Heather Leonard
Profession: Reading Specialist and English Teacher
Interests: Doctor Who is my favorite TV show! I really love to travel and visit new places. Reading is my passion and one of the reasons I became a Reading Specialist! I love to write and I've had two short stories published, most recently in May 2017. I'm working on my first novel right now. I also love to work my hands: sewing, knitting, and crochet. I enjoy cooking and gardening, but I'm afraid I'm not very good at either of them!
Education: I have a Masters in Secondary Education from Teaxs State University-San Marcos. I have a BA in English from American Public University and a second BA in Drama from the University of Dallas. I am currently working on a second M.Ed. in Reading from University of Texas at Tyler (online program). I also hold multiple teaching certifications in the state of Texas: English Language Arts and Reading grades 4-12, Special Education, and Theater Arts.
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Sophia TX
Profession: college professor
Interests: In addition to my career as a professor, I am a mother who also enjoys reading, discussing current events, and Yoga.
Education: I earned my doctorate from The University of Texas at Austin.
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Cristina M
Profession: University English Professor (Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Bogotá)
Interests: science, healthcare, sociology, anthropology, culture, literature, movies, TV shows, music
Education: I earned both my BS in Human Biology and my MPH in Global Health Leadership from the University of Southern California. Although my studies focused on the sciences, I was selected to participate in the humanities honors program, which focused on advanced English writing and reading skills.
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Ruby Palmer
Profession: English Teacher
Interests: I have a passion for fitness and I am a qualified Personal Trainer. Alongside teaching English I also teach yoga and pilates and regularly attend the gym. I also love animals, music, movies and reading. I travel a lot, and this year I have been to Paris, Amsterdam, Iceland, Florida, Las Vegas, New Orleans and Spain!
Education: I have a bachelor's degree in Journalism from University of the Arts London and I have a CELTA from Canterbury Christ Church University.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK)
Joy Michele
Profession: ESL Teacher
Interests: Exploring different cultures, travel, biking, environmentalism, cooking, reading, nature, animals, hiking, kayaking, friendly and engaging conversations
Education: University of Mississippi, USA
Bachelor of Arts, 2005
English & Journalism
Cum Laude
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Joni W
Profession: Teacher
Interests: Painting, reading, writing
Education: Cal State East Bay - Hayward CA - Human Development
Cal State East Bay - Hayward, CA - MS
in Curriculum
Holy Names College - Oakley, CA - Multiple Subject Credential
Cal State East Bay - Hayward, CA - Reading Specialist Credential & MS in Reading Instruction
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Miranda
Profession: Entrepreneur
Interests: Reading, watching movies, playing with my dog, enjoying time with my daughter, meeting new people
Education: Bachelors in Human Sciences at Florida State University
Masters in Business Administration at Florida State University
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Courtney Herbst
Profession: English as a Second Language Instructor
Interests: I like to spend time with my family and friends. One thing my family and I love to do is be outdoors. We live by the Rocky Mountains, so we love to hike, fish, hunt, and go camping. Reading is my passion, and there's no greater reward than assisting others with reading. In my spare time, you can catch me in the library. I am also a very organized person, and cleaning/organizing things is fun to me and helps me function clearly.
Education: Auburn University, Auburn, AL, USA, Bachelor's of Science, Early Childhood Education
The University of West Alabama, Livingston, AL, USA, Master's of Education, Library Media and Information Science
The University of West Alabama, Livingston, AL, USA, Educational Specialist (Ed.S.), Library Media and Information Science
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Jojo
Profession: Elementary school teacher
Interests: I like travel and movies and I do oil painting.
Education: I graduated from Brigham Young University -- bachelor's and master's degrees. All in education.
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Alex TX
Profession: Former Restaurant Manager and Crisis Line Specialist, Current free-lance English Teacher
Interests: I love talking about Cooking, Gardening, Travel, Language, Exercise, Laughing, Sunsets, Music, Singing, Reading, Dogs, Cats, Learning, and Growing as a Person.
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology and Psychology with a minor in Spanish from the University of Houston
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada)
Kate Morgan
Profession: College Professor
Interests: Poetry: http://www.literaryshanghai.com/kate-morgan-morning-song/
Film: https://medium.com/@kateelizabethmorgan/getting-to-know-kate-morgan-the-critic-the-scholar-the-filmmaker-the-radical-centrist-9200f0955a2f
http://avertyoureyes.libsyn.com/046-kate-morgan
https://hb2504.dcccd.edu/Syllabi/2019SP-ENGL-1302-71295.pdf
Education: Master's of English Rhetoric: UT Arlington
B.A. Journalism: Northwestern State University
TESOL: International Open Academy
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Shy
Profession: Online EFL teacher for Korean students
Interests: I enjoy yoga, writing short stories and poetry. I also love to learn about different parts of the world. When I cannot travel listening to others excursions is the next best thing!
Education: Received a bachelor's degree in 2008. Graduated with a 4.0 in Social Science. I also attended graduate school pursuing a degree in Education.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada)
Erin Lew
Profession: English Teacher
Interests: I love to travel and meet new people. I love learning about other cultures and languages, currently I'm trying to learn Spanish!
Other interests include food, cooking, reading, yoga, outdoor activities and music.
Education: - April 2016 - gained my CELTA qualification.
- Graduated from Sheffield Hallam University June 2014 - BA(hons) 2:1, English and Education Studies.
- 3 A level qualifications in English Literature, Psychology and Art and Design.
- The Blyth-Jex school: achieved 10 GSCE's grade C and above.
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Naomi Jo
Profession: English Teacher
Interests: travel, culture, language, education, food, International Development
Education: University of South Florida, Double Major: International Studies and History, Minor: Spanish
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Walton H
Profession: ESL Teacher, VIPKID
Interests: In my spare time I enjoy hiking, rafting, going to the beach, reading writing, cooking and watching movies with my family.
Education: I have a degree in English and Psychology from The University of South Carolina.
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Kellie T
Profession: Elementary Teacher
Interests: My family and I live on an 80 acre farm with a variety of animals. I love animals and show horses. I also scrapbook and doing crafts.
Education: Northwest Missouri State University - major: Elementary Education, minor - Early Childhood and Reading
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Jess Kat
Profession: ESL Teacher
Interests: I love learning Spanish and reading.
Education: I studied Classics (Ancient Greek) and English Literature at the Australian National University.
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Ashira P
Profession: ESL Teacher & Business Owner
Interests: Travel, Culture, Food Tourism, Business, International Events, and learning new things!
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
