Michael Burn

Profession: Healthcare technology consultant

Interests: I'm an avid traveler with experience living abroad (Chile, Brazil, Colombia). While English is my native language, I'm fluent in Spanish and conversational in Portuguese.

I love traveling (Cuba, Brazil, Argentina, France, Italy, Bulgaria, Turkey, etc....).

When I'm not teaching, I enjoy sailing, going on hikes, and reading.

Education: Bachelor of Arts from Washington University in St. Louis (political science & Spanish)

TEFL certified

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Fluent), Portuguese (Conversational)


Alex R17

Profession: Operations Manager

Interests: I love video games and movies. I also enjoy learning about different countries and cultures that i have yet to be exposed to.

Education: I have a Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business and Human Resources.

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Fluent), Portuguese (Fluent)


Alan Holland

Profession: ESOL Tutor

Interests: I love nature and my favourite things to do in my free time are hiking, mountaineering, wild swimming, wild camping, and cycling. I travelled and worked in South America for three years, mainly in Guatemala, Colombia and Argentina. Now I live am back home in London. I love travelling and experiencing new cultures, languages and foods.

Education: I have a 2:1 Bachelor's degree in History and Archaeology from the University of Sheffield, but decided to train as an English teacher when I graduated. I have a Certificate in English Language Teaching for Adults (CELTA), as well as a Level 4 certificate in Education and Training.

Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Fluent), Italian (Conversational), French (Basic), Portuguese (Basic)


Gabriel P

Profession: English teacher and bilingual education coordinator at Chicago Public Schools

Interests: My life passion is travel and cross-cultural education! I've traveled to 29 countries around the world, and I'm always looking for a new place to visit. I also feel strongly about social justice and environmental conservation. Lastly, I have an interest in literature, politics and current events.

Education: Masters Degree in Teaching with a Bilingual Education and ESL endorsement from Dominican University in Illinois, USA (2017)

Bachelors degree in English and Political Science from Florida State University (2013)

TEFL Certificate from the Center for Intensive English Studies at Florida State University (2012)

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Fluent), Portuguese (Fluent)


Jack Thomas

Interests: I am passionate about people, nature and philosophy.

I am also a keen traveller as I love experiencing new cultures and meeting people from all walks of life.

Education: Chemical and Nuclear Engineering
Technology
Completed a BEng in Chemical and Nuclear Engineering at the University of Leeds.

Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), French (Basic), Portuguese (Basic)


Teacher Eric

Profession: Learning Support Teacher
Education
Worked with students aged 12-16 with learning difficulties, providing math support, helping them strengthen their academic skills, organize their thoughts, and communicate ideas clearly in writing.

Secondary Math Teacher & Inclusive Educator
Education
I developed individualized learning plans for students, delivered instructional support, and taught math to young people ages 12-17.

Migrant Student Advocate
Education
I supported migrant students aged 13-19 by providing academic guidance, social-emotional support, and connecting them with essential resources to ease transitions and promote their success.

Exceptional Children’s Math Inclusion Teacher
Education
I provided individualized math support to students with diverse learning needs, including those still learning English. I tailored lessons to their unique strengths, helping them build academic confidence and succeed.

Interests: I love traveling, meeting new people, learning about different cultures, and Brazilian Portuguese.

Education: Bachelor's of Art
Education
Major in History with a minor in Special Education

Master's of Science
Education
My program emphasized critical thinking, interdisciplinary skills, and an action research project focused on enhancing student learning in the international school setting.

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Portuguese (Fluent), Spanish (Basic)


Daniel H L

Profession: Student & English Teacher

Interests: -Computer art & programming.
-Game creation both digital/physical.
-Chess & teaching it.

Education: -Second-year doing a BA in Game Design and Production in Abertay University.
-Cert Tesol (TEFL) in Malaga Lenguas.
-International Baccalaureate.

Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Native), Portuguese (Basic)


John Roy

Profession: Wizard Language School
Education
Teacher and School Principal at Wizard by Pearson.

Interests: I'm a musician. I can sing and play a few instruments, mainly the keyboard/piano. I love series, animals, spending time with family. Starting conversations and debates is a must, especially when I'm teaching. I love learning from my students as well and sharing points of view about current topics with them. Teaching is something I have learned to love. It's so rewarding to see someone learning and helping them reach their goals!

Education: Musician
Performing Arts
Music College

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Native), Portuguese (Native)


Matt Vail

Profession: Currently I Work on TV Commercials for Ford Motor

Interests: I love playing guitar and singing
I am learning to dance
I like to cook
I enjoy learning languages

Education: Bachelor of Arts in English Writing at University of Colorado Denver

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Portuguese (Conversational)


Leslie Parker

Profession: Graduate Student

Interests: I love traveling and enjoying new experiences. I love discussing politics, looking at tiny homes, and trying to be more environmentally friendly. I'm also a graduate student at President Clinton's School of Public Service.

Education: Bachelor of Business Administration, University of Central Arkansas
Master of Public Service Candidate, Clinton School of Public Service

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Portuguese (Basic), Spanish (Basic)


Colin Ives1

Profession: Teaching EFL

Interests: I have been teaching English for over 10 years. I have worked in Italy, Spain, Brazil and Vietnam. All fantastic places to live. I love travelling, meeting new people and eating great food. I like most sports but football is my favourite.

Education: BSc in Economics and Politics from University of Bath.

Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Italian (Conversational), Portuguese (Conversational), Spanish (Conversational)


Jonathan Hill

Profession: English Teacher, Banker

Interests: World traveler who left a financial multinational to teach English. I love music and dogs.

Education: Bachelor of Science in Biology from Northeastern University

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Portuguese (Fluent), Spanish (Basic)


Marcelo Hosannah

Profession: EFL Teacher at Casa Thomas Jefferson. BrasĂ­lia, Brazil.

Interests: As the son of a diplomat, I have lived in a few countries. Because of that, I know very well what it feels like to learn a new language from the very beginning. I very much enjoy cinema, music, and photography, as well as computers and technology.

Education: Degree in Pedagogy and Administration. Cambridge English: Proficiency. Cambridge Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT) modules 1, 2, and 3. Google Certified Educator Levels 1 and 2. Google Certified Trainer.

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Portuguese (Native), Spanish (Conversational), French (Basic)


Guilherme Wassano

Profession: Freelance English Teacher

Interests: I am Guilherme! I speak three languages: English, Portuguese, and Spanish. Currently trying to learn Catalan! I love languages, traveling, and sports.

Education: Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and History from Texas A&M University
Level 5 TEFL Certification with 190-hour course and teaching practice

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Portuguese (Native), Spanish (Fluent), Catalan (Conversational)


Mike

Profession: have worked in restaurants, bars, clothing stores, construction sites, at summer camps, I was a delivery driver, a teacher, and more! ask!

Interests: Hello. I am a 32 year old man living in St. John's, Newfoundland Canada.
I like painting landscapes, writing poetry and short stories. I practice yoga and meditation daily, watching excellent film and television, learning about different cultures. I'm happy sharing my own. I enjoy being in nature, and observing it's intricacies. Come and tell me all about yourself, and we will share in the wonder of it all together if only for a brief conversation. Peace and Love!

Education: Bachelor of Arts from Memorial University of Newfoundland [M.U.N.] (Philosophy Major, Religious Studies Minor) in 2013
Bachelor of Education from M.U.N. (Primary/Elementary) in 2014

I'm a philosophy major who teaches kids for a living!

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Conversational), Spanish (Basic), Italian (Basic), Portuguese (Basic)


Daniel J.

Profession: ESL teacher

Interests: I'm from the USA but I'm currently living in Colombia, where I work as an English teacher. I am passionate about language and I love seeing new places. In my free time, I enjoy hiking and practicing guitar.

Education: Bachelor of Journalism, Strategic Communication Emphasis, from the University of Minnesota -- Twin Cities

CELTA certificate from IH Montanita

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Fluent), Portuguese (Basic), French (Basic), Esperanto (Basic)


Kyle Fields

Profession: ESL Volunteer Instructor
English Language Instruction
I taught ESL classes to high school students in my hometown of Philadelphia, PA from 2014-2017

English as a Foreign Language Teacher and Coordinator
English Language Instruction
Teacher and Coordinator of an all-inclusive school in Naucalpan de Juarez, Mexico. 2018-2020
Primary Responsibility: Teaching students English from basic to advanced levels; primarily teaching primary to secondary students with learning challenges

Sociology Professor
Education
Since 2018, I have taught a variety of sociology, geography, and psychology courses at the university level.

Interests: Traveling, reading, writing, going to restaurants, visiting museums, and listening to music are some of the things I enjoy.

Education: Master of Arts in Sociology from New Mexico State University. Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Rowan University. Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)/ Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Certification from Oxford Seminars.

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Conversational), Portuguese (Basic)


Nahum Peter

Profession: Marketing Executive
Marketing
3 years in a Marketing Executive role in the education industry.

English Teacher
Teaching
3 years teaching 1-1 and small group classes for a language institute.

Interests: I'm from Newcastle UK. I love hearing different points of view on world events from different cultures and really enjoy learning new languages. I speak 3 and I'm learning 1 more. My favourite sport is football (Premier League).

Education: BA Spanish & Portuguese
Education
University of Manchester

Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Fluent), Portuguese (Fluent), French (Conversational)


Miguel International

Profession: Retail Management

Interests: Meeting new people, Traveling, Playing and watching sports, All sorts of music (including International) and My favorite movie ever, is Space Jam.

Education: TESOL/TEFL Certififed.
Attended Eastern Florida State College for Gen. Ed.
Attended Univ. of North Florida for Sports Management

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Native), Portuguese (Conversational)


Harrison McKeeman

Profession: Masters Student

Interests: Hello! I am a young, professional, and motivated teacher with experience in Mozambique, Peru, and the US. I have a degree in linguistics and I am TEFL certified. This year I will continue to teach English and pursue a masters degree in Linguistics. My main hobbies include making music with my friends (I play the guitar, bass, and piano) and I also love to ride bicycles

Education: Bachelors of Arts in Linguistics, Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL Certificate)

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Portuguese (Fluent), Spanish (Conversational)