Ro
Profession: VP Creatie Services, Art Director
Advertising, Non-profit, Design
My professional career began with graphic design and art direction. Eventually I became responsible for a staff of writers, designers, and other art directors. I am also a co-fonder of a non-profit organization based out of NYC. I teach yoga.
Interests: My professional life has been primarily in Advertising and graphic design, etc. So communication was a skill I had to develop. My life now is more leisurely which has allowed me to connect with groups of people with similar interests. Art, music, beaches, swimming, discovering nature here in Florida and taking online classes that interest me. And spending time with friends!
Education: Graduate of Kendall College of Art and Design
Advertising
I studied the communication arts.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Basic), Telugu (Basic)
Vera M.
Profession: Babysitter
Interests: I enjoy reading, learning new things, and have recently gotten into gardening!
Education: I am currently getting my Bachelor's degree in college. I have a 4.2 GPA, and I have taken college-level English coursework in high school as well. I have gotten a 5 on the AP Language and Composition exam, and a 36 on the ACT English and Reading section!
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Hindi (Conversational), Telugu (Conversational)
Jax Rajah
Profession: Student doing my MSc
Interests: Enjoy and passionate about music, driving and talking to people.
Run a couple of podcasts and small businesses.
Like to go out, explore and try new food.
Education: BEng in mechanical engineering in a London university.
Currently also completing my MSc in the same university.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Tamil (Fluent), French (Basic), Norwegian (Basic)
Godwin Robinson
Profession: Civil/ Architectural draftsman
Interests: I love to play basketball, go to the gym, create art. I also love to read. I like classic and new literature. I practice meditation regularly and try to keep my mind occupied with. Also I like wearing silly hats
Education: Qualified civil and architectural draftsman. Civil engineering HNC. A* grade for GCSE English literature and A grade for GCSE English language.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Tamil (Conversational)
Raphael Aboorva
Profession: Engineer
Interests: Reading, Cooking, Music (singing, guitar, piano), Space & Astronomy
Education: Master in Business Administration (MBA), Queen's University, Canada;
Master of Science in Industrial Engineering (MSc), University of Waterloo, Canada;
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering (BSc), University of Calgary, Canada
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Hindi (Basic), Tamil (Basic)
Sukesh Sukumaran
Profession: Founder/Entrepreneur - Business Consulting & Coaching
Interests: Helping people at crossroads achieve a future they can imagine
An "eternal optimist" - vision, leadership and coaching for growth focused businesses
Education: Exec MBA - Uni Otago, NZ
Exponential Foundation Series - SingularityU
B. App. Sc. (Hons) (Geophysics)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sukeshsukumaran/
Spoken Languages: English (Native: Australia / New Zealand), Malay (Conversational), Malayalam (Conversational), Tamil (Conversational)
Silby
Profession: Teaching Assistant
Education
I was a teaching assistant at a tutoring company helping 9-10 yr olds with their English and Maths
Personal Tutor
Education
I was a personal tutor to a 16yr old helping him with his GCSE English and helped him go from a 5 (C) to a 7 (A)
Interests: I love the arts and so, my hobbies include painting and dancing. My favourite art styles are abstract and expressionism and I have been studying dance since I was very young! I also have a great interest for travelling and experiencing different cultures. Some of my favourite things to do to relax is watching anime and going to the gym although that's been quite difficult to do with the current pandemic situation. I look forward to getting to know you!
Education: A Level
Education
I achieved A* in my Philosophy and Maths A Levels and an A in my Physics at Wallington High School for Girls
MEng Aerospace Engineering
Education
I have just finished my 2nd year of my 4 year degree at the University of Southampton, UK
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Tamil (Native), German (Basic)
Kani Karthik
Profession: Tutor
Interests: My name is Kani, I am 18 years old, received all A *s in International GCSE exams, including English Literature and Language, I love tutoring and talking to kids, especially as I am very young. I specialise in writing, talking and grammar; I can also help with spelling!
Education: Have a certification in teaching English for foreigners. Received a 9 (A*) in IGCSE English Language; 9 (A*) in IGCSE English Literature; Currently predicted A* in English A Level. Distinction in grade 8 LAMDA verse and prose examinations.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Tamil (Conversational)
Jess
Profession: Currently I'm a Student and a Marketing Assistant that specializes in Social Media and Outreach.
Interests: I love all things science - more specifically biology. In my free time I love talking about stocks, crypto and real estate investing. Lastly, I love all things fashion, fitness, and food!
Education: Honours Bachelor of Science with Management Option and a Minor in Biology, Psychology and Education.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Tamil (Native)
Varsha
Profession: English Teaching Assistant
Interests: I like to travel, meet new people, and try out new foods! I also enjoy cooking and hiking every now and then. A good game of Monopoly is also much appreciated!
Education: Bachelor of Science in Anthropology and Human Biology
Bachelor of Arts in Spanish
Masters of Education in Curriculum and Instruction, Elementary Education
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Conversational), Tamil (Conversational)
Nivisa V
Profession: Student
Interests: I love science and music. I want to be a high school biology teacher and hopefully get my PhD one day. I have stage fright so don't ask me to sing, but I have been singing since I was 3. I play piano and am currently learning to play the guitar.
Education: Bachelors of Science in Pre-International Education, Minor in Biology
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Tamil (Native), French (Conversational)
Matthew Gerrard
Profession: ESL Teacher
Teaching, English Language Instruction, Training and Development
I have been an English teacher in Vietnam the past 3 years, I teach English as a second language to learners of all ages and levels
Captain
Environment, Hospitality and Tourism, Teaching, Sports and Athletics
I was a Captain for a watersports company on Zanzibar island, Tanzania. I took guests, diving, on sunset cruises or game fishing. We had an education program for the locals, on sustainable ocean practices, sustainable fishing and reef preservation
Interests: 3
Education: ESL Teacher
Education, English Language Instruction
I am TEFL certified ESL teacher, with a wealth of experience.
Captain
Environment
Driving boats and sailing
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Afrikaans (Conversational), Swahili (Basic)
Victor
Profession: English Teacher
Interests: I have many interests. I love to travel- I have lived in over 7 countries and visited many more! I also am very interested in food and nutrition and have done lots of research into the best diets to make us live longer. Language is another passion. I can speak fluently in English, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese and Swahili.
Education: 2012 TEFL Oxbridge- TEFL Certificate
2007-2011 Royal Holloway, University of London, UK- BSc (Hons) Mathematics
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Fluent), French (Native), Italian (Fluent), Portuguese (Fluent), Swahili (Fluent)
harshilkhurmi
Profession: Currently working as a Professional Pilot. Previously worked as a Project Manager in construction.
Interests: I love learning new languages. I am in fluent in 6 languages and I have found that often the best way to learn is to teach. I play golf, swim and am an avid reader.
Education: BSc Eng. Chemical Engineering, University of Cape Town.
Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.
Pilot (Captain) working for Coastal Aviation in Tanzania.
Financial Management Certificate.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Native), Swahili (Native), Hindi (Fluent), Punjabi (Fluent), Italian (Fluent)
Kevin Lumo
Profession: I am a Bartender during the summer and I am currently taking online classes.
Interests: I am very interested in culture and learning languages. I love to travel and volunteer in different countries, and to learn their culture and spend time with their people. I also like to sing and play guitar, especially songs in foreign languages.
Education: Associates degree in Education Southern Maine Community College, 120 TEFL certification with International TEFL academy Barcelona. Currently finishing my Bachelors degree in Leadership and Organizational Studies at University of Southern Maine
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Swahili (Fluent)
J.T. Stanley
Profession: Doing research on Sub-Saharan Africa and using my race bike to do gig economy work around Washington D.C.
Interests: Two truths and a lie:
- I have swam with a great white shark
- I have overhauled my university's sexual violence prevention efforts
- I have met with militia commanders during my field research
Education: Selected courses:
- Legal Writing
- Academic Writing
- Writing for Social Entrepreneurship
- Reading and Writing about Disability
- The Art of Communication
- French I, II, III
- Kiswahili I, II
- African Politics
- Insurgency and Terrorism in Africa
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Conversational), Swahili (Basic)
Simon
Profession: Currently a Teaching English whilst also doing consultancy for companies looking to located to Africa.
Interests: I am interested in travel, sports (wintersports, cricket, rugby, football and freediving), politcs and current affairs.
Education: I have a degree in ' Real Estate Management' but have experience in tourism, investment and online marketing/web development.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Norwegian (Native), German (Conversational), Swahili (Basic)
Rashad Lartey
Profession: currently an 8th grade science teacher
Interests: Determined to share my gifts of being a life long learner with all whom I come in contact with. Proud father of three boys, 1st generation Ghanaian in America who enjoys, jiu-jitsu, reading, and crosswords.
Education: Associates of Arts in Liberal Arts, Bachelors of Arts in Black Studies with a Minor in Chemistry, Masters of Arts in Urban Education, Prejudice Reduction Certified, Conflict Resolution Certified
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Swahili (Basic), Spanish (Conversational)
Trey R.
Profession: Business English Teacher in Profesores Extranjeros Medellin
Education
Business English for working class professionals in Colombia.
Interests: I'm a freelance writer, producer, and performing artist interested in culture, languages, and social activism. I love to travel and get to know people from all over the world.
Education: Bachelor's of Arts in Liberal Studies
Writing and Journalism
An interdisciplinary program focused on the humanities and social sciences. I studied a mix of communications, ethnic studies, and international business.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Fluent), Portuguese (Conversational), Swahili (Basic)
Nishma S
Profession: English Teacher
Interests: Travelling, reading, gym, walking, cooking, music
Education: Bachelor of Arts in French and Spanish from Manchester University, Master of Arts in Translation and Interpreting from Westminster University, Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) certification from TEFL UK, CELTA, Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, PRINCE2 Foundation certification.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Fluent), French (Fluent), Gujarati (Fluent), Hindi (Basic), Swahili (Basic)