Shy Dotson
Profession: student and mother
Interests: My name is Shy and I love to travel is cook homemade meals, working out and reading some just a few of my favorite pastimes. Aspiring Midwife.
Education: Associates in Early Childhood education, Certified Medical Assistant
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Lynnette D
Profession: VIPKid teacher
Interests: I grew up in the United States, living in several different states throughout my life. I am currently living in the UK with my husband and three children and working as an ESL teacher. Prior to moving to the UK, I ran my own childcare business in the US. I enjoy travelling, reading and spending time with my family.
Education: Bachelor of Science in Physical Education teaching from University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
VIPKid TESOL certification, lower level
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Ana K
Profession: ESL Instructor
Interests: I'm interested in travel, trying new food, photography, and video editing. I was born in Ukraine, grew up in Canada, and have lived in South Korea for the last three years. I love teaching English as a second language and meeting new people from around the world!
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Visual Art from the University of Windsor.
Business Administration Diploma from George Brown College.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada)
Laurelie Welch C
Profession: Hospitality and Food & Beverage professional.
Interests: Politics, cultures, travel, reading mysteries, fashion, films, history, art, current events, music, architecture - I am interested in just about everything. I strive to learn something new everyday.
Education: BA in Liberal Arts with Major in Anthropology; Certification to teach History at the Secondary Level; workplace safety (8 full courses at University of Alaska, Fairbanks); TEFL Certification
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada)
Kaitlyn P.
Profession: Teacher
Interests: I love to travel, read, play tennis, and paint! I also love meeting and talking to new people. Come say hi!
Education: I have a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a TESOL Certificate for teaching English!
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Sky
Profession: VIPkid teacher currently. Previously Cultural Arts Coordinator - adult and children's programs
Interests: I will lead or follow in the conversation. I praise and admire people working on communicating in another language. I just want to help! I have a great sense of humor!I will listen first, then be sure to help with pronunciation and correction with nothing but encouragement. I will do my best to help with the details of pronunciation and grammar as a means to talk to you, not as a stiff lecture to derail the whole conversation.
Education: Bachelors of Art at Bowdoin, College, Brunswick, MA.
TESOL completion, certified ESL teacher through VIPkid.
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Harriet MB
Profession: English Tutor, previously Corporate Relations and Fundraising at a Charity
Interests: Hi there! I'm Harriet and I'm from England. After being educated at boarding school in the UK, I studied at the University of Cambridge, and then worked in London for six years in both the corporate and charity sectors. I am now living in Madrid because I love to travel and learn about new cultures and languages (just like you!). In my spare time I like to sing, go to the theatre, listen to live music and meet new people. So I really hope to meet you soon!
Education: Bachelor of the Arts in Social Anthropology from the University of Cambridge,
Introductory course in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy at the British Psychotherapy Foundation
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Marisela Castelan
Interests: Hi, my name is Mari. I was born and raised in New York City in the United States of America. My passion is teaching. I love to meditate, practice yoga, and go to the gym. I also like to read and shop. Other than teaching, my other biggest passion is creating videos for Youtube. I love talking and communicating with different people around the world; that is why I love creating videos and teaching online.
Education: Bachelor of Arts, Management, Concentration in Public Administration
Finance and Banking
Southern New Hampshire University
Associate of Arts, Medical Management
Finance and Banking
Southern New Hampshire University
Certified Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
Education
International Open Academy
Certified Administrative Medical Assistant
Insurance
Queensborough Community College
Certified Medical Billing and Coder Professional
Insurance
Manhattan Institute, School of Allied Medical and Nursing
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada)
Destiny Abrams
Profession: Speech Language Pathologist
Interests: I enjoy movies and T.V. shows, comedy is my favorite genre. I also enjoy playing board games with friends and listening to music.
Education: Bachelor of Science in Communication Science and Disorders, Developmental Disabilities Teaching certificate
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Sarah Fedor
Profession: Educator
Interests: I come from a family that moved around a lot as a child. We were always in new states, learning different things, and being a part of different cultures. From when I was in high school, I knew that I wanted to teach, whether it was kids or adults, it is something that I have always been interested in. I love the arts, languages, and culture.
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education (2017)
Masters of Clinical Mental Health Counseling (2022)
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada)
Genie T
Profession: School Psychologist and part-time tutor.
Interests: I love to travel and I come form an international background. My mother is from Finland and I was born in Bermuda, but I was educated primarily in the United States. I speak Spanish, which I learned from traveling abroad to different Spanish speaking countries. I am interested in meeting new people, and I love outdoor activities. In the summer I spend my time swimming in the ocean in Bermuda, and in the winter I ski. I am well rounded and I enjoy Literature, Art, and Music.
Education: I have my Masters in Education from Columbia University in School Psychology. I work mostly with a Spanish speaking population. I earned my bachelors degree from the University of Pennsylvania in Psychology and Environmental Studies.
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Maria Chiaki
Profession: Teacher/Tutor
Interests: I am a TEFL Certified English teacher. I have more than 15 years of experience in teaching, consulting, and translation/interpretation. I have lived, studied, and worked in more than five countries across three continents, and know first-hand how difficult it can be to learn a foreign language. I am also a licensed chef specialised in Japanese cuisine and teaching cooking from time to time. I love to learn about new cultures through language and food!
Education: TEFL Certified. Bachelor's in English and History.
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Amber LS
Profession: Microbiology Technician, Biology Tutor, Graduate Teaching Assistant
Interests: I enjoy learning about new languages and cultures and love to travel when I can. I also enjoy reading, going to the movies, and spending time with friends and family.
Education: Master of Science in Medical Biotechnology
Bachelor of Science in Biology and Minor in Spanish
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Natalie Gwaltney
Profession: English tutor and teacher at a local bilingual school.
Interests: I am a mother and a missionary in Central America. I love to cook, sing, play the piano and teach. :)
Education: I graduated High School in 2010.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada)
Kristin S
Profession: Out-patient Access Specialist, University of Rochester
Interests: My name is Kristin. I am 27 and from New York. I love to travel and meet new people. I love teaching English because it allows me to do both. I love working with children. When I am home I love to be with my nice and nephew and I volunteer in a program called Autism up, where I host group activities for the children.
Education: I am TEFL certified from ITA Barcelona. I have a degree in hospitality management.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada)
Stacy Saigeon
Profession: Teacher
Interests: I enjoy singing, working with children, reading, and learning!
Education: Master's Degree in Education from Concordia University in Oregon, USA
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Freed-Hardeman University in Tennessee, USA
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada)
Nel Sylvain
Profession: ESL teacher
Education
I work as an Online ESL teacher for 5 years for many different English companies
Interests: Hi guys. My name is Nel. My favorite hobbies are running. I love running, long distance and short distance. I love reading books. Fiction and non fiction books are awesome. I love watching Asian dramas. Also I love with a passion eating deserts. I have a huge sweet tooth. I also love to travel. I love traveling the world. I love trying new food, meeting new people, seeing cool places.
Education: International Business
English Language Instruction, Entrepreneurship
I studied business and know a great deal about marketing
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada)
Jewel Will
Profession: Currently a counter manager for Estee Lauder, Freelance photographer and videographer.
Interests: I am a millennial photographer, videographer, and makeup artist. I have also worked for Estee Lauder for the last 4 years. I love God and I serve faithfully in the media and marketing department at my church.
Education: BS in Marketing from Albany State University
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada)
Razz P
Profession: No professional experience, but I have taught Sunday School, and am a forever teacher to my 2-year-old daughter.
Interests: I live in South Carolina, but am from Seattle WA, USA. I love football, cooking, gardening and spending time with my daughter (she's 2!). I am a huge rock and metal fan, but enjoy many other genres as well. I enjoy singing karaoke as well. I currently work from home providing technical support for wireless devices and other network issues. I love technology and new gadgets and learning about how they work. Most of all, I enjoy helping people and meeting and making new friends!
Education: Graduated Mariner High School in 1996
Graduated Ashmead College (Massage, Spa & Aromatherapy) in 2006
Graduated Midlands Technical College (Computer Technology and IT) in 2014
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Janet WM
Profession: I currently work tutoring students in English.
Interests: I am a woman with a thousand hobbies! I think life is mean to be an adventure, and I am always trying something new and learning something different. I always love cooking, reading, video games, hiking, travelling, learning languages, art, and crafts. I have learned enough Spanish to hold a conversation, but also have learned a little German, Arabic, and French. I am currently learning Chinese!
Education: I have a Bachelor in Social Work from Indiana State University, where I graduated from the University Honors program. I also have recently gained certification in TESOL
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada)