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)
Michaela N Shapiro
Profession: I am currently a NYC employee, working at the Mayor's Office of Media & Entertainment.
Interests: I am an avid reader, and enjoy exploring new cities to find cozy new coffeeshops where I can sit and read. I also love traveling, cooking and long bike rides. Please feel free to send me any recipes you think I should try making next!
Education: Bachelor of Arts in History with Honors from Northwestern University
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Portuguese (Native), French (Fluent), Spanish (Basic)
Trisha Z
Profession: ESL teacher
Education, English Language Instruction, Teaching
I have been working online as an ESL teacher for 3 years. I have experience teaching people from all over the world.
IT teacher
Education, Internet, Research, Teaching
I have been an IT teacher for over 17 years.
Interests: I love traveling, watching movies, reading, teaching, and cooking! I also love walking and driving to loosen up.
Education: Professor
Internet, Education, English Language Instruction
IT Professor and ESL Teacher
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Portuguese (Native)
Monique Lettire
Profession: Assistant teacher
Interests: Non fiction and fictions books, poetry, music, soccer and art!
Education: Nyack college
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Portuguese (Basic)
Nina Russell
Profession: Senior Stills Producer for the Advertising and Fashion Industry
Interests: When I am not working, I enjoy spending time with my 2 year old son. My partner is Brazilian and speaks native Portuguese. We are bringing our son up to be bilingual as we both feel that this will be an important skill for his future. We are also teaching him to grow and harvest his own fruit and vegetables! We love to explore the beaches, hike and surf and generally be outdoors.
Education: *2020 - TEFL Cetificate
*2007-2008 Filton College, Bristol: Foundation Course in Photography - Distinction
*2003-2004 Bristol Old Vic Theatre School: Foundation Course in Stage Management and Lighting - First *2001-2003 Bath City College: BTEC in Performing Arts and Technical Theatre - Distinction
*1995-2000 Oldfield School, Bath: 9 GCSEs Grades A-D
*Computer Literate with Mac and PC, Microsoft Office, Excel, Photoshop and InDesign
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Portuguese (Conversational), French (Basic)
Frederique W
Profession: Running a language school in Hastings and teaching online.
Interests: All sorts of things interest me:- history, art, different cultures, languages, current affairs and documentaries are to name but a few. In conversation classes I have discussed so many different topics with my students and comparing cultures or life experiences has always been a popular area where everyone has something to contribute. I enjoy yoga and walking in my free time. Whenever i get the chance, I try to visit different counties .
Education: I have a Bachelor's degree in French and Politics, a Cambridge CELTA and DELTA in teaching English and am currently completing my Masters degree.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), French (Fluent), Spanish (Conversational), Portuguese (Fluent)
Chakira
Profession: Senior Travel Consultant.
Interests: I love to travel, experience new things and meet people from different cultures and backgrounds. I am passionate about improving the lives of others through education.
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Modern Languages (Spanish & Portuguese). Certified in Teaching English as a Foreign Language and Teaching Business English. Mental Health First Aider.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Conversational), Portuguese (Basic)
Elizabeth
Profession: Ever-evolving student
Interests: I love to be creative and expressive. Writing has always been one of my big hobbies - be it creative story telling, publishing research papers or writing blog style posts - writing coherently is a gift of mine that I love to share!
I also love creating artwork using paints, watercolours or just sketching! I do photography as a hobby too and I am a big fan of long walks at ridiculous hours to catch the perfect shot.
I love music and taking dance breaks between work!
Education: Studying towards Bachelors in Biomedical Science
A levels in Biology, Chemistry and History
GCSE's - 2A*s, 4As, 2Bs - including maths and English
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Portuguese (Basic), Spanish (Conversational)
Bridget Ochocka
Profession: Freelance translator (Sublime Subtitling)
Writing and Journalism, Visual Arts
Creating subtitles for Netflix and ARTE
English teacher (Inlingua, Granada, Spain)
English Language Instruction
I taught students aged 4-11 English, and prepared them for exams.
Interests: I studied languages and work as a translator, but mostly I like to use my languages to travel extensively around Europe. My favourite way to travel is by train, or bike - I have cycled across France twice! I have lived in lots of places in the UK: Manchester, Brighton, London and Norfolk. I also love sewing and knitting, and I make a lot of my own clothes.
Education: MA Translation and Interpreting
Education
Manchester University, Distinction
BA Modern Languages (French and Spanish)
Education
University of Sussex, 2:1
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Fluent), French (Fluent), Italian (Conversational), Portuguese (Basic)