Alyssa Charm
Profession: Current jobs are Barista at Starbucks, Graduate Student, Mom and After School group leader
Interests: I love to learn, dance, and work hard.
I am a dedicated, determined and disciplined person but also know how to have fun.
There is a time to work and a time to play, keeping my life balanced is must.
I encourage others of self care and motivation.
Education: I will graduate in December with my Masters in Social Work. I have a Bachelor's degree in Psychology. I also have an associates in applied sciences. I have worked in surgery as a surgical technologist. I have worked as a co therapist in mental health. I currently work as an after school group leader. Prior I was a Prevention Coordinator.
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Yolande House
Profession: Teaching English; Library and Archival Assistant; Public Relations for the Government of New Brunswick
Interests: I am a published creative writer. I write memoir, creative nonfiction, and prose poetry. I do meditation and yoga every day, and I enjoy hiking and biking. My writing focuses on difficult experiences (trauma) and how we can heal and overcome these experiences through things like writing, meditation, and yoga. I love to travel and have been all over Canada, the U.S.A., South Korea, and Vietnam; I have also travelled in Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Japan, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany; and I live in Thailand!
Education: Bachelor's degrees in Journalism and History from Carleton University; Master's in History from Queen's University; TEFL from TEFL Full Circle; Diploma in University Teaching from the University of New Brunswick; certificate in suicide prevention and experience in peer counseling
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Mandy U
Profession: Previously: English + Math Tutor, SSAT Teacher, Physiotherapy Assistant. Currently: Health Sciences Student
Interests: I have a dog named Tofu who is allergic to meat (seriously). I love animals, reading, painting, and I do kickboxing to stay fit!
Education: Honours Bachelor's Degree in Physiology, University of Toronto
In progress: Bachelor's of Health Science, McMaster
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Kat Dee
Profession: Aviation Ground Staff - Customer Service Agent for an Airline
Interests: I'm a lover of life - my favourite past times are music, photography, and reading. I love to travel and have been to 20 countries (most of which have been solo). I'm a trained musician as well :) My favourite flavour of ice-cream is boysenberry swirl (although strawberry comes in a close second!).
Education: Bachelor of Arts majoring in Music and Psychology (Australia)
Diploma of Languages majoring in French (Australia)
Currently undertaking a Masters Degree in France
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Renee Tellers
Profession: Social Studies teacher
Interests: I have some wonderful interests. I have played the violin for 25 years! I am a social studies teacher. I love to do cross-stitching and exercising. I have a dog and two cats. Plus, I am a mother to two girls and a son.
Education: I have a master's in secondary education with a concentration in social studies from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada)
Maka Hawaii
Profession: Womens Coach
Interests: I love traveling, culture, alternative health and wellness, eating delicious food, hiking, and relaxing on the beach.
Education: Associates degree in Business, Bachelor's degree in Hawaiian Studies, Bachelor's Degree in Psychology.
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Nicola Morgan
Profession: English Teacher and Coach
Interests: I love to travel, scuba dive, experience new cultures and foods and hang out with friends. I've been travelling around South and Central America for the last eight months. I'm now living in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil where I'm teaching English to kids and adults in a favela and trying to learn Portuguese!
Education: Bachelor's degree in History
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Maggie Howard
Profession: National Assessment of Educational Progress- Assessment Coordinator
Interests: I am a mom to a 10 year old boy. He is everything to me. He enjoys playing ALL sports, so that keeps us busy but I love to watch him play. I love to travel and am interested in meeting and talking to new people, making friends, and learning about different values and cultures.
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Communication Disorders, Master's Degree in Special Education-Learning and Behavior Disorders
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Selina
Profession: Teacher
Interests: Hello! My name is Selina and I am an experienced teacher working in the ESL space. I live in Washington DC and I teach kindergarten. I attended the College of Mount Saint Vincent in Riverdale, New York, where I received my bachelor's in English and minor in Spanish. My interests include studying languages, dancing, crafting, reading, and traveling. As a language-enthusiast myself, I understand the challenges language learners face. I am excited to help you improve your English!
Education: I attended the College of Mount Saint Vincent in Riverdale, New York, where I received my bachelor's in English and minor in Spanish.
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Sapphire MVH
Profession: Online English Teacher
Interests: I enjoy traveling, and interacting with wild animals like Tigers and Elephants. Last year alone I traveled to over 14 counties working online along the way. I was introduced to various cultures and foods from around the world. I want everyone to be able to do something similar and explore the world around them.
Education: I am TESOL certified,
I am certified in Classroom Communication and Public Speaking
I have some college experience from UC Berkeley
I have volunteered and worked oversees helping with literacy and life improvement skills
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Mia hershall
Profession: English teacher
Interests: I'm interested in travel, cooking, art, history, yoga and meditation, languages and culture.
Education: TEFL certified.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada)
Hannah Williams
Profession: Master's Student
Interests: I love helping others learn about the English language and how to improve their speaking skills!
Education: Bachelor's degree from Clemson University in Health Science with a minor in Spanish Studies. Currently earning my Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology at Western Carolina University.
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Kate OC
Profession: Educator & Performer
Interests: I've lived in Wisconsin, Florida, Thailand, Ireland, and France, holding many different jobs! I love to explore the world and meet new people along the way. Here in Florida, I'm involved in my local Toastmasters club (public speaking & leadership) and several community theaters. I'm a huge fan of the Green Bay Packers, the BEST American football team! I also love Star Wars, Star Trek, Game of Thrones, Doctor Who, and other geeky things. I'll chat about almost anything!
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Anthropology from the University of Central Florida, TEFL Certificate
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Jenna
Profession: Master's student in Speech-Language Pathology
Interests: I love to travel to explore new place and cultures!
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Florida State University
Certificate in Developmental Disabilities
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada)
Teacher Ledet
Profession: Previous profession is teaching in a classroom setting.
Interests: I love spending time with family! I love traveling!
Education: TESOL Certified
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Eva Ha
Profession: Professor
Interests: I love trying new things and traveling around the world!!
Education: PhD(c.) in Education
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Meghan Greidinger
Profession: College Success Advisor
Interests: I am on a year-long road trip around the USA - ask me about my adventures! I also love hiking, rock climbing, dancing, and reading.
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies from the College of William and Mary.
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Dani Boyle
Profession: Mom and ESL teacher
Interests: I love to travel, learn about culture, raise my family, be apart of a community, and be an expat. I love living in Mexico, eating Mexican food, and being a tour guide to our friends when they visit. I also enjoy learning Mexican sign language. I am very patient and good with both shy and talkative students.
Education: Certified ESL teacher, second language acquisition (Spanish), Royal Conservatory of Music level 9 in Piano.
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Kristi Yamamoto
Profession: English teacher
Interests: I am most passionate about food and art, which is why I love Paris so much! I love the restaurants and museums here, but I also spend my time cooking, drawing, reading, and producing music. I am also passionate about social issues, and have previously worked at a social psychology lab researching discrimination across minority groups, as well as managed a food bank at one of the oldest nonprofit organizations in Seattle.
Education: Bachelor's degree in psychology and art from the University of Washington.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada)
Tryce Maier
Profession: Teacher
Interests: I and my husband have 4 children and 1 grandchild. I enjoy running and fitness, playing cello with my daughter and teaching myself to play the guitar.
Education: Bachelor's degree in TESOL; TEFL Certificate from ALAP, Intesol; K-12 Teaching License; Master's Degree in Special Education
Spoken Languages: English (Native)