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)
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)