Annie Kathleen

Profession: Assistant Language Teaching (Japan), however, I am currently living in AUS, due to crisis. Here, I work part-time in customer service.

Interests: In my spare time, I enjoy being active and playing soccer. I am an avid reader and film viewer. I also love to travel abroad when I have the opportunity (unlike now, unfortunately!). I spent a year living and studying in Japan.

Education: Master's Degree in Applied Linguistics and TESOL; Bachelor of Arts in Communications; Bachelor of Arts in International studies.

Spoken Languages: English (Native: Australia / New Zealand), Japanese (Basic)

ミシャ Misha

Profession: I currently teach English at a Junior High School. At my previous job, I taught English, Math, and Science at a kindergarten in Japan.

Interests: I love traveling, meeting new people, making people laugh, exploring and watching movies.

Fun Fact: I've been to 15 different countries.

Education: I have a Bachelor's degree in Linguistics from the State University of New York at Binghamton.

Graduated May 2018.

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

Cady M

Profession: I am currently a university student.

Interests: I enjoy reading manga (Japanese comics), studying languages, drawing, and watching Netflix comedies.

Education: I am in my final year of my Bachelor's degree in Psychology. I am TEFL and JLPT N5 certified.

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Japanese (Conversational)

Vi Singh

Profession: High School Teacher

Interests: I live in Japan and I'm fluent in Japanese. I love to cook, especially making noodles. I've been a high school teacher here for five years. I have visited nearly every country in Asia! I used to teach game design and robotics.

Education: BA in Psychology and Asian Studies.

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Hindi (Conversational), Japanese (Conversational), Spanish (Basic), German (Basic)

Jade

Profession: Wakayama University
English Language Instruction
I taught English classes to students of different age in Wakayama University for a year. I catered lesson plans to them.

A to B Language School
English Language Instruction
I also taught young children English at a language school in Wakayama. I taught children aged from 4+

Interests: I am an avid lover of Japanese culture and history and partake here in there in watching some anime/ dramas. I love gaming on my XBox/Nintendo Switch/ PC (games like the Elder scrolls online, animal crossing and fallout). I also love watching dramas on netflix. Another pass time for me is improving my Japanese by studying for the JLPT exam.

Education: BA (HONS) TESOL With Japanese
Education
A Bachelor's degree in teaching English and speaking Japanese.

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

Sophie Kramer

Profession: Receptionist and Test Proctor at Colorado State University

Interests: Some of my hobbies include reading, dancing, and learning various languages. Currently, I'm learning Spanish along with Russian, Japanese, and Arabic. I also love traveling and hope to travel to all seven continents someday. Finally, I have a big passion for teaching and volunteering: I absolutely love doing work that allows me to make a positive impact in another person's life, even if that impact is minuscule.

Education: Certified ESL teacher with a TEFL certificate; Certified to teach Business English and ESL to children; Current university student pursuing a B.A. of Liberal Arts in Spanish

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

Shannon LeighW

Profession: Small business owner

Interests: I love sewing and watching movies.

Education: Bachelor of Science in Microbiology, Master of Science in Forensic Science.

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Japanese (Conversational)

A.J.

Profession: Illustration Artist

Interests: I spend a lot of time reading and drawing realistic portraits.

Education: Bachelors of Arts in English from The University of New Orleans. TEFL Certification from TEFL Fullcircle.

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

Victoria CN

Profession: I have had the opportunity to enjoy and learn from a varied career experience in Japan thus far. .
English Language Instruction, Entrepreneurship, Real Estate, Management
The above tags show some of the types of my work experience. However throughout my career I have always loved teaching English and helping people. I am currently studying to become an accredited Life Coach to further help people set and achieve goals

Interests: I moved to Japan when I was 22, I love to travel and experience different cultures.
I enjoy a busy lifestyle with my two young daughters. We enjoy health and fitness, food, hiking and discovering new music.
I look forward to meeting and talking with people from all walks of life!

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

Carmesha C

Profession: Currently a Japanese tutor and teacher in online setting.

Interests: I love origami and Japanese culture! I spend my free time studying and reading philosophical and spiritual books.

Education: Currently obtaining my BA in Japanese language with a minor in International and Global Studies.

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Japanese (Conversational)

Lauren Emily

Profession: World Traveller

Interests: I was born in England, attended school in the USA and have lived in Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Japan. I decided to travel 8 years ago and I am still travelling. I have been a travel agent for students studying English in Australia, a whale researcher, and even worked in an Italian restaurant in Japan at the bottom of a ski hill! I love helping my international friends with their English and help them plan trips to different countries.

Education: Level 5 TEFL Certificate (Teaching Engish as a Foreign Language)
Associate Degree of Biology
Certified Rescue Diver

Spoken Languages: English (Native), Japanese (Basic), Spanish (Basic)

Zosia LB

Profession: ESL Teacher

Interests: Music, singing, film and TV, travel, photography, camping, dogs.

Education: Bachelor of Education (majoring in English) from the University of Pretoria, South Africa, and a TESOL certificate from the University of Witwatersrand, South Africa.

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

Camilla Wickman

Profession: Student

Interests: I love music and poetry, especially stuff by Mitski, Patti Smith, and the medieval Japanese haiku poets. Currently very interested in environmental justice, and I hope one day to do something that combines art with activism. I am also a huge fan of She Ra, Steven Universe, and recently, Avatar: The Last Airbender.

Education: Pursuing a degree in Music and Creative Writing from Stanford University. I will be graduating in summer of 2022 if all goes smoothly!

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Conversational), Japanese (Basic)

Ani Cou

Profession: ESL Teacher

Interests: Reading, Writing, and Cooking

Education: Master's in Latin American History, ESL teacher, AP U.S. History instructor, writer, and social studies teacher

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

Kaethys Tellar

Profession: Security officer, real estate leasing agent

Interests: I love learning about other cultures. I've had a deep interest in Japanese culture and history for most of my life. I am interested in knowing more about any other cultures as I find the world to be a very fascinating place.
I enjoy watching anime, reading manga and watching dramas. I've recently discovered Chinese dramas and I'm already a big fan. I've been an avid reader my entire life. I also like to do crafts. I sew, crochet and have recently begun making dolls for fun.

Education: Associate's Degree in Business Administration, focusing on Entrepreneurship from Heald College. 3rd year student of Japanese Language and Culture at Portland State University. I'm currently taking a break from formal Uni study and doing self study.

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Japanese (Basic)

Korellia

Profession: Graduate Student

Interests: My favorite color is grey. Mango is my favorite fruit. I love movies, cats, and traveling.

Education: TEFL Certificate; Bachelor of Arts in Asian Languages and Literature & Spanish Studies; Currently pursuing an M.A. in Peace and Conflict Studies

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

Babette

Profession: Student

Interests: -Big fan of art, and animation
-Taekwondo member at my university
-Big fan of learning about new information from various cultures and languages

Education: -Currently in my 3rd year of University: Double Majoring in Biology & Japanese Studies
-Native English, JLPT N5 Japanese, and DELF A2 French Certified
-Certified IB Diploma Graduate

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Japanese (Basic), French (Basic)

Hayles S

Profession: Clinical Educator and Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

Interests: I am very interested in Japanese culture and currently learning the language. I love travelling, good food, good wine, sitting in the sun on the rare occasion the UK has good weather or watching a film. I have two dogs, Copper and Elsie, who are my best friends. I enjoy going on long walks with them and going for a long run on the shore as I live close to the sea.

Education: Postgraduate Certificate in Low Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy from University College London (Pass - Pass/Fail Course).
Masters in Mental Health Studies from King's College London (Distinction)
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from University of Leicester (2:1)

Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Basic), Japanese (Basic)

Cathy J

Profession: English language teacher

Interests: I love languages, music and the outdoors. In my spare time I go hiking, go out to cafes, bars and restaurants with my friends. I like movies and reading too!
I lived in Japan for 6 years, in 4 different areas.

Education: Master of Arts (Linguistics) from University of Queensland, Australia
Diploma of Arts (Linguistics and Applied Linguistics) from University of Melbourne, Australia
Bachelor of Music (Performance: Improvisation) from University of Melbourne, Australia

Spoken Languages: English (Native: Australia / New Zealand), Japanese (Fluent), French (Conversational)

Genki Amanda

Profession: Teacher

Interests: Hiking, reading, current events, cooking, traveling

Education: I have a bachelors in Communication and English Literature. I have a Masters in Education. I have a current US teaching certification.

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Japanese (Basic), German (Basic)