Cassidy Fiala
Profession: Team Leader/Trainer
Interests: Hello, my name is Cassidy! I was born in America and currently living in Cambodia. On my free time, I mainly focus on the novel I'm writing. Other than writing, I enjoy playing piano, dancing, drawing - anything artsy, really :)
I love making conversation and learning about people as well!
Education: TEFL certificate
High school diploma
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Japanese (Basic)
Michelle
Profession: Writer
Interests: Hi there, I'm a writer and teacher in California! I love to read, hike, and learn new languages myself. I'm currently learning Japanese, so I understand just how difficult it can be to learn a new language. I have three dogs and love to take them with me to the beach and the mountains that I live near.
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Media Communications
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Japanese (Basic)
Letia F
Profession: Registered Medical Assistant in Sports Medicine
Interests: I am a stage actress, I enjoy acting in comedies, dramas, Shakespeare, and musicals. I am also a comedian and a member of an improv group. In my personal life, I enjoy knitting, painting on canvas, singing, and dancing contemporary ballet. I have amazing friends and family with whom I enjoy my quality time. I have 2 adorable calico cats and a cuddly German Shepherd. I love to travel--I have been to Japan a few times, and hoping to travel to other countries soon!
Education: Associates degree in applied science from Purdue University.
TEFL certified--ESL course from International TEFL Academy completed
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Japanese (Basic), Spanish (Basic)
Kelen Quintana
Profession: Legal Intern at Broward County Attorney's Office, Student
Interests: I love painting, reading, writing, and drinking tea and coffee! I am bilingual in English and Spanish, and I am currently learning Japanese. I am Cuban-American, and I have traveled to six continents!
Education: Bachelors in International Relations and Women's Studies
Non-profit
University of Florida
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Native), Japanese (Conversational)
Imani
Profession: Singer/ Song writer. English vocal director
Interests: I love drawing, watching cartoons, Pokemon, videogames, and kickboxing. My last vacation to Thailand was very inspiring. I would love to go back and practice Yoga.
Education: Bachelors in Mass Communication from Temple University Japan Campus. Associates in Liberal Arts from SUNY Rockland.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Japanese (Fluent)
Ann TL
Profession: Freelance Translator/Interpretor
Interests: NETFLIX, DC Comics, coffee.
Education: Bachlor's Degree in Languages and Biological Sciences from the. University of Alaska, Anchorage
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Japanese (Fluent)
Paris Dorcas
Profession: ECC Japan
English Language Instruction
2 years in an English conversational school in the Kansai area of Japan
Whales English
English Language Instruction
2 years teaching online to children from age 4 upwards in China
Interests: I am currently living in the UK with my family waiting to be able to return to Japan to live with my fiancé in Tokyo. I study Japanese and enjoy Japanese culture through anime and delicious food!
I practice yoga regularly and have recently started weight training and working on being able to do a handstand (any tips?) I also recently started practicing drawing - mainly Pokemon or other cute characters! I love learning new things and listen to podcasts daily, so I always have many things to talk about.
I would love to hear more about you and what you are interested in!
Education: MA Early Years Education
Education
Masters Degree in Early Years Education (children aged 0-5) which also qualified me as an Early Years Teacher in the UK
BA Travel and Tourism Management
Hospitality and Tourism
Bachelor of Arts First Class Honours in Travel and Tourism Management
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Japanese (Basic)
Corrine Yamamoto
Profession: Elementary School ALT
Interests: Animals, running, healthy eating, reading, movies and tv. , camping and hiking.
Education: High school diploma, Japanese Proficiency Language Test Level 2
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Japanese (Conversational)
Yana
Interests: photography, cats, music, traveling, roller skating TV shows on Netflix, eating out
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Japanese (Conversational)
Sache T
Profession: Accounting
Interests: I like romance novels, gaming (mmo, mmorpg), singing (ballads, pop, rock and just anything), Asian drama. Running man is my favorite! I'm really open to talking about anything. I hope to hear from you soon!!
Education: I've studied Accounting and Japanese.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Japanese (Conversational)
Gill Tidgwell
Profession: Recruiter for English instructors
Interests: Drawing, art, reading, jewellery making and hiking.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Design Crafts, specialising in silversmithing and woodturning, TEFL certificate.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Japanese (Conversational), German (Basic)
Amber Marshall
Profession: Special Education Teacher
Interests: Music (Hip Hop, R&B, Pop, Soul, Pop Rock), Acting, Traveling (I have been to 7 countries so far), Food, Pop Culture
Education: I have a Masters in Education: Special Education from Grand Canyon University.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Basic), German (Basic), Japanese (Basic)
Jenn Scott1
Profession: English Teacher
Interests: Sports: Soccer, Swimming, Volleyball
Reading and Writing
Movies: Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings ect.
Education: Bachelors of English Literature and Composition
Masters in Rhetoric with a focus in Language Acquisition ESL/EFL
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Japanese (Conversational)
Hannah
Profession: Recent graduate
Interests: I enjoy rock climbing, documentaries, playing tennis, and traveling
Education: BA from the University of Oxford
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Japanese (Native)
Morgan "Momo"
Profession: professional proofreader and copy editor; social media line editor and American culture consultant; ESL teacher
Interests: I love traveling and experiencing new cultures, meeting new people, and--most importantly--trying new food!
I've gone zip-lining in the Caribbean, walked under the orange torii gates in Kyoto, and fed kangaroos in Australia.
I studied zoology in college, so I'm passionate about animals (my favorite is the snow leopard) and nature. I enjoy hiking, swimming, camping, and I am currently learning how to rock climb.
I also love books! My favorite series is Harry Potter :)
Education: San Diego State University, CA, USA, Bachelor of Science - May 2015
TEFL certification course (ITTT) - July 2017
Proofreading Academy - July 2019
General Proofreading - May 2019
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Japanese (Basic)
Katie B
Profession: English Teacher
Interests: I love photography, films, art, travel, food, and meeting new people!
Education: I had my general education in California and graduated 2 years early. I am also soon to be TESOL certified.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Native), Japanese (Basic)
Hana UK
Profession: English Language Teacher
Interests: The natural world/ environmental issues, film, art, design, history!
Education: 2:1 dual hons BA degree in English Literature and Philosophy
Spoken Languages: English (Native), Japanese (Basic)
Kearstyn F
Profession: Freelance English Teacher
Interests: Writing stories, watching movies, pets, nature, video games, music, cartoons, astrology, and languages.
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business management.
Celta Certification to teach ESL
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Japanese (Basic)
Amy Leigh
Profession: English Instructor, Writer
Interests: Traveling is my favorite hobby! I have visited 45 countries and hope to see many more. Some of my other favorite hobbies include writing, playing piano, and cooking.
Education: University of Memphis - Master's in English
Winfield College - Certificate in TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language)
University of North Alabama - Bachelor's in Music
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Fluent), Japanese (Basic)
Charlotte Elderberry
Profession: English Teacher, Software Developer, Project Manager
Interests: I love animation, video games, playing guitar, drawing, and being outside. Metal and rock are my favorite kinds of music. I really like to joke around. :) I also make websites in my spare time, and I have been learning about React.js and Node.js.
Education: B.S. in Computer Science
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Japanese (Basic)