Gina LT
Profession: I'm currently transcribing and proofreading
Interests: I like to read, crosstitch, and miss my farm and horseback riding. I like to write short stories. In my life I've been able to travel the United States and Canada. There's not enough room here to talk about all my memorable life experiences, but most of them do involve my children. The best place that I've ever lived and visited would be Alaska. I have many stories to share.
Education: Bachelor's degree in education from Mississippi state, Bachelor's degree in accounting from Missouri state, and special certificate for special needs from online college Western Governor's University.
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
LindsayEnglishDrama
Profession: K-12 Teaching Experience
English Language Instruction
I have been a US certified Drama/ESL/and English Language Arts teacher for over a decade. I've worked in K-12 elementary & secondary schools in Prague, Czech Republic, Istanbul, Turkey, and San Jose, Costa Rica.
Interests: I'm a big theatre & film nerd. I've also traveled to over 30 different countries!
Education: EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
15th Annual IB/PYP/MYP Conference; Istanbul University, Turkey; 2019
Moodle Training Module Certification, Terakki Foundation School; 2018
LAMDA Gold Level Certificate in Performance, London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art; 2012
Oxford Trinity TEFL/TESOL Certificate, Trinity College London; 2009
Teaching English To Young Learners Certificate Oxford Tefl Teacher Training; 2009
Lesley University Training Program in Drama Therapy & Psychodrama; 2008
Certificate for Non-Violent Crisis Intervention AmeriCorps NCCC; 2009
McDaniel College Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Theatre/Theatre Arts Management; 2001- 2005
Forest Hills High School; 1998 - 2001
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Jo James
Profession: Nurse
Interests: Passion for traveling the world!
I love anything to do with the ocean, from diving to surfing to just splashing around.
I love hiking and going on walks, I recently just finished hiking the Inca Trail in Peru!
I am dog obsessed and have two beautiful dogs who go everywhere with me (they also love swimming and hiking!)
I enjoy reading and making my own clothes to wear and style up!
Education: Degree in Nursing
TEFL
Studied Psychology, Religion and Social Care
I also studied Art and Textiles as I love making my own clothing!
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
E Hardesty
Profession: Previously a library tech working with books and the circulation desk, along with customer service at a haunted house.
Interests: Hello! I enjoy painting, crafts, art, and the sciences. I love to learn, and will learn everything that I can about a topic so I can share that knowledge and excitement with my peers. I have two cats named Smitten and Night Sky, and I am an aunt to two lovely kids. In my free time, I enjoy playing video games and geology. A memorable life experience that I would like to share is that when I was 8, I had open heart surgery and while I was in recovery, one of the therapy animals at the children's hospital was a Shetland pony named Petey.
Education: I graduated high school with honors, I have an Associate's degree in Natural Science, and I am currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education. I have student taught and worked with students on both the elementary and middle school levels for 7 years in the professional setting, but for a total of 9 years with volunteer work included. I am not a medical student, but I am very familiar with medical terminology due to my own personal life experiences.
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Kin
Profession: 3rd Grade Math Teacher for 3 Years
Interests: Summer is my favorite season because i love being out in the sun and heat. I enjoy creating videos of myself inspiring others to be the best that they can be. Last year, I hiked all the way to the Hollywood sign in Los Angeles.
Education: Bachelor's Degree in legal studies from John Jay College of criminal justice in New York City, New York
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
J Corkum
Profession: I teach ESL with VIPKID. I also have a FBA business with Amazon. I also have a store with eBay.
Interests: I love computers and technology. I volunteer with the Hispanic community and teach and tutor ESL and help new immigrants assimilate to the American culture. I do everything from help them find housing, get children registered for school, help purchase food, etc. For hobbies I love to travel. I want to see the world. My husband and I love to go to a new country every 6 months. My favorite thing to do is scuba dive. I think it is the best sport in the world. We do not have children unfortunately but we due have 2 cats and 2 dogs and we treat them like children.
Education: I went to Ball State University and received a Bachelor of Science in Finance and a Masters of Business Administration. I have 60 college credit hours at Indiana University for the Approved Transition to Teaching Program. I have advanced certified licenses in TESOL - VIPKid Foundational and TESOL - VIPKid. I am a certified and licensed substitute teacher for the State of Indiana and can teach grades K-12.
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Teresa Mapo
Profession: Currently I work as a coach and transcriptionist. That means that I am good with people and also grammar.
Interests: I believe that a person can never learn too much. I am currently looking at my options for going back to college to finish my Bachelor's Degree. I enjoy researching, writing articles, and I even wrote a novel that I self-published. I enjoy reading about current events. Social media is also a hobby of mine. I make videos to help people relax and help them fall asleep.
Education: I have an Associates Degree in Applied Science in the sector of Allied Health. I am also a certified Meditation Teacher and Holistic Life Coach.
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Nadia Jam1
Profession: Program Support Officer in Kathmandu, Nepal
Interests: I love to cook from different cultures, do ecstatic dance, garden, go camping and hiking and most of all, draw and paint with bright colours!
Education: Bachelor's Degree Social Sciences, Specialization in Political Science in French Immersion.
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Jessica Consterdine
Profession: Lecturer
Interests: My hobbies include international travel, learning French, fashion design, graphic design, and spending time with my family.
Education: B.S. Biology - Georgia Southern University
M.A. Fashion - Arts University Bournemouth
M.A. Professional Studies and Strategic Management - Austin Peay State University
MBA International Business - Louisiana State University
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Davina A
Profession: I work as a freelance writer, tarot card reader, and English teacher.
Interests: I am a mother of two young children so I enjoy taking them on adventures to the park, zoo, library, botanical gardens, and museums. I love sharing with them my love of culture and literature. I also like spending time outside, hiking, swimming, and star gazing. Each day is a gift and I do my best to make the most of enjoying this beautiful life.
Education: Bachelor's Degree in English from Peru State College. TESOL certificate.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada)
Olivia Grover
Profession: I am a stay-at-home mom and a substitute teacher.
Interests: I am currently writing a fiction novel. I am an avid equestrian. I love to read, garden, DIY projects, and remodeling our house. I have been on a debate team and was a page to an Idaho State Senator for a few months. I have two little girls and a baby boy.
Education: Associates degree in General Studies, nearing completion of Bachelor's degree in Recreational Therapy, and seeking to obtain a teaching certificate.
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Lizard Bowen
Profession: Technical Writer and Web Designer
Interests: I absolutely love travelling, exercise, reading, psychology, learning languages, anything technology related, writing, playing my flute, and learning about different cultures. I am very curious and always ask lots of questions.
Education: I have an Associates of Applied Science in Integrated Studies, my focus in mechanical engineering. I also have a Bachelors of Arts in English with focuses in psychology and communications.
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Rosey Mc
Profession: High School Art Teacher
Interests: My interests include creating crafts, cooking great meals, and traveling to other places. I love animals and I enjoy learning new things!
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Art Education K-12
Master's Degree in Arts Administration
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Anne Lake
Profession: Teacher
Interests: Current events, History, Meeting new people and Learning about different cultures
Education: I have a Bachelor's Degree in Business from Sullivan University and a Master's Degree in Education from East Tennessee State University in USA.
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Louise Kelley
Profession: Throughout my life I have been: a bartender, worked in a clothing store, a bank teller, a dental assistant and lastly and best an RN-retired
Interests: I have been married 35 years. I have 3 children and 3 grandchildren. I spend my days painting, making homemade bath products or simply floating around in our pool! I have many good friends and I try to do at least one good thing for someone else everyday. We built an apartment onto our home, and we take care of my mother. i love to grow flowers and on rainy days you may find me snuggled up on the couch watching a scary movie!!
Education: Bachelor's Degree from The University of Alabama -Capstone College of Nursing. I am a MAS nurse and have overseen MAC workers.
I retired as a Nurse Manager at the University of Alabama.
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Ariana Da Silva
Profession: Administrative Assistant
Interests: I love working with people and teaching has been my passion since I was very young! I am also passionate about traveling, cooking and yoga! I live on an island in the Caribbean, so I spend my weekends at the beach reading a good book and swimming!
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Early Childhood Care, Education and Development Certificate, TESOL Certificate
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Holly-Mae W
Profession: ESL Teacher - Mid Kent College
English Language Instruction
I taught a class of mixed English proficiency students aged 16+
Native English Teacher - Yeongam Girls School
English Language Instruction
I taught English vocabulary and conversation skills to students in the middle and secondary schools. My students were aged between 12 and 18.
DADAABC - Online English tutor
English Language Instruction
Teaching English online to students between the ages of 3 and 16.
Interests: I love to travel and meet people from all over the world. I'm currently living between England and Germany and have just finished a year teaching English in South Korea. I love to read and write and sew.
Education: Canterbury Christ Church University
Writing and Journalism
BA Hons in Film, Radio and Television.
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Anique K
Profession: English Tutor
Interests: Trying to restaurants, going for walks, go for picnics in the parks, Celine Dion. Good movies and books
Education: I have a Bachelors of Science in Business Management which I studied for 4 years.
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Charlotte Stubbs
Profession: Nutritionist
Interests: I play guitar and sing, I enjoy yoga, meditation, swimming in the sea, surfing, going for hikes/nature walks, snowboarding, ice-skating and many other outdoor or physical ativities.
Education: I studied Health Science at Deakin University, which gave me a degree in nutrition
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Sophie C
Profession: English Teacher
Interests: I really love to travel and learn about new places and different cultures. I like to cook and I also really like music. I have recently been learning how to play the ukulele!
Education: I have a qualification in educational studies which led me into my field of work, I also hold an advanced TEFL certificate.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK)