Our Instructors
Meet AccentsOff’s instructors, the team that will guide you in speaking more clearly and confidently. We are all passionate about helping our clients speak clearly and feel more confident about their communication skills.
Our 1:1 accent training program is designed to have you speaking with an improved American accent. Our clients experience greater success at work and in their social lives because they are being heard and understood. And our instructors are all U.S.-based and speak Standard American English.
Our Team of Accent Reduction Instructors
We are a team of certified speech-language pathologists and senior-level accent specialists. Each AccentsOff instructor holds a Masters-level academic degree and has completed a rigorous in-house training program.
Our academic and pedagogical credentials are complemented by our varied backgrounds in the arts (music, acting, writing, languages). This unique combination allows us to teach with sensitively-tuned ears and eyes while encouraging our students to develop mindfulness and good practice habits.
Who you will work with
Your speech training will be guided by a member of our team of Accent Specialists. During your Zoom Discovery Call, you’ll be carefully matched up with one of our staff instructors for a complimentary speech and accent evaluation. You will continue working with your instructor once you start sessions.
Each instructor has the professional and academic background to guide you through a course of intensive study rich in content, with personalized attention and proven results.
Schedule your 15-minute Discovery Call to find out more and get started.
Meet Our Instructors
Rochel deOliveira
M.S., CCC-SLP
Rochel deOliveira is the founder and director of AccentsOff Speech and Voice Improvement and a New York State-licensed speech pathologist. Rochel received her Master of Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Columbia University and served as a lead consultant for the Sam Chwat Speech Center since 2006…(read more)
Farrah Pukin
M.S., CCC-SLP, TSSLD
Farrah Pukin, born and raised in and around New York City, attributes her love of accent work to her Russian heritage and her bilingual proficiency. Farrah’s background as a trained singer and pianist enhances her ear for speech and voice subtleties, allowing her to bring a unique musical perspective to her practice…(read more)
Jillian Rossi
M.S., SLP
Jillian Rossi is a highly experienced accent modification and dialect coach, as well as a classical voice/musical theater instructor. She specializes in both American accent and voice improvement for AccentsOff, helping clients to develop clear, confident, and effective communication skills.
Growing up on a street where everyone spoke a different language, Jillian developed a passion for language and culture early in life…(read more)
Arielle An
M.S., CCC-SLP
Arielle received her Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology at
the State University of New York College at Cortland. Arielle’s
passion for exploring different cultures, language, and phonology led
her to the exciting career of accent modification. She became
Compton-PESL (Pronouncing English as a Second Language) certified in
2019 to serve non-native speaking clients from around the world.(read more)
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Sari Koppel
M.S., CF-SLP, Speech-Language Pathologist
Sari Koppel graduated with honors in Speech-Language Pathology from New York Medical College, following her undergraduate degree in musical theatre at the Hartt School. Beginning her career as a professional singer and actor in New York City, her passion for accent modification work was ignited during her rigorous theatrical voice and speech training…(read more)
Bianca Mazor
M.S., CCC-SLP
Bianca received her Master of Science at Brooklyn College, City University of New York. She grew up as a bilingual Russian/English speaker in New York City which instilled in her a personal sensitivity to the professional, emotional, and cultural issues that straddling two cultures and two languages can bring…(read more)
Brittany Leaks
M.S, CCC-SLP
Brittany has had the pleasure of working with clients in a wide variety of settings throughout Oklahoma, Texas, and New York. She is a native Texan, but with a trained musical ear, a strong performance background, and her continued involvement in choir, Brittany has developed an accent about as “Standard American” as you can get…(read more)
Start speaking with clarity and confidence
We understand how critical it is to stay a step ahead of the competition and take control where we can. Learning how to become a crystal-clear, engaging speaker is one of the most important life investments you can make. Find out more about improving your American accent by scheduling a Discovery Call and complimentary Speech Evaluation.
