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)
Charlotte Selina
Profession: Fundraising and Marketing Director for Reality Gives NGO
Interests: Pilates, long walks outdoors, health and nutrition, photography and travel
Education: Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Studies with Modern Languages (French and Spanish; fluent in Dutch also; TEFL certified - Level 5, 140 hours - Distinction
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Dutch (Fluent), French (Conversational)
Julia SCM
Profession: Student
Interests: I love cooking, travelling and exercising! In my free time I also love reading both non-fiction and fiction books.
Education: I am a current Master of Science student at Erasmus University. Most recently I have received my Bachelor of Science at Leiden University. Prior to this I have followed the English school curriculum and completed my International Baccalaureate in High School.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), German (Conversational), Dutch (Fluent), Spanish (Basic)
Kerrie Z
Profession: Teacher
Interests: Sports, outdoors, travel and learning.
Education: Certificate in Montessori Education from 0-6 years, Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science and a TEAFL certificate.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Dutch (Conversational), French (Basic)
Ruth Heylin
Profession: Student
Interests: I am very active, and I spend as much time as I can outdoors! I love running, walking, swimming and practicing yoga. I love talking about politics and the state of the world and how we can improve it! I am very open-minded and I enjoy talking to people about their passions.
Education: Joint honours degree in Law and French from University College Cork, Ireland. Currently doing a masters in Public Administration; International and European Governance at Leiden University, the Netherlands.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), French (Fluent), Irish (Conversational), Dutch (Basic)
Thelma W 👋🦋
Profession: Teaching international adults conversational English and business English.
Interests: I'm a Mom of 3 boys who are are now all adults and living their own lives.
I currently work part time as a Team leader in a Customer Service call center.
I am interested in walking and hiking and love to travel to different countries to pursue my hobbies. I am passionate about teaching English to my students and helping them to practice and progress their skills. Please note - I am not skilled or trained to teach children (under 17).
Education: I have a TEFL/TESOL Certificate (Grade A).
I also have many Diplomas in Management and Managing People.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Dutch (Basic)
Ruzika Verryn
Profession: Operations Manager
Interests: Walking my dogs, going for a run, FOOD! , I love to read urban fantasy novels, I love to cook, playing computer games with my family because they are so far away.
Education: Bachelors of Commerce Degree
TEFL Level 5 Certification
Online and 1:1 Top up Certification
10hrs Webinar Practice Certification
Diploma for Culinary Arts
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Afrikaans (Native), Dutch (Basic)
Sanne Simonis
Profession: Personal trainer and coach
Interests: I'm am happy and smiley and always try to look for the positives in life. I love working out and feeling healthy both physically and mentally. I have spent a lot of time travelling and experiencing new things and hope to continue doing it in the future. I have 2 dogs - a Labrador and a Golden Retriever - and probably spend too much time with them. I love meeting and being around new people.
Education: 2.1 BSc Psychology - the University of Manchester
Level 3 Personal Trainer - Premier Global
Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy - UKCH.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Dutch (Fluent), Spanish (Conversational)
Alexandra WXY
Profession: Occupational therapist, ecommerce entrepreneur
Interests: Photography, kayaking, travel, learning, gardening, meeting people from around the world, learning about other cultures, and knitting to name a few!
Education: I have a bachelor's in English with an emphasis on creative writing and a master's in occupational therapy. I also have a massage therapy license and a 120 course TESOL certificate from ITTT. I am unable to put this under "languages" but I also have some basic American Sign Language skills.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Dutch (Basic), Spanish (Basic)
Daisy Dutton
Profession: Independent TEFL Teacher
Interests: I LOVE travelling, learning about different cultures, and trying new foods from around the world! I have lived in 3 different countries, England, Australia and The Netherlands, and am hoping to spend some time in South America soon!
I love languages, I have been learning French and Spanish since I was younger, and recently have been trying to learn Dutch!
I also love music, I am always singing or playing my guitar, and learning new songs!!
Education: "Level 5 TEFL course - Teaching English as a Foreign Language (168 hours)"
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Conversational), French (Basic), Dutch (Basic)