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David V.

Executive English & Accent Coach | Business Communication for Leaders

Executive English & Communication Coach | Helping Business Leaders Communicate with Confidence and Clarity. Are you a business professional who needs to lead meetings, deliver presentations, or negotiate in English with native-speaker credibility? I specialize in helping executives and managers master Business English and American pronunciation for high-stakes professional communication. Why Work With Me? Unlike most ESL teachers, I bring 16 years of corporate experience in telecommunications as a technical lead and project manager. I understand the communication challenges you face because I've lived them - leading technical teams, presenting to executives, managing complex projects, and navigating corporate environments. My Background: CELTA-Certified English Instructor 8+ years teaching on Upwork | Top Rated Plus | 100% Job Success Score Native American English speaker with neutral accent Former telecommunications technical lead and project manager (16 years) Master's degree + extensive corporate training experience I Specialize In: Business Communication Coaching Executive presentation skills and public speaking Meeting leadership and facilitation Business writing (emails, reports, proposals) Negotiation and persuasive communication Industry-specific English (technical, medical, legal, finance) American Accent Training Accent modification for business professionals Pronunciation clarity for executive presence Intonation, stress, and rhythm patterns Connected speech and fluency Vowel and consonant precision Who I Work With: My clients include IT executives, engineering managers, business leaders, and entrepreneurs across Asia, Europe, and Latin America. I've helped hundreds of professionals elevate their English from "good enough" to "executive-level." Client Testimonial: "David provided outstanding English language instruction, delivering engaging and customized lessons that significantly improved language skills and confidence. His professionalism, clear communication, and ability to connect made the learning experience exceptionally positive and effective. Highly recommended!" - Eric, Upwork Client How We Work Together: All sessions are conducted via Zoom or Google Meet with professionally designed materials. Every lesson is customized to your specific business needs and goals. You'll have access to resources and materials through my online teaching platform. 📩 Ready to Elevate Your Business Communication? Send me a message to discuss your goals or schedule a discovery call. Let's work together to help you communicate with the confidence and clarity your position demands. Additional Services & Expertise: General English instruction, Test preparation (IELTS, TOEFL), Academic writing, Grammar and writing skills, Conversational English, Reading comprehension, Listening skills development Keywords: Business English, Executive coaching, American accent training, Pronunciation coaching, ESL, EFL, Communication skills, Professional development, Corporate training, Leadership communication

🇺🇸Denver, United States$55/hr100% JSS4.96 (38)Since Jan 2017
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Earnings and projects

MRR
$3k

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#12,478 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#3,345 / 62.1k
Revenue, last 30 days
$3.3k

Last 6 months: $18k

World#11,209 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#2,915 / 62.1k
Total earnings
$127k

Billed in all: $133k

World#29,389 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#6,333 / 62.1k
Per project
$1.1k

$676 in the last 6 months

World#118,360 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#20,154 / 62.1k
Projects, last 6 months
27

Across 32 contracts

22% fixed78% hourly
World#3,464 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#621 / 62.1k
Projects in all
118

Across 140 contracts

34% fixed66% hourly
World#22,241 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#3,601 / 62.1k

Earnings, last 30 days

$133k+$3.3k earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$128k$130k$132k$134kOct 8Oct 23Nov 7

Skill rankings: #1 in 1 skill of 14

Rarest: top 0.65% in Tutoring, of 1,691. Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.

  1. 1Accent Reduction21 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #1Top 5%
  2. 3Subject-Matter Expertise161 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #3Top 2%
  3. #4Language Studies175 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #1Top 2%
  4. #6American English Accent810 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #4Top 0.74%
  5. #6Language Instruction269 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #4Top 2%
  6. #7Lesson Plan Writing352 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #3Top 2%
  7. #9Teaching English1,202 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #1Top 0.75%
  8. #10ESL Teaching772 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #4Top 1%