glendavies29

Profession: I am currently a stay at home dad who works part time at a farm building Stables for horses. I played in bands professionally for many years

Interests: I am a guitarist and avid reader and film buff. I travelled all over Europe in my youth and am a very keen hiker. I also love photography and the countryside.

Education: I left school with 8 gcses. I worked for over 15 years in the care sector, at hostels and in the mental health sector. I gained many training qualifications during this time, including NVQ level 3 in promoting independence.

Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Basic), French (Basic)


Sebastian

Profession: Since my school was shut down due to Covid I have been teaching online, which I love!

Interests: I love playing cricket, surfing and walking my dog. I am interested in history and archaeology and I adore reading. I like to keep up with current affairs, and I love learning about other countries and cultures.

Education: Batchelor of Arts in Philosophy, University of Exeter, UK
Postgraduate Certificate in Education, University of Exeter, UK
Cambridge University CELTA, Newnham Language Centre, Cambridge

Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), French (Conversational)


Ed

Profession: LSI London International
English Language Instruction
During my time at LSI London , I have taught adults and children from all over the world in a physical classroom environment

Magic Ears
English Language Instruction
I was responsible for teaching fun and engaging short lessons to young chinese children online .

Interests: music , film , travelling , animals

Education: BA Popular Music
Performing Arts
I studied BA Popular music for 3 years at university , I specialised in lyrics and songwriting .

Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), French (Conversational), German (Conversational)


AJ Ben

Profession: MFL Teacher
Education
I work in a British Curriculum School in Dubai and teach Spanish and French following the English National Curriculum

Interests: I am a keen traveller who enjoys going to places off the beaten track. I enjoy hiking through mountains within UK/Ireland/UAE. I enjoy outdoor activities since moving to the sunny climates of Dubai.

Education: Postgraduate Certificate in Education
Education
A PGCE qualifies me to teach in any English Curriculum school and provides me with the highly sought after QTS (Qualified Teacher Status|)

Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), French (Fluent), Spanish (Fluent)


Nick

Interests: I live in Mexico currently. I like getting outdoors and playing basketball with friends.

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Fluent), French (Basic), Persian (Basic)


Ez

Profession: Composer, and copywriter.

Interests: I'm eternally curious, and constantly reading about new things. Currently studying orchestration for film and TV, so music is very important to me. I play the guitar, bass, piano, and I'm an audio engineer. I also love to read sci-fi (Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is my favorite book of all time), and my interests expand to social psychology, moral philosophy, and the general sciences.

Education: Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the American University in Cairo, with a minor in Political Science. I'm also TEFL and TESOL certified with 3 years of teaching experience. Currently enrolled in Berklee, studying Orchestration for Film and TV.

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Arabic (Native), French (Basic)


David Love

Profession: My last full-time role was as an Exams Officer, (June 2016-Mar 2019) since March 2019 I have been self-employed (acting and freelancing)

Interests: Personal Development: reading, creating video content
Martial Arts: Wing Chun Kung Fu, Muay Thai, boxing, capoeira
Creative: acting, poetry, songwriting (rap)
Calisthenics

Education: Bachelor of Arts in German & French from University of London, Queen Mary College

Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), French (Conversational), German (Conversational), Spanish (Basic)


Matías

Profession: Musician

Interests: Since graduating with a First Class in Classical Guitar Performance from Leeds College of Music in 2013 I have explored many different genres from West African highlife to Classical Indian music and collaborated with numerous performers. I have gained valuable experience recording several albums and touring extensively around UK and Europe. Alongside this my experience teaching both in primary schools and private one-to-one lessons has give me a large set of skills and resources to pass on.

Education: BA (Hons) Music First Class - Leeds College of Music
TESOL Certificate - International Open Academy
Enhanced DBS Check

Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), German (Basic), French (Basic)


dylan

Profession: I am a student currently working on my degree for Physical Therapy Assistant.

Interests: I am interested in the beach, golfing, and fishing! I love spending time with my puppy. I am a Drill Instructor in the Army and enjoy the military life. I enjoy cooking and nutrition.

Education: Bachelor's in Exercise Science with an emphasis in Allied Health, Reflexive Performance Reset Certification, USA Weightlifting Certificate, CSCS

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Basic)


Christopher Holding

Profession: Business Development, Sales and Marketing

Interests: Interests include: sports, music (playing and listening), cinema, writing, literature, travelling, languages, semiotics, business and journalism.

Education: Bachelor of Arts in English Literature

Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), French (Basic)


Neil Gerlowski

Profession: Executive Director, Vallarta Botanical Garden, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico (2010-2020)

Interests: I've always been a passionate adventurer and nature lover. Traveling, especially exploring places far off the beaten path, have been top priorities. I've found that sharing such experiences with friends and family doubles the fun and lets you relive your fondest memories as you talk about your times together.

Education: Master of Arts in Teaching, Secondary Education, from the University of New Hampshire
Bachelor of Arts, English Teaching from the University of New Hampshire

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Fluent), French (Basic)


Richard Peters

Profession: Business Class Teacher

Interests: Literature, Sports, Cinema, Excercise, Travelling

Education: Some university (Literature), CELTA

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Basic)


wgilligan86

Profession: Currently working remotely as an Account Manager.

Interests: Interests, Sports, travel, spending time with family and friends, learning.

Education: DEC from Centennial College, Toronto, ON. in Advertising - Account Management. (2009)
DEC from Durham College, Oshawa, ON. in General Arts & Science (2005)

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Basic)


Daniel O Dea

Profession: Maths and Computers - University of Limerick (1 year)

Interests: Soccer, Running, Teaching

Education: Bachelor of Arts Joint Honours - Spanish and Economics - Level 8 - University of Limerick

Premier Tefl(Teaching English to Foreign Learners) Ofqual Regulated Level 5 Certificate.

Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Fluent), French (Basic)


Glenn Alderman

Profession: English Teacher
English Language Instruction
Working since 2007 with adult students teaching general and business / professional English. I have worked in professional training organisations and colleges teaching different nationalities at all levels from beginner to advanced.

Advertising Manager
Advertising
Working for 10 years in marketing and advertising for one of the UK's largest retailers.

Associate Lecturer - ESOL
Education
Teaching English at beginner level to adult students of different nationalities who are preparing to take ESOL Skills for Life examinations.

Interests: I like like spending time with friends, eating nice food, chatting and listening to music. As well as time at home, I like being outdoors. I'm lucky enough to live near by the sea in a beautiful part of England. I spend some of my spare time making social media content for one of the training companies that I work for. Sometimes I cut my friends' hair because I am also a qualified barber :-)

Education: BA(Hons) European Management
Advertising, Finance and Banking, Logistics, Retail
Degree in Business Studies and French.

Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), French (Fluent), Spanish (Basic)


Chris Sheraton

Profession: Currently work as a consultant in the field of public service (public safety/security)

Interests: Playing my guitar, running, reading, photography, travelling, improving my Spanish

Education: Level 3 Award in Education and Training - 2017
Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment - 2017
Level 4 Award in Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice – 2018
+ a great deal of study in the university of life

Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Conversational), French (Conversational)


Oliver Wheeler

Profession: Landscape Architect

Interests: Teaching, landscape design, Gardening, Reading, Rugby

Education: GCSE - English
A Level - English Language
A Level - English Literature

BSc Geological Science
MA Landscape Architecture

Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), French (Conversational), German (Basic)


Alex Latto

Profession: Student, Social Care

Interests: Dogs, history, chocolate, languages, football, dogs

Education: Masters in International Relations and Modern History (Hons) at the University of St Andrews Scotland.
DELE certified B2 Spanish, B1 certified French

Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Fluent), French (Conversational)


michaelpattison

Profession: Cultural , historical and wine tour guide/host, Tourism professionel

Interests: travel, wine, culture exchanges, kids, marathons, cycling
Discovery and adventure
Sharing experiences, meeting new people

Education: Bachelor of Arts, History, Univ of Strathclyde
WSET level 2, level 3 in progress
TEFL Academy, MERIT pass qualification TEFL July 2020

Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), French (Fluent)


Will Nash

Profession: University Teacher

Interests: Educaion, Business, Films and TV, Travel, Culture, Technology and Food.

Education: MEd Teaching and Learning in Higher Education
MA Language Education
BA Modern Languages and Literature
Diploma TESOL
PGCE TEFL

Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), French (Conversational), German (Conversational), Spanish (Basic)