Elizabeth
Profession: substitute teacher
Interests: I enjoy kickboxing, hiking, reading, writing, and kundalini yoga. I've travelled to places in Europe and the Americas and love to learn about different cultures.
Education: Bachelor of the Arts in Education and Spanish from Smith College
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Conversational), Portuguese (Basic)
Ana Kou
Profession: Freelance tutor
Interests: Hello! My name is Anastasia, and I am a university student in Canada.
Being from Montreal, I have been exposed to so many different languages and cultures. I am certain that my home is where I get my affinity for learning new languages from. I am fluent in both English and French!
I love discussing the arts and film, making short films, and taking photos during my free time. Being well-versed in the art world allows me to connect with so many different people.
Education: Certified Tutor by the College Reading & Learning Association
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Fluent), Greek (Conversational), Portuguese (Basic)
Megan Funk
Profession: Restaurant server
Interests: I'm really interested in dancing and yoga! I love to make art, even though I'm not professionally trained in it, it's just fun to do! I also love the outdoors (when it's warm enough to go outside!), and I love to travel especially to Brazil!)
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Winnipeg.
Presently taking a TESOL certificate Accredited by TESL Canada and The Accreditation Council for TESOL distance Education Courses. I hope to be completed this certificate by August 2020.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Portuguese (Conversational), French (Basic)
Louise
Profession: Graphic Designer, Printer, Dance Teacher and English Teacher.
Interests: I love learning and teaching! I have been learning dance for eight years and teaching dance for two. My love for dance took me to Brazil where I am currently living. Moving to Brazil had many challenges, including communication! It was a great if not difficult way to learn Portuguese, by fully surrounding myself in the language. Learning Portuguese has also helped me develop my knowledge of the English language as well as understanding the best way to learn. I also enjoy travel and photography.
Education: Diploma of Graphic Design from the Design and Arts College of New Zealand.
TEFL 120 hour certificate from TEFL Pros.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: Australia / New Zealand), Portuguese (Basic)
Nancy
Profession: Esl Teacher / DOS / Senior Teacher / Academic Manager
Teaching
I currently live in Portugal but teach in Spain (I live near the border) I teach children and adults of various backgrounds. During my summer holidays instead of relaxing and chilling on the beach I spend the month of July working in the UK.
Interests: I love reading, animals, cycling, the outdoors, singing, dancing and having fun. But, my true love is teaching children and adults from different backgrounds the English Language.
I'm a very happy and positive person and always seem to see the best in everything in life. I really enjoy talking and have a very bubbly personality.
If you want to learn English and have fun at the same time, then come and join me in class.
Looking forward to seeing you soon.
Education: I have a teaching certificate (CELTA) and have been teaching both children and adults of different background English for over five years now. I also prepare students for their Cambridge exams all the way from A1 (starter level) to C1 (advanced)
I have a college degree in Office Administration.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Portuguese (Fluent), Spanish (Conversational)
Abigail CR
Profession: Complaint handler - Lloyds Banking Group
Interests: I like to be outside! Rock climbing, surfing, cycling, walking, camping...
When I'm inside, I enjoy painting, drinking tea and watching something good on Netflix.
I am currently living in Spain, and have lived in Switzerland, Portugal and Belgium.
Education: BA in French and Portuguese, University of Southampton, UK.
CELTA qualification - Cambridge Assessment English
Online teaching course - Cambridge Assessment English
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), French (Fluent), Portuguese (Conversational), Spanish (Basic)
Adri
Profession: Early Childhood Educator
Education
ECE’s work closely with children to foster this growth. Activities can range from delivering
learning modules, to reading stories, teaching songs, and promoting creativity and expression in
drama, art, and music.
Interests: I love baking, cooking, eating, hiking, going on long walks, teaching kindergarten.
Education: Bachelor of Education
Education
Develops, plans, and implements curriculum, lesson plans, and educational programs for student audiences within areas of expertise.
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
Education
Adjusted lesson plans to meet children's unique needs or learning styles. Maintained files and assessments for each student to monitor their learning and development progress.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Portuguese (Basic), Italian (Basic)
Natalie LB
Profession: Teacher (ESL / Elementary School)
Interests: Cooking, crocheting, long walks, languages, education, travelling, dancing Forró, meditation, learning different cultures and talking about a wide range of subjects.
Education: I have a B.A. in Education. I have a TESOL qualification and am currently pursuing an MBA in School Leadership and a PGD in Bilingual Education.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Portuguese (Native), Italian (Conversational), Spanish (Basic)
Jennie O'Donaghue
Profession: ESL Tutor
Interests: I enjoy cooking/baking, dancing, running, yoga, painting, reading, hiking/camping, and spending time with family, friends, and my dog, Finn. I've lived abroad 3 times: studying for a semester in Madrid, Spain, doing an independent research project in Valladolid, Mexico, and teaching English on a Fulbright scholarship in Barranquilla, Colombia. So, I understand what it's like trying to learn a new language! In the future, I'd like to pursue a master's degree in social work.
Education: 120 Hour Teaching English as a Foreign Language Certification, BA in Urban Studies, BA in Hispanic Languages & Literature, Certificate in Latin American Studies
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Fluent), Portuguese (Basic)
Irina salvador
Profession: Operations Cordinator
Interests: I enjoy writing, reading, music, and I'm currently practising meditation.
I'm happiest when meeting new people and never afraid of deeper conversations. Not only that, but I find that being open-minded can help us grow as a people and learn so much more about the world around us!
Education: A Bachelor's Degree in Business and Tourism Management with emphasis in Business Law and Project Management. Certified in TEFL
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Portuguese (Fluent), Spanish (Conversational)
Beki
Profession: Foreign Languages Teacher
Interests: My biggest passion is languages! My native language is English, but I also speak Spanish and German fluently, and I can understand a little bit of French and Portuguese. I also love travelling! I have been to over 50 countries, and I have lived in Germany, Colombia and Vietnam! I also love reading, playing ping pong, and food!
Education: I am a qualified languages teacher with a PGCE qualification. I also have a Bachelor's degree from the University of Bristol in German and Spanish, and I have studied at Heidelberg University in Germany and the University of the Andes in Colombia. I also have a CELTA teaching qualification.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Fluent), German (Fluent), French (Basic), Portuguese (Conversational)
Elise Beck
Profession: Grad Student
Interests: Learning languages, hiking, yoga, reading, and traveling.
Education: Bachelor's of Art in French; Bachelor's of Art in International Studies
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Fluent), Portuguese (Conversational)
Jimee'n
Profession: I am a foreign language teacher
Interests: I enjoy teaching. I enjoy spending time with family and friends. I also enjoy traveling both in the United States and abroad. I've lived in Spain, Brazil, Costa Rica, Mexico and Guatemala. Most of these countries I've served as a missionary worker helping those in need.
Education: Bachelor's of Arts in Foreign Language and Literature; Masters in Secondary Education Foreign Languages; Post-Baccalaureate in Library Science; TESOL Certificate; Teacher Certification in Spanish, English, Anthropology and Library Science
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Portuguese (Conversational), Spanish (Conversational)
Carlotta
Profession: Information Technology; IT Help Desk Specialist
Interests: Hello! Hola! Oi!
Hobbies:
I love languages and am learning Spanish and Dutch at the moment! They are so interesting to me because you can learn a lot about a culture just by learning the language. :)
I love to play instruments, though I'm still a beginner! :D
For example: acoustic and bass guitars, piano, berimbau (an Afro-Brazilian instrument), tambourine, and more!
I also love making friends and helping people. <3
Education: Bachelor of Business Administration
Finance and Banking
Four-year degree from Florida Atlantic University
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Portuguese (Basic), Spanish (Conversational), Dutch (Basic)
Sarah Morgan
Profession: Director of Studies, Teacher of ESL, Secondary/Middle and High School SPanish and French teacher
Interests: My main passion is travelling. I love visiting new places and experiencing different cultures. I'm also a very active person. I enjoy hiking, cycling, swimming...anything outdoors! When I'm at home, I relax by cooking or reading.
Education: 2:1 BA Hons Hispanic Studies (Spanish and Portuguese), University of Sheffield
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) Modern Foreign Languages, University of Sheffield
120-hour TEFL certificate, The TEFL Academy
CELTA (to be completed August 2020)
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Fluent), Portuguese (Conversational), French (Conversational), Italian (Conversational)
Leila Holley
Interests: Learning languages, traveling, writing and reading.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Conversational), Portuguese (Basic)
Belinda P
Profession: Spanish Teacher
Education, Teaching
I taught middle and high school Spanish language for 5 years
English Tutor & Conversation Parnter
English Language Instruction, Teaching
I've been guiding ESL/EFL students on their conversational journey for the last 31 years, since age 15!
French Language Camp Instructor
Education
I taught after-school and summer camp for French and Spanish language instruction for children
Personal Chef
Entrepreneurship
I was a private chef for select clients via my own business with 2 employees for 4 years.
Academic Advisor - Walden University & University of Liverpool
Education, Customer Support
I advised graduate students through masters programs in behavioral sciences
Assistant General Manager
Hospitality and Tourism, Operations, Management
I managed operations for a 115 room mid-level business hotel in Baltimore, managing a staff of 51 with a $4 MIL USD per annum budget.
Real Estate Investing Transaction Coordinator
Entrepreneurship, Real Estate, Operations
In my current business, I assist real estate investors through their transactions, assuring timely closing, mitigating losses, and facilitating communications.
Interests: I LOVE to cook and eat food from all over the world, especially Korean food and Caribbean food! I love to garden and spend time with my husband, 2 dogs, and 1 cat. I read like crazy, all the time!
Education: BA Lingustics and Secondary Education
Education
University of Maryland Baltimore County
Masters in Business Administration in Global Leadership
Entrepreneurship
University of Liverpool, UK
Course Completion - "Doing Business in Brazil"
Entrepreneurship
Anhembi Morumbi - Business School Sao Paulo
Semester Abroad - Cuernavaca, Mexico
Education
Uninter - Center for Linguistics and Multicultural studies
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Korean (Conversational), Portuguese (Fluent), Spanish (Fluent)
Teacher Sarah B
Profession: TESOL Teacher
Interests: I love to travel, hike, camp, and go to the beach.
Education: 120 Hr. TESOL Certification
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Portuguese (Conversational)
Bee Wheel
Profession: English Teacher (part time)
Interests: I love cooking healthy vegan food, hiking in nature, dancing, singing, playing music, traveling, planting seeds and tending the earth, learning new languages, doing arts and crafts, and experimenting with fermentation (kimchi, kombucha, sauerkraut, ginger beer!)
Education: Bachelor in Global Studies and Hispanic Studies
TESOL certified with INTESOL
Certified Holistic Nutritionist
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Fluent), Portuguese (Fluent)
Ellie Nia
Profession: Volunteer and Project Supervisor, Peru
Interests: Travelling, learning languages, wildlife and environmental conservation, psychology, reading novels, surfing, skiing, horse riding
Education: Bachelor of Science in Geography
TEFL certificate
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Fluent), German (Conversational), Portuguese (Basic)