Salvatore Viviano
Profession: My last paid job was at Brooklyn Chinese American Association. I am currently a full time college student, and Volunteer.
Interests: I am interested in history, basketball and working out. I also played cello for three years in my high school’s orchestra.
Education: Currently pursuing a BBA in Accountancy at CUNY Baruch College. Received a high school diploma from Brooklyn Technical High School (One of nine specialized high schools in New York City.)
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Japanese (Fluent), Italian (Conversational)
Sean Christie
Profession: Right now I am an ESL teacher but due to the current situation, our school is closed.
Interests: I love Travelling and have been to 17 countries. I have a youtube channel. I have been in a few bands and made CD's. I Sing and play guitar, drums and keyboards. I have also been on TV shows and in the movies. I love nature and enjoying the outdoors.
Education: I have a computer communications certificate and also my TEFL certification.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Japanese (Basic), French (Basic)
Steven West
Profession: Ecommerce
Interests: I love travelling, sports and food.
I also love to hear about culture from across the world.
Education: Bachelors degree in Criminology and Psychology
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Japanese (Conversational)
Harper
Profession: Business Travel Consultant
Interests: I love to travel and learn new cultures. I am an amateur photographer and I love to snowboard. I really enjoy being fit and active and trying new things.
Education: Bachelor of Business from the University of Los Angeles.
Diploma in TESOL (Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages)
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Japanese (Conversational)
yabbai1983
Profession: Primary School supply teacher and TEFL teacher
Interests: I have a lot of acting experience in both amateur and professional theatre, including Theatre in Education projects. I read many books on a wide variety of topics and attend the theatre as regularly as possible. I study Japanese, swim, cycle, go to the gym and I enjoy travelling. I also enjoy writing about my experiences and writing novels. I have a keen interest in politics and current affairs. In November 2017 my first book ‘100 British Limericks’ was published.
Education: Post-Graduate:
• PGCE in primary education, The University of Southampton, 2014
• CELTA in TESOL (Cambridge), ITTC Bournemouth, 2007
Degree:
• Geography (BA Hons) Upper-Second class, The University of Southampton, 2005
A-Levels:
Salisbury College, 2001
• Communication Studies, Grade A
• Geography A-Level, Grade B
• English Literature and Language, Grade C
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Japanese (Conversational), French (Basic)
R Pink92
Profession: English teacher
Interests: Interests: literature, cooking, football (British), chess
Have lived in Italy, Uk, Poland and am currently living in Japan
Education: BA in English with Creative Writing (first class honours)
CELTA
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Italian (Native), Japanese (Basic), French (Basic), Spanish (Basic)
Nick Moriarty
Profession: Previously worked as a software developer, currently locked down because of the pandemic so working online in language related fields.
Interests: Foreign language, culture, music, sports, study
Education: CELTA, Master of Arts in Interpreting from Tokyo University of foreign Studies, Bachelor of Arts in Japanese and Graduate Diploma in Linguistics from The University of Auckland
Spoken Languages: English (Native: Australia / New Zealand), Japanese (Fluent)
christopher G
Profession: Caroonist, Illustrator, Graphic Designer (and occasional animator)
Interests: I making and reading comics, playing music, designing and playing board games, climbing trees, and learning how the world works!
Education: Bachelor of Arts at the University of Alaska Fairbanks (Japanese Studies & English Literature), Certificate from the Sequential Artists Workshop
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Japanese (Conversational), French (Basic)
Michael Scott1
Profession: Wine import business and video production business
Interests: Sailing, Wine, Diving, 60's-90's Music, Video Production.
Education: IOA TEFL 120 Certification
Graduate from San Francisco State with a Bachelors in Broadcast Communications.
Certification from the University California Davis Enology School.
Certified WIne Educator from the Society of Wine Educators.
PADI Dive Instructor.
U.S.C.G. Sailing Instructor.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Japanese (Basic)
Andy Ritchie
Profession: English Teacher
Interests: My interests and hobbies include football, films and TV, Krav Maga and hiking in the mountains. I play the guitar and ukulele and record my own music. I love travelling and have lived in Japan, Portugal, Spain and France. I speak fluent Spanish. I do stand up comedy in English and have performed in 5 different countries.
Education: Bachelor of the Arts in Government and European Union Studies from the University of Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.
Cambridge CELTA
Currently undertaking Trinity Diploma in TESOL.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Fluent), French (Conversational), Japanese (Basic)
Alex
Profession: ESL Instructor
Interests: 日本語 (Japanese Language), painting, films, cooking, video games
Education: Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA) from Cambridge
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Japanese (Basic)
Rubani
Profession: English Teacher
Interests: Video games, Zumba, Dance (Hip hop, salsa), Cooking, Food, Comedy, Action, Films, Music, Sports
Education: Bachelor of science in Enterprise in Computer games technology
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Japanese (Basic)
Nicko J
Profession: Business Development Manager
Interests: Snowboarding, Golf, Financial Markets and Investing, Cooking, Holidays in the sun, Cricket, Soccer, Rugby, Tennis
Education: Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Auckland
Level 5 Certificate in Financial Advice
Diploma of Financial Planning
Spoken Languages: English (Native: Australia / New Zealand), Japanese (Basic)
Alex
Profession: Junior High School Teacher
Interests: I feel true bliss when making music or playing music with friends. Some of my most precious moments in Japan are playing live concerts in Tokyo. I also love travelling and getting lost is interesting places. I believe we can grow a lot through travel!
Education: Bachelor of International Studies, majoring in Japanese and International Relations.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: Australia / New Zealand), Japanese (Conversational)
Mark B
Interests: I love learning new things, riding my mountain bike, learning languages and building things! DIY is one of my favourite things to do!
Spoken Languages: English (Native: Australia / New Zealand), Japanese (Conversational)
George A Witham
Profession: English Teacher
Interests: Music, movies, TV series, books, manga, coffee, foodie, travelling
Education: Currently in the last year of my East Asian Studies university degree at Malaga University, in Malaga, Spain. CELTA (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) from Cambridge Assessment Englsih, at BEET, in Bournemouth, England.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Native), Japanese (Native)
Gavin
Profession: Wedding Photographer
Visual Arts
11+ years as a full-time internationally awarded wedding photographer
Technical Operations Manager
Technology
Growing a Tech Ops team at an Education Technology startup.
Adjunct English Teacher
Education
4 years teaching English in Japan
System Administrator
Technology
5 years as a sysadmin for a university in California.
Interests: Photography, technology, ontology, gaming, computer building.
Education: BA in Multimedia & Design, Minor in Photography
Visual Arts
Double option + minor
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Japanese (Conversational)
Jake Clayman
Profession: Chef
Interests: Music - I play bass, guitar and drums. I've worked in lots semi-professional bands and love all styles
Food - I love cooking and learning about regional cuisines and food history
Philosophy and thinking - I love to read and talk about stories and life!
Education: I have a Bachelor of Arts in Politics, Philosophy and Economics.
As well as college diplomas in Biology and Sociology
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Japanese (Basic)
Justin Nike
Profession: Linguistics Adviser
Interests: Hello! My name is Teacher Justin. I'm currently working as an English Pronunciation and Grammar Trainer for Filipino Teachers in the Philippines. I love to travel, that is why I'm living in the Philippines now. I've lived in Thailand and Japan. Something special about me I know Japanese. In my free time, I like watching Netflix and Anime.
Education: Back in the US I studied and graduated with a Bachelor of Business in Marketing and International Business with a minor in Asian Studies.
I have a TESL/TEFL/TESOL certification with Oxford Seminars.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Japanese (Conversational)
Drew
Profession: English Teacher
Interests: I am interested in linguistics and other cultures. In my free time, I like to play video games, watch movies, and explore new places with my friends. I have explored several Asian countries so far including Japan, China, Korea, and Thailand. I have lived in Japan for several years. I love snow, so winter is my favorite season!
Education: Bachelor of Arts in International Studies with a Concentration in East and Southeast Asia with Minors in Linguistics and Japanese
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Japanese (Conversational)