Sherrell
Profession: Trainer
Government
Provide training to managers in the Federal government and private sector for over 15 years.
Interests: I graduated from a performing arts high school and a few years later I enlisted in the Army. I was stationed in Korea for two years and loved it. I completed my undergraduate degree while on active duty and when I completed my time in the military I went on to complete my Master's degree, M.S in Human Resources.
I currently live in the Washington, DC area. The nation's capital and I work for the Federal government.
I also, teach yoga and meditation and I love walking, hiking, and journaling.
Education: B.S
Military
Bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts
M.S
Government
Master's degree in Human Resources Administration
Certified Yoga & Meditation Teacher
Mental Health
Teach mind-body practices to adults and children.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Basic)
Jane
Profession: Professional teacher with 12 years of Experience
English Language Instruction, Environment, Customer Support, Fashion
Qualified Experienced English Teacher. Oxford Certificate TEFL. 12 years teaching experience.
I have taught in good schools in Madrid and Barcelona. I used to teach intensive week long business Engish courses in Spain. Mature fun and calm.
Interests: I live in the countryside but I love to go to big cities and I have travelled a lot in India, and Central and South America and around Europe too.
I like cinema and theatre and i love many kinds of music.
I am also a yoga teacher and am interested in yoga philosophy.
I love to take photographs but I am not a professional.
I love cats and am interested in the environment and human rights. I do some voluntary work.
Now of course it is difficult to travel so I am at home to teach you!
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Conversational)
Trevia
Profession: Adjunct Instructor/Lecturer I, Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, TX
Education, Sports and Athletics, Technology, Training and Development
* Facilitates learning for diverse populations in face-to-face and online environments on the undergraduate level.
* Plans, evaluates and revises course content, course materials and methods of instruction.
Morale, Welfare and Recreations Foreman, DynCorp International, Kandahar, Afghanistan
Government, Customer Support, Operations, Teaching
* Served as an administrative assistant and liaison between military personnel and DynCorp International.
* Assisted with daily operation and maintenance of MWR facilities, equipment electronics, and materials.
Morale, Welfare and Recreations Technician, DynCorp International, Kandahar, Afghanistan
Government, Customer Support
* Monitored and organized the use of MWR facility computers, phones, recreation equipment, and supplies.
Instructor, Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, TX
Education, Sports and Athletics, Technology, Customer Support
* Taught diverse populations for face-to-face and online environments on the undergraduate level.
* Planned, evaluated, and revised course content, course materials, and methods of instruction based on student data.
Aquatics Coordinator, Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, TX
Education, Operations, Training and Development, Management
* Supervised, trained, and evaluated all aquatic staff and personnel.
* Assisted in the daily operations and maintenance of the aquatic facilities.
* Organized, scheduled and taught aquatic courses (swim lessons, safety classes, water exercise).
Teacher, Welch Middle School, Houston Independent School District, Houston, Texas
Education, Management, Training and Development
* Planned and implemented lessons aligned with national, state and district standards resulting in active student engagement and opportunities for success.
* Created and maintained a safe and positive environment conducive to learning.
Coach, Welch Middle School, Houston Independent School District, Houston, Texas
Education, Sports and Athletics, Logistics, Management
* Supervised, taught, trained, and prepared student-athletes for competition.
* Maintained and submitted proper records and reports.
Intramurals Coordinator, Welch Middle School, Houston Independent School District, Houston, Texas
Sports and Athletics, Logistics, Management
* Assisted in the planning and organization of intramural basketball tournaments.
* Served as the liaison between parents/coaches and principal.
Interests: A personal belief is that we are not here for ourselves and I do my best to be of service in the capacity in which I am needed.
Education: Master of Education
Education
Physical Education
Prairie View A&M University,
Prairie View, TX 77446
Bachelor of Science
Education
Human Performance,
Prairie View A&M University,
Prairie View, TX 77446
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Basic)
Angela WatsonModeste
Interests: I am an International Recording Artist, Actress and writer living in. New York City. I live with my husband, our two boys, cat Lucy and two turtles!
Education: Vocal Performance
Performing Arts
BA
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Basic)
United States
Interests: Learning is my passion and I also love to write. I am an author of several eBooks and I enjoy positive and inspiring social media posts to motivate people to read books and write, write, write!
Education: Master's Educational Leadership
Education
My degree prepared me to teach adult students.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Conversational)
Louisa
Profession: Nursing assistant
Medicine
Taking blood donations
Teaching assistant
Education
I worked in a school for children with additional needs.
Superdrug
Retail
Working in the store behind the tills.
Interests: By day I take blood donations for a living, and by night I am teaching English. I hope to do this full time one day, so I can move to Costa Rica to be with my boyfriend.
Education: GCSE
Education
Basic general certificate of secondary education.
Maths, English Literature, English language, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Media studies, Health and Social Care
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Basic)
Ashley Carter
Profession: Middle level Mathematics Teacher
Education
I teach seventh grade mathematics and Pre-Algebra.
Interests: I currently live in the United States. I am married with four children. I have been teaching for ten years and my expertise is in Middle Level Math. I enjoy teaching, learning, shopping, meeting new people and traveling. My belief on education is that it is very important and it is my passport to the wonderful world we live in.
Education: M.Ed
Education
Divergent Learning
M.B.A.
Entrepreneurship
Management
B.S
Retail
Retail Management
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Conversational)
Emma
Profession: English Language Teacher
English Language Instruction
I've worked as an EFL teacher for over 3 years
Interests: I love meeting new people and learning about cultures. I'm a very patient and friendly person and I believe we all learn from our mistakes so we shouldn't be afraid to make them! :)
Education: BA degree in English Literature and Sociology
Education
I have a 2:1 in English Literature and Sociology
CELTA certificate in teaching English
English Language Instruction
CELTA certificate in teaching English as a foreign language
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Basic)
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Profession: Academic English Tutor
English Language Instruction
I served as an Academic English Tutor through City of Lakes Americorps. I worked primarily with middle school students, but also with adult learners.
Private Childcare Provider
Education
I provided direct care, facilitated and supplemented distance learning, and developed age-appropriate enrichment activities.
Assistant Montessori Caregiver
Education
I assisted the Lead Guide to provide direct care in a Montessori classroom setting.
Interests: I am passionate about the outdoors and enjoy running, hiking, cycling, kayaking, foraging, swimming, rock climbing, and much more--if it's outside, I'll probably love it!
Education: Bachelor's Degree-Psychology, Spanish Minor
Education
University of Minnesota-Morris, 2012
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Basic)
Katie Spiegel
Profession: Patient Relations/Dispensing Optician
Medicine, Insurance, Training and Development
I worked at an optometry practice for almost 2 years. From providing excellent customer service, to repairing glasses, I came out of this job a better person and learned so much! Above all, I learned the importance of caring for others!
Homeschool English Teacher
Education, English Language Instruction, Teaching
I taught English to an extremely gifted, homeschooled middle-schooler. Over the course of 3 years, I helped prepare the student to enter the public school system, and helped him to improve his reading comprehension, writing, and test taking skills.
Interests: I am a very passionate person. Whatever I'm doing, I pour my heart into it! I love to read, write, draw/art, and spend time enjoying nature! I have a 5 year old poodle named Paisley, and she is my best friend. I'm a bit of a "nerd" at heart. I'm obsessed with Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, Marvel, and The Twilight Zone. I'm a very fun and quirky person, and I make a lot of "dad jokes," but I know when it's time to get serious! I'm very understanding, patient, and easy to talk to, and I genuinely enjoy helping others better themselves without the fear of judgement.
Education: Ohio University graduate
English Language Instruction
I received a bachelor's degree in English Literature and Writing from Ohio University.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Basic)
Jo Angier
Profession: Registered Nurse
Medicine
Certified Registered Nurse with specialty is cardiac care and a focus on heart failure.
Interests: I work full-time as a registered nurse caring for patients with heart failure. I am married and have three children as well as 2 dogs and three cats. Nice to meet you!
Education: Bachelor's of Science in Nursing
Medicine
Drexel University - Philadelphia, PA - USA
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Fluent)
Madison Peak
Profession: English Language Assistant
English Language Instruction
I have spent the last 9 months working in Madrid, Spain as a language assistant. I work with students ages 12-17 and help them learn, practice, and improve their English.
Interests: When I'm not spending time with friends or teaching, you can find me exploring new places. I love to learn about new cultures and languages. I love to travel and plan to teach in a couple different countries before returning to the United States. I really love music and reading, and will dance at any chance I get!
Education: Bachelor of Arts in English
English Language Instruction
BA English,
Minor Linguistics,
TEFL Certificate
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Conversational)
Ms Martinez
Profession: Teacher K-12
Education
19 years
Interests: A little more about me: I love pets. I have 3 dogs and a cat. I enjoy traveling, especially to experience new cultures. I enjoy cooking and baking. I have spoken Spanish my whole life.
Education: BA
Education
Anthropology @ The University of Texas at Austin
Master of Education
Education
Educational Technology
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Native)
Alex S.
Profession: Kumon Tutor
Education
As a tutor, I assisted children ages 3-14 in reading and math, graded homework, and helped younger children learn how to write and pronounce letters and words.
Interests: I am a movie/television fanatic and will always be open to suggestions (if I haven't already seen it)! My favorite movie is currently The Shawshank Redemption, and my favorite TV shows include Mad Men, Breaking Bad, and Game of Thrones. I also love music, especially from the 1960s and 1970s, and my favorite artists are Simon and Garfunkel.
When I am not studying or working, I like to crochet, read, and hang out with my family and friends!
Education: BS in Psychology and Spanish
Education
I have my Bachelors degree in Psychology (Behavioral Neuroscience) and Spanish.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Conversational)
Ede Woodyard
Profession: Lifeguard
Hospitality and Tourism
I've worked as a lifeguard for 4 years at various pools around my city.
Swim Instruction
Hospitality and Tourism
I work as a private swim instructor and have 12 years of my own experience on a swim team, so I love helping others grow their passion in the water.
Office Secretary
Medicine
Worked in a dental office at the front desk, handled phones and computer scheduling
Interests: I love reading and writing, and I'm a huge movie nerd. I've spent the last 7 years learning Spanish in the hopes of one day achieving some fluency. I love helping others in any way I can.
Education: High School Dimploma
Education
Graduated with a 3.00 and am continuing on in education at a local college.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Conversational)
Stephanie Gipfert
Profession: German Teacher
Education, English Language Instruction
I have been teaching German at my alma mater since 2012 and I absolutely love it! I wouldn't want to be anywhere else.
Interests: I am from Independence, MO and I live on 5 acres. I am married and have three children. I speak to my children in German and have learned SO MUCH new vocabulary that I never would have learned if I had not been speaking to them in German. I love helping people find success in learning a new language and I hope you will allow me to do the same for you!
Education: Masters in German Education from University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Education
I graduated in 2016
Masters in ELL from Western Governor's University
Education
I graduated in 2019
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), German (Fluent), Spanish (Basic)
Amber Fowler
Interests: I like to read, listen to music, watch films, cook and walk my dog Ziggy (he is very cute). I am also passionate about learning about other people's culture. I hope to learn something from you too!
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Conversational)
RebeccaThwaites
Profession: Nanny
Education
Cared for four children, but also helped homeschool and facilitate learning during COVID.
Interests: My goal is to move to Bali, Indonesia to teach English!
Education: Appalachian State University (BS)
Fashion
Two degrees; Apparel Design and Apparel Merchandising.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Conversational)
jennymcg
Interests: I am married and have one college-age son. I have 2 pets, a dog and a cat. I love to travel. (Although I haven't been able to this past year). So I'm really looking forward to meeting people from other countries. I can't wait till I can start travelling again! Some of my hobbies include yoga, crochet, crafting and hanging out with my animals.
Education: Business Degree
Finance and Banking
Bachelor Degree in Business Administration
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), German (Conversational), Spanish (Basic)
Kirsten Berenty
Profession: Auto Transport Broker
Sales, Shipping and Transportation, Customer Support, Logistics
I broker the transport of vehicles from point A to point B.
English Teacher
Education, English Language Instruction
I have been teaching English for 15 years to students of all ages.
Massage Therapist & Esthetician
Hospitality and Tourism
I was certified at 18. I have worked on and off as a massage therapist and esthetician.
Interests: I love reading books, watching Netflix and gardening. I love to learn from my students too. Join me in a chat and get to know me.
Education: Massage Therapist & Esthetician
Hospitality and Tourism
I finished school at 16 in London and went to college to be a massage therapist & esthetician. After 2 years of college I was certified.
Certified English Teacher
Education
Studied for and received TESOL certificate.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Conversational)