Anna K
Profession: Yoga Instructor
Interests: Yoga, fitness, reading, baking, and learning languages!
Education: Bachelor of Arts from Wilfrid Laurier University, certified yoga instructor
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Conversational), Spanish (Basic)
Miceala G
Profession: Student
Interests: My hobbies include hill walking, being outdoors, reading, and I enjoy cooking and baking.
Education: BA French and History
Education
First Class Honours
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), French (Conversational)
Sara Lid
Profession: Student
Interests: I'm a yoga teacher, I love reading and watching shows on Netflix. I love to cook and make lots of vegan food (although I'm not strictly vegan or vegetarian). I love music, and miss going to gigs and festivals. :(
Education: BA and MA - English Language and Linguistics from The University of Westminster (graduated 2018 and 2020)
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), French (Conversational)
Andrea
Profession: Recreational activationist for seniors, medical education simulator, child caregiver and actor.
Interests: I enjoy live theatre, gardening, antiques, bad puns, world history and biographies. While I live in the city, I grew up in a rural area and have an affinity for trees and green spaces. I am a strong conversationalist - pleased to share and pleased to listen!
Education: Bachelor of Arts (Honours - Drama & English) - Queen's University
Bachelor of Education - Queen's University
Diploma of Theatre Arts - George Brown College
TESOL Certificate - In Progress
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Basic)
Nerina V
Profession: Tutor
Interests: I love travelling and have been to many countries including Costa Rica, Gambia and Argentina. I have 2 naughty cats who I adore!
Education: Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature (2.1) from Liverpool University.
I also have a TEFL teaching qualification.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Fluent), French (Basic)
Amanda Miller NYC
Profession: Teacher, Cambodia; Real Estate Agent, NYC; Artistic Director, Philadelphia
Interests: I love food, travel, and the performing arts. I currently live and work in Brooklyn, NY as a high-end, luxury real estate agent, and a freelance ballet and yoga instructor. I grew up travelling as a Navy Brat - I started dance in Guam! and have since studied, taught, and performed in Cambodia, India, Hong Kong, Spain, Poland, Germany, Holland, England, and throughout the USA. I was Artistic and Executive Director my own non-profit performing arts company in Philadelphia for 15 years.
Education: Licensed Real Estate Agent
Certified Yoga Instructor
Independence Foundation Fellow, 2009
Artistic Observership, Siobhan Davies Dance, 2005
Professional Ballet School Graduate
High School Graduate
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Basic), Spanish (Basic)
Estella BUSINESS/CANADA
Profession: Bank Credit Analyst
Finance and Banking
I have worked with personal and commercial bank lending and investment products.
Market Research Interviewer
Consulting
I have conducted a range of survey interviews with individuals & businesses: in health care, government services, education, and many other sectors.
Telephone Fundraiser
Non-profit
I have worked as a telephone fundraiser on behalf of large hospital foundations, arts organizations, political parties, and international development entities.
TESOL online teacher/tutor
Education
Since 2020, I have tutored a range of adults and a few children, mostly elementary to intermediate level.
Interests: In Toronto, I've been a homestay host for male and female international students from Japan, Kazakhstan, Russia, Turkey, Brazil, France, Saudi Arabia, and China: teens & young adults. I have a -4yr-BA-French Specialist and an MBA, Marketing & Entrepreneurial Studies focus. I've talked with many, many people during my work in banking, market research & fundraising, so I am friendly and approachable.
Education: MBA
Entrepreneurship
I have completed courses in Accounting, Economics, Human Resources, Finance, Marketing, and Entrepreneurial Studies.
BA, French Specialist
Education
I have completed courses in psychology, sociology, and a range of french courses, such as Medieval Literature, Civilization, etc.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Conversational), Spanish (Basic), German (Basic)
Kimberly Sinclair
Profession: Space Systems Engineer at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Interests: My main intellectual passion is for astrobiology and the search for life in the universe. However, in my free time I find myself climbing mountains, figure skating, completing triathlons, doing ballet, and much more. I am an avid traveller and thoroughly enjoyed my last trip to south america, while I hope to visit asia on my next adventure. I've loved learning various languages from around the world and hope to inspire some passion for English in you!
Education: Bachelor of Science in Physics and Astronomy from the University of MIchigan
Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from the University of Michigan
Pursuing PhD in Astrobiology from the University of Washington
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Conversational), Spanish (Basic)
Rose Frye
Profession: I am currently a student.
Interests: I am a language learner myself, so I am very familiar with the needs of students. Currently I am fluent in Spanish, and am currently learning French and Italian. I lived in Spain for a year, and I love to travel. Other than languages I do photography.
Education: I am currently in my senior year of college at the University of North Carolina at Asheville, and am majoring in Languages and Literature in Spanish and French.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Conversational), French (Conversational)
Philippa Mancey
Profession: Student (PGCE Primary)
Interests: Travelling and teaching children, I love to discover new cultures and languages and I love to share my own with others (children especially). I also love vegan and vegetarian food and baking and have a huge soft spot for pugs.
I am happy to help you practise your English through conversations or lessons.
Education: PGCE Primary Diploma (ongoing - graduation June 2020)
Bachelor of Arts in English (literature, foreign languages and foreign civilisations) - June 2016
French Baccalaureate June 2013
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), French (Fluent)
Amanda Tolton
Profession: Stenographer in legal field; advertising account manager; English teacher; yoga teacher.
Interests: Travel, living in different countries, spending time with my children, nature, yoga, reading, studying.
Education: Bachelor of Art's degree in Modern Languages and Information Systems; qualified stenographer; qualified yoga teacher; TEFL holder.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), French (Conversational), German (Basic)
Jacqui Jessop
Profession: English trainer for business employees.
Interests: I love reading and have at least one book 'on the go' at all times. In my spare time, I like going for walks and taking photographs of nature, in fact, I like taking photographs of all sorts of things, but I have a particular love of natural scenery and wild birds. I enjoy drawing and painting when I have time, as well as gardening when the weather is good! I practise yoga on a daily basis and have recently taken up meditation. I enjoy meeting up with friends, particularly over a meal...
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Humanities from the University of Glamorgan; Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (University of Cambridge ESOL examinations)
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), French (Fluent)
Ashley
Profession: Online English Teacher
English Language Instruction
I currently teach ESL to children and teenagers based in Asia. I have worked for this company remotely for over four years.
Language Assistant
English Language Instruction
Through a program with the Canadian government, I had the opportunity to teach English in the Canadian school system. I assisted in two francophone elementary schools.
Interests: I'm Ashley, an English instructor based in Canada. I attended university in Canada, where I earned both a Bachelor degree and a TESOL certificate.
I have over four years of experience teaching English as a second language. I have experience working with newcomers to Canada, and I've also been a language assistant in the Canadian school system. Currently, I teach children and teenagers for a private company.
When I'm not teaching, I enjoy reading fiction, listening to music, and playing Stardew Valley. I'm trying to read 25 books before the end of 2025. Whenever a new Marvel movie releases, you'll likely find me at the nearest movie theatre.
Education: Honours Bachelor
Mental Health
I have successfully earned a four-year honours degree.
Certificate, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
English Language Instruction
I returned to university to earn my TESOL certificate. I gained experience teaching English to Canadian newcomers from a variety of countries.
Certificate, 30 Hour Teaching English Online
English Language Instruction
I completed the 30 Hour Teaching English Online course.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Basic)
Laura-Marie
Profession: Currently, I work as a Freelance Writer and have had many interesting careers as a librarian, business owner, hospitality position.
Interests: I enjoy writing, reading, photography and art of all kinds. I do a lot of gardening, enjoy bird watching, learning about animals and have been to many horse shows. Travel, whenever possible, interests me as I grew up in many different countries and enjoy different cultures.
Education: Associate of Arts Degree, and Honors Classes in Northern Arizona University. Attended French Immersion School in Southern France.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Conversational)
EC
Profession: TEACHER
Education
HAPPINESS ACADEMY ALMERÍA.
HERE I TAUGHT CHILDREN AND ADULTS OF ALL AGES AND ALL LEVELS.
Interests: Hello everyone! My name is Ebonie, i'm studying to be a dentist in the Medical University of Murcia in Spain.
I'm from England but i have lived in Spain for 25 years so I also speak fluent Spanish.
I love travelling, cooking (trying to cook!), trying new cuisines, fashion, sports (crossfit, functional training...) also, during the lockdown I realised that I also really like gardening!
I also love my family and friends they mean the world to me, I really appreciate every second I spend with them we really enjoy singing on the karaoke,playing games, especially monopoly at Christmas!!
Education: DEGREE IN DENTISTRY
Medicine
DENTISTRY
DENTAL HYGIENIST
Medicine
DENTAL HYGIENIST
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Native), French (Basic)
Sarah Schoenfeldt
Profession: Certified Nursing Assistant
Interests: I love baking, reading, biking, swimming, and hanging out with my friends! Additionally, I am studying to become a nurse and am passionate about healthcare. I have previously worked as a swim coach and college tutor, and I love working with people and collaborating to help them learn!
Education: Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin Madison. CPR and AED certified by the American Red Cross.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Basic)
Lillian
Profession: Coordinator and Teacher of English
Interests: reading, listening to most genres of music, cooking, walks in nature, bike riding
Education: Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and Language
Bachelor of Science in Business Marketing
Spoken Languages: English (Native: Australia / New Zealand), Arabic (Conversational), French (Basic)
Gwyn G
Profession: Business Owner, Reporter
Interests: Master Swimmer, Sewing and quilting, reading,
Education: Masters of Science in Communications, Masters Certificate in Strategic Communications, Bachelors of Science in Chemistry, ITA TEFL Certificate (Completion date - July 2020), Life Coach Certificate.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Basic), Spanish (Basic)
Adrienne E
Profession: EFL Teacher, Living and Working Abroad
Interests: I love meeting new people and finding creative and encouraging ways to help them open up and use their English. Whether it be in class with my students, in a bar with my friends, or on the playground with their children, the thing I enjoy most in life is when somebody trusts me enough to listen to their thoughts. I am patient, open-minded and judgement free, but love laughing at darker side of life, as well. I have a background in psychotherapy and now perform as a stand up comic and improvisor.
Education: Teaching House in Boston, MA Cambridge University CELTA
Boston College Lynch School of Education M.A. in Counseling Theory
William Jewell College in Liberty, MO B.A.s in Psychology and French
Université Lumière Lyon 2 in Lyon, France DUEF études françaises B2
Duke University in Durham, NC Summer Coursework and Externship
McGill University in Montréal, QC Intensive French Language Studies
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Conversational)
Michelle Ferguson
Profession: ESL Teacher
Interests: I love yoga, reading, cooking, exercising, hiking, going outside, going to restaurants, watching TV, and talking to friends!
Education: Bachelors of Arts in Linguistics, Master's of Science in Education in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Summer 2020)
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Basic)