Bradley
Profession: ESL Teacher
Interests: I am interested in discussing current affairs, culture, philosophy and the outdoors. In my free time, I enjoy listening to podcasts, hillwalking, and learning languages.
Education: MA English & Philosophy - Dundee University (2 years)
140-hour Premier TEFL course - TEFLorg (on-going)
Teaching English Online - Cambridge Assessment English
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), German (Basic), Scottish Gaelic (Basic)
Owain T
Profession: House Master - Gordonstoun International Summer School
Interests: I work in the great outdoors across the world, with people of all ages! This experience allows me to be patient and always interested in other people's stories and interests
Education: University of St.Andrews student. Sports coach and outdoor instructor.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Scottish Gaelic (Conversational)
Jamie Fletcher
Profession: Online English Teacher.
Interests: Sports, different cultures, big conversations. I am a student of Scottish Gaelic and therefore I have a huge interest in minority languages and languages in general. I think it is incredibly important to understand other cultures and perspectives.
Education: MA from the University of Glasgow. TEFL level 5 certification.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Scottish Gaelic (Conversational), Spanish (Conversational)
Chris Watkins
Profession: Teacher and Marketing online
Interests: Traveling, Cooking, Architecture, History, Scuba Diving, Hang Gliding
Education: I attending University for Architecture and History in Atlanta, Georgia at Georgia Tech. When the economic crash got bad I began traveling to work and explore overseas. I have never looked back.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Basic), Scottish Gaelic (Basic)
Ciara Moore
Profession: Operations Manager, Nanny, Wine-Shop assistant, Viticulturist in France
Interests: I have a keen interest in language learning. Singing, swimming and walking are my favourite hobbies. During lockdown I have been enjoying lots of netflix and quality time with my family and my lovely dog Luna!
Education: I have just finished my bachelors degree in Modern Irish and French. I will be starting a Post Grad through the medium of Irish in Primary Teaching.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), French (Fluent), Irish (Fluent), Scottish Gaelic (Conversational), German (Basic)
Gill S
Profession: English as a Second Language Teacher
English Language Instruction
I have been teaching English as a second language online 1-1 for over four years.
Interests: When I'm not teaching, I'm usually learning a foreign language, travelling around Scotland, or both!
Education: CELTA
English Language Instruction
Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), French (Fluent), Spanish (Conversational), Scottish Gaelic (Basic)
ciaranclontarf
Profession: Primary School Teacher
Interests: Languages - I speak three fluently (English, Irish and French!)
Culture - I love to learn about other cultures and traditions!
Travel - I have visited around 30 countries and I can't wait to see more!
Sport - A huge part of Irish culture and a passion of mine!
Music - I play piano but love to listen to and learn about all kinds of music!
Nature - Whether it's just sitting still or going for a stroll, hike or jog, I can't get enough of the great outdoors!
Education: B.Ed. International - Degree in teaching at primary school level with a speciality in Academic French
TEFL - Qualified to teach English as a foreign language
Lifesaving Instructor with the RLSS
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Irish (Fluent), French (Fluent)
diarmaid h
Profession: Online ESL tutor, Violin tutor (Royal Conservatoire of Scotland Junior Dept.)
Interests: Classical trained violinist (Performed as a part of both BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, The Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Scottish Ensemble etc.), I have performed for the British royal family (Buckingham palace 2019/Official Irish state visit 2015). I am a very curious person and I love learning new things! I enjoy travelling, history, and conversations with new people.
Education: MA - Royal Conservatoire of Scotland 2021
BMus - Royal Conservatoire of Scotland 2016
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Irish (Fluent), Finnish (Basic)
fergalf1
Profession: English teacher
Interests: I am a massive sports and travel fan. I love and play all team sports as well as working out and cycling.
I have lived in Norway and currently living in Spain.
Education: I have an MSc in Organisational Psychology and a BSc in Psychology from the University of Limerick, Ireland.
I have also completed numerous courses such as TEFL.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Irish (Fluent), French (Conversational), Spanish (Conversational)
Lorcan O'Connor
Profession: Writer
Interests: I have a great interest in writing and have completed and published a novel. I enjoy photography and music. Reading is a big passion of mine!
Education: - Bachelor of Arts degree with Education Studies from Mary Immaculate College, Limerick, Ireland. (Qualified in 2016)
- Degree in Child Psychology from Galway Technical Institute. (2019)
- Certicficate in English Language Teaching (CELT) (2018)
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Irish (Fluent), French (Conversational)
macdara8
Profession: English Teacher
Interests: I am interested in Sports such as golf, football, ufc, NFL and many others. I have a passion for travelling and love reading new books. I have recently just returned from two years in Australia and would love to share my experience. I am also very interested in music, TV/Movies and history.
Education: Bachelors Degree in Advertising and Marketing.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Irish (Fluent)
Tiarnan
Profession: Student
Interests: Some of my interests include: Badminton, soccer, coaching, baking, politics & volunteering. I enjoy all sports, but badminton is my passion, I've won several Irish titles in different divisions and play whenever I have some free time.
Education: Bachelor of Business Studies from the University of Limerick, Ireland
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Irish (Fluent)
shanebutler94
Profession: Sales Coach
Interests: Hello guys, my name is Shane Butler. I am 26 years old and originally from Dublin, Ireland. I have lived in Vancouver, Canada for almost two years now. I am very passionate about Sports! My favourite sport is Football (Soccer, depending on where in the world you are), Liverpool are my favourite team. I am a very active person. I love music, I appreciate all kind of music but my favourite type of music is Indie Rock & Disco.
I love meeting people from new cultures and helping people to grow! :)
Education: Bachelors degree in General Business. Coach of under 8's Soccer team.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Irish (Conversational)
tmservices1
Profession: Now retired
Interests: Reading, Golf and recently started playing padel. I am now livng in Southern Spain and love to walk in the mountains. Last year i walked the full Camino De Santiago from France To Santiago De Compostella 850 klms.
Education: I passed the Train the Trainer Certification with distinction. Qualified Structural Engineer from the College of Technology in Dublin.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Irish (Fluent)
Harry W M
Profession: Barista, Vegetable Stall Manager
Interests: I love philosophy and have since I was incredibly young, I play the piano and guitar, and play regularly at the Fringe Festival in Edinburgh with a jazz quartet. We play in this place called The Jazz Bar which a really cool red-lit underground jazz venue where you meet a lot of really interesting people and hear a lot of weird music too!
As far as sports go I run a fair amount and also go bouldering frequently which if you didn't was rock climbing without a harness.
Education: I am currently completing a BA in Philosophy at the University of York and hope to continue to read Cognitive Science at UCL as my masters. I studied Philosophy, Mathematic, Classics, and Physics at High school.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Irish (Fluent)
Patrick O'Brien
Profession: English Teacher
Interests: I love sports, especially soccer and two Irish sports called hurling and Gaelic football. I also really like History and just learning about the world in general. I'm Irish so obviously i like the occasional pint of Guiness!
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Applied Psychology from University College Cork.
120 hour TEFL course completed.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Irish (Basic), Spanish (Conversational)
James B20
Profession: Currently working in an English Language Centre.
Interests: My interest involve GAA, soccer, swimming, hiking, reading, writing and most important are the adventures ;) Some of my most memorable moment involve climbing mountains. Travelling over 10 countries fully and definitely driving the length of Vietnam with my dog Dobby.
Education: I have a BA in Culinary Arts from the University of West Scotland.
I have an E.C.D.L (European computer driving license) which gives me a full knowledge of Microsoft Office and other key components of computers and laptops.
Lastly, I have a 220 hour TEFL certificate upon completion of my ITTT (International TEFL TESOL Training)course
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Irish (Fluent)
kieran rossi
Profession: I am officially retired, and am teaching as a hobby or pastime.
Interests: I live in Dublin Ireland. Its such a great place to live. A vibrant, intercultural, open city full of fun, great amenities and career opportunities. I like to sail and cook and am pretty good at both. I'm lucky to live beside both the sea and a world heritage wild life sanctuary where I like to walk and cycle.
Education: I hold a bachelors degree in English, a Masters Degree in Criminal Law and Post Graduate degree in Education.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), French (Basic), Irish (Conversational)
Brian Walsh
Profession: Events Operations Intern, MCI Ireland (01/2020-03/2020)
Interests: • Musicianship
• Acting for Theatre and Film
• Writing for Theatre, Film and Television
• Voice Overs and Voice Performances
• Martial Arts (MMA, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu)
• Reading Fiction and Non-Fiction
Education: Higher National Diploma: Public Relations, 2019
Fitzwilliam Institute - Dublin
Bachelor of Arts: English with Drama, 2019
University College Dublin - Dublin
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), German (Conversational), Irish (Basic)
Dave Walsh
Profession: I was a primary school teacher for the current academic year 2019/2020.
Interests: I am a 24 year old primary school teacher from Galway in Ireland. I have a wide range of interest including:
Sports: I love playing football, swimming and golf. I am a big fan of TV shows and movies. I could recommend a good few! I enjoy playing games, whether it be computer games or board games I'm always up for fun, I enjoy hanging out with my friends and family.
Education: Professional Master of Education in Primary Education (Level 9), Hibernia College Dublin.
Bachelor of Arts Degree In Geography and Information Technology (level 8)
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Irish (Conversational)