Mansi Sanghvi
Profession: Virtual Medical Rounds Internship with Dr. Abbas Naqvi (May 2020 - Present) - Online
Interests: I used to be on a soccer team, tennis team, and swim team in high school. I love to read books. My favorite book series of all time is the "Harry Potter" Series. In 2018, I volunteered at a local school in Bengaluru, India, where I helped children in poverty with disabilities, make paper bags and floor mats, which the school sold to raise money.
Education: Rutgers University (2019-2023)- New Brunswick, New Jersey
(Current Sophomore)
Bachelor of Arts in Cell Biology and Neuroscience
Paramus High School (2015-2019) -Paramus, New Jersey (GPA: 4.36)
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Gujarati (Basic)
Shabina Meghani
Profession: Currently I work as a therapist for children with special needs
Interests: I love to go out and be one with nature. This can mean camping, hikinhg or just a quick stroll around the neighbourhood. Nothing delights me more than a good, thought provoking movie and of course comedy movies since we all need humor in our lives!
Education: Masters of Science in Psychology with a specialization in Applied Behaviour Analysis
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Gujarati (Conversational), Bangla (Basic)
Sonia_Patel
Profession: UAB Medicine
Medicine
Graduate Student Associate in the Advanced Practice Providers Department
Interests: Reading, Being Social, Politics, Photography, Videography, Baking, Cooking, Healthy Eating, Public Health, Fitness
Education: Master in Business Administration
Entrepreneurship
The University of Alabama at Birmingham
Master in Healthcare Administration
Medicine
The University of Alabama at Birmingham
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Gujarati (Native), Spanish (Basic)
Chetna Bhoola
Profession: I'm an ESL teacher at a leading language center in Vietnam and have over 8 years experience in advertising as an Account Director.
Interests: I enjoy traveling and learning about different cultures and have been to 13 countries. I'm excited about life-long learning. The more I know the more I can share. I’ve always enjoyed dancing as a hobby. For me this is a great way to have fun and just enjoy the moment (and stay fit). Some random things about myself - I love watching whales, quirky stationery and in my free time I enjoy watching comedies, stand-up comedy and hanging out with my close family and friends.
Education: BA Honours in Strategic Brand Leadership from Vega School of Brand Leadership, South Africa. BA in Tourism Management from Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South Africa. 168 hour Combination TEFL Certification from The TEFL Academy, UK.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Afrikaans (Conversational), Gujarati (Conversational), German (Basic)
Avnee P
Profession: Public Health specialist
Interests: painting, swimming, watching football, traveling and exploring
Education: Bachelors of Sciences
Masters in Public Health
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Gujarati (Fluent), Spanish (Conversational)
Simal P
Profession: Maths teacher
Interests: In my spare time, I enjoy puzzles and reading.
I like to do escape rooms with my partner.
I enjoy yoga and am currently working through a 30 day at home programme.
I enjoy reading crime and thriller novels as well as an array of none fiction books.
I take part in conversation exchanges to learn French and enjoy talking to people from all over the world!
Education: BA in English Language and Literature - University of Liverpool
MA in Renaissance and 18th Century Literature - University of Liverpool
PGCE in Mathematics in Secondary Education with QTS
MA in Transformational Leadership (Teach First)
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), French (Conversational), Gujarati (Conversational)
Mac Sumner
Profession: Teacher
Interests: I am a musician; I play the violin, guitar, and sing. I love reading and spending time in outdoors!
Education: Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from Knox College, including study abroad in Canada. Certified TEFL instructor.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Galician (Conversational), Spanish (Conversational)
Jack Kavanagh
Profession: Sales Production Coordinator at Secret Escapes
Interests: I love travel, exploring new cultures and meeting people from across the world. I'm also lucky enough to have lived abroad in France and Spain.
Inland boating is a passion of mine (I live on a narrowboat on the canal and river network in England).
I love being outdoors! I'm easily spotted running, cycling, hiking or kayaking.
Education: French Studies (BA Honours) – 2.1 with distinction in French language
Sep 2012 – May 2016
University of Portsmouth, UK
Erasmus Programme
Sep 2014 – May 2015
Université Lumière Lyon 2, France (Sep 2014 – May 2015)
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), French (Fluent), Spanish (Conversational), Galician (Basic)
Russell Robert
Profession: Financial Adviser
Interests: Hi everyone, my name is Rob and I'm from Dublin, Ireland. I'm 27 years old and I have spent the last 3 years travelling South East Asia and Australia. I'm currently living in Hanoi, Vietnam. I enjoy all types of sports! I also love outdoor activities including hiking, camping, swimming and mountain biking. I'm very easy to communicate with and I'm a great listener. I can help improve all aspects the English language and together we will be speaking fluently in no time!
Education: 168-hour online Level 5 TEFL Certification
Higher Degree in Financial Services (NFQ Level 8) (Distinction)
Professional Diploma in SME Credit (NFQ Level 8) (1stClass Honors)
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Galician (Conversational), Spanish (Basic)
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)