Teacher Jeff

Profession: After School Program Teacher

Interests: Interested in watching sports! Specifically basketball, but I also enjoy talking about football and soccer as well. My parents are from Ghana, but I was born in Toronto. I played college basketball for 4 years and enjoyed the experience! I also love having conversations about real estate, entrepreneurship, and financial education!

Education: Advanced diploma in Recreation and Leisure as well as a Bachelors degree in Human Resources Management from Sheridan College in Canada. Also, have a TESOL Certificate as well.

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), tw (Fluent)


LeanneAlexis Danquah

Profession: Student

Interests: Hi everyone, my name is Leanne Alexis and I have a variety of interests and hobbies! I love to sing, dance, and paint, and I don't have a favorite type of music. I love to travel, and I love food, all sorts of it, and one of my hobbies is discovering new restaurants around me and trying out their dishes! Some memorable life experiences that I have are when I traveled and did a study abroad semester in London, U.K. this year, and anytime I travel to Accra, Ghana, which is my parents home country.

Education: Associates in Arts from Valencia College
Finishing a BA in Human Communications with a Social Innovation and Activism track in December of 2020.

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), tw (Basic), Spanish (Basic)


Lesley DM

Profession: Mental Health - Healthcare Assistant
Mental Health
Provide basic care, therapy and assistance to patients with mental illness or developmental disabilities.

Interests: British Born, Ghanaian.
Medical Student
Previously studies a bachelor and a masters degree.
Love to help people.

Education: MSc Cancer Biology
Research, Medicine
Learnt about the molecular basis of cancer and therapeutic methods over the course of a year.

BSc Biomedical Sciences
Medicine, Research
Studies the biology and chemistry related to healthcare as a prelude to studying medicine.

Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), tw (Fluent), Bulgarian (Basic)


chennadeephson

Profession: Teaching Assistant
Education
I worked in various primary schools over the span of 2 years supporting children with their learnibg. Including 1-2-1 english sessions with those whose first language was not english.

Interests: I'm Chennade! I studied English Language and Lingustics with History at university and then did some work as a teaching assistant when i left.

I enjoy reading, hanging out with friends and family, eating and travelling the world. I love to meet new people and have new experiences.

Education: English Language and Linguistics with History
English Language Instruction
Bachelors Degree

Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), tw (Basic)


Amanda

Profession: Full-time student and Part-time server

Interests: I love to listen to music and watch movies. I also spend a lot of time reading novels. I am very interested in learning about different cultures of the world.

Education: Currently completing a minor in Spanish along with my major in Biological Sciences.

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Conversational), tw (Fluent)


Sara Crawford

Profession: Master's Student

Interests: Playing board games, eating good food, hiking, and playing with my dog!

Education: Bachelors of Science from Portland State University

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), tw (Basic)


Phylliss

Profession: College Advisor/ Instructor

Interests: I love to Cook, Travel, Dance and Read! I am skilled in Public Speaking, and Communications!

Education: Master of Science (M.S.) focused in College Administration.
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Minors in Women and Africana Studies

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), tw (Fluent), Spanish (Basic)


Abena

Profession: Former tutor and teacher for Play & Learn Foundation (Legon, Ghana)

Interests: I love reading, writing, singing, cooking, and watching crime-solving TV shows! I enjoy mountain climbing and trips to waterfalls. When I'm not teaching, I like to perform spoken word and travel the world :)

Education: Bachelor of Arts (English) from a 4-year accredited university in the United States
TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) certificate

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Conversational), tw (Basic)


A Pamela

Profession: English Language Teacher
English Language Instruction
Teaching English as a second language to children between the ages of 4-16
to develop their speaking, listening, reading and writing skill

Interests: Travel, cultures, reading, cycling, and knitting.

Education: Principles and Methods of Language Education
Education
United States Institute of Language and Clerical Studies October 2017 - May 2020
Bachelor of Education

CELTA Teacher training
English Language Instruction
International House -Wroclaw
November 2015
CELTA Certificate - Pass Grade B

French and Linguistics
English Language Instruction
Queen Mary, University of London
September 2010 - Aug 2011
Certificate of Higher Education in French and

Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), French (Conversational), Spanish (Conversational), Polish (Fluent), tw (Conversational), Hindi (Basic)


Olgun Aksaray

Profession: Private Tutor
Teaching
I worked as a private tutor hired by various different schools in the United Kingdom where I taught Maths, Chemistry, Biology and Physics to students of all ages up to 18.

Interests: I was born on October 25th, 2001 in Cyprus. After attaining my high school diploma and completing my A-levels, I moved to live and study in the United Kingdom.

Currently I am continuing my studies at the University of Exeter as a medical student and I aspire to be a great doctor in the future.

Education: BMBS Medicine
Medicine
I am currently a 4th year student studying medicine at the University of Exeter in England.

Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Turkish (Native)


Jerome Bush

Profession: University Professor
Education
These days, I am training undergraduate students to become English teachers.

Interests: I have taught English in America, Japan, and Turkey. I have worked with almost all ages groups and ability levels. I find that each students is different and has different needs. I make lessons to fit those needs. When my students are successful and happy, I am happy too!

Education: Doctor of English Education
Education
I have a PhD in English education from Yeditepe University in Istanbul and an MA degree in TESOL from California State University.

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Turkish (Basic)


Yilmaz Hasan

Profession: English teacher
Education
I've been teaching English online for over 2 years!

Interests: I love meeting new people! I love talking about politics, football (I'm a Chelsea supporter), food, gym and travelling !

In my spare time I'm a personal trainer!

I speak fluent Turkish!

Education: Teacher
Education
Teaching is my passion. Seeing my students improve is the best achievement.

Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Turkish (Fluent)


Shane Patrick Rucker

Interests: I'm a visual artist. I work with all kinds of different mediums, but primarily I draw with pencil pen and markers. I'm currently pursuing a career as a tattoo artist. My goal is to be one of the greatest tattoo artists in the world and to eventually pioneer and popularize new styles of tattoo design.

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Turkish (Fluent)


Ollie

Profession: CRM manager - marketing
Finance and Banking, Marketing, Consulting
I currently work as a CRM manager in a marketing consultancy firm.

Interests: I really enjoy teaching English and learning about new cultures, which is why I’m here at Cambly. Apart from casual conversations I can help you with your upcoming interviews and prepare for the IELTS exam and help you write your emails and other business-related papers if you wish. English is my first language but I also have learned Russian and Turkish. I really do understand how difficult it is to learn a new language, so rest assured because I will help you get through it and we will practice English together.
Take care for now and see you soon in my classroom!

Education: BSc in Economics and Business Administration
Finance and Banking, Entrepreneurship
Economics and Business Administration degree at a Chicago (Elmhurst) university.

MBA in Analytics Intelligence
Technology
MBA degree from a university near New York. The degree is half technical and the curriculum was mostly focused on data analytics and business intelligence studies.

PhD Candidate - Information Systems
Research
PhD Candidate - Management Information Systems

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Turkish (Fluent), Russian (Fluent), Azerbaijani (Fluent)


batuhanozturk

Profession: Human Resources Manager
Human Resources
4 years as the sole HR Manager for a specialty pharmacy in Chicago.

Public Speaking Consultant
Teaching
I worked freelance as a consultant for those who wanted more confidence as a public speaker. I worked with business professionals who gave presentations, and also young students.

Interests: I love exercise, meditation, and cooking. I appreciate different cultures and like to learn more about them. I wish to travel all around the world and get more familiar with different cultures, cuisine, and people. I studied acting at a conservatory in Chicago for 4 years so I also enjoy anything related to visual arts, theatre, tv, film. I have also worked in many fields, and have learned to appreciate work in the business field or in the entertainment industry.

Education: Bachelors from Roosevelt University
Performing Arts
Studied communication and performing arts

Bachelor of Fine Arts from Chicago College of Performing Arts
Performing Arts
4 year acting conservatory training

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Turkish (Fluent)


NEIL KENDRICK

Profession: Last 20 years have worked as an independent consultant / training to NGOs / International NGOs and United Nations.

Interests: International development, art, spirituality, science, nature, music,

Education: - RSA CERT TEFL (1988)
- RSA DIP TEFL (1996)
- International House Diploma in Educational Management (1999)

Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Turkish (Fluent), German (Conversational), Nepali (Basic)


Jack Smith21

Profession: Day Trader and previously environmental landscaper

Interests: Stock Market trading, day trading, food, travel, learning Turkish, living abroad

Education: Diploma in Conservation and Land Management from RMIT University

Spoken Languages: English (Native: Australia / New Zealand), Turkish (Basic)


Jared Wright

Profession: Independent Instructor at Purdue University, IN, USA (from 2016-2020)

Interests: As a sociologist, I am happy to discuss anything related to language, culture, food, history, and especially travel. I can also give advice about attending university or graduate school in the USA or EU. I know first-hand what it is like to move to a new country and learn a whole new language and culture. I would love to hear all about where you are from, as well!

Education: Ph.D. in Sociology from Purdue University, IN, USA
M.A. in Sociology from The University of Houston, TX, USA
B.A. in Sociology, Philosophy, and Photography from Lamar University, TX, USA

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Turkish (Conversational), Spanish (Basic)


tuncelKI

Profession: Customer service advisor

Interests: Health & Fitness, Wellbeing, Travel, Meditation, Yoga, Street Food, Culture, Fine Dining, Aviation, Nature, Interior Design.

Education: Currently studying a BSc in Media, Communication & Sociology at City university of London. Studied A-levels in Business studies, Religious education and Government & Politics.

Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Turkish (Fluent)


Robert

Profession: English teacher

Interests: Hi there I am from Yalova Turkey but grew up in South Africa which is why I am a native english speaker.I spent time working in London and Thailand in both english teaching and Muay Thai boxing, my hobbies obviously include sport, Netflix, video games and just socializing and being chilled. I recently finished my military service and currently teach english in my hometown Yalova.

Education: I have a degree in 3d animation and sound engineering and a certificate from TEFL .

Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Turkish (Conversational)