Chris Cunningham
Profession: Pre covid I was a flight attendant and now I teach English from home.
Interests: I love to read, travel and cook. I would love to have a dog but my apartment is too small and I travel often instead I have a lot of plants. I am fond of studying language as well and I am proficient in Spanish and French.
Si necesitas ayuda hablo español.
Si tu as besoin d'aide, je parle français.
Education: BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts) from NSCAD in Halifax, NS Canada 1999 - 2004
CELTA certification in Toronto, ON Canada 2018
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Fluent), French (Conversational)
oscaraston
Profession: English Teacher/Surf Instructor
Interests: I'm currently a surf instructor in my off season, so this usually takes up a very big part of my life. I spent the best part of the past year and a half travelling the world pursuing this passion. However, currently living in Spain, I'm getting a lot more back into rock climbing. I also have a strong interest in politics and global affairs. I'm a very sociable and outgoing guy, so I relish the opportunity to work and get to know new people across a variety of cultures and backgrounds.
Education: Bacherlor of Social Science in Politics and International Relations (receiving a First). MSc in International Development: Environment, Climate Change and Development (receiving a Distinction). Both degrees were received at the University of Manchester, United Kingdom. 120 Hour Advanced TEFL Certificate.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Fluent), French (Conversational), German (Basic)
julian_varona
Profession: ESL Tutor
English Language Instruction
I have worked with 2 different online schools for over 5 years teaching English to ESL students. I enjoy seeing how students improve their English skills and build their confidence little by little. It´s definitely worth the hard work!
Interests: Where I live there are beautiful green pastures so it's common to see cows, horses, sloths, snakes, parrots and sometimes I see monkeys sneaking into my yard to eat papayas from my trees. I love nature and prefer to live in the country rather than the city. I enjoy reading, exercising, and going to the park with my dog.
Education: Certificate Introduction to Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL)
Certificate Teaching English to Young Learners (TEYL)
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Native), French (Basic)
Adam U
Profession: Currently Foundation English teacher. Previously Teacher trainer for English teachers in remote areas.
Interests: I like to travel. I have lived in four different countries, and I have visited many others. I have travelled in the Pacific, Asia and Europe, but I have not yet visited the Americas or Africa. They are on my bucket list though - especially Egypt, Ethiopia, New York City, Quebec, Mexico and Buenos Aires.
My hobbies include reading and gardening, and I like to keep fit with some exercise, swimming and walking, I don't have any pets, but one day I would like to have a dog.
Education: I have an MA in TESOL and a BA in Linguistics. I also have an honours degree in Religious Studies.
Spoken Languages: English (Native), French (Conversational)
Peter Brooke
Profession: As well as teach and act, I record voiceovers from my home studio.
Interests: Besides teaching, I'm an actor. I LOVE traveling to different countries for this. One of my favorite jobs was making a movie in Africa. We went to so many beautiful locations. Most of the time, I was running from imaginary dinosaurs that were drawn in later!
Education: -Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from New York University
(with a major in Drama and a minor in English Literature)
-TEFL/TESOL Certificate from TEFL.ORG in the UK
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Conversational)
Matthew Foster
Profession: Secondary School Teacher
Interests: Teaching, Sports, Music, Travel, Food and Cooking, Jazz, Reading
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Sport and Health Exercise Science (University of Exeter).
A Levels
GCSE's
Qualified Fitness Instructor
Diploma in Business Management
Qualified First Aider
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), French (Conversational)
Dave
Interests: Interests are watching/playing sports, playing guitar and Traveling the world.
Education: Physical Therapy
Medicine
CSUEB
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Fluent), French (Basic)
Teacher Scott 🪘🎶🎶
Profession: ESL/EFL Teacher
English Language Instruction, Education
I taught at public and private schools, as well as English language institutes, in both Colombia and Ecuador. I also worked as an online EFL teacher for children in China for 4 years.
English Writing Tutor/Spanish Tutor
Education, English Language Instruction
I worked for 4 years in the academic writing center of a community college (an institute in the USA that provides the first 2 years of a university education) in Tampa, Florida. I coached students in academic English writing and in Spanish.
Interests: I love music, movies, books, nature, hiking, kayaking, languages, and traveling. I love meeting people from different countries and learning about their cultures. I'm also a professional musician, so we could talk about music or I could even help you sing in English if you'd like!
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics/ minor: the Teaching of English as a Second Language
Education
I received my Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics, with a minor in the teaching of English as a second language, from the University of Florida in 2006.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Fluent), French (Conversational)
Jesse S
Profession: English Language Assistant
English Language Instruction
I am an English Language Assistant at CEIP PIO XII in Villarreal, Spain. I assist the English teachers in lesson planning and classroom activities as well as work with students in small groups to improve their conversational skills.
Professional Guitarist and Educator
Performing Arts
I was a full-time professional guitarist from 2009-2021. I performed throughout the United States as a jazz guitarist as well as overseas in France and Switzerland. I also taught many students of all ages and levels during my time as a musician.
Interests: My name is Jesse Sullivan and I am happy to be your new English tutor! Having learned French for 2 years at the University of Southern California and with a private tutor online after graduation, I know the challenges of learning a new language! I use my own experiences learning French to inform how to I teach English. In addition to improving structure and grammar, I love to introduce relevant media and world events into my lesson to improve comprehension. I am TESOL and TEFL certified!
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Music, University of Southern California
Performing Arts
I graduated from the University of Southern California in 2015 with a Bachelor's of Arts degree in Music with Cum Laude honors.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Conversational), Spanish (Basic)
Derrick L Anderson,
Profession: Lecturer - Payap University International College's Information Technology Program
Education
Teach courses within IT discipline, prepare curriculum materials, syllabi, and other instructional materials; plan, develop, and present organized learning opportunities for students, interact with and assist students in need of academic guidance.
Founder/President of Preparing the Underserved For the Future (P.U.F.F.)
Non-profit, Education
Founded, headed Board of Directors, facilitated creation of all aspects associated with the operation of non-profit (501-c3) employment skills training program. Responsible for curriculum, instruction, evaluation and program participant selection.
Sr. IT Specialist/Field Technical Sales/Solution Architect
Technology
Technical member of sales team with extensive customer-facing experience performing all phases of pre-sale activities including but not limited to product presentations, knowledge transfers, demonstrations and technical updates for clientele.
Interests: I am a very "laid back" person with a tremendous, yet well balanced, sense of humor who believes in people being comfortable in whatever environment they find themselves in. For that reason I try to be informal as much as possible when appropriate. I am a logical thinker and I attempt to always be pragmatic and practical when involved in any situation ... knowledge is great but if one doesn't know how to use it, it's worthless.
I prefer to keep things as simple as possible. This aids in the learning process as well as the retention of information.
I have lived and worked in many cultures, environments and countries. This life has provided me with a vast wealth of experiences and involvement in a diverse array of circumstances from which I draw on for understanding others and their motivations.
Education: PhD - Information Technology
Technology
Capella University, Minneapolis, MN
M.A. - Human Resources Development
Education
Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, IL
B.A. - Board of Governors Adult Continuing Education Program
Education
Chicago State University, Chicago, IL
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Basic), French (Basic)
Joe
Profession: Federal Police- Federal Corrections Officer
Government
I am retired, born and raised in New York City, worked as a Federal Police, Correctional Officer. I loved interacting with people from all over the world.
Staff- Sgt US Air Force
Government
I served in the US Air Force 6 years. Enjoyed traveling, meeting people of different countries/ cultures and Serving my country.
Supervisor/Counselor
Non-profit
For several years i was involved in Non-Profit Agencies serving the poor, teaching Youth against Drugs/ Alcohol, and be a productive member of society.
Interests: After working 48 years 15-63 yrs old ( still have my hair and teeth Lol) in a variety of positions, I am confident I will help you with your English, and personal choices to become the
" Best you can be".
Education: High School graduate
Education
Graduated High School and continued taking a variety of courses in different states within my multiple career context.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Fluent), French (Basic)
Olivier
Profession: Runner at Mill Film
Visual Arts
A VFX film company. They make the special effects and animation of movies.
Interests: I’m a photographer, a musician and a contemporary dancer.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Fluent), Spanish (Conversational)
Richard Nikoley
Profession: US Navy Officer
Management
I served tours as a junior officer on USS Reeves, a staff officer on 7th Fleet Staff, and an exchange officer with the French Navy.
Business Owner
Finance and Banking
I owned and operated a company for 20 years that grew to 30 employees. We did financial services for small businesses and consumers.
Interests: I was born & raised in Reno, Nevada, the son of a German immigrant.
Education: Oregon State University
Entrepreneurship
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, 1984. I also satisfied credit requirements to fulfill three minor course of study: mathematics, computer science, and naval science.
Defence Language Institute
Military
This was a 6-month immersion course in French, 1989, prior to taking on duties as navigator for two ships of the French Navy.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Conversational)
Josh Fulks
Profession: Teacher
Education, Teaching
I am currently teaching English.
Real Estate
Sales, Real Estate
I was in commercial real estate in the USA for 2 years
Youth Mentor
Training and Development, Marketing, Performing Arts, Non-profit
I was the lead trainer and development manager for volunteers; Head of marketing and branding; writer for program content for camps; and head of fundraising and finances for a non-profit in San Diego, CA for 11 years.
Interests: I am 35 years old, married, and living in Thailand. I teach English here, and really like it. I love laughing and introducing new ideas to people. Whether the students is 7 or 85, it doesn't matter. I still want to have fun and to expand the minds of those around me.
Education: Bachelors of Science
Non-profit
Bachelor's of Science in Organizational Leadership
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Basic), French (Basic)
Graham
Profession: Management Consultant
Oil and Gas, Management, Training and Development, Teaching
Since 2013 I have worked in UAE with several organisations, ADVETI, ADNOC, Dept Tourism and Higher Colleges of Technology. My roles have been as a consultant, teacher, course writer and trainer.
Interests: I have two post-graduate degrees in education, linguistics, and administration as well as business expertise.
I prefer sunny warm places as I like to go surfing and go on sailing boats. My favourite boats are fast catamarans.
Education: MBA Educational Management
Education, English Language Instruction, Hospitality and Tourism
My work in UAE was primarily with Emirati students i the Oil & Gas industry. Before this I was Director of language school.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), French (Basic), Spanish (Basic)
tony_daaboul
Profession: Supply Teacher
Education
I am a supply teacher in an elementary school and a tutor in a high school.
Interests: I am of Lebanese descent, born and raised in Canada. We went to French school, but our parents spoke only Arabic and English. So we most commonly spoke English at home. Though my schooling was in French, I took all the advance English classes. Also, most of my professional and personal life was surrounded by anglophones. For this reason, I am more proficient in English.
Education: Civil engineering technologist
Building and Architecture
I graduated College in Civil engineering Technology in 2012
TEFL Certificate
English Language Instruction
I completed my TEFL course in 2020
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Native), Arabic (Fluent), Spanish (Basic)
WilliamB
Profession: ESL Teacher
English Language Instruction, Education, Teaching
I have been teaching ESL in Vietnam since 2016.
Interests: If you're looking for someone to help you develop your speaking, reading, writing or listening skills, I'm your man!
Education: Bachelor in teaching English as a second language
Education, English Language Instruction
I studied four years at the University of Sherbrooke in order to become a teacher of English as a second language. I studied pedagogy, didactics, classroom management, literature, etc. I also successfully completed 3 practicums. Graduation: 2014
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Native)
Tutor Aaron
Profession: Baker
Retail
I bake things like bread and cookies for work in addition to my studies.
Interests: Some of my interests include: discussing films, books, and music, playing sports like American football, and learning about other cultures. I also play the piano and the violin, and I love to cook. I have two cats, and I always like to talk about them or hear about others' pets! Finally, I am preparing to go to law school so that I can become a lawyer. I'd love to hear about your goals and aspirations as well.
Education: Political Economy- BA in progress
Government, Law, Research
Bachelor of Arts degree in progress. Focus on social movements and research methods.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Conversational)
Kyle
Profession: English Tutor
Education
Teaching English to secondary school pupils aged 15-16.
Recruitment Consultant
Finance and Banking, Human Resources
Recruited finance professionals for banks, liaising with both clients and candidates.
Interests: I am a huge language enthusiast, having studied linguistics and literature as part of my degree, and I enjoy writing. I predominantly write short stories, occasionally poetry, and I have plans to write a novel too.
I am also a competitive swimmer. Since the age of 8 I have competed in the sport in firstly Breaststroke but then also in Freestyle, my favourite distances being 50m and 100m (I only do sprints!).
Education: MLitt Creative Writing, University of Stirling
Writing and Journalism
Masters degree in creative writing focusing on fiction primarily, but also poetry and non-fiction/memoir.
BA (Hons) Philosophy, Manchester Metropolitan University
Research
Studied contemporary continental philosophy as well as classic works across the history of the Western tradition.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), French (Conversational)
masonchutchinson
Profession: Boys and Girls Club of America
Non-profit
Teaching school-aged children about character development, drug/alcohol abstinence, supplementing adaptive social skills and educational pursuits. As Site Director, I coordinated with the Program Director weekly to ensure a rich curriculum.
Interests: I am a 22 year old in Montana who loves to learn and teach! I have a cat named Toby and love to spend my time skateboarding making music.
Education: University of Montana Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Non-profit
Cum Laude – 3.50 GPA
Completed 4-year Franke GLI program with a certificate in Global Leadership
Studied abroad in Athens, Greece during 2019-2020 academic year – American College of Greece
Completed LeadershipU program with a certificate in
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Conversational)