Kat G
Profession: Data Analyst
Interests: Big fan of Harry Potter & reading!
Education: I studied Chinese/Mandarin, Economics, Politics and History in college. I got to study in Wuhan, China while in college.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Conversational), Chinese (Conversational), Korean (Basic)
Gretchen
Profession: Fulbright Scholar
English Language Instruction
State Department Scholarship to teach English in Taiwan for one year
Volunteer Tutor
Non-profit
Taught career/job ESL to refugees in the United States for one year
Online ESL Tutor
English Language Instruction
Taught ESL through Preply for two years
Branding
Design, Marketing
Worked with small businesses in U.S. and Taiwan to help translate their marketing materials to English, and create successful branding for their businesses
Interests: Some things I love: travel, art, hiking, dancing, comedy, fashion, poetry, plants and flowers, soccer, coffee and tea.
Some places I've lived: USA, Thailand, Taiwan, Spain, Vietnam, South Korea...
I love to meet new people and I'm open to conversation!
Education: BA International Studies
Education
U.S. Bachelors Degree in International Studies, received 2019.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Conversational), Chinese (Basic)
Kelsey 老师
Profession: English language teacher
English Language Instruction
I have been working as an English teacher for 10 years now in many countries and online.
Interests: Languages (Mandarin HSK4)
Traveling (been to 18 countries)
Hiking
Education: BA Honours
English Language Instruction
I completed my degree to the highest level with honours.
TEFL
English Language Instruction
I completed my teaching English as a foreign language training.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Chinese (Fluent)
Olivia P.
Profession: Teacher & Journalist
Education, Entrepreneurship, Writing and Journalism, English Language Instruction
I teach in public schools in Chicago and also write about film and other things I find interesting as a journalist.
Interests: Hello I enjoy talking about about a variety of topics! My favorite include: computer programming, singing, filmmaking, movies, anime, manga, architecture, and history.
Education: Bachelors of the Arts
Education, English Language Instruction, Performing Arts
I've studied from pre-school until university in the United States! I also had experience studying short term in Japan~. ^^
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Japanese (Conversational), Korean (Basic), Chinese (Basic)
Stacie Br
Profession: Teacher
Interests: I like languages and sports, health and fitness and healthy living.
Education: UW-Milwaukee
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Italian (Fluent), German (Conversational), French (Basic), Chinese (Basic)
Elyse Jackson
Profession: ESL Teacher
English Language Instruction
At USTC in Heifei, China
Interests: K-pop, reading about philosophy, learning languages, watching Marvel movies, and cooking all kinds of food from my travels around the world (my favorite is Greek food).
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Chinese (Fluent)
Shouan Wang
Profession: Elementary School English Teacher in Korea
Interests: I like to read (mostly classics and horrors, huge difference), travel (my dream is to travel the world before I turn 50!), watch movies (HUGE Marvels fan) and also just hang out with my friends.
Education: ---Masters:
University College London
Masters in Linguistics
2015/Sept-2017/Sept
---Bachelors:
University of Victoria
Bachelors in Linguistics
2006/Sept-2011/Nov
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Japanese (Fluent), Chinese (Native), Korean (Fluent)
Tainia
Profession: ESL language Instructor Graduate Student
Interests: I love reading and writing. I love traveling and meeting new people. I enjoy great movies and I think I might be Batman...no one has ever seen us together in the same place at the same time. Just kidding!
Education: I have a Bachelors Degree in English from University of Maryland University College. I am pursuing a double Masters in English and Creative Writing.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Chinese (Basic)
Sarah E Wilkes
Interests: I've lived in Asia since my early twenties, working as an English teacher in primary through university institutions. I love traveling and making new friends. When I'm closer to home, I enjoy cooking, knitting, running, scuba diving, and nerding out with Netflix. My goals for the year are to improve my proficiency in Thai and apply to Ph.D. programs in linguistics. I look forward to hearing all about your hobbies and aspirations.
Education: Master of Arts
English Language Instruction
Applied Linguistics and Language Acquisition in Multilingual Contexts
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Thai (Basic), Chinese (Basic)
Lisa LW
Profession: Insurance Underwriter
Interests: Outdoor activities including kayaking, swimming, beaching, tennis, skiing. I also love travel and learning about different cultures. I am a FOODIE. I love to try new foods and also enjoy cooking.
Education: Studied at Rochester Institute of Technology and earned a BS in International Business and Marketing, with a minor in French
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Conversational), Chinese (Basic)
Jo S
Profession: Senior Teacher
Interests: I love art, architecture, travel, reading and current affairs. I am also very interested in sci-fi and "geek" hobbies such as Warhammer and Dungeons and Dragons.
When I am not working I am often in the gym, hiking, cycling or practicing aerial yoga.
Education: Cambridge University - Post Graduate Certificate in Education
Edinburgh University - Masters in Geography and Social Anthropology
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Chinese (Basic)
Ruby B
Profession: ESL Teacher
Interests: I love to exercise, try new foods, and travel when I get the chance.
I am the "try anything once" type.
Education: I have a Bachelor's degree in Sports and Exercise Science. I am a certified ESL Teacher with about 2 years experience in the field.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Chinese (Basic)
Loz W
Profession: ESL Online Teacher
Interests: I enjoy traveling, both visiting and living in new places. I also enjoy keeping fit and eating healthy. I like meeting new people, making connections, and learning about new and exciting cultures. Karaoke is also one of my favorite activities!
Education: Keene State College, 2011-2015. Graduated Summa Cum Laude with a B.M in Music Performance, participation in the college honors program, and the music honors program.
I hold a 170 hour TEFL/TESOL certificate from the International TEFL Academy, consisting of both coursework and teaching practice. I also hold a 120 hour TEFL from TeacherLink.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Chinese (Basic)
Jess
Profession: Test analyst
Interests: Some of my key interests include learning about Korean culture (particularly K-dramas, K-food, K-pop and language), dancing, exercising and playing the piano.
Education: I graduated from the University of New South Wales, Sydney with a Bachelor's degree in Commerce in 2020.
Spoken Languages: English (Native), Chinese (Basic)
Anniee T
Profession: Banking Industry
Interests: Badminton
Food Adventures
Technology
Travelling
Education: University in Toronto, Canada
Economics and Statistics
Spoken Languages: English (Native), Chinese (Fluent)
Mika Liu
Profession: Account Manager
Interests: Movies, hip-hop music, traveling, reading, working out at the gym, and yoga! Find me on Instagram at @EnglishGoalDigger
Education: Master's degree in Applied Linguistics from University of Massachusetts Boston
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Chinese (Native), Japanese (Basic)
Danielle Zackery
Profession: Professional English tutor and Dental Assistant
Interests: I love meeting and connecting with people of different nations and backgrounds. I also like traveling abroad. Currently, I enjoy learning Mandarin, but I would love to learn more languages! When I am not teaching English and learning Mandarin, I enjoy designing and sewing clothing.
Education: The Canadian Institute of English and Applied Neuroscience; studied the art of English teaching
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Chinese (Conversational)
Angela
Profession: English Teacher
Interests: I enjoy reading, cooking, languages, travel, beauty, and fashion
Education: University of Sheffield, Seoul National University
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Korean (Conversational), Japanese (Conversational), Chinese (Basic), Spanish (Basic)
Camilla Torlage
Profession: ESL Teacher in Thailand
English Language Instruction
Worked s an ESL Instructor:
In the North Eastern parts of Thailand
Primary School teacher in Vietnam
Business language Instructor in Brazil
And online teacher in other parts of South America
As well as an online instructor in China
Interests: All things art, music, and reading, writing, watching movies, baking, going on long walks on the beach, meeting friends for coffee and TRAVEL, TRAVEL..... TRAVEL far and wide!!!
Education: University of Johannesburg
Advertising
Completed my BA in Marketing & Communications
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Afrikaans (Basic), Chinese (Basic)
Christina46
Profession: NHS Research Assistant/AP
Interests: I like to bake, watch birds, play touch ruby, travel, read, sing and meet new people!
Education: BSc (Hon) 2006 Special Education
MEd (Distinction) Curriculum and Instruction
MSc (Distinction) Educational Psychology
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Swahili (Basic), Chinese (Basic)