I’m Samuel Grunig, known by my students as Teacher Sam.
I began teaching English in 2012 in China as a Foreign Expert, working in Changchun and Hefei for four years.
After returning to the U.S., I taught for a major online education platform until 2022, when I transitioned to full-time private tutoring.
I hold a Master’s degree in Specialized Translation, and I speak Italian, Mandarin Chinese, and German — languages that help me understand the challenges my multilingual students face when learning English.
Since moving to Italy in 2024, I’ve continued teaching students from China and around the world through VooV (Tencent) and Zoom.
My teaching style is friendly, communicative, and supportive. I take the time to understand each student’s (and their parents’) needs and goals. My mission is to help learners not only perform better in school or exams but also feel confident using English in real life.