Abigail Harris
Profession: Actor and teacher
Interests: I am an actor, and love going to the theatre and the cinema. I am part of an improvisation group called Shake It Up, we make up Shakespeare plays as we go along using audience's suggestions! I love climbing and riding my bike. I play the clarinet and saxophone and enjoy singing too.
Education: September 2016 - November 2017 - Distinction in my MA in Professional Acting at The Academy of Live and Recorded Arts
September 2011 - June 2014 - First Class Honours in my BA in Drama and English at The University of Winchester
September 2004 - July 2011 - Weald of Kent Grammar School. 3 A-Levels (including a B in English), 1 AS Level, 12 GCSEs A* - B Grades (including an A* in English language and an A in English literature)
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Japanese (Basic)
Hillary G
Profession: Sales Representative
Interests: I love traveling and learning about different cultures. I also like style, art, and design.
Education: Bachelor's Degree in International Studies and Tourism and Hospitality Management at the College of Charleston.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Conversational), Japanese (Conversational)
Maya SN
Profession: English Language Teacher
Education
St Giles College, London
Assistant Language Teacher
English Language Instruction
JET Programme, Japan
Interests: I am a keen traveller, I love exploring different cultures, and doing outdoors activities, especially open water swimming.🏊🏻
I'm interested in nature and wildlife, health, music, science and psychology.
I teach British English grammar and pronunciation and can help students who want to learn academic or medical English.
Education: B.A. French and English
Education
Bachelors degree in English Language and Literature.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Japanese (Conversational), Spanish (Conversational), French (Fluent)
Annabelle Lewis
Profession: Teacher
Education
I've been teaching since 2016. :)
Interests: I enjoy reading, writing, learning languages, learning about other cultures, and spending time outdoors.
Education: B.S. in Elementary Education
Education
I hold a B.S. in Elementary Education from The University of Central Florida with specializations in teaching English as a second language and ELA.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), ht (Conversational), Japanese (Basic)
Erin
Profession: English Teacher
English Language Instruction
From 2011 to 2017, I worked as an English teacher in Japan, teaching students of all ages and skill levels.
University Teacher & Tutor
Education
From 2009 to 2011, while studying for my master's degree, I worked at the university writing center where I helped tutor students in English. I also taught English composition to classes of university freshmen.
Legal Secretary
Law
After moving to Ireland, I worked as a legal secretary from 2018 to 2022.
Interests: I am very interested in different cultures and talking with people about their experiences! I am also passionate about animals, literature, travel, writing, and getting to know people from all different walks of life.
In my free time, I enjoy making stained glass, crocheting, gardening, calligraphy, and reading both fiction and non-fiction books.
Education: Master's Degree in English
Writing and Journalism
I obtained my MA in English from a private university in Texas.
Bachelor's Degree in English and History
Writing and Journalism
I obtained a BA in both English and History from a large public university in Texas. My minor was in Classical Studies.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Japanese (Conversational)
Dr. Keyna K.C. Boykin
Interests: I love fashion and traveling. I have traveled by myself and with my husband and two children to several countries around the world. I enjoy sports, music and pop culture. I can pretty much talk about anything. ;)
Education: Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)
Education
Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA
Major: Leadership, Administration & Educational Policy.
Master of Arts
Education
Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA
Major: Teaching
Bachelor of Arts
Writing and Journalism
Howard University, Washington, DC
Major: Broadcast Journalism
Minor: Theatre Arts
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Conversational), Japanese (Basic)
Olive オリブ先生
Profession: English Teacher
Interests: Kpop, Korean culture, Languages, Japan, Japanese, World Cultures, Travel, Music, Study Abroad, Cooking, Baseball, Soccer,
Education: Graduated with an English degree. Getting a Master's degree in film.
Passed the N3 level of the JLPT and applying for N2 in 2020.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Japanese (Fluent)
Kiyomi
Profession: ESL Teacher
Education
1 on 1 and group lessons to students remotely
Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear Specialst (CBRN)
Military
United States Army Reserve
Interests: I love to travel and take my family to different attractions. I also love reading and playing games!
I sometimes pretend I can sing and show my dance moves, think of it as a mini show!
Education: I am a junior at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. My major is Pediatric Medicine with a minor in Education.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Japanese (Conversational), French (Basic)
Jenn Peters
Profession: Writer, Editor, ESL Teacher
Interests: I love to travel, meeting new people from around the world, learning new languages, yoga, and film.
Education: I have a degree in English from a large Canadian university, a TEFL certificate and a Teaching Business English certificate. I also have certificates in copywriting and social media management, among other things.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Japanese (Basic), French (Conversational)
Sarah LEY
Profession: Teacher, VIPKID, Online
Teaching, Education
2018 - Present: ESL Teacher of Chinese and reading teacher of American children online.
Teacher, 51 Talk, Online
Teaching, Education
2017 - 2022: Teacher of Chinese children, adolescents and adults online.
Teacher, Centro Británico Institute, Argentina
Teaching, Training and Development, Education
2015 - Present: Teacher of Argentine children, adolescents and adults in classroom. Writer and creator of lesson plans and testing materials. Event planner for annual events.
Teacher, English Club, Japan
Teaching, Education, Training and Development
2013 - 2015: Taught English to Japanese children and adults in classroom. Created teaching materials, trained employees and participated in school events.
Teacher, American Language School, Japan
Teaching, Education, Training and Development
2009 - 2012: Taught English to Japanese children and adults in classroom. Performed a variety of roles including event planning, graphic design and employee training.
Interests: Interests: painting/drawing, blender/3D modeling and 3D printing, gaming, pets, travel, food, music/film,
Travel Experience: Argentina, Japan, Qatar, Canada, Thailand
Education: Certificate of TESOL & TEYL - Teach International
Education, English Language Instruction
2019: Foundations in TESOL, Grammar Course, TEYL (Teaching English to Young Learners) for online teachers.
TESOL/TESL Certification, Oxford Seminars, Washington D.C.
English Language Instruction, Education
2006: Learned Lesson planning, classroom management, skills development and teaching strategies in the classroom.
Bachelors of Arts - Communication Art and Desgin
Education
2006: Virginia Commonwealth University
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Basic), Japanese (Basic)
Rosa Lucas
Profession: Assistant English Teacher
Interests: I enjoy reading (especially mystery stories), studying other languages (currently Spanish and Chinese), watching foreign dramas and movies, and listening to music!
Education: I received a BA in Japanese at the University of Kansas
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Japanese (Conversational), Spanish (Basic)
Elle
Profession: Preschool Teacher
Education
I've worked as an assistant preschool teacher.
Interests: I enjoy studying other languages, traveling, video making, reading, writing, art, baking, kpop, anime, animals, cosplaying and sewing.
Education: College Student
Education
I'm a foreign language major.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Japanese (Basic)
Tia Leigh
Profession: Online English Teacher / Self Employed
Interests: - Art
- Foreign Languages
- Travel
- Food
- Reading
- Yoga
- Astrology
- Programming
- Video Games
Education: I have a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a specialization in Marketing. I also graduated with minors in International Business, Human Resource Management, Entrepreneurship, and Public Relations.
In addition to my formal education, I've also completed a 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training (YTT). I'm currently completing a programming bootcamp to learn Swift and become an iOS mobile developer... and I'm working on my TEFL certification through The TEFL Academy!
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Japanese (Basic), French (Basic)
Elizabeth W
Profession: Kids English teacher for nearly 20 years!
Education, English Language Instruction
I'm from the UK, but I've lived in several countries, including the USA, France, Spain, and I'm now living in Japan. I've taught children from pre-school through high school. I use total physical response, play and role-play techniques.
Interests: I like drawing and painting pictures, baking cakes, going for walks, skiing and snowboarding.
Education: Honours degree and Certificate in Advanced TEFL for Young Learners
Entrepreneurship, English Language Instruction
I have a Trinity College Certificate in TESOL, an Advanced TEFL Cert. Teaching Young Learners, and completed my four year honours degree at a reputable university in the UK, with a year as an exchange student at an Ecole Superieure in France.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Japanese (Fluent), French (Fluent)
Vanessa MS
Profession: Elementary School Teacher
Education, English Language Instruction
I have been teaching in the United States for 8 years.
EFL Teacher
English Language Instruction, Education
I taught children in Japan for 6 years and in Korea for 2 years.
Interests: photography, Japanese, video games
Education: Master's Degree
Education
I received my master's degree in elementary education from Grand Canyon University
Bachelor's Degree
English Language Instruction
I received my bachelor's degree in English from Arizona State University.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Japanese (Basic)
Meesh
Profession: University Student
Interests: I love video games, film, music (creating and listening and playing instruments!), and travel! I've been to 16 countries outside the US and I plan on going to many more!
I got my black belt in Taekwondo in 2022, then my 2nd Dan in 2024.
I study French, Japanese, and Korean, and I know a few phrases in Arabic, Polish, Si-swati, Mandarin, Italian, and a few words in others.
I've taught on Cambly since 2017 and would appreciate your kind feedback. Thank you!
Education: 4 years of University, currently at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Conversational), Japanese (Basic)
Sadie S
Profession: English Teacher
Interests: I love watching TV, playing games, making art, drawing, yoga, photography, singing, playing music, listening to music, traveling, and podcasting!
Education: Bachelor of Arts, Linguistics - University of California, San Diego
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Japanese (Conversational)
Jules M
Profession: Travel agent
Interests: Travelling, living in other countries, immersing in other cultures.
Meeting people, sharing experiences.
Listening to music, going out dancing.
Running, cycling, snowboarding.
Education: Bachelors of Arts in Law and Criminology
TEFL Certificate
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Basic), French (Basic), Japanese (Basic)
SkylerLeeAnn
Profession: Server
Interests: As someone who has spent a lot of time learning a foreign language, I know the importance of conversation to help learn and become more fluent. I'm very passionate about learning a foreign language myself. I have been studying Japanese for some years and attended a language school in Japan. Since I have the personal experience of learning a language I know some of the struggles that go along side learning. I would love to help people be able to achieve their goals and have fun while doing it!
Education: High School Graduate
Six Months at The Intercultural Institute In Tokyo
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Japanese (Basic)
Leslie B
Profession: English Teacher
English Language Instruction
I have been a private English teacher for over 10 years! I've taught in public schools in Japan, language schools and privately (face to face as well as online).
Interests: I am someone who loves talking about just about anything and learning about new cultures, languages, foods, arts etc. One of my favorite things to do is to go explore a new part of the city on foot. I am from Seattle and have lived all over the United States, but I currently live in Japan! I speak Japanese, so I know how you feel! Learning language is hard!! But you can do it too!
Education: BA Linguistics
English Language Instruction
I specialized in Language science, phonetics (pronunciation), syntax and theory as well as language learning.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Japanese (Conversational), French (Basic)