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)
Lucyannetaylor
Profession: Performer and Character Host at Disneyland Resort Paris
Interests: Hello! My name is Lucy, I grew up in Manchester in the United Kingdom. Now I live in France with my 2 year old son and I work as an entertainer at Disneyland Resort Paris.
I love to dance and to tell exciting stories.
My hobbies include dancing and reading books. I enjoy arts and crafts and making new things is one of my favourite things to do!
I have lots of experience communicating with children and adults of many different nationalities.
I can make lessons fun and exciting
Education: Bachelor of arts degree from Middlesex University United Kingdom in Dance Studies.
120 hour TESOL certificate from International Open Academy.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), French (Fluent)
Diane B
Profession: Lecturer
Teaching
I have taught Business Studies in College and have worked in different jobs within the travel, education and television industries. Currently I am a freelance Tour Manager for a travel company.
Interests: My interests include painting, food, music and I love to sing. I have sung in choirs and I used to be in a local band. I also love dancing and I am currently studying ballet. Travelling is one of my passions and I have visited many countries both for work and as a tourist.
Education: CELTA
English Language Instruction
I also have a Batchelor's degree in Business Studies
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), French (Basic)
Monica
Profession: French to English interpreter, English tutor and nutrition coach.
Interests: Foreign languages, travel, wellbeing, nutrition and macroeconomics.
Education: BA in Modern languages (English, French and Spanish) - Open University, Milton Keynes.
CELTA - Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults - West Thames College, Isleworth.
Certification in Nutrition - BodyMind Institute, (online course)
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), French (Fluent), Spanish (Conversational)
heatherg
Profession: I currently run my own trail running business, whilst also working as a writer and a teacher!
Interests: I am passionate about nature, adventure, travelling, cooking and running. Last year I created, wrote, and published my own cookbook, I have travelled to many countries all over the world and I am currently living in Djibouti, Africa. I love trail running and I have competed in ultramarathon events in Costa Rica, Mozambique, Chile and several European countries.
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Economics, Politics & Law from Dublin City Unversity.
Certificate in Plant-based Nutrition, Cornell University Online,
Teaching Qualifications: TEFL 120 hour, TEFL Business English, IELTS Preparation Course, TOEIC Preparation Course
Currently studying French at B1 level
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), French (Conversational)
ErinT218
Profession: Full-time Undergraduate Student
Interests: Nice to meet you! I'm interested in reading great books, traveling the world, and being a good person :)
Education: *Pending: Bachelor of Arts from North Carolina A&T State University
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Conversational)
Adriana Marrero
Profession: Vocalist
Interests: My main interest is music. I'm a jazz and latin music vocalist and percussionist and just moved to Paris (12/2020) to pursue a degree in jazz studies. I also love film photography, and since being quarantined last year have really enjoyed honing my culinary skills at home.
Education: Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Jazz Studies
Partially completed Bachelor of Arts in Photography
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Native), French (Conversational)
seurreprise
Profession: My partner and I are currently on an 'adventure' in Spain where we run an Airbnb apartment
Interests: I love walking, cycling and swimming.
I also try to play the guitar but I'm not very good at it!
I love reading - all types of books. Reading is such a great way to learn!
I enjoy DIY and have recently helped my partner reform an old town house in Spain.
I am a terrible cook but I do enjoy going out to eat with friends and family.
I love music - all kinds. And I love going to the cinema.
Education: After secondary school I went to college for 2 years where I did a secretarial course with an English 'A' level. I love reading so doing that course was a dream for me :-)
During my time in the Fire Service Control room, I obtained a PTTLS certificate (Preparing to teach in the lifelong learning sector), a BTEC Level 3 in Developing People Skills and an introduction to Coaching Performance Skills. In addition I became an NVQ Assessor.
In 2020 I obtained a TEFL certificate - 150 hours.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Basic), French (Basic)
Christie
Profession: Engineer
Interests: SCUBA diving, freediving, surfing, home repair, woodworking, gardening, yoga, weightlifting, nutrition
Education: Bachelor of Science Biomedical Engineering
Masters of Electrical Engineering (in progress)
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Basic)
gabriellechastenet
Profession: IAU University Alumni Fellow. Erasmus Mundus Journalism Consortium Master's student (beginning September 2021).
Interests: I am a dual citizen of France and the United States. I grew up in Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA. My father is French, my mother is American, and my step-father is Venezuelan. I grew up in a multicultural household with the strong influence of different backgrounds and world views. I have carried this forward and travel often to immerse myself in new places and languages. I believe that connecting with people from other backgrounds is the best way to learn. I look forward to getting to know you!
Education: Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Creative Writing
Savannah College of Art and Design, Writing, Language & Cultural Studies
American College Of The Mediterranean (IAU) Aix-en-Provence, France
Relevant Coursework: Nonfiction Writing. Business and Professional Writing. Language, Culture & Society. Literary Journalism. Media & Conflict. Global Environmental Politics.
Independent Studies: Long-form Journalism Reporting, Form in Creative Nonfiction
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Fluent), Spanish (Conversational), Arabic (Basic)
Gloria
Profession: Early Childcare Assistant
Interests: Hello,
My name is Gloria, I am a highly dedicated Educator with a dynamic approach to teaching. I enjoy challenging minds and nurturing talents. I am a creative thinker with extensive organizational and motivational skills with broad experience in planning and implementing innovative programs . I enjoy outdoors activities as well as painting and the fine arts.
Education: Early Childcare Assistant Diploma, Everest College, Ottawa, Ontario
Gymnastics Instructor, Security License
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Native)
Joelle
Profession: Self-employed online entrepreneur, poet, coach and teacher
Interests: I’m a keen traveller and love learning about other cultures. Throughout my work and family life I’ve spent time in many different counties including; Thailand, India, USA, Germany, Spain, Morocco and France. I'd call myself a lifelong researcher and I’m particularly curious about the secrets to longevity and happiness, which has lead me to studying Yoga and Traditional Chinese Medicine. A person with multiple hats, I also write songs and poetry and I'm currently developing an online business.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Marketing and European languages (specialising in German) from the University of the West of England. Yoga teacher certification from Yoga Vidya Gurukul University in India. Diploma in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Ecole Ling in Paris.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), French (Fluent), German (Conversational)
Sarana
Profession: Communications professional
Interests: Rock climbing, motorcycling, hiking, travel, reading, and good food.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Biology and French and Russian; master's degree in journalism.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Conversational)
jodieharrigan
Profession: Part time Private School English Teacher and English Language Instructor
Interests: In my free time, I love to read, write poetry and paint! As for my personal character, I am outgoing, friendly and hardworking. I am very creative and enjoy spending my free time preparing lessons and materials.
I love to travel, and have spent much of my time for the past 3 years travelling around the world, including much of Europe and most of Asia. One of my most memorable experiences has been climbing Mount Fuji in Japan as well as teaching English to children in Vietnam.
Education: Bachelor of Science in Sociology and Criminology at the University of Exeter, England. A double qualification in language teaching and childcare.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), French (Basic)