Colleen
Profession: Project Manager and Teacher
Interests: Music, travel, running, piano, flute
Education: Bachelor of Education
Spoken Languages: English (Native: Australia / New Zealand), French (Conversational)
Adora
Interests: I currently work in healthcare but in my free time, you can generally find me out and about exploring the city of London.
I play the french horn and the trumpet (I've played both since I was young).
I also enjoy playing tennis and soccer (I watch Premier/Champions League matches whenever I can but time zone differences make it a little tricky).
I love to knit and crochet and always look for fun creative ways to pass the time and make something interesting.
I find talking to strangers fun! Whether it be at the bus stop, the supermarket, or the park, you can always find me talking to someone new.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Native)
Zainab Hashiru
Profession: Public Relations
Interests: I love traveling and exploring. I like reading and will read pretty much anything. I also like knitting and learning new languages.
Education: Bachelors of Communications and Media Studies
Writing and Journalism, Advertising
I graduated with Honours from Carleton University
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Basic)
Nic Mitchell
Profession: Financial Adviser, English Teacher, Property Investor
Interests: My hobbies include helping creative and passiionate people build businesses; using great innovative ideas to make profitable and exciting new companies which will become leaders in their field. Equally I love helping devoted employees develop their careers, moving up the management ladder. Pre-Covid I loved travelling but my current passions are motorsport, financial services, technology, dogs, wine, films, dancing, art, architecture and music
Education: I went to University in England and graduated with a 2.1 in Economics and Politics. I have 13 Ordinary Levels, 3 Advanced Levels, special certificates in spoken English, French and financial services topics. Obviously I also have TEFL teaching qualifications and over 20 years experience teaching media skills, communication, public speaking and lots of tools needed to pitch, win business and become respected influencers.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), French (Conversational)
Michelle Moncayo
Interests: I am very passionate in the creative arts - creative writing (especially poetry), theater/Broadway, dance (I love ballet!), music, and visual art. I play the piano and the guitar, and also played the drums for a few years. I also love painting, lettering, and calligraphy. Outside of the arts, I love nature, photography, and hiking.
Education: Bachelor of Arts in English
English Language Instruction
I received a Bachelor of Arts in English from Rutgers University, with a minor in Elementary Education.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Native), French (Conversational)
Jess NH
Profession: Tour guide
Interests: I have an Annual Pass to Disney and go regularly. I love meeting characters and enjoying the amazing food! I also love travel, and I went to the UK in May on my own. My other interests are dogs, Halloween, movies, health and fitness, and did I mention dogs?
Education: I went to Stetson University for one year to study music education with voice as my instrument. I then transferred to Rollins College to study elementary education. I received my Masters degree from University of Central Florida in education with a focus in literature and language arts.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Basic), Spanish (Basic)
Liliana C
Profession: Student
Interests: I'm really passionate about many things (nature, culture studies, art, travelling, cooking) but I love meeting new people most of all!
Education: International TEFL Academy
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Native), French (Conversational)
Hazel
Profession: English tutor and teacher
Interests: My interests include traveling, photography, cooking, spending time with my two dogs and my cat, learning new languages, reading, finding new music
Education: Masters in secondary education in world languages
Education
I am currently in grad school studying secondary education for French.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Fluent)
Patricia P
Profession: Marketing Director
Marketing, Sales, Advertising, Management
I worked for many years in the marketing and advertising industry, both for agencies and as the head of marketing for individual companies in the construction, Flooring and manufacturing industries.
Purchasing Agent
Logistics, Shipping and Transportation, Customer Support
I worked for many years as a purchaser and in inventory control for various companies, including manufacturing and art prints
Artist / Dancer / Creativity Coach
Entrepreneurship, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Design
I own my own business and actively sell my artwork. I used to own a business teaching art and dance. In my current business, I am a creativity coach. I mentor people to help them bring creativity of all forms into their life.
Educator / Teacher of English, Dance and Art
Education, English Language Instruction, Teaching, Training and Development
I have a masters degree in Education with a specialization in teaching English to speakers of other languages and hold a TESOL certificate. I have been teaching English/Business English for several years.
Banker
Finance and Banking, Retail
I worked as a banker and am familiar with the finance industry in North America.
Interests: I have spent several years working in the business and finance world before teaching. I am an artist and dancer. I have taught English, art, dance and dance fitness classes - including Zumba! I love exploring new places and learning new languages (Je parle français! I speak French!). I travel the world as a digital nomad and enjoy exploring new cultures, countries and languages. In fact, I try to learn a little of the language of every country I visit. I have studied Albanian, Bosnian, Portuguese, Montenegrin, and Macedonian. I am currently learning Spanish and Italian. My goal is to become a polyglot (a person who speaks multiple languages).
Education: Masters in Education / TESOL
English Language Instruction, Education
Masters degree in Education with a focus on (TESOL) Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Conversational), Spanish (Basic)
Kitty N
Interests: I am a very open-minded person interested in almost everything! I have travelled a lot, lived in lots of countries, so I know what it is like to learn a new language and
travelling, yoga, meditation, films, music, guitar, art, photography, writing, literature, philosophy, psychology, science, health and well-being, ecology, food, fashion, French and Italian, and (of course!) family and friends. This list could go on and on!
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), French (Fluent), Spanish (Conversational)
Leonnie T
Profession: Freelancer (English, French, Spanish)
Education
Teaching English as a Foreign Language, French and Spanish online to children and adults. Experience includes:
- Teaching conversation English to adults online in order to improve fluency and pronunciation
- Teaching French and Spanish to children
Interests: Films, travelling, swimming, cooking.
Education: PGCE in French with Spanish
Education
in 2018 I qualified as a certified languages teacher in the UK.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), French (Fluent), Spanish (Conversational)
Colette J
Profession: English Teacher
Interests: Cooking, walking my dog (border collie), playing with my cats, history, and English
Education: BA in History/Sociology from Wheaton College
Masters of Science in Special Education from Simmons College
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Fluent)
Anna
Profession: English Teacher
English Language Instruction
I taught English at GCSC level at the Dominica Grammar School for two years.
English Teacher
English Language Instruction
I taught English Language and Literature at the Goodwill Secondary School in Dominica for nine years.
Literature and English Language Lecturer
English Language Instruction
Taught Cambridge A Level Literature at Sixth form college in Dominica
Interests: I love travelling, writing, singing, meeting new people and social media.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Fluent)
Kimberly 29223
Profession: ESL Teacher/Health Coach/Writer
Interests: I love writing, traveling, swimming and learning about anything and everything, particularly other people and their cultures. I enjoy talking to people and teaching. I am also very passionate about holistic ways of achieving ultimate health as a holistic nutrition coach.
Education: I have a B.A. in French, a master's in elementary education and a master's in online e-learning, technology and design. I also earned a certificate in holistic nutrition that qualifies me as a holistic nutrition coach.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Conversational)
Nicole Am
Profession: ESL Teacher
Interests: I enjoy photography, movies, travelling around the world, video games (my favourite is Breath of the Wild).
Education: I have a B.A. in Spanish as well as a certificate of proficiency in French from Acadia University. I have also studied Linguistics at Western University as well as the University of Toronto. In addition to this, I have received a TESOL certificate from the Foundation TEFL.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Conversational), French (Conversational), German (Basic)
Monica NC
Profession: Lead Teacher
Teaching
I taught an all subjects class of 4th and 5th graders, developed engaging lessons, marked student work and provided feedback on student progress. I also focused on social-emotional learning in class so students felt comfortable and confident.
Peace Corps English Instructor
Teaching
I taught English classes in rural Rwanda with class sizes of over 50 students. I worked with teachers to develop and adapt lessons for large class sizes.
Interests: I am an educator and traveler who loves exploring the outdoors and meetings new people. I enjoy learning new languages, playing the guitar, and adventuring to strange places. I am an avid reader, amateur chef, and am always trying different hobbies.
Education: BA Sociology and Anthropology
Education
Received a Bachelor's degree from Lewis and Clark College
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Conversational)
Jalila
Profession: Teacher
Interests: I enjoy Travelling and reading
Education: I have a Higher National Diploma in Travel and Tourism Management.
I have a 160Hour TEFL
I am currently completing my Business Degree and in my last year.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Arabic (Fluent), French (Basic)
Rachel J
Profession: Student
Interests: Hello! I am looking forward to meeting you. I love talking with people, learning about other cultures, and using my love of teaching to help others. In my free time I enjoy reading, playing board games with friends, and learning languages.
Education: Bachelor of Arts
Education, Mental Health, Non-profit
I took courses in Education, Psychology, and Social Work.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Conversational), French (Basic), Arabic (Basic)
Tricia Schulz
Profession: Teacher
English Language Instruction, Teaching
I am an experienced teacher and tutor for over 15 years. I have online teaching experience and have taught a variety of ages and levels of English in the classroom. I am passionate about helping learners grow in their knowledge and understanding!
Interests: I love sports especially soccer, running, and karate! I also enjoy travelling, reading and spending time with my family.
I enjoy travelling and have been all through Canada, parts of the US and parts of Europe.
I love singing and watching musicals.
I read novels when I have the time and enjoy some classic novels and current, suspense filled ones.
I love learning about other cultures and meeting new people!
Education: Bachelor of Education
Education
Bachelor of Education with a focus on English and History.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Basic)
JoAnne Stoltz
Interests: I love the ocean and am learning to surf and am also learning to play the ukelele.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Conversational), French (Basic)