Andrew, M.Ed
Profession: Teacher
Interests: My interests are quite varied, I enjoy almost all sports, both playing and professional. I am an avid traveler, having lived in 6 countries and visiting every continent. I love animals, I have a kitten named Quincy and a Westie named Ailsa. History is another hobby of mine, especially 20th century, I am an easy guy to chat to so by all means let's discuss in English what's on your mind!
Education: Master of Education (M.Ed) Secondary Education and Professional Teacher License. University of Mary Washington, 2016.
Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Certificate 120 hours. MyTEFL.
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.): History and Political Science.. University of Colorado at Boulder, 2011
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Conversational), Portuguese (Conversational)
Douglas
Profession: English Teacher - Current Profession
Interests: Hi everyone! I'm Douglas, a teacher from sunny Scotland who is currently living and working in Seoul, South Korea. In my free time, I really enjoy reading, exploring new places, watching Netflix and hanging out with friends. One of my favourite things about teaching English is getting to know my students and learn about their culture. In my classes I love to focus on not only accuracy but also common expressions we use in everyday in English. I hope to see you in the class soon!
Education: International House, Madrid - CELTA Certificate – Pass B
Newcastle University - Course of Study - BA in Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies (First Class Honours)
Universidad de Granada, Spain - I carried out an Erasmus student exchange, living with an international group of students and gained experience of studying foreign languages elsewhere in Europe.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Fluent), Portuguese (Fluent), French (Conversational), Catalan (Basic), Korean (Basic)
Neal Dansky
Profession: student and professor of Spanish at North Carolina State University
Interests: I like to read, listen to podcasts and play chess. But above all else I love learning languages!
Education: Bachelor of Science in Business from Indiana University; currently acquiring Master of Arts in Spanish at North Carolina State University
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Fluent), Portuguese (Conversational)
paulmulrennan
Profession: I currently work as a private tutor. Previously I was a Science and Maths teacher. Interestingly I worked in the army and on a stud farm.
Interests: I am really interested in acrobatics and juggling. Every year I attend the European Juggling Convention, the largest circus festival in the world. I'm currently working on developing my 4 ball tricks. Every year I try to learn the local language of the country the EJC is in. So far as well as being able to speak English and Irish I can also speak German, Portuguese and Finnish. This year I will begin learning Spanish.
Education: Bachelor of Science in Theoretical Physics from University College Dublin.
Postgraduate Certificate in Education from the University of the West of England.
The Shape Coding System from Moor House Research and Training Institute
First Aid at Work from Bristol First Aid
TEFL from International Open Academy
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Finnish (Basic), German (Basic), Portuguese (Basic), Irish (Conversational)
Sam
Profession: Content Marketing Manager
Interests: I grew up in Northern England but I keep my accent quite mild :). I've previously lived in Brazil, Argentina, Spain, the US, and Germany.
I'm passionate about travel, discovering new places and cultures, and learning new languages. I've been fortunate enough to work with travel the past few years, as well as translating between Portuguese and English.
In my spare time I enjoy sports (playing and watching), going to concerts and weird foreign movies (pre-covid), and trying out pilates.
Education: BA Spanish, Portuguese & Latin American Studies from the University of Manchester
TEFL Certificate from i-to-i
Currently applying to Data Science bootcamps
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Portuguese (Fluent), Spanish (Fluent), German (Basic)
Ethan
Profession: University and high school English teacher
Education, English Language Instruction
I taught English both within a university (UCBC) and a public high school while living in Chile
Interests: I am a graduate in BA Modern Languages (Spanish and Portuguese) at Oxford University, and a current Masters MSt Student in Modern Languages (Portuguese), also at Oxford.
Education: BA Modern Languages (Spanish and Portuguese)
Education
1st class degree from University of Oxford
MSt Modern Languages (Portuguese)
Education
Masters at University of Oxford, currently completing
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Portuguese (Conversational), Spanish (Conversational)
Richie
Profession: Music and English Teacher
Interests: I have a huge passion for music - drums, guitar, vocals, and song writing, and I have had the privilege of playing in many bands in Ireland, Australia, England, and parts of Europe. I love sports, especially swimming and football. I love travelling, and have visited many countries volunteering through WorkAway. The environment is another huge passion of mine, and I have been blessed to have contributed to several eco projects based on permaculture and sustainable living principles.
Education: Teach English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Certificate, Degree in Music and Health Studies at Canterbury Christ Church University, England
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Italian (Conversational), Spanish (Basic), Portuguese (Basic)
Tyler
Profession: Cast Member at Walt Disney World
Hospitality and Tourism
For 4 magical years I helped dreamers of all ages have the best vacation ever!
Interests: I'm from Upstate New York and I recently spent 9 months in Brazil.
Education: SUNY Potsdam
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Portuguese (Fluent)
ericbirkmeier
Profession: ESL teacher
Interests: I am interested in learning new things, so I like to study. I like to talk about anything and everything. My interests include reading, sports, exercise, animals, cooking, politics, technology, music, movies, TC shows, and video games.
Education: I studied linguistics in college. I am A+ and network+ certified as I used to work in IT before becoming a full-time ESL teacher.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Portuguese (Fluent)
Darcy Isaiah
Profession: Auxiliary de Conversation
Interests: Right now I am interesed in learning Spanish, I like to talk about Sports, I love to listen to music, i am reading also and learning Portuguese and take dance clases!
Education: Bachelor of Arts (2020) Ohio Wesleyan University May 2020
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Conversational), Portuguese (Conversational)
Doug
Profession: University Lecturer in Spanish; English Tutor; Financial Services
Interests: In the summertime, I spend as much of my free time as possible in nature: camping, hiking, kayaking, and especially gardening. I'm a passionate landscape gardener.
In the wintertime, I enjoy cooking and baking for family and friends. I love foods from other cultures.
I always love reading and learning. My library has lots of books about gardening, history, and of course language!
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and French from Central Michigan University
Master of Arts in Spanish, Applied Linguistics track, Michigan State University
Certificate in Landscape Nursery Management, Michigan State University
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Fluent), French (Conversational), Portuguese (Basic)
Hunter Peak
Profession: In the US prior to moving to Brazil I worked with logistics and on-time delivery
Interests: I am a massive sports fan. I enjoy watching Liverpool Football Club and The University of Tennessee (American football). I am an ultrarunner. I have run a few marathon distances, a couple of 50ks, a 50 miler and one 100k run. Recently I took part in a 10 day 300+ mile trek in the south of Brazil.
Education: Studied English at Guilford College, I have taken part in a number of workshops related to Agile methodology.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Portuguese (Fluent)
Dylan Williams
Profession: Event Staff at ARGUS in Denver, CO
Interests: I'm a musician/audio producer/engineer. I enjoy writing lyrics and poetry as well.
Education: Bachelor of Science in Audio Production from The Art Institute of California - San Francisco. 40-hour TEFL/TESOL Basic Certificate from Bridge TEFL.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Portuguese (Basic), Spanish (Basic)
Temple D
Profession: I work as a Personal Shopper and Volunteer Minister. I used to work at the airport, assisting disabled passengers and interpreting.
Interests: I have been bilingual all my life, and always love expanding my vocabulary. I build Legos as my main hobby, and love studying history and science-fiction. I am a trained public speaker who aspires to be an audiobook reader.
Education: High School Graduate
Certified ESL Teacher
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Portuguese (Fluent)
Simon Timmins
Profession: I am the Owner of a successful Scuba Diving School in Cebu, Philippines (Currently Temporarily Closed due to the Pandemic)
Interests: I love cycling , scuba diving , nature and going on adventures. In 2001 I was very lucky to win a competition to climb Mt Blanc in France. I have scuba dived in the UK, Thailand, Malaysia and in Turkey, trekked in the Himalayas and in the Alps and raced single seater Formula Fords at Donnington Park in the UK. In 2005 I set up my own successful Scuba Diving School in Cebu , the Philippines.
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Business Studies from East London University (1987) ; Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) from the Regent School of English in Regent's Park, London (1992) ; Certified Circuit Training and Gym Instructor from the YMCA in London; PADI Open Water Diver Scuba Instructor from Mermaids Dive Center (1998) ; SDI Scuba Diving Instructor : PADI Staff Instructor
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Portuguese (Basic)
James Phillips3
Profession: Sales Manager
Interests: I'm an Aussie English teacher living in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. I speak Portuguese and love to surf!
Education: Bachelor of Business - University of Technology, Sydney
Spoken Languages: English (Native: Australia / New Zealand), Portuguese (Fluent)
jason kollasch
Profession: I have worked as an accountant in the past. I only teach English now.
Interests: I enjoy traveling, riding my bike, watching Netflix, playing chess, and going to the beach. I moved to Brazil in 2019 with my wife and daughter. I really like the beaches here.
Education: Bachelor of Arts degree with majors in Accounting and Business Management from Buena Vista University.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Portuguese (Basic)
Luke H
Profession: Peace Corps Volunteer
Interests: Hello!
I am currently in Montana for the ski season - so you can guess I love to ski! I also enjoy reading, playing board games, traveling, and talking to people. But I enjoy so much more than that and can be interested in anything - just ask!
Education: Bachelor of Arts in History from CU Boulder.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Fluent), Portuguese (Basic), Italian (Basic)
Quest
Profession: I am currently an English teacher.
Interests: I am interested in all sorts of things, a true student of life and nature. I love being outdoors and practicing sports. I love learning new things related to culture, spirituality, history, economy, science, and technology. I really enjoy traveling, getting to know new cultures, and trying out new food, especially talking to locals. Above all, I really appreciate human connection and acquiring new perspectives through people from different backgrounds.
Education: I am a certified English as a Second Language teacher (TEFL).
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Portuguese (Fluent)
Todd
Profession: Self Employed
Interests: Visiting museums, competing in sporting events, preparing healthy meals, constant learning & reading.
Education: Degrees in International Business & Marketing from Santa Barbara College.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Fluent), Portuguese (Basic)