zuzuchan1
Profession: Japanese sake importer. Founding partner of a Japanese sake bar in Lisbon.
Interests: Hospitality, cross cultural communications and sales, food, natural wines and Japanese sake.
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Asian Studies. TESOL Certificate.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Japanese (Fluent), Spanish (Fluent), Portuguese (Conversational)
Lisa G
Interests: Alongside my CELTA, I also have a BA in English Language and an MA in Sociolinguistics. English is my thing!
I have a life-long love of learning languages and of learning about different cultures. I grew up in London but have also lived in Spain and Italy. I love getting to know people from all around the world!
Other interests include music, dancing, art and painting, exhibitions, films, series - the usual stuff. But I'd also love to hear about anything that you're interested in.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Conversational), Italian (Conversational), Portuguese (Basic), French (Basic)
Julia Wuestefeld
Profession: Teacher and Pedagogical Coordinator
Interests: My interests range from education to cooking to musical theatre. I am also interested in acting, singing, and gardening. I've been a scout for most of my life and love the outdoors!
Education: - B.A. Theatre at Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná
- Chef de Cuisine & Restaurateur at Centro Europeu
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Portuguese (Native), Spanish (Conversational)
Kristen M W
Profession: English Teacher
Education
English as a second language teacher
Interests: Music is my passion! I sing and play in two bands. I also love sports. My favorites are soccer and football.
Education: Georgia State University
Education
BAS at Georgia State University
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Portuguese (Basic)
Sara Zun
Profession: yoga instructor for the last 7 years and also part time designer.
Interests: I am also a yoga instructor and love getting outside. I love a good hike, connecting to nature, discovering a new waterfall, riding my bike and swimming in the ocean.
Education: Bachelor of Information Technolgoy from UMKC, Master of Interactive Technology Program from NYU, Advanced certificate of teaching English Online from TEFL full circle, 500 hour yoga certified.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Native), Portuguese (Conversational)
TeacherRach
Profession: Yoga Teacher
Interests: My mother always said I was an inquisitive child and she was right because now I am exploring different countries all over the world with a burning curiosity to learn about different cultures (especially cooking different cuisines!), the Ancestory (I am particularly fascinated by that of Latin America), the plants, the nature, alternative medicines, philosophies and the list goes on...
Honestly; there are not many things that I am not interested to learn or talk about.
Education: BSc Sports and Exercise Sciences: University of Leeds
200hr YTTC Hatha and Vinyasa Yoga: Dharamsala, India
100h TEFL
Diploma in Leadership and Management
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Conversational), Portuguese (Basic)
Charli I
Profession: Enrollment Advisor
Interests: My interests include traveling, cooking, crocheting, and listening to music.
I love learning how to make new foods, and most recently, a friend's mom taught me how to make feijoada.
Some of my favorite singers and bands include J. Cole, Kendrick Lamar, the Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, Capital Inicial, 30 Seconds to Mars, Charlie Brown Jr., and Choquibtown,
I also enjoy learning languages. I speak Spanish and Portuguese fluently and I'm considering learning Turkish or Korean next!
Education: I have a minor in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Fluent), Portuguese (Fluent), Arabic (Basic), Korean (Basic)
Ruth ZA
Profession: BYU English Language Center
Education
I did a teaching practicum at the BYU English Language Center for a semester where I co-taught an online class with an experienced English language teacher. The skills that we focused on were listening, speaking and grammar.
Interests: I am a lover of books, movies, art, music, and nature! I enjoy going on hikes, but I prefer going to the beach. I just love anything that involves creativity and imagination.
Education: I am currently a student at Brigham Young University studying Spanish and French with a minor focusing on teaching English as a second language.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Fluent), French (Conversational), Portuguese (Basic)
Rachel Bonnie
Profession: From 2017 I have worked in an English lang academy teaching all ages, from infants to students preparing for the Cambridge exams
Interests: I am a Northern Irish woman, now living back home in Belfast. I taught English in Spain for 5 years and I love chatting and getting to know people from all over the world. I have a special connection Brazil (ask me to find out how!). I love sharing cultures and ways of living. Before I moved to Spain I worked with refugees and in mental health settings. Now I am a full time teacher.
I speak fluent Spanish and some Portuguese.
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Social Studies from University of Strathclyde; Advanced TEFL from Univeristy of Isabel I
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Fluent), Portuguese (Basic), Irish (Basic)
Jessica Allison
Profession: Private Language Teacher
Interests: My main hobby is learning foreign languages - I speak French, Spanish and German and have basic knowledge of Arabic and Portuguese.
I love travelling and meeting people from other countries and cultures.
I have lived overseas in Germany, Switzerland, and Portugal, which gave me an amazing insight into other cultures, languages and lifestyles.
I also love baking for my friends and family, as well as reading (including foreign language literature) and dancing (Salsa and Forró).
Education: Masters of Arts in Applied Linguistics;
Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Certificate;
Teaching Business English Certificate;
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Teacher Training Program Certification;
Bachelor of International Studies (Majoring in French and German languages)
Spoken Languages: English (Native: Australia / New Zealand), French (Fluent), Spanish (Fluent), German (Conversational), Arabic (Basic), Portuguese (Basic)
Natalie
Profession: Classroom and Resource Teacher
Education
I have been teaching for many years. I have taught grades 1-8, students with learning difficulties and students learning English.
Interests: Traveling, reading, completing puzzles, hanging out with my dogs, baking, staying active and healthy.
Education: Child and You Worker Dipolma and Degree
Education
I went to Humber College and received my Child and Youth Worker Diploma. Then went to Ryerson University and received my Child and Youth Worker Degree.
Teaching Degree
Education
In 2006 I went to Nipissing University and received my Teaching Degree.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Portuguese (Fluent)
Anj Cairns
Profession: English Teacher and Poet.
Interests: I enjoying reading and writing. My favourite books are fantasy and science fiction. In my spare time, I love singing and dancing. Mostly, I love to talk!
Education: I have a MA degree from Staffordshire University, a BA Hon degree from the University of Liverpool and a PGCE in primary teaching. I also have a TEFL qualification.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Portuguese (Basic)
Amy Wilks
Profession: Activities Leader
Interests: I love to travel! I did a study exchange in Brazil which was incredible and I have also taught English in Spain. I enjoy staying fit by playing football and going to the gym and I really like cooking and baking.
Education: Bachelor of Arts(hons) in Modern Languages (Spanish and Portuguese) in Modern Languages with Translation and Interpreting. First Class.
Teaching English as Foreign Language Qualification
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Fluent), Portuguese (Conversational)
Marianne Trotta
Profession: Marketing Manager
Interests: I enjoy travelling solo, going out and walks in the park - any opportunity to stay out and enjoy sunshine as much as I can.
I am Brazilian and have lived in London, UK for the last 15 years. I have marketing experience and have started my own small business selling scented vegan candles and other decor items.
Education: Bachelor in Marketing Communications, experience in marketing, sales and social media.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Portuguese (Fluent)
Patricia KCus
Profession: I am currently a tutor, but I have previously focused on childcare while working towards my degree.
Interests: I enjoy traveling, hiking, kayaking, and spending time with family! I also enjoy reading different genres of books and discussing them with book groups or close friends. I am also passionate about film and spend a great deal of time watching different movies.
Education: I have completed my Bachelor of Arts in Public Health Sciences, and I have minored in Psychology at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Portuguese (Fluent), Spanish (Conversational)
EmilyJEcker
Profession: Associate solution developer
IT
I worked as a solution developer recently.
Interests: I love programming and computer work. I love learning languages and currently know three languages.
Education: Bachelors of MIS
Technology
BBA in MIS with a concentration in software development.
Masters of Computer Science
Technology
Masters of computer science.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Portuguese (Conversational), Spanish (Conversational)
Amanda Shreve
Profession: Orthodontic Assistant/Online Teacher
Interests: I am a total foodie. I love to try new foods and experience different cultures through food. I lived in Brasil for 18 months, so Portuguese and all things Brasil are close to my heart! I am also a musician. I spent some time at the University of New Mexico as a music major. Tuba and piano are my thing, but I love learning new instruments! I can't wait to meet you! :)
Education: Bachelor's Degree - Marriage and Family Studies
Education
I obtained my Bachelor's degree in Marriage and Family Studies from Brigham Young University - Idaho
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Portuguese (Conversational)
Catriona Kelly
Profession: I work as both an English and Spanish teacher and a translator.
Interests: I am a bit of an adventurer and love travelling. I love languages, learning new languages and continuing to discover the ones I already know, through teaching and translating. I also love being outdoors, in the mountains and at the beach, climbing, hiking, surfing, skiing.
Education: First class MA Hons Spanish from the University of Edinburgh; Official Masters in Translating, Interpreting and Intercultural studies from the Autonomous University of Barcelona; Cambridge CELTA certificate with B pass from International House Barcelona.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Fluent), Catalan (Conversational), Portuguese (Conversational)
Becca Andersen
Profession: Linguist, translator
Interests: Running, backpacking, rock climbing, outdoors, linguistics, nature, gardening, playing guitar
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Theoretical Linguistics and Spanish from Washington University in St. Louis; graudated summa cum laude (GPA 3.95/4.00) as a member of Sigma Delta Pi, the national Spanish Collegiate Honorary. I completed many education courses as well such as Education and Psychology of Exceptional Children, Sociology of Education, Diversity and Inclusion in Education, and more.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Fluent), Italian (Conversational), Portuguese (Basic)
Teacher Luiza 路易莎老师
Profession: 2019-20 Private and Online English Classes. 1995-2001 British
Interests: My hobbies are handcraft, travelling and gardening. Memorable moments are achieving goals, spending quality time with adorable relations. Students achievements are great moments because they are my goals and the result of all my work effort!
Education: I have a Degree in Psychology and an Education Certificate too. I'm also taking a 120 hours TEFL course.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Portuguese (Native), French (Basic)