Mick Walsh
Profession: Currently, I am a Voice Coach. Prior to that I was a professional Song Writer, Baker, Drama teacher. I have also taught English in Ukraine.
Interests: I am fan of Liverpool Football Club and a published songwriter. I have had hit songs in the UK and US. I teach people to sing and enjoy programming music on my Macbook. I love animals, especially dogs and I enjoy meeting people. I'm originally from London but now live in New Jersey, U.S.A
Education: Degree in Acting in Musical Theater, Cambridge, Certificate in Teaching English As a Foreign Language. City and Guilds in Baking and Confectionary from the City of London.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), German (Basic), French (Basic)
Kosso Ojong
Profession: Consulting
Interests: I enjoy music, excerise, and connecting with people. My favorite soccer team is Barca but there are many teams I enjoy watching like ManU.
Education: Bachelors from University of Maryland Baltimore County
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Basic)
James Hadaway
Profession: Men's Tailor
Interests: Video games, Travel, Dance, Art, Computing, Music.
Education: Diploma in English, Journalism and Creative writing from the University of Wales Institute, Cardiff as well as TEFL certified.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), French (Conversational)
Adam
Profession: Business/Systems Analyst working on a project for Defra.
Interests: Kayaking, Fishing, Running, Walking/Hiking, Gym, PS4 - Spending time with my family. Eating nice food.
Education: I have a degree in Information Systems Analysis, I have a PGCE in Secondary education and have taught Computing and Business Studies to 11-18 year old's in three different schools.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), German (Basic), French (Basic)
Samuel Green
Profession: Portfolio Associate - MEST Africa - Supporting African Tech Start Ups with communications, marketing, and other early stage growth activity
Interests: Travel (29 countries and counting, have lived and worked abroad)
Languages (Learning French, Spanish)
Outdoors - Hiking and Mountain Biking
Politics, Economics, Technology, Sustainability.
Continual Learning
Leadership - Member of Global Sharpers (World Economic Forum Youth Leadership Program)
Education: Bachelor Of Arts (Honours) - Policy Studies & Economics (Minor in Spanish) - Mount Royal University 2017
Masters of Public Policy - University of Calgary 2018
TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) Certificate - 2019
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Conversational), French (Basic)
Michael O'Hagan
Profession: Marketing Assistant
Interests: - Drone flying
- New technology (smartphones, electric cars, self-driving cars)
- Cycling
- Running
- Hiking
Education: Bachelor of Arts in French and Management Studies from the University of Reading (First Class degree - top grade)
I have also worked abroad for a year in France
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), French (Fluent), Czech (Conversational)
Joel
Profession: Head Gardener with a Local Government department.
Interests: I love engaging with people with different customs and backgrounds than my own. My biggest hobby is travelling and sampling other cultures and chatting with other people. History and Geography are also fascinating. I also am interested in Garden design and plant life.
I watch all kinds of Motorsport but my biggest passion is Motorbike racing, especially road racing.
Education: I am a fully qualified Gardener and Green space manager. I'm trained to a level 3 Diploma in Garden design and Management.
I also am a qualified Tefl (Teach English as a Foreign Language) instructor.
I do a lot of volunteer teaching work which requires a lot of public speaking to a group of up to 60 people on a variety of subjects.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), French (Basic)
Andrew Fry
Profession: University International Office Employee (Student Recruitment/Study Abroad Ambassador)
Interests: I have multiple interests and hobbies and I love to try new things. I really love traveling all over the world and try to visit one new country each year if I can. I am especially interested in politics, history and culture from all over the world. I am very passionate about Kendo, which is a Japanese martial art I have been practicing for four years. I have practiced Kendo in Kawakami, Akita and Tokyo which was an incredible experience.
Education: First Class Bachelors Degree in Politics and International Relations from the University of Aberdeen.
Higher National Certificate in Business from the Dundee and Angus College.
I am currently completing a level 5 180hrs online TEFL qualification.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), French (Conversational)
Mazen Ab
Profession: ELA Teacher
Interests: Acting, comedy, gaming, tech, current affairs, culture, and food!
Education: Bachelor of Arts from the American University of Beirut
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Arabic (Native), French (Conversational)
David Erhun
Profession: Head of International Business Development
Interests: I'm interested in art, music and current affairs and I love the outdoors! I really enjoy meeting new people and traveling for both work and pleasure. If you see me at breakfast I always have a newspaper in my hands! I'm always curious about what's happening around the world.
At my job I'm responsible for negotiating new partnerships with businesses across Asia, Europe and the Middle East and for recruiting high potential young creatives and technology enthusiasts.
Education: Bachelors of Arts in Trilingual Interpreting and Translation (French/Spanish) from the University of Grenoble-Alpes; Master's degree in International Development, Public Policy and Economics from the University of Amsterdam;
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Fluent), Spanish (Conversational)
Seán O'Keeffe
Interests: I like to play the piano and sing. I love music from all over the world, but I especially enjoy musicals! I also occasionally play video-games.
I love learning about peoples views on the world and keep myself well versed on current events.
I enjoy reading novels (fictional and non-fictional) plays and comic.I have a passion for history! I also enjoy cooking.
I thoroughly enjoy exercising.
Enjoy travelling.
Education: UCD
Law
I studied a variety of legal topics as well as several historical periods. It allowed me to develop a variety of soft skills such as effective written and verbal communication, organisation and time management and crticial thinking
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), French (Basic), German (Basic)
Theo BC
Profession: Musician/musician in training.
Interests: I am a music student currently studying in London. I play the cello and piano and my interests include: music of all types, especially jazz and classical, singing, reading, comedy, politics, chilling with friends, discovering random things and philosophy.
Education: Studying for Bachelor of Arts at Royal Academy of Music, London. Attended South Devon Steiner (Waldorf) School, Exeter School and Wells Cathedral School.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), French (Conversational), German (Conversational)
Daniel
Profession: Extensive experience in public policy and the environment
Environment, Government
I have a public policy background as well as worked on the environment and climate change. I have also taught and lectured at the College level and worked with students from around the globe.
Interests: I
Education: BS Social Science and Political Economics
Government
Undergraduate Education was in social science and political economics, French, and Education for teaching.
Masters of Arts
Government, Environment
Social Science/Political Economics Liberal Studies
Forest Ecology and Economics
Environment
I studied Forestry, economics, and energy to aid in my work throughout my career in natural resources.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Conversational), Spanish (Conversational), Catalan (Basic)
Anthony JS
Profession: I have previously worked in an administrative capacity for two Australian government departments, a legal practice and a large pharmacy.
Interests: I've been lucky to travel to a number of different countries around the world, so I love immersing myself in new cultures and ways of life. I greatly enjoy taking photographs and was thrilled to win the top prize in a prestigious photography competition in Australia in 2014. I love films (especially older ones). I listen regularly to all sorts of music, including classical, electronic and jazz.
Education: Bachelor of Arts with Honours (Political Science); Graduate Certificate in Media & Communications; and TESOL 120-hour certificate
Spoken Languages: English (Native: Australia / New Zealand), French (Basic)
Àlex Young
Profession: English, German and French teacher in a language school. In-company English teacher.
Interests: Art, literature, history, sports.
Education: International Baccalaureate and A-level, England, Honours Degree University of Saint Andrews, Scotland, MA University of the Arts, London. TESOL Trinity College, London. PGCE to teach English (qualified teacher status) University of Barcelona.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Native), Catalan (Native), German (Fluent), French (Fluent)
Philip Taylor
Profession: Photographer
Interests: I am deeply passionate about language and communication. I love meeting new people and learning about new cultures as well as teaching people about the British culture. I have lived in four countries: Spain, France, Germany and the UK – where I currently live. Last year, I participated in the Erasmus program where I studied European Politics in Strasbourg. I am also a semi-professional photographer!
Education: Bachelor of Arts with Honours (First Class) in Combined Languages (French, Spanish & German) from the University of Hull; Btec Level 3 in outdoor/adventure sports from Buxton College; High school diploma from Spain.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Fluent), Catalan (Fluent), French (Fluent), German (Conversational)
Ben Noonan1
Profession: Post Primary Teacher
Interests: I am interested in sports, music, cooking, culture and history. I am a keen traveller and have been to over 35 countries around the world including Europe, South/Central America, Asia and North America. I am friendly and patient with a good sense of humour so please contact me if you want to chat and enjoy some laughs together.
Education: Certified TEFL Teacher
Masters (level 9) in education from University College Cork
BA in History and Geography from University College Cork
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Basic), French (Basic)
Sam F Z
Profession: French Language Tutor
Interests: French language and culture, Sci-fi and fantasy, British television, baking bread and brownies, discussing art, tv shows, books, etc.
Education: Bachelor of Arts in French and Francophone Studies from the College of William and Mary (Virginia);
Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) certificate 120 hours;
Study abroad French language immersion in Montpellier, France Fall 2018; Study Abroad French language immersion in Strasbourg, France, Spring 2019.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Conversational)
Andrew Kapczár
Profession: Student at Florida State University
Interests: I'm interested in music, cooking, and traveling. I sing, play piano, and enjoy learning about/experiencing new things and meeting new people!
Education: I'm currently earning a Bachelor of Music in Classical Vocal Performance, along with a minor in Spanish language.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Fluent), German (Basic), French (Basic)
Andrew Wright3
Profession: Teacher
Interests: I love travel, sports, cooking and film. I have lived in many different countries, and I speak 3 languages (English, French, Spanish). I enjoy starting my day with coffee and something sweet. I exercise regulary, but I still like to go out for dinner and drinks with friends.
Education: I have a Bachelors Degree (General Arts and Science) from George Brown College in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. On top of my degree I have a CELTA Certificate.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Conversational), Spanish (Fluent)