Catherine H57
Profession: Farmer
Agriculture
Ranch manager, garden hand, livestock hand
Interests: I have interests and hobbies, but for some reason it won't let me post anything but this here. Just ask me if you're interested ;)
Education: Bachelor's degree in history from Harding University
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Russian (Basic)
Imogen B
Interests: I love learning about different cultures, current affairs, travel, food, history and politics. My hobbies include reading, cooking, yoga and watching films.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), German (Fluent), French (Fluent), Russian (Conversational)
Tanya
Profession: Office Administrator
Medicine
Office administrator in a primary care doctor's office.
Manager
Real Estate
Apartment manager of 24 apartments
Researcher
Research
Worked in creating business prospectus and researching various business issues for small companies regarding their business goals
Writer
Writing and Journalism
wrote a book of short stories on the themes of personal fulfillment, redemption, and life changes
Customer Service
Retail
Customer Service for a large grocery store
Paralegal
Law
Paralegal for law firm specializing in asbestos related lawsuits, and for a law firm specializing in personal injury law and worker's compensation.
district manager
Finance and Banking
District manager for Primerica, responsible to hire life insurance agents and financial services professionals.
Interests: I am a writer, and am starting a business. I enjoy working for cambly. I went to UC Berkeley and received a BA in Rhetoric/English, and then worked in the medical office field for many years.
I live with friends, and enjoy meeting new people, swimming, yoga, cooking, reading, and learning new things.
Education: Bachelors in Rhetoric, University of California at Berkeley
English Language Instruction, Education, Research
Research, writing and communications.
Paralegal
Law
Litigation Paralegal
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Basic), Russian (Fluent)
Kirsten Danica
Profession: Current profession: freelance online English teacher
Interests: I have so many interests... I love to read, my favorite genre of novel is either historical fiction or detective fiction, I simply cannot choose between the two. Reading is my go-to for my next interest, which is traveling. There is no better feeling to me than hopping on an 8-hour flight with a good book to read! I've been to 11 countries and counting. Geographical and culture differences fascinate me. Lastly, I am interested in getting to know you and joining you on your English journey! :-)
Education: 1. TQUK Level 5 Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language from International TEFL Academy (ITA)
2. Associate Degree in Education from St. Petersburg College
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Russian (Basic)
Vanessa Corey
Profession: 12 years teaching experience in 5 countries
Teaching, Education, English Language Instruction, Internet
My offline teaching amounts to 13 wonderful years, living in 5 countries, while online teaching has taken me to students around the globe for 11 years. A teacher for thousands of students, I am also a professional linguist and diplomatic interpreter.
Interests: I have many interests! I love reading, writing, discussion & debate, psychology, sociology, linguistics, science & technology, medicine, futurism, education, self-improvement, history, travel, cultures, hockey, bicycling, skating, horseback riding, hiking, camping, backpacking, nature, museums, politics, economics, current affairs, cats, dogs, cooking, art, environmentalism, sustainable living, building eco homes global communications, music and many other things! It's a long list and a short life! What do you enjoy?
Education: B.S. in Psychology, Sociology, and Linguistics
English Language Instruction, Education
I finished my bachelor's of science in psychology and sociology, as well as a parallel degree in applied linguistics.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Russian (Fluent), French (Conversational), German (Conversational), Polish (Basic)
Kella Andreev
Profession: Teacher
English Language Instruction, Teaching, Education
I have worked as an online English teacher for 7 years
Classroom Teacher
Education, Teaching
I served as a classroom teacher at a few international schools in different countries.
University Instructor
Education, Training and Development
Writing, Communication, Pathology instruction at the university level
Program Director
Education, Teaching, Training and Development
Director and instructor in a professional development program
Career Advisor
Education, English Language Instruction, Training and Development
I assisted students with CV and interview preparation as well as exam prep and graduate admissions.
Interests: I have a passion for helping others and I have dedicated my life to teaching English. I love learning about and experiencing other cultures. I have lived in four different countries and I enjoy traveling and studying languages.
Education: Master of Arts in Teaching
Education
Graduate degree and teacher licensure
Master of Arts in English
English Language Instruction, Education
Graduate degree in language and literature
Master of Science
Medicine
Graduate public health program in Biosecurity and Disaster Preparedness
Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy
Education
Undergraduate degree
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Basic), Russian (Basic)
Paulina J
Profession: Biologist
Interests: Travel, animals, world politics and books!
Education: B.Sc from McMaster University, Canada
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Russian (Fluent), Spanish (Conversational)
Anna DC
Profession: Teacher
Interests: reading, drawing, eating yummy food (pizza & pasta), learning new things, playing online games, watching movies, watching TV shows (FRIENDS, How I Met Your Mother, The Office, Once Upon a Time), reading fantasy books like Harry Potter, and seeing live theatre (The Phantom of the Opera, Cabaret, ect.)
Education: Bachelor of Arts Honours Psychology, York University (Toronto, Canada)
Master of Education, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), University of Toronto
120 hour TESOL Certificate
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Russian (Conversational)
Katia L
Profession: VIPKid - Online ESL Teacher
English Language Instruction
Currently, I work for VIPKid where I teach English online to Chinese children. I have taught over 7000 classes and have maintained a 5.0 overall parent feedback rating.
Private in-person lessons
English Language Instruction
For several years, I taught English to Bolivian and Brazilian professionals of all levels, from beginner to advanced
Interests: I am a dedicated business professional from Montreal, Canada, and I am also a certified teacher of English as a second language. I discovered I had a passion for teaching seven years ago, when I had an opportunity to work with Spanish-speaking students at a rural school in Bolivia, South America. Since then, I have taught children and adults of different ages and backgrounds, both online and offline. My hobbies are traveling and learning foreign languages. I also enjoy all kinds of outdoor activities.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Commerce and a Graduate Diploma in Public Accountancy from McGill University (Montreal, Canada)
Entrepreneurship
I am CPA, CA (Chartered Professional Accountant)
120 Hour TESOL
Education
I successful completed International Open Academy's 120 Hour TESOL Certificate Course
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Fluent), Russian (Native), French (Conversational), Portuguese (Conversational)
Tara J
Profession: ESOL Teacher
Interests: Travelling (I've been to 19 countries and hoping to expand the list soon),
Reading (I enjoy both fiction and non-fiction books. My favourite novelist is Haruki Murakami and I am currently reading Restless Souls by Dan Sheehan
Politics (mostly American and European),
Crafts (embroidery and paper crafts)
Ukulele (just for fun!)
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Europe and European Union Studies.
CELTA
Spoken Languages: English (Native: Australia / New Zealand), Russian (Native), Spanish (Fluent)
Ana
Profession: English as a Foreign Language Teacher, South Korea: March 2012 - Present
Education
I have been teaching English as a Foreign Language to Korean high school students and adults.
Interests: Hello! Nice to meet you here.
I am an American native English teacher currently based in Seoul, South Korea. I am TEFL-certified and I have been teaching English as a Foreign Language at the high school and adult level since 2012. I specialize in current events, media, presentations and writing.
I look forward to meeting language learners from all around the world!
Education: Bachelor of Science in Communication: Film & Television
Writing and Journalism
I received my Bachelor of Science in 2009 from Boston University. I majored in film and television, with a focus on writing documentaries.
Master of Arts in Korean Studies: Education
Education
I received my Master of Arts in Korean Studies from the Academy of Korean Studies in Seongnam, South Korea. My thesis was on Korean alternative education.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Conversational), Russian (Native), Korean (Conversational)
Mandy Kline
Profession: English Teacher
Interests: I love listening to music. I like all types of music, but indie and alternative are my favorite. When I get the opportunity, I go to an opera or a symphonic concert.
I also enjoy reading. I like classics, but I also have read some newer literature.
In my free time, I often spend time doing something with arts and crafts. If I'm not doing that, I'm probably watching a serial or visiting a museum.
Education: B.A. Vocal Performance from York College in Nebraska
M.M. Theory Pedagogy from Southern Methodist University in Texas
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Russian (Conversational)
Ana
Interests: I love to write, hike, and bake.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Russian (Conversational), Spanish (Conversational)
Susan Manchester
Profession: TEFL Teacher and English Language Editor for academic journal submissions.
Interests: I love playing my cello and also the piano. I enjoy cycling when the British weather allows me to do so! I have visited many countries from Argentina to Thailand, South Africa to India. I have recently returned from living on a Mediterranean island where I learned to speak some Greek and Turkish so I know how difficult it is to speak other languages.
Education: Bachelor of Laws
MA in Translation Studies (Russian)
Level 5 TEFL Certificate.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Russian (Conversational)
Leah Knight
Profession: English teacher
Education
I have experience in teaching and tutoring both children and adults of all levels.
Interests: A DIY fanatic who loves learning about different cultures and psychology.
Education: BA Linguistics
English Language Instruction, Education
A linguist is a specialist who understands and analyses the structure, sound, meaning, use, and development of languages.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Russian (Native), French (Conversational)
Yuliya L
Profession: Home Preservation Specialist, ESL Instructor
Interests: traveling, learning new languages, reading
Education: Iowa State University - Bachelor of Arts in English, Bachelor of Science in Child Adult Family Services
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Russian (Native)
Henrietta Ortiz-Szew
Profession: English Teacher
Interests: Science. Sustainability - permaculture/food forests/survival skills. Reading - fiction and non-fiction. Philosophy - ethics, art, language. Music - playing and listening. Drama - directing , acting and improvisation. hiking, swimming, camping, cycling, horse-riding, creative writing, good food and wine, language learning, travel, animals...
Education: I went to Norwich High School for Girls, with A Levels in Chemistry, English Literature, Classical Civilisation and General Studies (B, A, A, A)
I then studied a BA in Philosophy with History (2:1) at the University of East Anglia and after a year or so, took my CELTA and began teaching immediately.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Conversational), Russian (Basic)
Kate C UK
Profession: Primary School Teacher/HLTA
Education
2004 - present
Interests: I love music, particularly singing - I have been a member of many choirs over the years; I also enjoy reading (particularly autobiographies) and walking in the countryside.
Education: MEd (Applied Linguistics);
Education
Master of Education & Applied Linguistics - The Open University
CELTA
English Language Instruction
CELTA (Pass A) - Gloscol
PGCE
Education
PGCE (Primary)
BA (Hons) Russian and Linguistics
Education
4 Year degree from Sheffield University.
A Levels
Education
French - A
German - A
Psychology - A
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), French (Conversational), German (Basic), Russian (Basic)
Lori- Las Vegas
Profession: ESL Teacher
Education
I've been teaching ESL since 2011
Interests: I've traveled all over the world & I love learning about new cultures. I live in Las Vegas. I've studied French, Norwegian, Russian, and German, so I understand how hard it can be to feel confident speaking a new language. I'm very patient, funny, and I LOVE teaching English! I enjoy playing with my dog, baking, and traveling, I work in Financial technology. My favorites places to visit are Japan, Australia, and Northern Ireland.
Education: Bachelor of Arts- Journalism
Writing and Journalism
I worked in TV news for 5 years and as a freelance journalist for over 20 years
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Conversational), Norwegian (Conversational), German (Basic), Russian (Basic)
Sarah Harb
Profession: English Teacher
Interests: Language, culture, history, literature, traveling, cooking, music, exploring, cows & capybaras
Education: B.A. in Modern Languages and Literature (Russian and Spanish), Kenyon College
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Fluent), Russian (Fluent), Arabic (Basic)