Anna Belmares
Profession: Currently working as a dance instructor
Interests: I am an extrovert and I love holding conversations with strangers and/or new people, I have a passion for reading, writing, and dancing, I enjoy sharing advice with others and helping others in any way i can. I graduated from high school with 90% honors, I have traveled to Mexico, Brazil, Spain, and Argentina, I am a sucker for old poets and poems and I like teaching.
Education: I am currently attending at Ryerson University for second year of social sciences psychology.
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Susan LH
Profession: Retired from being self-employed in the residential and commercial cleaning business
Interests: I play classical and acoustic guitar, learning the piano key board. Lived in Britain and across Canada. Travelled to Spain, Portugal, France, Belize, US, China and South Korea. I love learning about other cultures.
Education: Legal Secretary Diploma, TESOL Certificate
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Carmen
Profession: For one year I've been currently teaching Pre-K at an Elementary School.
Interests: I love my career as a Pre-Kindergarten Teacher. I'm very passionate about the volunteer work I engage in as well , helping people learn about the Bible. I also enjoy singing, dancing, and traveling.
Education: I attended Rasmussen College and I obtained my Associates Degree of Applied Science in Early Childhood Education. I'm currently enrolled at National Louis University to obtain my Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education.
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Louisa
Profession: Music instruction, ESL instruction
Teaching, English Language Instruction
Taught and performed flute in California for ten years; Taught ESL in Brazil in person for over a year and then back in U.S. for about 9 years
Interests: I like traveling, animals, nature, vegetarian food, music, and watching movies. I have a nine-year-old son who has a lot of energy and keeps me busy!
Education: Bachelor's Degree, Music Performance
Performing Arts
University of Georgia
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada)
Lauren B
Profession: Teacher/Online ESL Teacher
Interests: I love to travel and learn about different cultures from all over the world. I am a huge food fan and love to try new dishes and local foods where ever I go!
I like hot weather and being outdoors where I can enjoy peaceful, relaxed environments. I have recently taken up meditation and yoga which I've found to be extremely beneficial mentally and physically.
Education: I have a 1st Class BA (Hons) in Early Years and Childhood studies from Manchester Metropolitan University and a Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) (with Masters) from Leeds Trinity University which gives me my Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Three years teaching experience in Leeds.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK)
Patricia Joy
Profession: At the moment I am retired.
Interests: Hello! I live in Canada and English is my first language. I am looking forward to hearing what your first language is and getting to know you and your culture as we get to know each other.
Education: In university I enjoyed studying language and biology.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada)
Lisa Pennarth
Profession: Project Manager for a printing firm
Interests: I love gardening and crafts
Education: Bachelor's degree in English Literature
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK)
Jodie L
Profession: Online ESL Teacher
Interests: I enjoy reading, baking, travelling and exploring other cultures (my favourite place is Bali!), spending time with my family, friends and toy poodle and the Harry Potter series!
Education: Bachelors Degree from University of Wales, Bangor, UK in English Language and Psychology
Masters Degree from University of Wales, Bangor, UK in Applied Behaviour Analysis
TEFL 120 Hours ESL Certificate
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK)
Opal McLean
Profession: Educator, musician
Interests: I enjoy meeting and speaking with new people. In my spare time I enjoy listening to a variety of music, discovering new foods preparations and watching a well-written television show. The joy of my life is my family and spending time with them.
Education: Bachelor's and Masters degrees from the University of Central Florida in English Education and Educational Leadership; I currently hold a certificate for teaching English in grades 6 - 12 and a Principal Certification for education K-12
Published author
Received several awards for music - piano and voice
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Ashley Neace
Profession: I currently work as an employment specialist, which means I help people with disabilities find employment :)
Interests: I love to travel and experience life to the fullest! I am a big fan of movies, music, museums, food, and having a good time. I am a very laid-back person and I enjoy meeting new people.
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Psychology
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada)
patriciah0314
Profession: Lead Associate of Operations
Interests: Hello everyone, I enjoy reading books of all sorts, hiking trails, bike riding, going to the beach when it's warm out, and seeing new movies!
Education: As of right now I'm back in school getting an associate degree in Social Work.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada)
Jordyn Holbrook
Profession: Student
Interests: I'm a curious person who loves reading, playing board games, meeting new people, and traveling! I've been to seven countries outside of the US and am looking forward to taking my family on more adventures in the future. Some of my favorite memories include cliff jumping, eating pasta at the Spanish Steps in Rome, and visiting the Edinburgh Castle in Scotland.
Education: Current University student, will receive Bachelor's degree August 2020. Have also completed 120-hour TEFL certification.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada)
Clare S
Profession: ESL Tutor
English Language Instruction
I've taught children aged 3-7 years old at a school in India, teenagers and adults at a college in Spain, Italian students aged 11-21 years old, during a summer course at my university.
Exam invigilator.
Education
Secondary schools.
Nursery assistant. LSA Primary Schools.
Education
Nursery assistant 3 months - 5 years old. LSA in Primary schools including SEN. After-school playworker. I've also volunteered with children in different settings.
Admin assistant, receptionist, patient bookings co-ordinator.
Government
The NHS.
Admin assistant and officer, receptionist.
Government
The Civil Service.
Interests: I like to travel and visit new places, history, film, theatre, reading, art, music, nature and volunteering. I like to go to the gym, swimming and walking in the countryside. I'm a member of an art group and also a Choir. I love cooking and learning new recipes!
Education: BA honours Literature and Sociology
Education
During my degree I studied literature from the UK and also other countries and cultures.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK)
Cynthia T Nguyen
Profession: Qkids Online ESL Teaching
Interests: Teaching, tutoring, spending time with my family, traveling, reading, painting, playing with my dog
Education: Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing; TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) Certification 2020; TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) 2020
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada)
Miss Ebony
Profession: English Teacher
Interests: I like to dance, be creative, try new things, see new places, and eat new foods. I also enjoy studying other languages like Korean and Spanish so I totally understand what it's like to be a second language learner.
Education: Master's Degree from Loyola Marymount University, Bachelor's Degree from Cornell University, Advanced Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Caney J
Profession: Elementary Teacher
Interests: I live in a rural area and enjoy getting outdoors with my family. My partner is a Chef and we have two five year olds. (His and mine!) We are a busy blended family, and we enjoy slowing down together whenever we can.
Education: BS Early Childhood Education
Education
Reading instruction, trained Orton Gillingham
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Alexandra HH
Profession: I am a fulltime student now. I am a Military Veteran.
Interests: I love doing makeup and dancing. Some of my best moments happened when I was in Korea. I met some really amazing people and had a blast.
Education: Bachelors Degree in Human Services from SUNY Empire State College
Teach English as a Second Language Certificate from International Open Academy
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Paula
Profession: I am a volunteer Bible teacher. I worked in the banking industry and up until this year I owned my own cleaning company.
Interests: I really enjoy cooking and baking. I enjoyed it so much that I went to college and took a cake decorating course, for making wedding cakes, etc. It was great fun, and since then I have made many wedding cakes in London.
I also enjoying gardening. I do flower arranging and also have done this for weddings, making the bridal bouquets and bridesmaid flowers. I enjoy singing and also learning new languages.
Education: Secretarial Skills Diploma, Sight & Sound Secretarial College, Central London
Copy typing Skills - 60 wpm
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK)
Carolyn Abraham
Profession: ESL Educator
Interests: I love cooking, playing with my children, and studying child development! I also love to travel and have spent time living overseas in South Korea and Okinawa.
Education: TESOL 120
Scheduled to graduate with B.A. in Human Development and Family Studies (February 2020)
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Amna M
Interests: I love to read and write, spend time with friends and family! I have big dreams for the future which I hope to make a reality!
Education: Medical school
Education
I went to medical school abroad and moved back home
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada)