Amy JB
Profession: Doctor of Optometry (Eye doctor)
Interests: Hi there - I'm an eye doctor and I love to hike, read, go on adventures and be a mom. I have a lot of experience in writing and editing English up to a university level. Because of my work and travel, I've realized that speaking English can provide a lot of opportunity for people and I'd love to help you achieve your goals.
Education: Doctor of Optometry, University of Waterloo
Bachelor of Arts and Science, McMaster University
Completed Mentorship and Teacher Training through the Brien Holden Vision Institute in Australia
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Basic), French (Basic)
Josee Canada
Profession: I work in IT, marketing.
Interests: I love to be outdoors, hiking in the mountains or even walking by the lake. I enjoy skiing, running and exploring my surroundings!
Education: I studied at the University of Ottawa and after working for many years in Marketing decided to take the 120Hour TEFL course and loved it!
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Native)
Elise
Profession: Teacher
Interests: Music, movies, crafts, art, history, travel, languages, books
Memorable experience: I have traveled to over 15 countries.
Education: Master's in International Education, TESOL Certificate
Bachelor in Business Administration
Teaching Certificate
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Conversational), French (Basic)
Morgane Guillemo
Profession: EFL Teacher
Interests: I keep myself fit and regularly attend the gym and work out at home. I enjoy reading, knitting, and playing cooperative tabletop games with my friends. I enjoy creative writing and contribute to a Hugo Award nominated website.
Education: TRINITY CERTIFICATE TESOL: St Giles Teacher Training, London Central Sept 2014 - Oct 2014
MA HISTORY (Merit): Royal Holloway University of London Sept 2011 - Sept 2013
BA CREATIVE AND MEDIA WRITING (2.1): Middlesex University Sept 2007 - May 2010
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), French (Native)
Michelle Aitch
Profession: English TEFL Teacher
Interests: Yoga, Hiking, Sport, Running, Travelling, Cooking, Outdoors and Nature
Education: TEFL Teaching English as a Secondary Language, Nice, France
PGCE Postgraduate Certificate of Education, University of Bangor, Wales
Bachelor of Arts combined degree French and Physical Education, University of Liverpool
200 hr Yoga Teacher Training, USA
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), French (Fluent)
Stephanie ABC
Profession: Currently, I work in the field of Engineering as a Program Associate.
Interests: I love to travel and meet new people. I especially love languages and I speak French, some Spanish and I'm currently learning Arabic. We can talk about books, travel, art, movies, current events, sports and other topics important to you and your English language goals!
Education: Bachelor of Arts in French from the University of Oregon.
TESOL certificate from the International Open Academy.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Conversational), Spanish (Basic), Arabic (Basic)
Molly Pradat
Profession: Teacher
Interests: Hey guys!
My interests include travelling to as many new places as I can! Going to gigs, hanging out with friends and being active.
I also love teaching English as it allows me to meet so many different kinds of people and learn about them and their cultures!
Education: 10 A*-C GCSE's
2 A's and 1 B in A levels
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), French (Fluent), Spanish (Basic)
Lindsey USA
Profession: Freelance English Teacher
Education, English Language Instruction, Teaching
Worked with adults and children (beginner to advanced level) focused on conversation, vocabulary building, and grammar development in Voiron, France.
French Instructor
Teaching, Education
Worked with teenagers (ages 12 – 15) tutoring them in French in a classroom setting
Designed activities and worksheets for students; wrote assessments.
Interests: I am an American from the state of Colorado, but I have lived outside of the U.S for the past 9 years. I have been teaching English professionally for the last 7 years. I have taught both children and adults from all over the world. I love to travel and experience new cultures and learn languages. I have lived in France, South Korea, and am currently living in Madrid, Spain. I love it here and don't have any plans to leave in the near future. In my free time I enjoy the outdoors, yoga, reading, listening to music, and a nice glass of wine.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Fluent), Spanish (Conversational)
Siobhan Hannah
Profession: My previous position was an Assistant Manager at a language school and a part-time EFL teacher.
Interests: In my spare time, I like reading, writing and listening to music. I enjoy going to as many concerts and festivals as I can. From a young age, I have worked as a babysitter for friends and family. I take part in yoga and dance classes to keep active. As a result of working in a language school, I have become interested in studying languages and I am currently learning French, with a basic knowledge of Spanish and Irish.
Education: Bachelor of Arts from University College Dublin, in English and History. Teaching English as a Foreign Language Certificate from ID Languages and iTTT. Enrolled in an Early Years Childcare course.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), French (Conversational)
Sarah Nicole Leo
Profession: ESL Teacher
Education
I taught students from the ages of 4 - 14 in a language centre in Vietnam. I was also trained to deliver the Budding Bean programme which teaches English as children would learn their native language. This proved very successful with multiple classes
ESL English Teacher
Education
I taught students aged 5 - 40 in a language centre in Vietnam. This included curriculum based lessons with classes as large as 20 students, and 1:1 sessions with IELTS students.
Interests: I have a passion for educating and supporting young people. In my spare time I swim regularly and also enjoy dancing and singing. Before I left the UK I attended Polynesian dance classes and mindful drumming. My most meaningful experience has been raising my son. I have also had the privilege of completing an internship at a local zoo working with rhinos.
Education: 180 hours TEFL Certificate
Education
Teaching English as a foreign language
Mindfulness and observation and management techniques
BSc Applied Terrestrial and Marine Ecology
Education
I achieved a 2:1 Hons Degree. This included biological sciences, conservation, biodiversity and environmental impact management.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), French (Basic)
Gaye Hg
Profession: Special needs educator and workskills trainer. Private ESL tutor.
Interests: I love motorcycling and I adore travelling. When I get the chance to combine the two, well, then I'm in heaven. I'm a photographer and a selling artist, using everything from acrylics to collage. I'm a published writer, having written for numerous magazines. I film and edit, both for work and for fun and I'm a singer, having sung in several bands, but now, I sing and dance for pleasure.
Education: TEFL, CAP, DEETS (Diplôme d'Etat d'éducateur technique spécialisé)
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), French (Conversational)
Colleen O'Leary
Profession: Teaching in private schools. And visual artist and art teacher.
Interests: I love to travel. I'm a visual artist and work mainly in water color painting and charcoal drawings. Always learning new things and meeting new people help me stay creative and excited about life!
Education: College level degree in Applied Science. Specialized in Architectural Design. Art awards for drawing and painting.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Basic)
Emma
Profession: Student
Interests: I love to travel and learn about this beautiful world!
I am fluent in English and Spanish and am eager to learn French!
I also love being in nature and expanding my musical tastes!
I am part of youth circus group and love to dance :)
Education: Currently completing my Bachelor of Arts at Ryerson University in Arts and Contemporary Studies.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Native), French (Basic)
Anna - Teacher
Profession: Teaching Assistant; Online Tutor
Interests: Travelling - visiting new cities and checking out their cafes; going to beaches and swimming in the sea; going for walks & hikes
Reading - I am trying to reach a goal of 15 books this year!
Theatre - I studied acting and going to the theatre is still one of my favourite activities for an evening out
Education: Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Queen Mary, University of London
TrinityCert TESOL (4 week full time course)
Acting (2 year training) at accredited London school
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), French (Fluent), German (Conversational), Spanish (Basic)
Jen 😊
Profession: ESL teacher
Education
Over 15 years' experience as an ESL teacher.
Interests: I enjoy reading, jogging, swimming, tennis and doing volunteer work.
Education: Master's in English
Education
Master's degree in English literature and education.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), French (Fluent), Spanish (Fluent), German (Conversational)
Jennifer I
Profession: 7th grade and 8th grade teacher
Interests: Interests: Travel, History, Science, Books, Music, Learning Languages
Hobbies: Fitness, Reading, Listening to Music, Playing Piano
Education: I have a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Texas at Dallas and I have taken post-graduate coursework at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Conversational)
Grace O
Profession: Actress
Interests: I am interested in travelling, experiencing life in other cultures and learning languages. I have just returned from a six week trip to Thailand!
My background is in acting and theatre. I am interested in all different kinds of art, theatre, music and dance.
I also love food, dogs, psychology, reading and yoga.
Education: 1st class degree in 'Drama and Theatre Arts' from the University of Birmingham.
3 years of training at drama schools in London (RADA and the Arts Educational School).
A Levels:
English Literature - Grade A
French - Grade B
BTEC in Performing Arts - D*D*D* (D = Distinction)
11 GCSE's with Grades A-A*
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), French (Conversational), Spanish (Conversational)
Pippa H
Profession: Gardening, painting and decorating and cleaning.
Interests: Outdoor nature, kindness, well-being through yoga, good food and a moderately clean lifestyle,community arts, playing ukulele, improvised singing, french, travel,
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Creative Arts, Diploma in Teaching in the Life-long learning sector, QTLS which I have only used part-time. Lots of dance too
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), French (Conversational)
Suzanne Wilkie
Profession: Server, Arts Administrator, Teacher
Interests: My favourite part about teaching is meeting and connecting with people from so many different backgrounds. My hobbies include yoga, weight lifting, biking, reading, personal development and leadership training. When I have some spare time I also love getting coffee with friends and going to see live theatre.
Education: Performing Arts Degree from Randolph College
TESOL Certification
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Basic)
Colleen Elizabeth
Profession: Teacher, tutor and English course presenter.
Interests: I love travel and that's why I have lived in Europe and now live in Thailand, South East Asia. I am an avid snorkelling fan and I love the beach. I am especially passionate about dolphins. I also enjoy doing yoga and practicing meditation.
Education: I studied Psychology at UNISA, am an accredited aerobics and swim instructor and hold an Assoc degree in teaching English as a foreign language. I have much business English experience and
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Afrikaans (Fluent), French (Basic)