Julz J

Profession: assistant teacher

Interests: I sing and play the guitar and ukulele. I have a background in theater performance, theater directing and teaching ESL. I enjoy writing and I'm pretty good at it.

Education: Bachelor of Arts in performing arts from Edgewood College
TEFL Certificate from Wisconsin English as a Second Language Institute teacher training program

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


Aire F

Profession: Social media strategist

Interests: I enjoy creating clothing designs and creating social media posts for Instagram, Facebook, and Snapchat. I love dogs and I am a fashion designer and mentor. I am great with young children because I was a summer school teacher for two years.

Education: I have a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from the University of Illinois at Chicago. I Graduated with a 3.7 GPA and graduated Magna cum Laude. I received the dean's list distinction Deans list all four years of attending The University of Illinois.

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


teacherelodie

Profession: Language teacher and yoga instructor

Interests: Yoga, travel, languages and music.
Also have a mild addiction to coffee...

Education: Bachelor's in Foreign Languages and International Business
7 Habits of Education certificate
TESOL and TOEIC certificates

Certified Yoga Instructor (900 hours) and massage therapist

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


Nina KP

Profession: Assistant Archivist

Interests: Movies, Books, Cycling, Cooking/Baking like Sourdough, Making Kombucha, Hiking, Photography

Education: Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art History and Film Studies from Concordia University, Masters of Information Studies from McGill

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


Jenny

Profession: Social Worker and ESL Teacher

Interests: I enjoy reading, writing, travel, foreign languages, cultural exchanges, pets/animals, hiking, psychology, meeting new people and learning new things!

Education: TESOL Certificate. Bachelor of Arts from Concordia University (Quebec, Canada) and Master's degree from Wilfrid Laurier University (Ontario, Canada).

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


Luthien C-S

Profession: TEFL-qualified Graduate

Interests: I have lots of interests and will happily discuss any subject!
I love travelling and exploring new places and cultures. I’ve worked in the UK, Germany, Canada and Austria.
I love to read; my favourite book is the Lord of the Rings, though I also enjoy Harry Potter and Game of Thrones. I watch lots of films and I adore Star Wars and the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
I enjoy skiing and hiking. I like watching football, but not playing it!
Baking is another hobby of mine; I love trying new recipes.

Education: MA in Applied Human Rights from University of York, UK; BA in Modern European Languages and History (with Year Abroad) from University of Durham, UK; TEFL Certification from TEFL Org.

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


Michaela Laurie

Profession: I currently work as a photographer and baker as well as doing baking classes over Zoom

Interests: I have an interest in reading and writing. I have two side jobs in photography and baking so I am a very creative person. I love to run and swim and have lots of experience working with children through child care, tutoring and being a teacher's assistant. I have done baking classes over Zoom

Education: I have a bachelor of fine arts and three minors in women and gender studies, indigenous studies and art history

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


lorna heap

Profession: Theatre Inclusion

Interests: I love to visit the coast in Norfolk and spot seals in the sea, I enjoy yoga and swimming, I watch films and go to the theatre and spend time with ym famiy and friends.

Education: Bachelor of English Literature and Drama, studying Masters of Audiovisual Translation. I have been an actor, director, lighting technician, administrator and workshop leader, and am a qualified TESOL/TEFL teacher.

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


Yianna G

Profession: Recent College Graduate

Interests: I love reading Shakespeare, learning about different cultures, and baking!

Education: Bachelor of Arts from Columbia University

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


Miss Chelsea

Profession: Jewelry Sales Professional onboard a Cruise ship.

Interests: I love hanging on the beach with my dog Miss Cookie and my son. Cooking, baking, shopping, watching reality TV, listening to music, singing and traveling around the world are things I enjoy very much. I love meeting new people and sharing our life experiences.

Education: Bachelors in English Education
Licensed Professional Primary Spanish Teacher
TEFL Certificate
TESOL Course given by the US Embassy

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


Nina Forbes

Profession: Online English Teacher

Interests: Travel is the thing I love most. I have been to places like India, Japan, Egypt and China and I have lived in Spain and New Caledonia and France for a short time.
After this I love video games and comics (mainly DC).
I like learning new things and speaking to new people.

Education: Bachelors of Science : French and Spanish from Aston University, UK
In the process of TEFL qualification

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


Lindsay C82

Profession: Business English Teacher

Interests: I love to travel and have lived in a few different countries so far (France, Caribbean). I also love to cook and am interested in all things food-related. I am an avid hockey fan and also enjoy soccer and tennis. I try to keep up-to-date on current events and global politics. Other than that, my main passions are music and film.

Education: Bachelor of Arts (English Literature / Linguistics) from Concordia University, Montreal.
CELTA (Cambridge Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults)

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


Keli Jay

Profession: Teacher

Interests: I am a lover of music! I studied opera in university, but I love all types of music and art. I spend a lot of time reading books or going on long walks while listening to podcasts. Recently, I have been learning more about cooking - I always appreciate learning new tips from others!

Education: Bachelor of Music from Queen's University
Bachelor of Education from York University
TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) Certificate
FSL (French as a Second Language) Qualification

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


Lacrisa D

Interests: I teach abroad in Abu Dhabi. I enjoy singing, reading books, and going to the beach. I love spending time with friends and visiting my family in America when I am able to do so. I enjoy teaching students.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree
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Elementary Education

Master’s Degree
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Master’s degree In Educational Leadership

Master’s Degree
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Master’s degree and license in Elementary Administration and Supervision (school principal license)

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


Sarah Ud

Profession: Currently an English Homeroom Teacher

Interests: I love languages, travel, sports (gymnastics, yoga, cheerleading, cycling) and the environment. I also love to play computer games and crochet!

I love cooking and food, and I am a flexitarian (ask me if you don't know what that means!)
If you want to know more about the UK, I love to talk about my home country and learn all about yours!

Education: Bachelor of Arts (2:1) in French and German, with a minor in Spanish and Arabic.
Qualified TEFL teacher with 3 years English teaching and tutoring experience.
Qualified Level 1 & 2 Gymnastics Head Coach with 9 years experience coaching students of all ages.
French and German BA from Reading University

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


Meg

Profession: International Student Advisor, Spanish/French Language Program Facilitator

Interests: When it’s not raining (it rains 250 days/year in my city!) I enjoy getting outside to hike in the mountains and get some fresh air. Otherwise, you’ll find me in my apartment trying new recipes, watching (or rewatching if it’s Disney) movies, and singing off-key. I am most passionate about learning languages! I've spent 2 trimesters abroad and majored in French/Spanish. For the past two years I have helped run an American culture program for the international students at my university.

Education: Bachelor of Arts in French/Spanish from Western Washington University

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


Starry E

Profession: Yoga Teacher

Interests: Many interests....but lets say food first! (Healthy mostly), sharing recipes, well being, culture, travel, hiking, yoga, gardening, crafts. Very open to talk about a variety of subjects.

Education: Yoga Instructor

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


AmberYes

Profession: Arts industry intern

Interests: Hello! I am a recent graduate originally from London now living in Manchester. I love to travel and meet new people and was lucky enough to travel around Europe last summer. I am passionate about arts and crafts and always love to be making things. I also love to cook, especially any Italian food!

Education: Bachelors of Arts in Management and Leisure from the University of Manchester

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


Lindsay G.

Profession: English Teacher

Interests: Literature, Drama, History, Science, Travel, Cinema, Music, Architecture

Education: Bachelor of Arts from Ithaca College
TEFL Diploma from TTMadrid - LETS Madrid

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


Lucy

Profession: N/A

Interests: I am interested in theatre, as I used to be involved in lots of school productions. I also like to chat about music, films, and good television shows. For sports, I represent my college's Ultimate Frisbee team.

Education: I am currently undertaking a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology at university. I am also certified in Level 1 British Sign Language. I studied overseas (Dubai and Vietnam) prior to university, so have completed my IGCSES and IB Diploma at an international school.

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