Liza

Profession: English Tutor

Interests: My name is Liza and I'm from New York. I'm interested in travel, music, business, fashion, politics, and making new friends. I currently work at Google in marketing, and I am also an English tutor.

Education: Bachelor of Arts in International Studies and Marketing & Communications from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland (a top 10 university in the USA). Professional certificates in various marketing skills.

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

Alice

Profession: Freelance interpreter and translator

Interests: Hey! My name is Alice and I'm an outgoing and engaging tutor with a passion for travel and getting to know other cultures. I'm very interested in the process of language learning - having become fluent in two foreign languages myself!

I'm also really passionate about social justice and the environment. I read a lot, enjoy cooking and baking a variety of dishes and spending time with friends.

Above all else I love getting to know new people - so I can't wait to meet you!

Education: Master's degree in Interpreting and Translation: Merit

Bachelor's degree in French and Spanish studies: First Class

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

Gianna

Profession: Sales Associate

Interests: Hiking, arts and crafts, astrology, traveling.

Education: Bachelors in International Business and French

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

Clair

Profession: Elementary School Teacher
Education
Teaches English spelling and reading

Interests: I love spending time outdoors in nature! I like being active whether it's hiking, working out, or playing volleyball. I enjoy exploring new places and trying new things.

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

Anna Shave

Profession: English Tutor
English Language Instruction
I tutored an 8-year-old native French girl in English whilst living in France. Her English was advanced and I helped her with grammar, vocabulary and general conversation.

Interests: Hi there! I'm Anna, I'm 24 years old and I live in the South of England. I am a creative person interested in music, art, fashion and photography. I also love reading and have a degree in English Literature. I love travelling and lived in Toulouse, France for six years, which was an amazing experience! I went to school there and met some amazing people from all over the world. I have worked in marketing and social media for a few years now, which I love.

Education: International Baccalaureate
Education
I achieved 41 points in the IB. I studied English, Art, History, Maths, Biology and French.

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

Gigi

Profession: Doula

Interests: The things I like to do most are cooking, eating my cooking, making natural medicines, drawing, singing and being with my animals. I like to teach others about plants, natural ways, medicines and cooking. I love nature and being outdoors. I am new to the ocean but this too I'm learning to love...I enjoy being a mom to my daughter and even more her friend.

Education: Graduated from Lakefield high. Finished two years of Early Childhood Education at Fleming college.
Yoga swing instructor course.
Doula course.
Self taught natural medicine, plants, and herbs in Ecuador with locals.

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

Tyne Hudson

Profession: Retail

Interests: I love all kinds of films and media! I think the cultural impact of movies and television is fascinating, and I just love great storytelling. Some of my favorite shows on Netflix are The Witcher and the Chilling Adventures of Sabrina.

Education: Bachelor of Arts in Applied Humanities from Minerva Schools at KGI; TESOL/TEFL Certification from World TESOL Academy

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

Hannah Harvey

Profession: Speech and language therapy student; researcher

Interests: I'm currently retraining as a speech and language therapist after a previous career in research. I am interested in the environment and enjoy staying active. I also love music, reading, and crafts.

Education: BSc Psychology, PhD Psychology, Qualifi Level 5 Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language

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

Gilly

Profession: Psychiatric nurse, hypnotherapist, English teacher

Interests: Reading and writing (novels, poetry, short stories, articles); art; drama; psychology; philosophy; mythology; travel; music; cooking

Education: English language and literature A levels
Bachelor of Arts with Honours in English (2:1)
Master of Arts in English and creative writing
Preparing to Teach in the Life-long Learning Sector
Post-graduate Certificate in Education
Teaching English as a Foreign Language

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

siobhanmcnamara

Profession: Publications Assistant

Interests: I like to read! I am interested in Philosophy and the arts. I live in London but leave the city as often as possible to visit my family in Wales and walk the dogs.

Education: CELTA from International House, London

Philosophy & Contemporary Critical Theory M.A. from CRMEP, University of Kingston

French & Philosophy B.A. 2.1 (Hons) from University of Liverpool

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

Holly McSkimming

Profession: Yoga Instructor

Interests: Healthy lifestyle, travel, history, arts, all the good things 😆
I'm a native english speaker but also speak french and am learning arabic.
I'm from Canada but have lived in Australia, USA and am now living in France.

Education: Bachelor of Art & Science
RYT 200

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

Holly

Profession: Massage therapist/yoga teacher.

Interests: I love outdoor sports like rock climbing and hiking. I also like to hula hoop and perform tricks! I am a very creative person, I love to read, write and sketch. I also play the guitar, didgeridoo and I love to sing. I am currently studying herbal medicine so I have an interest in plants, nature, health and wellness. I am a yoga and meditation practitioner and I practice daily. I love to travel and have visited many countries. I really enjoy learning languages.

Education: Dental nurse. Certified yoga teacher and massage therapist. Currently studying herbal medicine. I plan to take a TEFL course.

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

Shari Dogan

Profession: I am working as a private tutor teaching English.

Interests: My interest in ESL teaching stems from my work as a journalist, communications director, voice recording artist and the love of conversing. I teach yoga, love cooking, reading, running, cycling and playing board games with friends and family.

Education: I am earning my Master's Degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages and seek to include as many students of English in this process as I possibly can. I have a Bachelor's Degree in journalism.

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

hsutcliffe24

Profession: Chalet Host in the French Alps

Interests: I love cooking, skiing, keeping fit and exercising, travelling and reading (especially philosophy books!).

Education: I have a BA in Politics, Philosophy and Economics from the University of Durham, U.K., over two years experience as an english tutor at Leicester University.

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

Katherine

Profession: Art Department Assistant

Interests: I have worked in 3 different countries as a waitress, a nanny and most importantly as a teacher. I've made lots of friends from all over the world, and I want to help you get the skills you need to navigate your way in the English speaking world.

Education: Bachelor of Arts in History from The Open University.

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

Nancy Lemieux

Profession: High school teacher, Montreal, Canada

Interests: I like news, politics, science, cooking, learning about cultures, movies, science fiction, Apple computers and gaming.

Education: Bachelor of Science, McGill University (biochemistry)
Master of Science, McGill University (biochemistry)
Bachelor of Education, McGill University

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

hmlbird

Profession: Senior Riding Coach & also a qualified Will Writer

Interests: I enjoy being out in the country walking with my Dogs, I have always loved Horses & riding, I have won many competitions in Showjumping & Dressage. I have taught many people to ride & compete. I love travelling & finding out the History & culture of the places I visit.

Education: I am a Senior Coach & Examiner for the British Horse Society & Pony Club with over 30 years experience teaching & lecturing competition riders & students.
I have a TEFL teaching certificate from the International Open Academy.
I am a Master Reiki Teacher & Practitioner.

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

Lindsay Williams

Profession: Selling and Service manager for the retail company Anthropologie.

Interests: My interests include travelling, art, teaching, and music! I also love animals and plants.

Education: College Degree in Creative Arts- Photography

Bachelor of Applied Human Science at Concordia university- Human Relations.

120 hour TESOL certificate

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

Jasmine

Profession: Client Manager

Interests: I love learning about new cultures, so travelling is a must for me. I try to travel as much as I can to pratice speaking different languages.
I am a forever fan of the Harry Potter books and everything that comes along
A good book and a cup of tea, or a book and the sea! I love summer!

Education: I have a Bachelor in Management and Entrepreneurship and a Masters degree in Finance.
I currently work for a French company as a client manager.
I speak four languages, English, French, Arabic and Spanish.

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

Steff

Profession: Currently I am studying for a Bachelor's degree in Psycholoy.

Interests: I enjoy writing, and have written so far a book and a screenplay. I have run several marathons, and I also am trained in Muay Thai. I absolutely love to cook all types of food, and more than I love to cook, I love to eat. Traveling is also a great passion for me, especially the travel one can do within.

Education: Bachelor of Arts in Acting, Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing Management, currently studying Bachelor of Science in Psychology. CELTA (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages.

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