sophie grant16
Profession: Factual Television Producer
Interests: I enjoy most aspects of culture: music, fashion, art. I work in the Media in London so I meet many people and hear many stories - covering documentary stories examining different parts of modern British society. I am a creative person who enjoys working on photography and film projects. I like documentaries and fictional films.
Education: MRes (Master of Research) Linguistics: University of Brighton
BAHons French Studies and Linguistics: University of Brighton
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), French (Fluent), German (Conversational), Spanish (Basic)
Ellen Downes
Profession: Lecturer in English for Design
Interests: I love cycling, yoga, music, art and reading.
I have been teaching, tutoring and lecturing in English as a foreign language for 10+ years in Cambridge, London, Athens, Paris and Hanoi.
Education: CELTA: Pass
Bell English, Cambridge (Feb-March 2016)
French BA Honours (4 years): 2.1
King’s College London, University of London (2011-2015)
A Levels: English: A, French: A, History: A
Long Road Sixth Form College, Cambridge (2009-2011)
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), French (Fluent)
Kayleigh H
Profession: English tutor. Personal Assistant to Chief Executive Team.
Interests: I'm really interested in travelling the world and meeting people of all cultures. I have just spent 3 months living in India and enjoyed the new experiences. Language has always been a passion of mine. I speak French after having lived in the south of France. I love great food and good coffee!
Education: TEFL qualification
AAT Accounting Level 2 & 3
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), French (Conversational)
danielledvl
Profession: I am currently teaching English
Interests: I love to travel! I've lived in Europe and Asia and want to continue exploring the world. I enjoy hiking, reading, and writing. I like learning new languages, I also love to learn about history and different cultures.
Education: I completed my bachelors degree in history and art history from Carleton University. I studied aboard for a semester in England at Nottingham University. I completed my TEFL certification from the International TEFL Academy in Chicago.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Native)
Lyndsey Roos
Profession: Online English Teacher
Interests: Currently living and working in Bali, Indonesia! I enjoy traveling, exploring new places, running, reading, listening to music, hiking, swimming, drinking coffee, and making new friends.
Education: -Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Philosophy
-Master of Arts (MA) in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
-TEFL Certification
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Conversational)
Eve Louise Davie
Profession: SayABC Online ESL Teacher and Recruiter, Easyke QA Tutor & Essay Polisher
Interests: I have two grown-up children, two dogs and two rabbits. I write and self-publish children's books. I love animals and I am passionate about animal rights. Although I am an atheist, I find religion very interesting. I enjoy traveling. I have German and French language skills and plan to move to Germany soon!
Education: BA (Hons) Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status
TEFL Level 5
A Level German
A Level French
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), German (Conversational), French (Conversational)
Jess from England
Profession: English teacher, writer and theatre maker.
Interests: My name is Jess. I am originally from Durham, England. I went to university in London and studied theatre, voice and Shakespeare.
As well as working in theatre I have worked in a variety of industries as an Operations Manager, and I specialise in literary criticism and Business English.
I love cooking, eating, yoga, reading, travelling and meeting new people!
Education: BA Hons European Theatre, TEFL
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Conversational), French (Basic)
Marla O
Profession: Work at home parent
Interests: I enjoy spending as much time as I can outside -with my family or on my own. We have 2 sons and a dog.
I love to travel, and have been lucky enough to see much of Canada, the United States, Sweden, Finland, Norway, Cuba, Switzerland, Austria, and Poland.
Education: Bachelor of Arts, University of Winnipeg. Majors: French, Justice and Law Enforcement
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Conversational)
Miss Shell
Profession: Teacher
Interests: Football, comedy, festivals, cooking fabulous meals (only once), interior design, fashion, language, sociology, psychology and travel!
Education: - University of Queensland (Brisbane) Graduate Diploma of Secondary Education
- James Cook University (North Queensland), Bachelor of Languages
- Study Abroad (University of Toulouse le Mirail), France
- Short courses in my areas of interests: Spanish, photography and cooking
Spoken Languages: English (Native: Australia / New Zealand), French (Fluent), Spanish (Basic)
Jane Carter
Profession: Human Resource Specialist
Interests: I've spent the past eight years serving in the US Coast Guard. I love to travel and learn about new cultures and customs. I will be traveling the world upon my separation from the military to do just that! In my spare time I enjoy cooking and finding new recipes to try. If I'm not cooking or relaxing I am out and about finding new places to explore in my city.
Education: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resource Management from Southern New Hampshire University. TESOL Certificate from International Open Academy.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Basic)
Chloe Stewart
Profession: Teacher
Interests: Cooking and baking, crafting, reading, teaching, travelling with my family.
Education: Bachelor of Science from Mercer University in Middle Grades Education (4-8 grade) in Language Arts, Social Studies, Science and Reading. I currently teach 7th and 8th grade Language Arts. I currently hold a Special Education and ESOL certificate.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Basic)
Kayla Pischke
Profession: English Teaching Assistant
Interests: I love to read books about self-development, in addition to suspenseful mysteries! I hope to become an author of a Fiction novel one day; creative writing is one of my favorite activities. I am currently spending my time traveling and working in Europe (based in France) and would love to converse with others about travel adventures.
Education: Bachelor of Arts in English from the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Conversational)
Katie Russo
Profession: Higher Education Administrator
Interests: I live in the great state of Texas, the Lone Star State! I speak French, and love learning languages and about other cultures. I love to travel, paint, read, and bake. I promise I make some of the best cookies and pies ever! I can't wait to get to know you and teach you!
Education: Bachelor of Arts in French, Masters of Business Administration
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Conversational)
Priyaa Dutta
Profession: Student
Interests: I love to learn! My interests include travel, cooking, and research. Teach me about your culture, and I'll teach you about mine :)
Education: Bachelor of Science from University of Toronto
Master of Science from the University of Toronto
Bachelor of Dental Science (IPR) from University College Cork
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Bangla (Native), French (Basic)
Yesenia S
Profession: Native ESL Teacher
English Language Instruction
Seoul, South Korea
Worked with children ages 5-9, in small and large group settings, updated curriculum books, co-operated with Korean co-teacher for successful classes
English Teaching Assistant
English Language Instruction
Lyon, France
Assisted teachers in their English classes by exposing students to culture in the United States. Prepared students for their high school diploma exams. Children age 14-18.
ESL Tutor
English Language Instruction
St. Louis, MO, USA
Volunteered to help recently arrived refugee children integrate into the United States. Provided homework help and English tutoring. Children ages 12-18
Native English Teacher
English Language Instruction
Online
During the peak of the Coronavirus pandemic, I tutored adults online. We focused on conversational, but I also offered specialized sessions tailored to the students' needs.
Interests: Hi! I am a very dedicated person with everything I do. I am currently a Master's student at Columbia University in New York. I like to spend my free time biking or exploring new cuisines surrounded by friends. Although I grew up in the United States, I spent most of my summers visiting family in Mexico and I am fluent in Spanish. I also lived a year in Lyon, France, so I am also fluent in French.
Education: Columbia University
Writing and Journalism
International History MA
Saint Louis University
Government
International Studies, French
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Native), French (Fluent)
Belinda C
Profession: Seafarer
Interests: Hello! My name is Belinda C.
I'm 27 years old, and I was born in Northern Ireland in the United Kingdom.
I am currently living in England for my new job working on an old wooden ship. We teach people of all ages how to sail the ship and work together as a team, which is hard work but very fun too! I used to work in a theatre and an office where I worked in finance.
My favourite hobbies include knitting and visting new places. I also enjoy going to the cinema, swimming, and rollerblading.
Education: 120 hour TEFL/TESOL qualification
BA (Hons) in Filmmaking and Screenwriting (2:1)
A-Levels in English Literature, Theatre Studies and Physics
BTEC Diploma in Uniformed Public Services (Distinction Star)
OCN Level 1 Leadership in Youthwork
RYA Powerboating Level 2
RYA Competent Crew
Licensed marine radio operator
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), French (Basic)
Selina E
Interests: Hi! I love everything travel related, I have visited 5 continents now and have worked in various countries, I can talk about it for days. Landscapes are my favourite things. When I'm not working I enjoy swimming, aviation watching films and exploring areas around me!
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), French (Conversational)
Carolina L
Profession: Fulbright Scholar in Cali, Colombia working as an English Teaching Assistant at La Universidad Nacional de Colombia
Interests: Hi! My name is Carolina. I was born in Mexico City, went to high school in Maryland, attended college in Chicago, studied abroad in Paris, and am currently living in Cali, Colombia. Clearly, one of my passions learning about the world around me, which I do through travel, reading, learning languages, and interpersonal relationships. Besides reading and exploring new places, I also like to draw, do yoga and meditate, and am currently taking salsa dancing classes.
Education: Bachelor of Arts in International Studies and Political Science from Northwestern University
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Native), French (Conversational)
Virginia C
Profession: I have also been a secretary, dishwasher, reporter, waitress, and clerk.
Interests: My interests are: how culture and language shape experience and thinking, history, art, psychology, religion, mythology, entertainment, theater, writing, reading, parenting, and cooking. I am the mother of two grown kids (17 and 19), and I enjoy very simple moments in my daily life, from a sip of coffee on my porch in the morning, to the rhythm of the bus home from work.
Education: Bachelor of Arts with an emphasis in Social Sciences from the Evergreen State College; TESOL certified through International Open Academy (the 120 hour version); and Wired for Reading training with certificates of completion in the Beginning and Advanced classes.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Basic)
Katrina B
Profession: Freelance Writer
Interests: I'm an avid reader and writer - I carry a book with me wherever I go. I'm a big fan of Game of Thrones and Harry Potter, as well as period dramas like Downton Abbey and Versailles. I love biking and singing karaoke. I will pet any cat I see.
Education: Bachelor of the Arts in English from Western Michigan University - currently working on my TEFL certification online in order to teach abroad in Asia.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Basic)