David Gallagher2
Profession: High School Teacher- English and French-also IELTS prep teacher
Interests: Sports- RUGBY, reading , current affairs, music- piano, rock and traditonal,
learning languages, and exercise
Education: B.A English and French
M1 FLE (French)
Postgrad in Education -English and French pedagogy
Currently doing MA in TESOL
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), French (Fluent), Thai (Conversational)
A J Will
Interests: over 20 years of TEFL/TESOL teaching.
17 years teaching in Thailand
degree in History of Art and Design
My interests include travel, driving off-road, camping, kayaking (sea), sailing, food & cookery, digital photography, computers,
I am well travelled and I play the guitar and piano at a very elementary level.
I have organised events and concerts on behalf of private, charities, councils and various organisations in the UK. Racial Equality fest Plymouth, Samui Festival, Thailand.
I was given a silver CD from members chart topping British pop group "the Wonderstuff".
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), French (Conversational), Thai (Basic)
Thom
Profession: English teacher, swimming coach
Interests: In my free time I like to learn new languages and skills as well as keep fit. I primarily play football but I also go to the gym.
Education: I graduated from the University of Salford in 2014 with a BSc in Professional Broadcast Techniques. I also did a variety of sports coaching qualifications at university including swimming and handball. I acquired my CertTESOL in May 2018 from Trinity College London.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Thai (Conversational), Spanish (Conversational)
Michael Luurtsema
Profession: Managing Director.
Interests: I love to travel, I haven't done as much travelling as i would like recently, but i do love to explore new ways of life and new cultures. I am a big football fan, I enjoy both playing and watching, I support Watford FC in England. I also enjoy water sports and I am a keen scuba diver. Meeting new people and learning from different people's experiences is a big part of what i do for work and I am extremely fortunately to be able to meet people from all over the World.
Education: I am a fully qualified and registered Open Water Scuba Instructor with PADI, i completed my training at Crystal Dive Centre, Thailand. I hold a TEFL certification to Teach English and I am also a Level 1 FIFA qualified football coach, which I studied for through Watford FC Academy.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Thai (Conversational)
Teacher Luke
Profession: Teacher, Real Estate Property Consultant, Business Development Manager
Interests: Hi, my name is Luke and I'm working as a professional sports and swimming coach at an international school in Chiang Mai, Thailand. I'm passionate about playing sports, playing or listening to music and exploring the outdoors with friends. I look forward to learning a lot and meeting new friends from all over the world!
Education: *TEFL Teaching Egnlish as a Foreign Language Certificate, from SEE TEFL, Chiang Mai.
*Bachelor of Commerce, from Murdoch University (majoring in Management, Hospitality & Tourism Management)
*Diploma of Advertising, from The Central Institute Of Technology
Spoken Languages: English (Native: Australia / New Zealand), Thai (Basic)
TalkWithTony
Profession: English Teacher, Ratwittaya Private Buddhist School, Thailand.
English Language Instruction, Teaching, Education
I Instructed ESL lessons for sixteen classes of 45 students each for primary and secondary school. I gained experienced in public speaking and surmounting unique and demanding daily challenges. I was educating about one thousand students in English.
Grade 2 Teacher, Srithammarat Suksa Private Christian School, Thailand
English Language Instruction, Teaching, Education
• Created and instructed engaging lessons in math, science, and english to primary/elementary Grade 2 students.
• Researched and created original material for the academic curriculum and school-related events
Kindergarten Teacher, Srithammarat Suksa private Christian school, Thailand
English Language Instruction, Teaching, Education
Creating and instructing engaging and fun lessons in English, Math, and life experience for young children, as well as guiding them through the challenges of being a kid and helping them grow up to be strong, healthy, confident, and capable.
High School Business English Teacher, Elite International Schools in Thailand
English Language Instruction, Teaching, Education
I instructed beginner to advanced English lessons students at elite private institutions in Thailand. These lessons included Business English, Accounting, Music, and Audio Design
Online English Tutor
English Language Instruction, Teaching, Education
I have taught over 800 students in over 10,000 classes in a 1 on 1 online tutoring setting.
Copywriter and Web Content Writer
Writing and Journalism
I have worked as an advertising copywriter including writing web content for various clients.
Interests: I have 10 years of professional experience working as an English teacher in Asia. I am also a web content writer/copywriter. I have 20 years experience playing and performing guitar and bass guitar as well as singing. I trained Jiu Jitsu for about 22 years, so I love martial arts and Eastern philosophy. I sometimes practice yoga. I like creative writing on my blog. I have over 11 years experience as an electronic music producer. I was a DJ in college for a little while. I really enjoy playing Frisbee on the beach. I love to play computer games, especially RPG. I am interested in Japanese culture and language since I've grown up playing video games, training martial arts, watching some anime, and eating Japanese food. I am also pretty good at beatboxing! My coolest travel experience was hiking up Mt. Kilimanjaro in Africa.
Education: State University of New York at Oswego
English Language Instruction
- English Literature Major
- Minored in Business Administration.
- Mt. Kilimanjaro climber with students and faculty
- Project Manager for Students in Free Enterprise organization (now ENACTUS)
-Secretary of Financial Management Association
TEFL Certifications
Education
I hold certifications for teaching English in classrooms and online
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Thai (Basic), Japanese (Basic)
Daniel Sloman
Profession: Online Education Consultant.
Interests: Motorbike racing and cooking
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Studies.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Thai (Conversational), Welsh (Basic)
Nick Kenchington
Profession: English Language Tutor.
Interests: I love to travel, and have visited many countries. I greatly enjoy reading, and this love of words and new places led to me becoming an EFL teacher.
Education: B.A. (Hons) Media and Cultural Studies via Sunderland University - 2001
CELTA via Via Lingua - 2004
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Thai (Conversational)
James Wright
Profession: Currently self-employed as an affiliate marketer/blogger. Sometimes teach students privately.
Interests: WordPress, Nature, Reading, Blogging, Teaching, Fishing
Education: BTec National Diploma in Computer Science
Tesol
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Thai (Conversational)
Dennis Martin
Profession: Specialist Teacher
Interests: I am extremely athletic person and enjoy running, swimming, surfing, scuba diving, and playing basketball among other sports. In addition, I also enjoy the arts and in my free time I am an actor. I have actually been in several Thai series and even some Thai films. It is a ‘secret’ passion of mine.
In the past, I used to compete on many sports teams such as basketball, baseball, lacrosse, softball, and on swimming teams as well. I have also coached basketball before.
Education: Master of Health Administration Degree from The Johns Hopkins University, at the Bloomberg School of Public Health located in Baltimore, MD (3.79/4 GPA).
My undergraduate pre-medical degree was awarded from Loyola University Maryland, focused in Biology/Psychology where I learned about the Psychology of Learning and Developmental Learning, Behavioral Learning and Biology of Learning in Neurosciences.
120 HOUR TEFL Training
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Basic), Thai (Basic)
MARTIN H
Profession: Entrepreneur - Furniture Production and Exports
Interests: I enjoy music, movies, occasional TV and hitting the driving range when possible.
Education: Master of Arts in Urban Policy and Planning - sounds boring but provided a broad senior degree when I hoped to work for the UN!
Spoken Languages: English (Native: Australia / New Zealand), Thai (Fluent)
Rob J
Profession: Food and Beverage Supervisor, Hotels.
Interests: Playing Sports: Football, Ping Pong and Tennis
Watching football and some other sports
Attending the gym: weights and running
Reading and reviewing
Writing: personal blog related to travelling, teaching and cultural learning
Travelling to new places and countries, learning about cultures
Eating out and wine tasting
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Hospitality Business Management from University College Birmingham, United Kingdom.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Thai (Conversational)
Josh Golan
Profession: English teacher
Interests: Football Football Football. Liverpool, Liverpool Liverpool. YNWA.
I love surfing, travelling and eating new foods.
A weird hobby of mine is collecting beach sand from all the beaches I have traveled to.
Education: I recently graduated in my bachelors of Accounting from Stellenbosch University. Currently studying my masters in management accounting through the University of South Africa. I also have a 140 hour TEFL qualification (Teaching English as a foreign language).
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Thai (Basic), Afrikaans (Conversational)
Dan Coffey
Profession: taught English, speech and writing at University level
Interests: photography, theater, acting, writing
Education: Master of Fine Arts, Writing, University of Iowa
Bachelor of Arts, Russian, University of Missouri
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Russian (Conversational), Spanish (Conversational), Thai (Conversational)
Peter Clayton
Profession: Teacher of English foreign language
Interests: I love football, although don’t play these days but I still coach and watch when I can. In 1987 I walked the length of Britain - south to north (1600kms in 62 days!) It was physically hard but so enjoyable.
I have travelled to many countries and experienced different customs, beautiful nature and some strange foods. Languages are interesting too. Did you know there are over 7,000 languages in the world. I speak just two.
Often I study science. I'm keen on the environment and the cosmos.
Education: 2009 - 2012 Open University, Milton Keynes, UK – BA Open degree, including English language and sciences
Sept 2000 Via Lingua Language Institute, Madrid, Spain – CTEFL a full time one month course in English teaching skills
1991 1992 1991 - 1992 Rotherham Technical College, UK – City and Guilds Qualification - Quality Assurance
1985 - 1987 Leicester Polytechnic, UK – HN Diploma - Textile Technology
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Thai (Conversational)
Harry
Profession: Teacher
Interests: I have a big interest in books and also write my own books, I play an instrument and love all types of music. I am into sport and have played different sports for many years. I am also very interested in travel and learning about new countries and cultures
Education: I have a BA hons in TESOL and Education and have worked in school settings for a number of years. I also have a diploma in Art and Media. I also spent several years as a care worker and took many courses for that role.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), German (Conversational), Thai (Basic)
D Spencer
Profession: Kindergarten teacher in Thailand.
Interests: My hobbies are travelling, Muay Thai boxing, gym training, downhill mountain biking, illustration, painting and everything musical.
Education: Bachelors degree in Animation from Lincoln University, TEFL certified and certification from Hybrid FX for completion of practical effects course.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Thai (Basic)
Andy DZ
Profession: 3rd grade homeroom teacher
Interests: Sports, music, concerts
Education: BS in education from OSU
BS in Liberal Studies from OSU
TEFL from Base Educators in Thailand
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Thai (Basic), Spanish (Basic)
Thommy P
Profession: My current profession is an EFL teacher in Thailand.
Interests: My interest involve; Cooking, Hiking, Motorcycles, Kustom Kulture, Classic Cars, Music (Listening/playing), reading, Classic Movies, Art(Looking/making), Traveling, Philosophy, Skateboarding, Wine tasting/making, craft beer, fashion, fishing, foraging...
I have a huge variety of interest, I am constantly finding new things that interest me and revisiting old interest...I know a little about a lot and love to talk about things that interest me.
Education: Bachelor of Fine Arts with a concentration in Print Making from Sage College of Albany in Albany, New York, USA
120 hour Professional TEFL Certificate from UK TEFL, a 120 hour course taught online by UK TEFL
Wine Making internship of two years at Patricia Green Cellars in Newburgh , Oregon, USA
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Basic), Italian (Basic), Thai (Basic)
Barry S M
Profession: I have taught in Thailand and Saudi Arabia
Interests: I love all sport, reading fantasy novels, and animals
Education: Master of Education (Applied Linguistics)
Bachelor of Arts (English Language)
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Thai (Conversational)