Derek
Profession: Currently a full-time business student at BYUI
Interests: Traveling, learning new languages, reading, teaching, experiencing different cultures, and photography.
Education: B.A. International Studies
Government
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Portuguese (Fluent), Spanish (Conversational)
Micah Ward
Profession: Human Development
Interests: I love to read, run, and have interesting conversations. I love to travel and have lived on three continents. I enjoy working with other people and education is high on my list of joys! I also play the Tabla and most other percussion instruments!
Education: Bachelor of Arts in English Literature; Master of Divinity; Proficiency Certificate in Portuguese
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Basic), Portuguese (Basic), Greek (Basic)
Dave Kurley
Profession: Online English tutor
Interests: I have a passion for the English language: over the years I've written lyrics, poems, short stories and plays, and I love music, film, literature and comics. I've also sung in a couple of bands and I was an actor and a stand-up comedian for a while!
Education: 1974-1978 ‘O’ Levels – English Language A, English Literature C, Mathematics C Rowlinson School, Sheffield
1984-1985 Certificate in Drama – Shirecliffe College, Sheffield
1996-1997 ‘A’ Levels – English Language & Literature A, Film Studies C
Dover College, Dover, Kent
1997-2000 English & Film Studies (Joint BA)
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Portuguese (Basic), French (Basic)
Tom Kitchen
Profession: English teacher
Interests: I am very interested in music, sports and watching films. I used to work in the film industry and as a DJ on the radio and in clubs, I still have a big interest in music now.
I play football and tennis and watch a lot of different sports on television. I also like cycling, cooking, reading and travelling.
Education: Bachelor of arts in Film and theatre studies at the University of Reading, United Kingdom.
CELTA (teaching certificate)
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Portuguese (Conversational), Korean (Basic), Spanish (Basic), French (Basic)
James
Profession: English Teacher
English Language Instruction
Teaching English both Online and offline
Interests: I love music and teaching using music, films and interactive things
Education: MSc Digital Marketing
Advertising
I concluded my Master at the Royal Holloway University in Egham.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Portuguese (Fluent)
John Jay
Profession: Retail Manager/Business Operator/Retail Sales Associate
Interests: Music, Art, Travel, Mentoring, Tutoring, Cars, Nature, Cooking, History, Research, Current events Countries, Cultures and much more.
Education: High school and College educated specializing in Retail Business Administration.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Conversational), Portuguese (Basic)
Dave Clarke1
Profession: Before the Corona epidemic, I was working in a language school in Dublin while also preparing articles for academic journals.
Interests: I love learning languages - I speak (and teach!) Spanish and I've also studied Italian and Portuguese. I'm a (beginner) student of the piano and I enjoy running and going to the gym.
Education: I am a doctor of Linguistics and have a Master's degree in Translation Studies and a degree in Linguistics and Spanish.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Fluent), Irish (Conversational), Italian (Conversational), Portuguese (Conversational)
Daniel Passes
Profession: Freelance Video Editor for clients including Sky Sports, BBC etc.
Interests: Video editing, photography, gardening.
Education: Stanton Teacher Training, Queensway, London, 2014.
Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA) - Grade B Pass
University of Exeter, 2014-2020.
PhD in Film by Practice
London Film School, 2009-2011.
MA in Filmmaking
Kings College London
BA in French Studies (2:1).
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), French (Fluent), Portuguese (Basic)
Andre BC
Profession: I currently work as a TEFL teacher at a Madrid based English language academy.
Interests: I am American by birth from a Portuguese family. I am a citizen of both countries, and grew up in southern Africa, lived for 10 years in the UK and have lived for the last 7 years in Spain working as an English teacher. As a result I have a big interest in international affairs and world cultures and the possibility to teach students from all over the world is very exciting
Education: I hold a Bachelor's Degree in International Development Studies from the University of Sussex in Brighton, UK.
I have a TEFL Course certificate from TEFL England and am a fully qualified TEFL teacher.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Portuguese (Fluent), Spanish (Conversational), French (Basic)
Michael Worthman
Profession: I am a teacher, painter, martial artist and traveler!
Interests: Hello! I'm Michael! I have been a teacher for many years. I teach English and martial arts. I love to travel and have lived all over the world from Thailand to Guatemala and places in between. I have a passion for my students and believe that education is the key to life!
Education: I have attended St.Cloud State University in Minnesota and have a 120-hr TEFL certification.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Fluent), Portuguese (Basic)
Filosmar Jr
Profession: English Teacher
Interests: My varying interests include; making music, playing soccer (football), watching documentaries, having deep philosophical conversations, and cooking vegan food!
Education: I have a Bachelor's Degree in Communications with a concentration in media studies from Quinnipiac University.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Portuguese (Native), Spanish (Fluent)
Anthony Neal
Profession: Tech Support for law firms
Interests: I really enjoying a good round at the batting cages. My favorite TV shows are Judge Judy and King of The Hill. Walking on icy ground is my enemy, I tend to fall...easily.
Education: ITTT 120-hour TEFL Certificate
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Fluent), Portuguese (Basic)
Joseph A
Profession: English Teacher
Interests: Reading, aviation, technology, mathematics, daydreaming, traveling and learning foreign languages.
Education: TEFL Certificate from International TEFL Academy, 3 semesters at Brigham Young University - Idaho
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Portuguese (Fluent), Spanish (Basic)
David Fakray
Profession: English Teacher, Fundraiser and Horticulture Student.
Interests: I'm a musician, and am particularly interested in jazz, African and Latin music. I also love gardening, exploring nature and cooking.
Education: BA in Arts Management.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Conversational), Portuguese (Basic)
Logan
Profession: Student Services at the University of Oklahoma
Interests: I enjoy languages, traveling, and learning about other cultures. When I'm at home, I like to read, watch sports, cook, and play video games.
Education: The University of Oklahoma; Bachelor of Arts in Spanish, Minor in Portuguese
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Portuguese (Fluent), Spanish (Conversational)
Luke Tuohy
Profession: English Teacher
Interests: Hello there! My name is Luke and I'm a Native English Teacher from the emerald Isle of Ireland. I am a professional teacher and have more than 5 years of experience teaching students from all over the world. I have a passion for teaching and travelling. I like to mix the two when I get the chance. I see myself as a very out-going, fun and patient person.
Education: BA in Geography and Legal Studies.
MA in Environment, Society and Development
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Fluent), Irish (Conversational), Portuguese (Conversational), Italian (Basic)
Jose Eduardo
Profession: English Tutor
English Language Instruction
4 years informal Teaching Experience:
Have taught class room sizes as big as 30 students and performed one on one lessons with adults.
Interests: Hello People! Happy to see that you here , I am a traveller and Freedom Seeker!
I have lived in Australia, Peru, Mexico, Canada, US, France and Brazil.
I am an Engineer ( Civil and Mining ) with 7 years of experience that has been very grateful to have worked and lived in 7 countries.
Let's connect and improve your English skills whether it be Casual, Fun, Business, Technical or Slang.
My current hobbies are archery, nutrition, working out , history and spirituality.
Education: Graduated from the University of British Columbia with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Mining Engineering.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Native), Portuguese (Fluent), Hebrew (Basic), French (Basic)
Joel Thurman
Profession: Sonographer (RVT, RDMS)
Interests: I love good food, good music, and good times with family and friends. And I'm a Star Wars nerd!
Education: Associate's Degree in Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound (RVT, RDMS)
Associate's Degree in Applied Sciences (Biology)
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Fluent), Portuguese (Fluent)
Jacob Davis1
Profession: Electrical Engineer
Interests: Hi I'm Jacob, I enjoy photography, playing the guitar, surfing and travelling. I'm also a bit of a nerd and find studying languages really enjoyable, currently learning Portuguese and hoping to visit Brasil in the near future.
Education: I have TESOL certification as an English teacher
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Portuguese (Conversational)
Patrick Spano
Profession: English Teacher
Interests: I train MMA, jiu jitsu, and boxing and coach wrestling at Brazilian Top Team in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. I also enjoy reading, writing, scuba diving, and going to the beach.
Education: Bachelor's of History/Political Science and Bachelor's of Spanish from King, Univeristy, Bristol, TN, 2012.
TEFL Certificate from TEFL Training Madrid, April, 2013
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Fluent), Portuguese (Fluent)