Claire Rx
Profession: Current: Online English teacher & professional Muay Thai fighter. Previous: Creditor Liaison, Personal trainer
Interests: Hi everyone! My name is Claire and I'm 26 years old. I am TEFL certified and have been teaching English online for over 3 years. I love teaching because it gives me the opportunity to meet new people, learn about different cultures and hear about your life experiences. I am passionate about seeing my students grow and develop with every lesson. I am originally from Scotland but i currently live in Phuket, Thailand where i have a secondary job as a professional Muay Thai fighter.
Education: - 30-hour Teaching English to young learners certificate
- 120-hour TEFL certificate
- Diploma - Level 3 in Personal training
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Thai (Conversational)
Kimberly Lynn R
Profession: Teacher
Interests: I love to teach, try new foods, and play cards. I lived in Thailand for 2 years from 2016-2018.
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Spanish from Central Michigan University
Master of Science in Counseling and Student Development from Kansas State University
TEFL Certificate from United States Peace Corps
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Conversational), Thai (Basic)
Cydney Mihell
Profession: Student
Interests: Some of my interests including reading, running, riding horses, drawing, and practicing amateur mixed martial arts. I also enjoy travelling, photography and meeting new people and hearing their stories!
Education: I am currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Science in Biology at Algoma University. I am in my fourth year and will be graduating after finishing my thesis project this summer.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Fluent), Thai (Basic)
Anne
Profession: I am a full-time online ESL teacher for adults and children.
Interests: As a Teacher:
I teach Beginners and all other levels of English. I provide free-talk, basic lessons and conversation.
If you would like a formal lesson, please choose one from my library before calling and I will be happy to assist you.
About Me:
I love the water so swimming, snorkelling, diving and body-boarding are my favourites!
I enjoy exercising through hiking, dancing and yoga.
I am also learning another two languages - Thai and French!
Education: Certificate IV Pharmaceutical Dispensary Operations
Certificate TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language)
Spoken Languages: English (Native: Australia / New Zealand), French (Basic), Thai (Basic)
Shantay
Profession: English as Foreign Language
Interests: I like reading poetry and stories from all cultures. I am a foodie who enjoys fitness, yoga and meditation.
Education: I hold a BA in Educational Development and a TEFL certification.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Thai (Basic)
Shauna O
Profession: Paralegal and English Teacher
Interests: Traveling, swimming, hiking and playing with animals. I also enjoy meeting new people and discovering new cultures.
Education: I went to Tacoma Community College in Tacoma, Washington. I studied law.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Thai (Conversational), Spanish (Conversational), Marathi (Basic)
Cait
Profession: Herbalist
Medicine
Creating and sharing herbal medicines
English Teacher
Teaching, English Language Instruction, Education
I have been teaching English for 3 years to both children and adults from many different countries.
Interests: I am originally from North Carolina, USA with Nigerian heritage and I currently live in Thailand on a tropical permaculture farm with my partner, 6 dogs and a cat. I have a Bachelors Degree in Psychology, a TESOL English Teaching Certification and I've spent the last 3 years teaching English abroad. I am an herbalist creating and sharing herbal medicine and I am currently continuing my studies in this field. I believe in living a peaceful life in tune with the earth and I enjoy yoga, meditation, dancing, cooking and spending most of my time outdoors. I love plants and animals and traveling to meet new people and explore the many beautiful cultures of this world.
Education: Bachelors of Psychology
Mental Health
Studied at UNCW
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Basic), Thai (Basic), Danish (Basic)
Abigail Behrends
Profession: Self-Published Fiction Author and Playwright
Writing and Journalism
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/Abigail%20Behrends
Visual Anthropology Photographer
Visual Arts
• Took photography in various countries through the anthropological lens
• Visual anthropology photographs displayed at the National Press Club, Andy Warhol Museum and Laguna Beach, CA and subsequently three additional photography shows
Project Co-Supervisor and Photography Researcher
Consulting
• Catalogued and archived 14,500+ private collection photographs, documents, and items for the Robert F. Kennedy family
• Managed the operational budget in assistant role
• Recruited, trained, and supervised interns in projects
Interests: I greatly enjoy photography and writing. I have had six photography exhibits since 2002 where three are ones displaying images of women in the workplace from seven different countries spanning seventeen years. Besides also being a Published Fiction Author with an intercultural twist and the content written to teach young adults
I also enjoy running and yoga.
Education: MA in Service, Leadership and Management from School of International Training (SIT) Graduate Institute.
Writing and Journalism
I received this MA degree in 2010 with my practicum work completed on the Thai/Burma border for one year working in various capacities with organizations like CBO, NGO, and UN as to assist in reconciling issues occurring in Burma/Myanmar.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Basic), Arabic (Basic), Thai (Basic), French (Conversational)
Charlotte
Profession: Urban Farmer
Agriculture, Environment, Non-profit, Education
I plotted, organised and maintained several acres of urban farm land for a non-profit organisation and also cared for farm animals. Taught local adults and children about healthy eating, animals and plants.
English Teacher
Education, English Language Instruction
Four years experience teaching ESL to students with a variety of ages and backgrounds. Currently I am the Head Teacher of an Intensive English Program for children at a nationally recognised school.
Interests: I enjoy meeting new people who share similar and different ideas and perspectives compared to my own. I am always up for a conversation about anything! Some of my hobbies include arts, snorkeling and paddle boarding. Really anything water, animal or outdoors related!
Education: TEFL
English Language Instruction
Certified TEFL
Visual Arts Education Major (3rd Year)
Education, Visual Arts
Third year of my Visual Arts Education degree. Focusing on 3-D and sculpture, ceramics.
General Studies
Education
General Studies Degree
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Thai (Conversational)
Sophia Lanzendorf
Profession: Science / English Teacher
Interests: One of my biggest interests is traveling! I enjoy meeting new people from different cultures, as well as trying cuisine from around the world. The best times of my life, have been the times spent in cultural immersion. In addition, I have a passion for a healthy lifestyle. I try to continuously further my knowledge in the field of exercise and nutrition. Lastly, I enjoy conversating with others on the political climate in the United States, as well as around the world.
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Basic), Thai (Basic)
Haley Gerber
Profession: English Language Instructor
English Language Instruction, Teaching, Education
Taught private ESL lessons online, covering topics such as grammar, vocabulary, proper pronunciation, and TOEFL test preparation.
Adapted virtual lesson content in real-time to maximize student engagement and comprehension.
English Teacher / Fulbright Fellow
English Language Instruction, Teaching, Government, Agriculture
Taught ESL lessons to secondary school students, achieving an average 6.7% increase for student TOEFL sample test scores
Launched a ‘Read After Me’ program to improve conversational English dialogue and the use of colloquialisms
Interests: My name is Haley and I've taught English as a Second Language (ESL) for over 8 years to students around the world!
When I was young, my family moved to Tokyo, and I learned how wonderful it can be to connect to people from other cultures. That love of connection is the reason I've travelled to 38 countries and am passionate about helping English learners expand their knowledge and horizons.
I currently live in Canada with my wonderful husband and our sweet rescue dog just counting down the days until our next adventure!
Education: Bachelor of Arts
Education, Environment, Agriculture, Renewable Energy
Sustainability & Education
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Japanese (Conversational), Thai (Basic), French (Basic)
Kelsey Hession
Profession: English Teacher
Education
Teaching English to school age children around the world.
Interests: I am an expat living abroad! I like to travel and meet new people! I have traveled to 20 different countries and I am currently living abroad and hope to travel more! I love meeting new people and learning about different cultures. I am interested in reading, writing and theater.
Education: Bachelors Degree
Education
Elementary education teaching licensure.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Georgian (Basic), Thai (Basic)
Suzanne Hine
Profession: FCE, SLEE, PET, CPE, CAE & IELTS
Military, English Language Instruction, Education
I have been teaching online for over 4 years now and have helped students prepare for SLEE, PET, FCE, CPE, CAE and IELTS exams. I have/have had students from Peru, Brazil, Russia, Turkey, Italy, Spain, Germany, Hong Kong, Jordan, Korea etc
Interests: My students are many and varied.
I actually myself love learning new languages.
I also enjoy reading, listening to music, making greetings cards and watching tennis and MotoGP.
Education: A Levels
Education, English Language Instruction
I never liked school and never wanted to go to university. I chose to attend the university of life instead!
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Italian (Conversational), Thai (Basic), French (Basic), German (Basic)
Teresa Kh
Profession: Owner/Manager - wholesale, retail, online stores. Thailand & Australia.
Fashion, Retail, Sales, Management
18+ years, I have owned and managed my own brick and mortar boutique store, international wholesale orders, in-store retail sales, online stores, markets and expo selling, and traveling sales representative throughout Australia. Jewellery/fashion.
Sales, marketing & development manager. London, UK.
Sales, Marketing, Training and Development, Operations
This position was in London, UK with a food catering company I worked with for 5 years. I was promoted to sales, marketing and development management. I cold canvassed new areas, set up new delivery rounds, and trained staff.
Casino croupier. Australia and Caribbean cruise ship.
Hospitality and Tourism
Many years working as a fully trained casino croupier in Melbourne, Australia and on a cruise ship sailing the Caribbean.
Assistant manager.
Management, Hospitality and Tourism, Retail
Assistant manager of a food catering business, and retail stores.
Sales and customer service.
Sales, Customer Support
I have extensive experience working in sales and customer service, from a young age, in various work environments, and different countries.
Travel Consultant, Tour Guide, Host.
Hospitality and Tourism
My experience in tourism is extensive. I grew up in this industry in our family businesses. This gave me the opportunity to meet people from all over the world, and develop curiosity and interest in travel, and international countries and cultures.
ESL Teacher.
Teaching, Education
Over 8 years of teaching ESL to students in schools, with online companies, and in private classes. Both children and adults. Thailand and China.
Interests: I'm a confident, motivated, friendly and outgoing person, with a sense of humour. I am a huge animal lover, especially dogs. I have worked and volunteered with dog rescue in Chiang Mai, Thailand for over 16 years.
I have travelled and lived worldwide, and have been living in Thailand for the past 21 years. I have excellent communication skills, and enjoy speaking with people from different nationalities and cultural backgrounds.
My pleasures are music, trying food from different cuisines, nature, meeting new people and learning about cultures from around the world.
With my life experiences we have many topics to practice your conversational English on.
Education: Bachelor of Hospitality Management (degree)
Education, Hospitality and Tourism
Holmesglen Institute of TAFE
Bairnsdale, Victoria, Australia
1985-1988
Bairnsdale Secondary College
Education
Bairnsdale Secondary College
Bairnsdale, Victoria, Australia
Leaving Certificate 1985
Specialised Courses
Education
Food Studies Feb – Nov 1985
TAFE Bairnsdale, Victoria, Australia.
- Travel Consultancy Course. Feb - Mar 1987
Bill Healy’s Travel Training
Melbourne, Australia.
- Bar Attendants Course. 1988
TAFE Bairnsdale, Victoria, Australia.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: Australia / New Zealand), Thai (Basic)
Jaisha
Profession: Outdoor Education staff trainer / coordinator / instructor
Interests: Tattoos
Fitness training
reading fantasy novels
adventurous activities ( rock climbing, archery, kayaking, caving etc...)
TV show binge watching
Education: Devon UK, GCSE
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Thai (Basic)
emilyg
Profession: Online ESL Teacher
Interests: I love traveling, cooking, spending time outdoors, and learning new languages. I am also learning how to play the violin!
Education: University of Kansas 2012
Bachelor's Degree in Applied Behavioral Science, Emphasis on Community Health and Development
Minor in Business
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Conversational), Thai (Basic)
Vanessa Sychak
Profession: English Teacher
Interests: I am interested in yoga, massage, art, hiking, meditation, martial arts, action movies and making people laugh.
Education: Temple University, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, USA
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Thai (Basic)
Stefanie
Profession: Fundamental English Educator
English Language Instruction
Thailand. Intermediate-level English for grades 7-12. Judge for Impromptu Speech competition. Coach for Story Telling and English camp.
Asian Studies Educator & Curriculum Specialist
English Language Instruction
Thailand. Created curricula and materials for English-ASEAN major at Eastern Languages Department, focusing on cultures, history, and civics education. Conducted student interviews. Improved student critical thinking and essay writing skills.
Civics Educator & Curriculum Specialist
English Language Instruction
Thailand. Developed social science curriculum focusing on history and global citizenship such as human rights, diversity, and activism. Coach for quiz and debate competitions. Started fundraising projects for UNICEF with students.
Interests: I like reading books, hiking, and history. I am currently learning Persian and Brazilian Portuguese.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ฉันชอบอ่านหนังสือ เดินป่า และประวัติศาสตร์ ช่วงนี้ฉันก็เรียนภาษาฟาร์ซึและภาษาโปรตุเกส
Education: BA International Studies, focusing on Asia
Non-profit
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
MA International Relations
Non-profit
Webster University Thailand
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Thai (Fluent)
Nika Br
Profession: English teacher to speakers of other languages
Education
I have been teaching English online since 2017 in a one-on-one setting and in person since 2018 in one-on-one and group setting
Interests: I enjoy hiking, reading, travelling, and studying new languages and cultures.
Education: I received my High School Diploma from American School based in Lansing, IL. I received a TEFL/TESOL certificate in October 2016. I also attended a two week course for specialized teaching techniques in August 2013.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Thai (Fluent)
Jill Doughty
Profession: Twenty years of teaching all ages groups from foundation to adults.
Education
Fully qualified Teacher.
Interests: Travel, scuba, wildlife, ceramics, art & craft, fashion, photography, films, TV
Education: PGCE
Education
Qualified November 2002
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), French (Conversational), Thai (Conversational)