Samantha Love
Profession: ESL Teacher with VIPKID, substitute English teacher in Ohio
Interests: My passion is to explore the world through movement. Whether by traveling to other countries, hiking in the mountains, or even practicing yoga on my mat at home, I enjoy keeping my brain and body fit through activity. I've lived in many countries, but am currently at home in Ohio with my old dog, for whom I love baking biscuits! As your teacher, I will not only use my knowledge of teaching English as a foreign language to improve fluency, but also provide insight to American culture.
Education: Bachelor's of Science in Social Work from Ohio State University with Minors in Spanish and Criminology. 150 hour TEFL / TESOL Certification from Global Leadership College. Yin Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Thai Massage, and Reiki Level 1 Certification.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Fluent), Italian (Conversational), Nepali (Basic)
Susmita Giri1
Profession: IT Solution Consultant
Interests: My hobbies are dancing and watching documentaries.
Education: I have two degrees:
1) MA Digital Marketing from University of Portsmouth
2) Bsc Business Information System from University of Portsmouth
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Nepali (Native), Hindi (Conversational)
Jolyssa -New York
Profession: Registered Nurse
Medicine
Pediatrics, Home Health
Customer Service
Customer Support
agent for homeopathic company for animals
Graphic/Web Designer
Design
graphic and web for companies and independently run
Interests: I know how it feels to be a learner! I currently know 4 languages. This along with my trainings in English language teaching should be very helpful to you ! I also love to eat different types of food from around the world and meet people from many cultures. See you in class !
Education: Online English Teacher
English Language Instruction
taught English to children
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Nepali (Conversational)
Jasmine
Profession: English as a Foreign Language Teacher
Interests: Learning languages
Travelling
History
Hiking
Cycling
Cooking
World affairs
Dancing
Education: A-levels in Biology, Psychology and History
Bachelor of Arts Degree in History
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), French (Basic), Spanish (Basic), Nepali (Basic)
Luke
Profession: Burmese Language Course Coordinator
Teaching
I have coordinated and run an intensive language learning program for thousands of students on behalf of eminent linguists in the Burmese language since 2017. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, this was based in Yangon, Myanmar, but is now online.
PhD Candidate in Anthropology
Education
I am researching a social anthropology thesis and have experience drafting papers and assisting international graduate students with their English. I completed two Masters degrees in 2012-13 and started my PhD in 2016.
Interests: I love movies, live music, reading, jogging, judo, dogs, cooking, travel, and so much more ... What else would you like to know? Just reach out and ask! I'm an open book.
Education: Masters of Asia-Pacific Studies / Master of Diplomacy
Research
A double Masters degree in the politics and society of Asia and Diplomacy.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: Australia / New Zealand), Burmese (Conversational)
Preston M Duncan
Profession: Year 4 Homeroom Teacher
Interests: I love to travel and have been living abroad for 6 years. Cultures and languages fascinate me so therefore I love to study different languages. My favorite things to do are outdoors though, especially hikes with my wife and dog, basketball, fishing, snowboarding, etc.
Education: Associates in Arts and Sciences from Bellevue College
150 Hour course TEFL/TESOL certification from TEFLEN Learning College
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Burmese (Conversational)
Brenna S
Profession: Secondary English Education Peace Corps Volunteer
Interests: I love to hike in the mountains, practice and teach yoga, read, write, cook, and visit with friends and family.
Education: Bachelor of Arts in English and Bachelor of Psychological Science from the University of Vermont Honor's College, Magna Cum Laude; Certified College Reading and Learning Association Master Level Tutor; Certified 200-Hour Yoga Teacher; currently undergoing TESOL training
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Burmese (Conversational), French (Basic), Spanish (Basic)
Helen Australia
Profession: Teacher Helen
Mental Health, Teaching, Consulting
I have taught in Cambodia, Vietnam, Myanmar, Turkey, Thailand, and Laos at international schools. I taught beginner to advanced medical & nursing students in the ESL Program at Deakin University Melbourne. Medical and ESL English teacher in Vietnam.
Interests: I’m an avid traveler who’s walked the El Camino trail, a devoted reader and coffee enthusiast, and I enjoy staying active through yoga and sports. I also love to cook, sew, and give back through volunteering. Whether I’m exploring a new culture, hosting guests, or guiding students, I thrive on connection, creativity, and lifelong learning.
Education: Bachelor of Nursing
Medicine, Education
Why Learn With Me? ✨
✅ 20+ years of experience teaching English
✅ Specialized pronunciation, phonics & accent reduction
✅ Speech therapy exercises to help you sound more natural
✅ Conversational practice to make speaking effortless
✅ Custom lessons
Advanced Diploma of Perioperative Nursing.
Medicine
Experienced operating theatre nurses are vital for delivering safe, high-quality surgical care, combining advanced clinical skills with strong communication, teamwork, and a patient-centered approach.
Advanced Diploma in Mental Health Nursing.
Mental Health
Giving Back & Learning Too!
Now, I live and volunteer in Cambodia, teaching English and nursing 3 days a week. It's a privilege to give back, and one of my true passions is assisting patients and community members with mental health challenges.
Diploma of Hospitality
Hospitality and Tourism
Experienced educator and entrepreneur with four years of living and working in Laos, Southeast Asia. Successfully owned and operated a restaurant and guesthouse while also teaching English as a second language at an international school.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: Australia / New Zealand), Khmer (Conversational), Burmese (Basic)
Megan R.
Profession: Social worker, Returned Peace Corps Volunteer
Interests: Cooking, baking, photography, horses, music, culture, travel, education, psychology, TV/movies
Education: Master of Social Work (MSW); University of Texas at Arlington, Bachelor of Social Work (BSW); Stephen F. Austin State University
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Burmese (Basic)
christine borg
Profession: Teacher
Education
I have been teaching for over 5 years. I enjoy learning about my students and watching them improve.
Interests: I studied Acting up to postgraduate level at a London Drama School. I also spent a number of years Singing and playing the piano. I SCUBA dive and also did TEC diving - it is an interest which I take very seriously. I am also interested in Target shooting and some martial arts. I love animals, particularly dogs, and when I lived in Malta, I used to volunteer at Noah's Ark Dog Sanctuary, where I would help the Vets tend to the sick dogs and take the healthy ones for walks.
Education: TEFL (TEFL ACADEMY UK), 2018
ELT (ELT permit), Malta 2018/2019
MA (Acting), Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts, London (accredited by the UEA),2017
BA (General Medical Studies), University of Malta, 2014
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Maltese (Native), French (Conversational), Italian (Conversational)
Sol
Profession: Office administration
Interests: I like cooking, reading, travelling and nature walks and talking about environmental science topics.
Education: Bachelor of Science
Environment
Majors in zoology and ecology
Spoken Languages: English (Native: Australia / New Zealand), Maltese (Native), Italian (Conversational)
Mimi P
Profession: University Visiting Lecturer, High School Teacher, Private Tutor
Interests: Music, Travelling, Culture, Art, Movies, Photography, Writing.
Education: MA University of London, UK
BA Hons. University of Leeds, UK
PTLLS - Teaching Qualification, UK
I also hold a number of ESL (English Speaking) certificates and awards
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Maltese (Native), Italian (Fluent), French (Conversational), Spanish (Conversational), Korean (Basic)
Roberta B
Profession: Post-Secondary English Tutor & English Trainer
Interests: I enjoy talking about different topics such as travelling, hobbies, the arts as well as different cultures and lifestyles!
Education: TEFL certified;
Bachelor of Arts in English
Master of Arts in English
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Maltese (Native)
Tom The Teacher
Profession: English Language Teacher
English Language Instruction
I have been teaching English as a second language since 2011 to learners of all ages and levels.
Teacher Trainer
English Language Instruction
I am a qualified teacher trainer, which means I train people to be English Language teachers from all around the world.
Secondary School Humanities Teacher
Education
I was also a secondary school teacher in the UK for Geography and History for 4 years.
Interests: I am originally from Portsmouth in the south of England but I moved to Singapore when I was 10 years old. I have travelled the world and lived in various countries, most recently I spent 8 years living in Barcelona but now I have returned to the UK. Music is a passion of mine as well as watching movies, TV series and playing video games. I am also great at baking and when I have the time, I love nothing more than to bake a fresh tray of chocolate brownies!
Education: PGCE (Post Graduate Certificate of Education)
Education
This qualification awards me with QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) in the UK, allowing me to work in secondary schools.
Trinity TESOL Diploma
English Language Instruction
A level 7 qualification in English Language teaching
Trinity TESOL Cert
English Language Instruction
My initial English Language teaching qualification from Trinity.
BA Degree Geography
Research
My undergraduate degree that I completed in 2009 is in Geography from the University of Southampton.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Conversational), Malay (Basic), Catalan (Basic)
Daniel Mu'min
Profession: English as a Second Language Teacher at English Language Company (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)
Interests: I've been teaching English in Malaysia for more than five years. I enjoy traveling, teaching English, and learning about the world I live in. When I'm back in San Francisco, I enjoy cycling, catching up with friends and family, and eating Mexican food.
Education: Master of Arts degree in Education from California State University (Fresno, California), Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication from University of the Pacific (Stockton, California), CELTA certification from Cambridge Assessment English
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Conversational), Malay (Basic)
Ben James KL
Profession: Primary Music Specialist teacher
Interests: I've been singing in cathedrals, playing in orchestras, rock bands all my life and have written music for choirs and schools. Have been teaching in East London following graduation in 2008, I moved to Kuala Lumpur in 2012 to teach music. Since then I've been lucky to visit some amazing places such as Nepal, Bhutan, and Mongolia, and there are more on the list!
Education: BA (Hons) 2:1 Music Composition and Professional Practice, Coventry University (2005)
PGCE University of Gloucestershire (2008)
Orff Schulwerk Level 1 certification
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), French (Conversational), Malay (Conversational)
Kris B
Profession: English Teacher
Education, English Language Instruction, Teaching, Entrepreneurship
I have worked as an English Teacher since 2018, teaching many students from around the world. I have taught online and also in a school in Indonesia.
Legal Assistant
Law
4 years
Interests: My interests include scuba diving, watching movies/TV series, going to the gym, playing football, practicing MMA, trading forex (and occasionally crypto), swimming, reading, and socializing with friends. I also love to travel! Since 2018, I have been traveling around Asia and Australia.
Education: BTEC Diploma in Creative Technology
Visual Arts, Entrepreneurship, Advertising
2 year course, studying media production, graphic design, game design, animation and more.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Indonesian (Conversational), Malay (Basic)
Flynt
Profession: English teacher. Industrial electrician.
Interests: I enjoy exercise (gym, running, hiking, football/footsol, table tennis), playing guitar and spending time with friends.
Education: New Zealand Wintec Institute. Electrical Engineering.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: Australia / New Zealand), Malay (Conversational)
Teacher Bee 🐝 🏆
Profession: ESL Teacher
Education
I use to teach English online for 3 years to students from many different countries (Korea, Thailand, China, Brazil, Dubai) and some lessons I have done face to face when I was based in Dubai and in Malaysia. I taught students of all ages!
Dance Teacher
Performing Arts
Dance and music is my life, I use to think of dance choreography for competitions and performances at many big events. I still teach some dancing on the weekends! It's a lot of fun.
Swim Teacher
Sports and Athletics
This is where my teaching career began. I taught swimming for 10 years. I taught students from age 4 to age 80. It was an incredible learning experience.
Flight Attendant
Aviation
This job really taught me to be patient and have an open mind. Especially when I got to meet people from many different countries and learn about their culture and background.
Interests: Besides dancing and swimming, I also find some free time to play Tennis and Golf! Still at my early stages but with a bit more practice I know I'll get there.
I use to fly around the world as cabin crew for an international airline and have tried many different cuisines and met so many different nationalities. It was truly an amazing experience that I love to share about. Do you love to travel?
Lastly, I have a huge obsession with the world of Harry Potter which I share often with my family. It's okay if you aren't though! There's lots more that we can talk about! I look forward to seeing you in my class :)
Education: Bachelor of Education
Education
I took a course for about two years to further strengthen my knowledge on teaching.
Spoken Languages: English (Native), Malay (Native)
Kerry Motif
Profession: Teacher/ Trainer
Interests: I love meeting new people and exploring new places!
I am a Master's qualified teacher and trainer who has experience in various areas, including conversational English, English for work, exam preparation and English for specific purposes.
I have visited 34 different countries and worked with students of all ages from a variety of backgrounds and supporting them to reach their goals
Education: MSc Language Teaching
Education
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CELTA
English Language Instruction
Certificate in Teaching English to Adults
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), French (Conversational), Spanish (Basic), Malay (Basic), Afrikaans (Basic)