Abbey Bako
Profession: Teaching Online - Previously worked in nonprofit
Interests: My true love is my miniature golden puppy named Charlie! I enjoy dancing, singing, and laughing with friends. In my free time, I like to watch movies.
Education: Bachelor of Arts from Rhodes College in English Literature and Creative Writing; TESOL Certificate from International Open Academy
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Conversational)
Anna
Interests: I am a creative person and love discovering new art, music and theatre as well as producing my own paintings in my spare time. I really enjoy spending time in my garden, growing vegetables and exploring and walking in nature. I have lived and worked in Chile and Peru, which was an amazing experience, and I love learning about different cultures and people's lives.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Basic), French (Basic)
Jennifer K
Profession: Substitute Teacher
Interests: I enjoy reading and writing, as well as drawing, games, cycling, animals, TV shows, and movies.
Education: Bachelor of Arts in English (Algoma University, 2010-2013)
Bachelor of Education (Lakehead University 2013-2014)
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Basic)
Gaby
Profession: English Tutor
Education
I also teach English on the Preply platform.
Interests: I spend most of my spare time enjoying the outdoors.🌲 I have two small dogs that go on every adventure with me. We do everything, from hiking, to camping and even kayaking! 🚣♂️'
When I'm not outside, we usually cuddle up and watch crime/ suspenseful TV shows. Lately, I've been watching Your Honor.
Education: Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education
Education
I graduated from New Mexico State University in 2018 and received my certification to teach Elementary.
Teaching English as a Foreign Language
English Language Instruction
I completed a 120 hour (level 5) course over 3 months and completed 20 hours of practicum teaching English online to individual students and classes of up to 10 students.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Native), French (Basic)
Julia B
Profession: Pre-Kindergarten classroom Paraprofessional.
Interests: I love world travel and experiencing different cultures. I really enjoy arts and crafts. I absolutely love studying French. I take so much pleasure in volunteering and show southern hospitality to artist and performers who come form all around the world to our annual international music festival. I enjoy volunteering with several local organization.
Education: TESOL certificate from International Open Academy, Teaching PRAXIS Series; PARAPRO Highly Qualified Certification(Louisiana Department of Education)
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Fluent)
Josie Jo
Profession: Online English teacher
Interests: I am a fun loving teacher, living in France! I love everything about the outdoors and spend lots of time in my garden. I have a dog and my husband and I love taking her for walks and playing with her. I love to bake and to make things. Since moving to France I am also interested in languages!
Education: I am a TEFL qualified and also have my NNEB Diploma in childcare and early years education.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), French (Basic)
Krystal BR
Profession: ESL teacher
English Language Instruction
Teaching English to children in China
Interests: I am a mom of three from Indiana, USA and I love being a teacher and learning about different cultures.
Education: 150 hour TEFL/TESOL
Education
Global Language Training
Bachelor of Arts
Education
Arizona State University
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Basic)
Rachael Rose
Profession: High School teacher
Interests: In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my friends, family, and two beagles. I love reading, learning languages, watching international tv shows, and traveling! I have been to over ten countries and three continents and can't wait to see more of the world. I have diverse experiences I would love to talk about and share.
Education: Master's in Arts of Teaching, Quinnipiac University
Bachelor's in History, Quinnipiac University
Teaching Certification in Spanish
Conversational in French
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Fluent), French (Conversational)
Chana Z
Profession: It gives me great satifaction knowing that i have made a difference in someone's life by teaching them a new skill/language.
Interests: Reading a good book, cooking, teaching the good people of this world!!
Education: I have a dental hygiene degree and a TESOL certificate.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Conversational)
Elainie T
Profession: American Peace Corps Returned Volunteer.
Interests: I play the violin and viola, and sometimes I teach private lessons too. I am apart of the Symphony Orchestra in my town. I like being in theatre shows and dancing Afro-Cuban salsa.
Education: Bachelor of Science: Environmental Studies at University of Oregon.
Working towards TEFL Certification with International TEFL Academy Chicago IL
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Amharic (Basic), French (Conversational)
sbourdon
Profession: Educator at lululemon
Interests: Love to travel, and workout and sweat in every-way, avid yogi and future chiropractor
Education: Bachelor of Physical Education with a Specialization in Health Promotion at Laurentian University. Studied Sport Science at the University of Jyvaskyla, Finland. Starting Chiropractic College at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in the fall
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Fluent)
Diane Red
Profession: Dance Movement Psychotherapist.
Interests: Hi everyone, I'm Irish and currently living in France. I have a passion for travel and have lived and worked in lots of different places. I enjoy playing some guitar, taking yoga classes and dance classes in my spare time. Right now I'm learning French so I understand the difficulties of learning a second language all too well, but I have lots of tips and tricks which keep me motivated and I'm happy to share them with you. If you like travel and culture I'm sure we would have lots to talk about.
Education: Level 5 Tefl Certificate, The TEFL Academy, Ofqual regulated award.
Master of Arts - (Goldsmiths University London, Dance Movement Psychotherapy),
BA with honours - The Laban Conservatoire, London. Contemporary Dance Theatre
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), French (Conversational)
Kassya
Profession: Ultrasound Technologist
Interests: I have always enjoyed teaching students online. It is very rewarding to see my students progress.
I also love figure skating! I have been a certified coach since 2015 and I teach in my hometown.
I love dogs as well!
Education: 120-hour TESOL certificate (IOA), Ultrasound/Sonography Diploma from the Canadian National Institute of Health, Certified Canskate coach (Skate Canada)
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Fluent)
Teacher Charlotte
Profession: Early Years Coordinator and Early Years Teacher
Education
I was the Early Years coordinator and teacher for 2-3 year olds at an international school in Thailand.
Interests: Teaching! I love to teach! I trained as an Early Years and lower primary teacher and have taught all across EY, KS1 and KS2. I am also very creative. I love to sing, cook, draw, paint, sew and collage. I love to play board games and watch Disney movies!
Education: York St John University
Education
BA Hons Degree in Primary Education (3-7 years) Class II Division i
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), French (Basic)
Hazel Ruth
Profession: English Teacher
Education
2020 - present
Interests: My interests include theatre, music, singing, travel, cooking and crafts. I've travelled a lot and lived in Spain for 6 years and love learning about other cultures.
Education: BA Acting and Community Theatre
Performing Arts
I obtained a degree in Acting from a UK Drama School.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Conversational), French (Basic), German (Basic)
Heather YY
Profession: Residential Advisor for Havergal College (working in boarding)
Interests: I love travelling. I have been to over 50 countries around the world. Some of these I backpacked and others I travelled to while working on a cruise ship. I love hiking and camping. I actually spent a year studying at an outdoor program and then I worked as a sea kayak guide. I love reading, crotching, and playing board games. I am really social and love talking to friends over various types of beverages. My passion is hula hooping. I do many different tricks! Hope to talk to you soon :)
Education: I have a certificate in English Language teaching from TEFL Express (160 hours).
Bachelor of Arts with a Major in French as a Second Language and a Minor in Leisure Students from the University of Ottawa. Adventure Sports Certificate from Thompson Rivers University.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Conversational), Spanish (Basic)
Elizabeth KH
Profession: Online English Teacher
Interests: Hi! I enjoy traveling (and have studied abroad twice), learning new languages (currently studying French and Spanish) and teaching English online! I have experience leading children from 3-17 years old in English conversations while teaching them new vocabulary and sentence structure. I enjoy talking to people about their cultures, opinions and experiences. When I'm not doing those things, I enjoy reading, practicing the violin and taking krav maga and kickboxing lessons.
Education: TESOL and TEFL certificate from the TEFL Academy
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Conversational), Spanish (Conversational)
Kate Knight
Profession: VIP Kid
English Language Instruction
Teaching English for almost 4 years
Interests: Hello! I'm an online English educator! I have degrees in psychology and theatre, and an online TESOL teaching certificate. I love, photography, traveling, baking and animals. Let's chat because I want to know all about you!
Education: Bachelor of Science in Psychology
English Language Instruction, Education, Mental Health, Performing Arts
Along with a Minor in Theatre and Education
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Basic), French (Basic)
Hayley Young
Profession: Primary School Teacher
Interests: I have lots of pets that I love to spend time with. I have a dog, a cat and lots of chickens! I also enjoy riding my bike and exploring my beautiful surroundings here in New Zealand. Music is another interest of mine, I play the ukulele and the keyboard.
Education: Bachelor of English ( Hons)
Post Graduate Certificate in Education ( teaching certificate)
TEFL 120 hour online certifcate
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), French (Conversational)
Clare
Profession: Freelance writer, English tutor
Interests: Traveling, reading, hiking, running, creative writing (I have a blog!), learning about new cultures and speaking new languages. I'm also interested in discussing psychology and people's motivations for learning languages.
Education: Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and Creative Writing. I studied abroad in Wellington, New Zealand and have extensively studied Spanish and French.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Conversational), French (Conversational)