Sarah Arr
Profession: Pizza chef
Interests: I have a lot of interests. Music, musical theatre, anime, drawing, nature, photography and art.
My favourite band is Earth, Wind and Fire.
My favourite anime is Sailor Moon.
My favourite musical is Legally Blonde: the musical.
Education: Japanese Language Proficiency Test Level 2 (2016)
CELTA (2014)
Bachelor of Arts - Japanese language (2011)
Certificate II in Musical Theatre (2008)
Certificate II in Business Administration (2006)
Spoken Languages: English (Native: Australia / New Zealand), Japanese (Conversational), French (Basic)
Jenn Cramer
Profession: Online English Teacher
Interests: I have many hobbies that always keep me busy. Most of all I love learning languages, traveling and reading books. I can speak German and am learning Japanese. I've been to South Africa, Ireland, Spain and Malta, to name a few countries. I delight in reading fictional books like Lord of the Rings, Hunger Games, and A Court of Thorns and Roses. I love meeting new people and learning about different cultures. I look forward to meeting you!
Education: I have a Bachelors in Healthcare Administration and enjoy working in the medical field as well. I have a B2+/C1- level German, A2 level Japanese (certified). I also have a 170 hour TEFL certificate as well as: Business English, IELTS/TOEIC Preparation and Young Learners English certificate.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), German (Conversational), Japanese (Basic)
Kelly KA
Profession: ESL tutor and Administrative Assistant
Interests: I am currently training to become an amateur boxer.
I like to go hiking in the mountains at least once a week.
I have my own wedding gown business. I like to design and sew.
I really enjoy cooking and baking in my spare time.
My goals are to continue my international travels. I have lived in Mexico, Austria, Japan, and Wales. I also like to learn languages, as I have learned German, Spanish, French and Japanese.
Education: I obtained a Bachelor's Degree in International Studies with a double minor in Psychology/Women's Studies.
I have both TESOL and TEFL certifications.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), German (Basic), Spanish (Basic), Japanese (Basic)
Claudia Bee
Profession: Freelance Runner & Writer
Interests: Hello, I'm Claudia! I love films (such as About Time, Parasite, Rear Window, and Spirited Away), literature (Norwegian Wood, The Book Thief, 1984, and Jane Eyre), music (BTS, Ariana Grande, and Harry Styles), dogs (I have a sprocker spaniel called Maizi), and yoga and meditation. I also love writing, learning Japanese, and travelling - some of my favourite places that I've visited have been South Africa, Amsterdam, and Bali.
Education: I have a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from UEA, a university known for the brilliant authors that have studied or taught there, such as Angela Carter, Ian McEwan, and Kuzuo Ishiguro. I have also received a certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language from the International Open Academy.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Japanese (Basic)
Nique W
Profession: High School Teacher
Education
I taught high school biology (9-12 grade) and middle school science (7th grade).
Interests: I love video games, comic books, anime, Asian dramas, and reading! Some of my hobbies include nail art, cooking, and baking. I have 2 cats and 2 dogs that I love! I enjoy meeting new people and learning new things! I am friendly and outgoing and I would love to meet you!
Education: B.A. Biology and Education - Case Western Reserve University
Education, Research
Class of 2020
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Basic), Japanese (Basic)
Ellie Layne
Profession: Waitress
Interests: In my free time, I enjoy studying Japanese and playing video games. I studied abroad in Hiroshima, Japan for one year and learned a lot about culture and WWII history. I can also play a few songs on the ocarina.
Education: Bachelor of Arts in International Studies at University of Tennesse - Martin, TESL Certification.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Japanese (Conversational)
Sara Kris A
Profession: English Language Teacher
Interests: - Traveled to 16 countries
- Speak Japanese, learning Mandarin
- Have lived in 4 countries
- Play the violin, do yoga, learning languages
Education: -Bachelor of Arts in English from York College of Pennsylvania
- TEFL Certification Level 5
-MS in Applied Linguistics Texas A&M University (May 2021)
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Japanese (Conversational)
Kathleen Owens
Profession: Assisting Cook at Marble Slab Creamery
Interests: I am a huge geek. I love video games, tv shows, and anything to do with new technology! I'm a dog and cat person (but mostly cat)- I have one dog and three cats who I love to death. I love reading and writing, and if I'm not playing video games or studying, I'm probably writing a new fantasy story that popped into my head. I've traveled all over the world and lived in Saudi Arabia for most of my life, so I love getting to know and immersing myself in new cultures.
Education: Sophomore in Biochemistry at Texas Tech University.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Conversational), Japanese (Basic), Arabic (Basic)
Erica Rose
Profession: Specialist liaison/office manager at an urgent care veterinary hospital
Interests: I love to hike, sing, play the piano, watch anime, and read.
Education: Bachelor of Arts in English from The University of Rhode Island; TESOL Certification from International Open Academy
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Japanese (Basic)
Azalea
Profession: student
Interests: I love baking, sports(especially soccer), and outdoors activities. I have visited over 8 countries!
Education: Currently studying Physical Therapy at Cedarville University; TESOL Certificate from International Open Academy
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Japanese (Conversational)
Dani
Profession: English Language Fellow in Da Nang, Vietnam
Interests: History, Fantasy Novels, Reading, Ukulele, Hiking, Nature, Cooking
Education: Masters in TESOL from Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey
Bachelor of Arts in Humanities (Japanese Language and Studies) from New College of South Florida*
*Prior to switching majors in college I studied Biochemistry so I also have a background in Science which I've used throughout my english teaching career to help technology students.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Japanese (Conversational), German (Basic)
Andrea Fernandez
Profession: 5th Grade Math Teacher
Interests: I love to dance especially to salsa and bachata latino music!
Education: Associate of Arts in Physical Education from Miami Dade College;
Bachelor of Social Work from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Native), Japanese (Basic)
Kim Hudson
Profession: Student
Interests: I try to find happiness and meaning in every day.
I love talking, singing, travelling, learning and teaching!
I love cats, shiba inu, bread and kanji with difficult readings.
I always set my hurdles too high and end up depressed and read comics all day. Does that ever happen to you?
Education: I am graduating with a Linguistics degree from a Canadian university this year. I also have formal education in teaching english as a second language and have studied English grammar.
I've spent over 2 years studying in Japan, and 5 years studying Japanese. I speak at an advanced level and can teach concepts in Japanese or translate vocabulary for easier understanding.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Japanese (Fluent)
Rachel Jayne
Profession: Hospitality Management
Interests: I enjoy running & being outdoors - I love exploring Australia, like finding waterfalls, hiking through rainforests, snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef, and swimming in our beautiful beaches!
Education: Currently studying a Bachelor of Human Services; completed a triple Diploma in Tourism, Hospitality & Events
Spoken Languages: English (Native: Australia / New Zealand), Japanese (Conversational)
Rachel Glick
Profession: Travel Consultant
Interests: I am very interested in travel, food, languages, and culture. I lived in Japan for 5 years and have been to 13 countries. I enjoy studying Japanese and Spanish in my free time.
Education: • Bachelor of Arts in East Asian Studies from the University of Massachuetts at Amherst
• Study Abroad at Sophia University in Tokyo
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Japanese (Conversational), Spanish (Conversational)
Rose English
Profession: English and IELTS Teacher
Interests: My interests are travel, language study, Japanese cooking, and comedy.
Education: MA (Hons) Linguistics
University of Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Japanese (Basic)
Vikki Vas
Interests: I love writing and coming up with stories. I also like watching movies and playing video games, especially adventure games.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Fluent), Japanese (Fluent), Greek (Basic)
Issai
Profession: Secondary MFL teacher (French and Spanish)
Interests: I'm a lover of all things language and culture. I enjoy drawing mandalas, travelling, and trying new cuisines. I worked in a school for 2 years and I have been tutoring French and English for over 4 years and I qualified as a teacher two years ago after completing my PGCE. I have been studying Linguistics for over 10 years and I have been learning different languages from the day I can remember.
Education: BA Linguistics and French
Education
Bachelors degree in Linguistics and French at Birkbeck College, UoL
MA Applied Linguistics
Education
Masters in Applied Linguistics at Birkbeck College, UoL
PGCE (Modern Foreign Languages)
Education
Post Graduate Certification in Education to teach modern foreign languages (French and German) with English as an additional language - with Qualified Teacher Status - Institute of Education, UCL
TEFL (120 hours)
English Language Instruction
120-hour certificate in teaching English as a foreign language - TEFL Graduate
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), French (Fluent), German (Conversational), Hindi (Conversational), Japanese (Basic), Spanish (Basic)
Molly Crawford
Profession: Organisation Transformation Consultant
Interests: Hey everyone!! I hope you have had a good day so far :)
My hobbies are:
-Languages (I speak English, Spanish, French, German and have just started learning Japanese)
-Dancing (salsa, bachata, merengue, zumba)
-Exercise (lifting weights, running, yoga, flexibility)
-Reading (from Harry Potter to Ken Follett to non-fiction)
-Traveling (I have been to over 25 countries in Asia, South America, Europe, Africa, Australia)
-Socialising and generally having a good laugh!! (partying, eating out)
Education: BSc International Management and Spanish, Bath University
TELF (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) weekend course
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Fluent), French (Conversational), German (Conversational), Japanese (Basic)
Joanne Klein
Profession: Teacher of Piano as an Itinerant Teacher part time at Primary Schools. Day Relief Teacher part time at Primary Schools in East Auckland.
Interests: Playing the Piano, Listening to Music, Reading, Walking, Cycling
Education: Bachelor of Music, Diploma of Secondary School Teaching in subjects Music TESOL and German,
LRSM DIploma in PIano Performance, LTCL in Piano Performance, ATCL Diploma in PIano Performance,
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), German (Fluent), Japanese (Basic)