Regan DB
Profession: I am an English teacher in three different public schools in Hanoi, Vietnam. I am also a volunteer IELTS teacher.
Interests: I am an avid Xbox gamer but I also really enjoy board games. I also like to draw and paint as well as spend time in the historic district in Hanoi. Trying new cafes in Hanoi is one of my favorite pastimes.
Education: I have a Bachelor's Degree in Anthropology as well as minors in Teaching English as a Second Language, Creative Writing, and Health Education. I also have a 120 Hour TEFL certificate.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Vietnamese (Basic)
Bec Bramley
Profession: ESL Teacher, Kindergarten Teacher, Singer
Interests: I have been teaching ESL to children and adults for 5 years. I am a part-time singer and love to perform soul, jazz and my original songs with my guitar. Travel is a big part of my life and I have been lucky enough to travel around and work with people from many countries. My hobbies are being painting, writing poetry, producing music and cooking. One of my most memorable life experiences was living in Siberia, Russia for six months - it was so cold but I met the most amazing people!
Education: Bachelor of Arts from University College London (First Class Honours) - History, Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) - 120 hour certificate, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) - 2013 - Certified NLP Practitioner.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Vietnamese (Basic), Spanish (Basic), Russian (Basic)
Izzie L
Profession: Teacher at Solar English Centre
Interests: I love to travel, learn new languages, meet people from all over the world and get to know different cultures. My hobbies are boxing, yoga and reading. I am teaching English in Vietnam right now. I love to hang out with friends as well!
Education: BA in Philosophy from the University of Nottingham (2:1) and a 120 hour online TEFL qualification.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), French (Conversational), Vietnamese (Basic)
Courtney Campbel
Profession: ESL Teacher
Interests: I am a big time foodie! You can always find me exploring a new restaurant or local cafe.
I love martial arts, specifically kickboxing!
I love to travel and immerse myself in new cultures!
I love to listen to music, and even write my own songs on the ukulele!
I'm happiest when I'm outdoors hiking, mountain biking, or kayaking!
Education: I have a Master of Social Work Degree (MSW) and am TESOL certified through the Australia-Vietnam School of English.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Vietnamese (Conversational)
Patrice Des
Profession: I am currently pursuing my career as an online English teacher
Interests: I have volunteered with many organisations which I find very rewarding. I have volunteered with the Irish Deaf Society as a shop assistant, Roslyn Park College as a support worker and Alone as a home visitor.
To relax, I love going for walks,visiting museums and going to the cinema. I play Backgammon and Chess at a competitive level.
Education: 2018 – 2018: CELTA Certificate in English Language Teaching (Approved)
2010-2014: Trinity College Dublin Bachelor in Deaf Studies (2:1)
2008 – 2009: Dorset College Special Needs Assisting Level 5 (Distinction)
2007 – 2008: Ballyfermot College of Further Education Understanding Special Needs Level 5 (Merit)
2004 – 2006: Leinster School of Music and Dramatic Arts Associate Teaching Diploma (Merit)
2001 – 2003: C.S.N Further Education Theatre Performance Level 2 (Pass)
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Irish (Fluent), Vietnamese (Basic)
Amy Boliter
Profession: Teacher
Interests: I love music, films, yoga and salsa dance... I have spent time in Latin America and Asia - I love to meet and teach people from all different cultures!
Education: BASc Arts & Sciences at UCL, London, UK
with Study Abroad at Universidad de los Andes, Bogota, Colombia
CELTA (strong TEFL certificate)
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Conversational), French (Basic), Vietnamese (Basic)
Kelsey S
Profession: English Teacher
English Language Instruction
English (ESL) teacher in Vietnam
English teacher
English Language Instruction
Business English teacher in Colombia
Interests: I love to travel and learn about different cultures. I like to try different foods, drink coffee, read, and play with cats. You can often find me in the gym lifting weights in my spare time. I currently live abroad in Bogota, Colombia where I teach business English.
Education: Master of Public Administration
Non-profit
Portland State University
Psychology and Gender Studies
Non-profit
University of Utah
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Vietnamese (Basic), Spanish (Fluent)
Rebecca Hansell
Profession: English Teacher (Vietnam)
Interests: In my free time I spend lots of time studying languages and practicing art in my sketchbook, I like to keep my brain busy! I also recently started running, I'd love to be able to run a 10k one day. My other hobbies include reading, cooking, sewing and walking. I like to be busy!
Education: BaHons in Drama and Theatre Arts from University of Birmingham
140 hour TEFL/TESOL certification from i-to-i TEFL
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Vietnamese (Conversational)
Beth Gibson
Profession: English Teacher
Interests: I am a travel lover currently living in Vietnam. I love to meet new people and talk about my experiences while travelling. I also love painting, cooking and learning new languages. I am currently studying Vietnamese and Korean!
Education: Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Linguistics from University of York (1st Class Honours)
140 Hour TEFL certificate from i-to-i TEFL
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Vietnamese (Basic)
Rachel Platt
Profession: ESL Teacher in Ha Noi, Vietnam
Interests: In addition to being a Kindergarten teacher in the United States, I enjoy playing piano and guitar. I love to do yoga with my cat, and I am learning to knit socks!
Education: Bachelor of Science in Education (Majors: Elementary Education and Special Education) from Vanderbilt University (Summa Cum Laude)
120+ hour TESOL certificate
USA Teaching Certificates: Tennessee, Georgia, New York
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Fluent), Spanish (Basic), Arabic (Basic), Thai (Basic), Vietnamese (Basic)
Jaelle Crowe
Profession: I am currently a Support Worker, helping young people transition to adult life. Prior to this I was teaching english in schools.
Interests: I’m a native English speaker from Cambridge with several years of teaching experience throughout the UK and Vietnam. I am UK-qualified with a CELTA, a PGCE with QTS, and a degree in English and Media.
I love reading, dancing and watching movies. I'm a keen traveller and would love to exchange stories with you. I look forward to speaking with you.
Education: English and Media BA (Hons)
Education
English and Media degree from Leeds Trinity University
PGCE with QTS
Education
PGCE SEN Inclusion with QTS from University of East London
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Basic), Vietnamese (Basic)
Amber Thomas
Profession: EFL Teacher for Binh Minh Education (BME)
Interests: In my free time, I am learning to speak vietnamese at a language center, Vietlesson. I have a keen interest in learning the language as I feel it would be beneficial when teaching in class and on a day-to-day basis! My other hobbies include; reading, yoga, drawing/painting and exploring the city on my motorbike!
Education: My qualifications include; 120 hour TEFL certificate; 2:1 Bachelors of Law (LLB); 3 A-Levels; 11 GCSE's.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), French (Basic), Vietnamese (Basic)
Hannah Heff
Profession: English Teacher in Hanoi, Vietnam
Interests: I am currently learning Vietnamese, which has become a huge interest and hobby of mine. I enjoy reading a range of varied genres of books. I also really enjoy being able to have daily conversations about a wide range of topics as it's both exciting and rewarding, hearing other people experiences and opinions definitely allows for a wide range of vocabularies, culture and knowledge to be shared with each other!
Education: Master of Science Crime Science, Investigation and Intelligence- University of Portsmouth
Bachelor of Science Criminology and Criminal Justice- University of Portsmouth
TEFL 120 hour course
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Vietnamese (Conversational)
Shauna Carthy
Profession: Kindergarten Teacher
Interests: My name is Shauna and I am 25 years old. I grew up in both America and Ireland. I love to travel and have lived in multiple countries such as America, Ireland, Spain and Vietnam. I am interested in film, sports and history. The sport I love the most is soccer and i passionately support Liverpool. I am out going, friendly, enthusiastic and love to meet new people!
Education: Bachelors of Arts in English and New Media.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Irish (Basic), Vietnamese (Basic)
Shelby King
Profession: Piano Teacher; Laboratory Professional; ESL Teacher
Interests: I am a piano teacher, phlebotomist, and missionary! I enjoy traveling, learning Vietnamese, and drinking craft beers.
Education: Associates of Arts in Pre-Nursing Studies from Florida Gateway College; 120 Hour TEFL Certificate from TEFL Fullcircle; Phlebotomy Technician Certificate from the National Healthcareer Association
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Vietnamese (Conversational), Spanish (Basic)
IELTS Claire
Profession: IELTS Tutor
Education
2016-2025
IELTS-certified Language teacher
Teaching a range of students in the four IELTS modules, and assisting them in achieving their desired band score.
Based in Vietnam, in a medium-sized university.
Software Project Manager and Management Accountant
Technology
2005-2015
In charge of delivering projects and installations to various businesses.
In conjunction, the preparation of systems to benefit a cohesive set of management accounts.
Interests: Hi! My name is Claire, and I have lived in Hanoi for eight years now, teaching English as a Foreign Language. In my spare time I enjoy reading, riding my motorbike, and listening to Podcasts.
Education: Business and Finance Diploma, 120 hour TEFL certificate, Financial Software Implementation Consultant.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Vietnamese (Basic), French (Basic)
Steph Rr
Profession: English Teacher at International House Newcastle
Interests: In my free time, I love reading, listening to music and drawing. I also enjoy discovering new places and exploring nature. I am a huge animal lover and have a gorgeous rescue cat from Vietnam. As I studied English and Film at University, I enjoy talking about books and movies.
Education: Bachelor of Arts in English and Film, Masters in Education, Teaching Certificate in English Literature/Language, CELTA qualified (ESL)
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Vietnamese (Basic)
nomad D
Profession: Online English Teacher
Interests: I love to travel and experience new cities, cultures, and food. I have lived in New York City, Denver, Asia, and Australia. In 2022, I spent 8 months hiking the Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine. Before the trial, my fiance and I spent nearly 2 years driving around the Americas in a van where we stayed in 22 states and Mexico. My professional experience includes over a decade of marketing and market research for startups and small businesses. I was previously published in business and technology publications early in my writing career. Currently, I provide digital marketing services to local businesses.
Education: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Entrepreneurship
BA Sociology, Minor Entrepreneurship
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Vietnamese (Conversational), French (Basic)
Rachel B
Profession: Student, Barista, Traveller, Non-profit volunteer
Interests: ʕ •ᴥ• ʔ I hope we can share a laugh today and get to know each other. I love talking about sweet food, sharing funny stories from my life, and listening to peoples dreams and goals!
~*~ my hobbies include gardening, farming, yoga, parkour, skateboarding, creating art, reading, watching films, and dancing at the club! ~*~
~*~ I would love to know about your favorite genre of music, the funniest memory from your life, your hobbies, and how I can help you improve your English skills! ~*~
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Geography from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; 160 TEFL Certificate from TEFL Fullcircle; 200 Hour yoga teacher training from Lotus Living Arts' Studio
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Vietnamese (Conversational), Italian (Basic)
Taz Mc
Profession: Teacher of English
Interests: I am a fun and energetic teacher who enjoys encouraging others to reach their full potential. I have a large base of different teaching materials and topics to help my students become confident and fluent in the English language.
Education: • 120 Hour Advanced Practical TEFL/TESOL course certificate: Passed with Distinction
East London Language Institute – 2017.
• Practical Teaching and Assessment – Ages 6 – 12 & Adults
East London Language Institute – 2017
• Science of Exercise – Online Course - 2019
University of Colorado
• Practical Teaching and Assessment – Ages 3 - 18 & Adults
Hanoi, Vietnam
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Vietnamese (Basic)