic and exam English, business English, and English for specific purposes like aviation, hospitality, sport and health, travel, social media, entertainment, and so on. I have taught students from age 4 to 94, and levels A0 to C2 – but I have special expertise in online and blended learning, fluency and pronunciation.
Although I have built an extensive library of teaching materials, I always first establish exactly what my students need and create the most suitable materials, lessons and activities just for them.My lessons & teaching style
I teach with enthusiasm, kindness, patience, resourcefulness, and a complete confidence in my students achieving their goals.
I have developed my own approach to language training, which works with all students in all situations: Activate-Authenticate-Accelerate. I quickly get students using all the language they have previously learned, helping them communicate on all topics (activate); I always make the language as real as possible and always relevant to the students’ needs in their own lives (authenticate); and everything I do is designed to help students improve as quickly as possible by coaching them into becoming expert learners (accelerate). Most importantly, I get results, FAST!My teaching material
- PDF file
- Audio files
- Flashcards
- Test templates and examples
- Text Documents
- Image files
- Articles and news
- Graphs and charts
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Video files
- Quizzes
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
Safeguarding Online Training with an ELT Focus - Gallery Teachers - 2018
Certificate verified
PREVENT for Practitioners - Education and Training Foundation - 2018
Certificate verified
Learning in the Network Age - University of Southampton - 2017
Certificate verified
Communication for Young Learners - Cambridge English - 2016
Certificate verified
PREVENT - General Awareness - College of Policing - 2016
Certificate verified
Safeguarding Designated Officer (Level 3) - EMTRG - 2016
Certificate verified
Decision Making for Difficult Situations - Kaplan International English - 2015
Certificate verified
Child Protection - Basic Awareness - North Yorkshire Safeguarding Children Board - 2015
Certificate verified
Managing Performance Effectively - Kaplan International English - 2015
Certificate verified
Child Protection - Kaplan International - 2015
Certificate verified
TEFL with CALL (Teacher Trainer) - DynEd International - 2010Teaching English as a Foreign Language with Computer Assisted Language Learning (teacher trainer qualification)
Certificate verified
TEFL with Computer Assisted Language Learning - DynEd International - 2010
Certificate verified
Director of Studies - EF English First - 2005
Certificate verified
TEFL Certificate - EF English First - 2002Teaching English as a Foreign Language Certifcation
Certificate verified
Education
1991 - 1995
Bachelor’s - Business Studies
2012 - 2015
Master's - Diploma in TESOLThe Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages is an internationally respected qualification for experienced teachers of ESOL/EFL.
The DipTESOL is a Level 7 (Masters) qualification accepted by the British Council as a full English Language Teaching (TEFL) qualification for teachers, and having the DipTESOL enables holders to have roles such as examiners, teacher educators and centre managers.
Work Experience
2018 - 2021
Teacher and TESOL ConsultantConsulting on numerous ELT projects, developing online courses, and teaching children, teens and adults online.
2018 - 2018
Academic Manager(Summer 2018) Academic Manager, helping Millfield secure top ranking status in UK with exceptional British Council inspection.
2017 - 2018
Academic and Management ConsultantAcademic and Management Consultant overseeing product and pedagogical development; managing pre-departure training, intensive arrival training, and Chinese flight cadet support programmes for Boeing and various Chinese airlines.
2013 - 2017
Director of StudiesDirector of Studies (teens) - Bath and Salisbury, and Summer School Centre Manager. Previously Senior Teacher and Blended Learning Specialist. Renowned for academic and operational innovation and versatility.
2012 - 2013
Academic ManagerAcademic Manager overseeing all courses, and the recruitment and training of all academic staff.
2010 - 2012
Global Aviation English Senior ConsultantDesign, development, implementation and quality-control of training; administrative oversight; sales analysis, accounting & forecasting; study-data analysis; and quality assurance for global AE programs.
2007 - 2010
Teacher TrainerTeacher Trainer, specialising in Blended Learning. Managed national teacher training programme in Mongolia, and regional programmes in Russia and China.
2007 - 2007
Teacher TrainerTrained 60 European trainees to gain their TEFL certification.
2003 - 2006
Director of StudiesManaged the most successful private language school in central China.
2002 - 2002
Teacher and Senior TeacherMy first teaching job. Quickly promoted to Senior Teacher and then Director of Studies.
1995 - 2000
Management Information CoordinatorManagement Information Coordinator for Children’s Services division of local government in this area of East London.
5.0
Rating
19
Students
186
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
99%
Response
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
14 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Speak like a Native! Pronunciation Training and Accent Reduction
A2 - C2Language Essentials170 lessons completed
USD 50.00
Package with 10% off
Accuracy and Fluency Coaching with a Unique Self-Correction Approach
A2 - C1Language Essentials2 lessons completed
USD 50.00
Package with 10% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
20 Reviews
Bella
22 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Thank you, Andy. You are an amazing teacher, I can't wait to learn even more. Thank you, again, Andy.
Aug 9, 2021
Hana Varilova
14 English lessons
That was a great lesson, thank you, Andy.
Mar 15, 2023
Beata
90 English lessons
I love my lesson with Andy
Sep 23, 2022
Bella
22 English lessons
Thank u you very much, Andy
Nov 3, 2021
Bella
22 English lessons
Thank you Andy, I can’t thank you enough. You're so professional. Many thanks.
Oct 21, 2021
Bella
22 English lessons
Thank you very much, Andy
Oct 5, 2021
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