Mindy
Profession: English teacher assistant
Education, English Language Instruction
Taught various levels of English in a Spanish high school.
Spanish instructor
Education
Instructed Spanish to university students.
English teacher
Education, English Language Instruction
Taught children ages two to fifteen English at an after-school academy in Shanghai, China.
Interests: I currently live in Spain and when I'm not teaching I love reading, running and traveling.
Education: Master of Arts
Education
I studied language teaching at the University of Missouri, where I specialized in teaching Spanish as a foreign language.
Bachelor of Arts
English Language Instruction
Studying Linguistics gave me a new perspective on the beauty and complexity of language.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Fluent), Dutch (Basic)
Samantha
Profession: Board Member
Non-profit, Writing and Journalism, Marketing, Research and Development
I volunteer as a board member for a charity and also a foundation that focuses on humanitarian causes for women and children. My main responsibilities are strategic marketing, fundraising and creating partnerships.
Consultant
Non-profit, Writing and Journalism, Marketing, Research and Development
In my consultancy I help businesses and non-profit organizations "connect the dots" that are needed, to achieve and surpass their goals.
Interests: I have trained and worked in broadcast media, so I speak in proper, clear english.
Education: Communications
Writing and Journalism, Research
Broadcast media and journalism
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Dutch (Basic), Spanish (Basic)
Ruth Hopkins
Profession: law lecturer
Law
I was appointed a law and human rights lecturer at a journalism college in the Netherlands from 2007 to 2011
journalism lecturer
Teaching
From 2012 to 2018 I was a journalism lecturer at MA level at the journalism department of Wits University, Johannesburg, South Africa
creative writing trainer
Writing and Journalism
In 2010 I designed and taught a creative writing training for undocumented migrants living in Amsterdam. I adapted this course for disadvantaged teenagers in townships in South Africa (2016-2019)
Interests: I have had a very varied and fascinating life as a journalist. I love different countries, cultures and ideas and I like to honour the wide-ranging diversity of the human race in life, but especially in my teaching. The love of diversity and difference is what underpins my teaching, as well as a huge love of storytelling. Every good lesson is a story well told. Storytelling is, in my view, essential to learning and growing as a human being.
Education: International Law & Human Rights
Law
I have an MA degree in International Law & Human Rights from the University of Amsterdam. Graduated in 2001.
Journalism
Writing and Journalism
I have an MA degree in Journalism from the University of Amsterdam. Graduated in 2001.
MA in Creative Writing
Writing and Journalism
I have an MA degree in Creative Writing from Wits University in Johannesburg, South Africa. Graduated in 2019.
CELTA degree
English Language Instruction
I have a CELTA degree from Blackburn college. Graduated in 2021.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Dutch (Native)
Laura
Profession: Tutor
Teaching
I tutored several children between the ages of 7-13 years old at a homeschool.
Au pair
Education
I have au paired for several years with different children and age groups from 2-13 years old. Two of the families I worked for were overseas, one family in America and one in Belgium. Language teaching played an important part in this line of work.
Interests: I enjoy laughing, being outdoors and I love animals too.
I find that working with children is such a rewarding job because you help to mold a childs' thinking from a young age as well as their outlook on life and learning which is such a privilege.
Education: TEFL Qualified
English Language Instruction
I am TEFL qualified
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Dutch (Basic)
Zu-Anne
Profession: Teacher
Teaching
I am currently an english teacher for 4-6 year olds.
Interests: Currently completing my bachelors degree in Psychology, In Prague before moving to Europe I lived in South East Asia working as an English teacher. Ive been living abroad for almost 6 years now, growing and gaining all sorts of knowledge. I enjoy reading religious or life coaching books. I am very friendly and outgoing. My main hobbies are: arts and crafts, Sketching & Traveling.
Education: Psychology
Mental Health
Diploma in Psychology: Understanding and relating to people of different cultures.
Business: Marketing and Branding -Washington DC
Advertising
Diploma in Business Management, Marketing & Branding.
Architect
Building and Architecture
Certificate in Art and Architecture- Washington DC.
Spoken Languages: English (Native), Afrikaans (Native), Dutch (Conversational)
michelle163
Profession: Account Management and Human Resources
Interests: Running, spinning, reading, sewing and crafts. Passion for food and good wine. Enjoy anything to do with people.
Education: Bachelor of Arts Communication and Management Monash University
TEFL Academy
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Dutch (Conversational), Afrikaans (Fluent)
Hannah AMS
Profession: hostel manager, hotel receptionist, cook
Interests: Hi there! I usually love to travel, but now that I spend a lot of time at home I am focusing on my other hobbies. I run almost every day and enjoy fitness. I am new to photography and photo editing. Most recently I have also started producing my own electronic music, which is really fun!
Education: BA in Hotel Management, Hotelschool the Hague, The Netherlands
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), French (Fluent), Spanish (Conversational), Dutch (Basic)
Dana Cerone
Profession: English teacher
English Language Instruction
English teacher in Italy
Interests: I teach English both in Italy at an English school and online. I am very passionate about language learning and learning about different cultures!
Education: Bachelor of Psychological Science
Mental Health
Bachelor of Psychological Science
Bachelor of Letters (Health)
Mental Health
Bachelor of Letters (Health)
Diploma in Languages (Italian)
English Language Instruction
Diploma in Languages (Italian)
Graduate Diploma in Psychology
Mental Health
Graduate Diploma in Psychology
Spoken Languages: English (Native: Australia / New Zealand), Italian (Conversational), Dutch (Conversational)
talktodesaint
Profession: Administrator
Interests: I moved from the United States to Europe many years ago so I could make new friends, learn a new language, travel to more places, share life stories and exchange life lessons with people from different cultures. So I would say my biggest interest in life is getting to know people. I also enjoy reading books, cycling around Amsterdam, NL where I live, meeting up with friends when possible (the Corona crisis has changed meeting up in person to video calling), and watching too much Netfilx.
Education: Bachelor degrees in Sociology and Art History from University of South Florida, Tampa
Master Degree in Art History from School of the Art Institute of Chicago, IL
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Dutch (Conversational), French (Basic)
Samantha da Silva
Profession: Freelance Accountant and Online English Teacher
Interests: I love to travel and explore new places, cultures and food. I have learnt (and continue to learn) different foreign languages, making it easier for me to understand what challenges you may face when learning English. I also have a passion for everything to do with dogs including their training and rehabilitation, especially those that need a little bit of extra love.
Education: I have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting Sciences (Finance) and I am a freelance Accountant. I also hold a TEFL / TESOL / TESL certification.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Afrikaans (Fluent), Dutch (Conversational), German (Basic)
Ella Freya
Profession: Youtuber
Interests: Movies, Fashion, Cooking, Gym
Education: ~
Spoken Languages: English (Fluent), Dutch (Native)
oceanminded5
Profession: Marine Biologist and Dive Instructor
Interests: My interest are: scuba diving, travelling, shopping, being outdoors ( hiking and walking ) yoga, watching movies and plants ( indoor and outdoor gardens) . Current interest: Learning a new language; Dutch
Education: Bachelors Degree in Marine Biology and minor in Photography
PADI and SSI Scuba Instructor
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Dutch (Basic)
luckypopsali
Profession: Teaching English and Dutch as a second language online
Interests: Hi, my name is Alice. My friends call me Ali. I have just become a mum! My son is 10 months old and is learning new things all the time :)
My hobbies are yoga, walking in nature, seeing friends and dancing.
Education: Celta- certificate in English language teaching to adults. Masters in Cross-cultural psychology and 200 hours vinyasa flow yoga teaching certificate.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Dutch (Native), Spanish (Basic)
HollyT
Profession: Currently working as a freelance proofreader and editor of academic texts (in English).
Interests: I love gardening (growing vegetables and herbs), cycling, travelling, living in different countries and learning languages! I'm also passionate about sustainable living and am vegetarian.
Education: BSc Chemistry, MSc in Management of Intellectual Property and a TEFL teaching English qualification.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Dutch (Conversational), Italian (Basic), Spanish (Basic)
sarael37
Profession: Hospitality
Interests: Having studied Social Anthropology at the University of Manchester I have developed a deep intrigue for human behaviour. Simply, this means I love to talk and get to know others, to spot intricacies and share similarities. I also love to read, write, work, sing, dance, laugh, and enjoy the life we have been given.
Education: Bachelor of Social Sciences with Year Abroad (Amsterdam) from the University of Manchester in Social Anthropology.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Dutch (Basic)
Heather
Profession: Gas Station Cashier and English Tutoring Online
Customer Support, Education, English Language Instruction, Retail
I work at a gas station. I manage the cash register, the gas pumps, clean the lobby, stock the store and sometimes help serve food in the deli. I also have some experience teaching children, Teens and adults on another English learning app.
Interests: I love to read, draw, write, listen to music, reading my tarot cards, watching Youtube, walking, doing Yoga and taking care of my guinea pigs, Mocha and Doodle. I love animals, art and doing anything that is creative, fun and gets me to thinking.
Education: Associates Degree in General Studies
Writing and Journalism, English Language Instruction, Government, Performing Arts
I made a 4.0 GPA average in American Government, World and American History Studies, English Literature, English Writing and Advanced Writing, Drawing, Art History, Philosophy, World Religions, Biology, Zoology, American Literature and Sociology.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Dutch (Basic)
daphnelloyd93
Profession: English teacher
Interests: I love discovering new places and being outdoors. On the weekends I go walking, biking and running. I also love to travel and learn about new cultures and people.
Education: Bachelors degree in History and Spanish, qualified primary teacher (UK) and TEFL teacher.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Fluent), Dutch (Conversational)
Gilli Hunt
Profession: Communications Advisor to multiple large corporations. Marketing and media consultant. Owner of events management business + florist shop
Interests: Reading, social media, fitness and nutrition, cooking!!
Education: Bachelor of Arts from University of South Africa with English And Communications Majors, Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing and Business Management;
Spoken Languages: English (Native: Australia / New Zealand), Afrikaans (Fluent), Dutch (Basic), German (Basic)
Sarah Whitecotton
Profession: Teaching
Education
I have been teaching for 5 years!
Interests: Besides teaching, my main passion is travel! I have lived in Europe and now live in Vietnam, and I have traveled to over 20 countries. I love to learn about and experience different cultures and share my culture with others. I also love learning languages, cooking, and reading.
Education: Bachelor's degree
Education
Bachelor's degree in English
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Conversational), Dutch (Conversational)
Jane Woods
Profession: Researcher
Interests: I love to travel, meditate and practice yoga. I am interested in living a healthy lifestyle and helping others to achieve their goals. I love music and art.
I am currently learning Latin American Spanish.
Education: 'Masters in Human Nutrition and Health', 'Bachelor in Food Science and Technology'
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Conversational), Dutch (Basic)