Amanda Matthews

Profession: Certified ESL Educator - UCEDA International
English Language Instruction
Orchestrated classes for F1 student visas and local adult learners in New Jersey. Levels ranged from Beginner to Advanced. Achieved highest retention rate in school's history.

Certified ESL Educator - Madrid, Spain
English Language Instruction
Maintained steady portfolio of students ranging from children to MBA professionals to lawyers in Madrid, Spain. Created custom classes catered to learner needs. Awarded Teacher of the Year based on student and peer feedback.

Certified Virtual ESL Educator - Cambly
English Language Instruction
I've taught on this platform for nearly two years for general English, business English, as well as the Cambly Young Learners program. Strong feedback and many steady students over the years!

Certified Virtual ESL Educator - Magic Ears
English Language Instruction
Engaged over 1,000 young learners on an asynchronous platform using Magic Ears curriculum and realia to bring the virtual classroom to life. Received a rating of 4.88/5 based on parent feedback.

Executive of Human Resources - Target
Management
Through adaptive leadership, led multiple successful teams in Target from March 2020 until December 2023. Improved NPS (Net Promoter Score) over 30 points within 6 months through consistent coaching, feedback, and performance management.

Certified ESL Instructor - Pompei, Italy
English Language Instruction
Served as a volunteer for a private language academy teaching young learners from A1-C2 in classrooms and private lessons. Held three positions in public school as a mother tongue instructor.

Interests: In my spare time, I enjoy reading fiction novels, learning languages (I speak Spanish, Portuguese, and a bit of Italian and Catalan), and taking care of my houseplants. I've traveled quite a bit and have lived in Spain and Italy to teach!

Education: Bachelor's of Science in Human Development & Family Studies / Psychology
Mental Health
University of Delaware

Master's in Teaching English as a Foreign/Second Language
Education
Universitat Rovira i Virgili

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


Jax R

Profession: Administrative Consultant, ESL Tutor

Interests: I enjoy traveling, reading, independent films, cultural events, cats, cooking, hiking, and spending time with family.

Education: Bachelor of Science in Mathematics,
Postgraduate Courses in Management and Marketing

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


Maria S. Picone

Profession: Online English Teacher
Education, English Language Instruction
I teach English to Second Language Learners online via various platforms. 4+ years experience.

Literary Magazine Editor
Writing and Journalism, Human Resources, Management, Design
I edit and volunteer at various literary magazines, working to publish authors' work and put issues together. 3+ years experience.

Creative Entrepreneur and Teaching Artist
Education, Entrepreneurship, Writing and Journalism, Teaching
I write and sell stories and poems, teach creative writing and do independent editing work with authors. 5+ years experience.

University Academic Assistant
Education
I grade student work, respond to assignments, and correspond with students in philosophy and religion courses at major US universities. 2+ years experience.

Public School Teacher - ESL/other subjects
Education, English Language Instruction, Teaching
I have taught at the elementary and middle school levels (children ages 6-13) in public schools in South Korea and the US. 3+ years experience.

Interests: I love books, videogames, travel, gemstones, baseball, music, visual art, writing, science and technology, cats, literature, and learning about new languages and cultures. I work as a freelance creative and academic writer, editor, and translator.

Education: MFA, Creative Writing
Writing and Journalism
I have an MFA in creative writing (fiction) from Goddard College.

MA, Philosophy
Research
I have an MA in philosophy (ancient and early modern) from Rice University.

MAIS, Political Science and Writing
Research, Writing and Journalism, Government
I have an MA in interdisciplinary studies (political science and professional writing) from Western New Mexico University.

AB, Philosophy
Research
My Bachelor's degree is in philosophy (ancient) from Princeton University.

Harvard Business School Online
Entrepreneurship, Finance and Banking
I have a certificate in CORe - business fundamentals - from HBS Online.

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


Teacher Angela

Profession: VIPKID - English Language Teacher
English Language Instruction
2019 - Now

italki.com - English Language Teacher
English Language Instruction
2016 - Now

Interests: I LOVE to travel! I'm currently living in South America! I enjoy exploring nature, swimming in the ocean, hiking in the mountains, and looking at plants and animals. I have been taking photographs for more than 20 years, and I enjoy practicing yoga and playing soccer in my free time. I love animals, and I'd love to hear about your pets, too.

Education: International TEFL Academy Chicago, USA
English Language Instruction
TEFL/TESOL Certificate, Level 5
- 180 hours of coursework, with Young Learners and Business English certifications
- 10 hours of student teaching practicum


Northeastern Illinois University Chicago, USA
Research
B.A. Anthropology, Sociology minor

Columbia College Chicago USA
Visual Arts
Photographic Studies

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


Fiona Leite

Profession: Private English Teacher
English Language Instruction
2019-present: Private tutor catering to EAL students, and to secondary school students in preparation for GCSEs, ALevels, and the IB programme.

English High School Teacher
Education
2019-2022: High School teacher in a bilingual Brazilian school, teaching an American High School program, ages 13-17. Subject areas include Public Speaking, English Literature, US History, and more!

Secondary English Teacher
Education, English Language Instruction, Teaching
2022-2024: Taught secondary school English Literature and Language for ages 11-18 yrs. Experience includes working with the national curriculum and British exam boards.

Interests: Current affairs, books (all sorts of genres), nature & the outdoors, marketing & advertising, language and culture, travel, career development, self-improvement, fitness & health, expat life.

Education: Ba(Hons) in English Literature & Writing
Education
Completed degree in English Literature & Writing in 2012 at a British university.

TKT Cambridge (Teaching Knowledge Test - Module 1)
Education
Module 1: Language & background to language learning and teaching

Post-Graduate Diploma in Education
Education
Completion date: July 2025

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


Manayra Paraiso

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


Sydney Eakes

Profession: Study Abroad Coordinator and English Teacher

Interests: Traveling, gardening and cooking + baking new dishes are some of my favorite things to do! I also love hiking, camping, horseback riding, and pretty much anything outdoors! Live music, dancing, yoga and meditation are also a must for me.

Education: Masters in Education
Education
M.Ed in University Pedagogy

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


Stephanie Mojica

Profession: IELTS - Portuguese speaker

Interests: I like discussing politics, religion, music, reading, writing, culture, foreign languages, your hometown, your dreams, your travel experiences and plans, and a lot more! I am always respectful of differing viewpoints.

Education: I am a certified IELTS specialist; also have TEFL (advanced grammar add-on) and TOEFL certificates.

I earned my bachelor’s degree in Arts and Science from Athabasca University in 2005.

I am currently a graduate student in American Literature and Culture at Harvard University Extension School. I am also studying International Human Rights Law at De Montfort University.

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


Virginia Black

Profession: Flight Attendant
Aviation
I have been working at a flight attendant for a year. Every flight is an adventure.

Mortgage Advisor
Finance and Banking
I worked in the mortgage banking side for several years. Although, I no longer work in mortgage we can always talk about it.

Interests: Hello there, I speak English, Spanish, and some Portuguese. I love to learn languages. I am currently trying to learn German. I was an online English teacher for Chinese children for a few years, so I have some experience with teaching children online. I love connecting with people around the world. I love to explore new places, foods, music, and spend time with my family. I can't wait to help you learn the English language. If you want to get to know me more, ask me any questions. I am here for you!

Education: US Institute of Language and Clerical Studies
English Language Instruction
I earned my bachelors degree in Language Education.

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


Alexa

Profession: Teacher

Interests: Traveling, hiking, reading, painting, exploring new and old places, spending time with friends and family and learning new languages. A forever curious student.

Education: I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish and I also studied Linguistics as my minor.

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


Leslie

Profession: Director of Studies
English Language Instruction
I managed English language programs at an Adult English Language school. I also taught and lead our teacher training program.

Academic Manager
English Language Instruction
I managed English language programs at an Adult English Language school. I was also a teacher.

Program Director, ESOL
English Language Instruction
Taught and managed ESOL instructors and class curriculum.

Interests: I enjoy running, volleyball, traveling, being outside, exploring my city, traveling to new places, meeting new people, learning new languages. I also enjoy talking about fitness, running, cooking, and nutrition.

Education: Master of Education
English Language Instruction
ESL and Bilingual Education

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


Janinne Park

Profession: English Language Instructor

Interests: I like watching movies of any genre except horror. I like drawing and listening to music. I also enjoy watching youtube videos to pass the time. I love studying about different cultures and languages. I'm also into reading the news on a daily basis to get an idea of what is happening around the world and around me.

Education: I went to school at NOVA Southeastern University for my Bachelor's degree in International Studies, and I also went to the University of Central Florida for my master's degree in teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL).

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


Shiva Mo

Profession: Translator, English and German Tutor

Interests: My favourite topics are psychology, neuroscience, learning languages, social justice, migration, medicine.....that's a little about me. But most importantly, I love talking to YOU about whatever you want to spend your lesson time on! Accent and pronunciation training, job interview prep, if you want to read manga to me, talk about obstetrics or politics, I'm OK with that :)

Education: Undertaking a Bachelor of Psychological Science (Hons), Central Queensland University
Master of Neuroscience (Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, 2017)
Master of Linguistics (University of Paris 8, 2013)
Bachelor of Linguistics and French (University of Adelaide, 2011)

Spoken Languages: English (Native: Australia / New Zealand), German (Native), French (Fluent), Portuguese (Conversational), Arabic (Conversational), Persian (Conversational)


Easy English with Ki

Profession: ESL Teacher

Interests: I love travelling and learning about different countries and cultures. I have travelled to over 30 countries and love exploring!
I really enjoy hiking and I've been lucky enough to climb Mount Kilimanjaro twice!
I recently started running, and I'm really enjoying it; I think it's really good for mental health!
I also love getting to know people and hear about their life: experiences, culture, hopes etc.

Education: I attended Roehampton University in London and I studied a Bachelor of Arts in Education.

I completed a 120 hour TEFL/TESOL course in 2017

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


Rosie Read

Profession: English teacher
Education
I worked for 3 years in a school in Peru teaching English to children from the ages of 11 through to 16. I prepared them for their Cambridge exams and they were very successful!

Interests: I'm English living in Brazil excited to meet and talk to new people from around the world. I love learning new languages, I speak Portuguese and Spanish and am interested in different cultures, cuisine, and customs. My obsession is surfing and the search for perfect waves has taken me to Peru, Indonesia, Australia and now Brazil. I'm a very patient and friendly person, and I hope to give you the confidence to practice and expand your English vocabulary.

Education: Bachelor of arts in English literature
Education, English Language Instruction
Studied for three years at Cardiff University studying English literature and language.

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


Sunny

Profession: Buusu Live Business English Tutor
English Language Instruction
Over 2000 hours teaching English to students from around the world, including Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Mexico, Japan, South Korea, China, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Turkey, Spain, Russia, Portugal, France and Germany. Beginner to Advanced.

Verbling Tutor
English Language Instruction
260 hours of top quality English instruction working with students of all ages and all levels from around the world in one hour classes incorporating reading writing, listening and speaking.

Interests: Hello! have around 5 years of TEFL teaching experience and love helping people from around the world to improve their English fluency skills and to build confidence with the English language! I have a 300 hour TEFL diploma and hundreds of hours of experience teaching English to students in multinational companies from around the world.

Education: Cyber Security Analyst Certification
Technology
CompTIA Security+Certified

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


Sofia Adolfo

Profession: Teacher

Interests: As for past time, I am an avid reader and I write short stories.

Education: PhD - International Relations and Diplomacy, France,

Post-graduate Diploma - Research Methodology, Kenya,

BA (Hons) Business Administration and Management, UK,

Advance Diploma - Diplomacy & Consular Law & Practice, UK,

Licenciate - Customary & Municipal Law, UK,

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


Julia Conversation Coach

Profession: English Language Teacher
English Language Instruction
3+ years Online and In Class

Cambly Tutor
English Language Instruction
3+ Years
5000+ Conversations!

Spanish-English Translator
Environment
Translation services for Environmental Companies in Colombia.

Interests: I'm from Austin,Texas living in the Caribbean in Mexico. I am also a Life Coach, salsa dancer and I love to crochet. I also love... Travel, Business, Self Development, Writing, Creativity, Music (I play the piano), Meditation, African Culture, Spanish Language, Portuguese Language, Latin Culture, Salsa Dance, Nature.

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


Andrea Denise

Profession: Online ESL Teacher / Digital Nomad

Interests: I enjoy the outdoors, traveling, playing sports like Ultimate Frisbee, and meeting people from different cultures. I also enjoy cooking, learning about sustainable agriculture, and am passionate about the environment.

Education: I have a bachelor's degree from Emory University in Atlanta, GA. I studied English and Sociology.

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


Vanessa Law

Profession: English teacher. Translation

Interests: I love travelling and have been living abroad for the past ten years. I am passionate about animals and animal rights. I enjoy talking to people and getting to know other cultures.

Education: BA JHs German & Portuguese
English Language Instruction
Language learning & teachin

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