Elke B

Profession: Teacher

Interests: Singing and dancing.

Education: Attended Berkeley College in New York City and graduated with an Associates Degree in Paralegal.
I received my Level 3 Teaching Assistant Certification from the New York Board of Education.
In addition, I obtained a certificate in Early Childhood Development.
I also have my TESOL certificate from the Oxbow Language Institute in New York.

Spoken Languages: English (Native)


Zakiyah Linley

Profession: English Teacher, Beginners Hebrew Teacher, Virtual Customer Service Agent

Interests: My name is Zakiyah Linley, a native New Yorker. I've been working online teaching English to people all over the world for over 8 years. While teaching online I began teaching abroad in South America at an International Academy teaching reading and language arts. I am TEFL certified with 120+ hours. I understudied and observed many seasoned teachers and attended several professional development workshops to horn my skills. I truly enjoy teaching and watching students grow academically.

Education: Bachelors of Arts
Education
Major African Studies Attended University of North Carolina Charlotte

M. Ed General Education
Education
Masters of Education attended Liberty University

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada)


Anastasia OGrady

Profession: Work at home professional

Interests: I love reading and listening to all kinds of music, I play rps at times. I also fix computers on my spare time sometimes for myself or a friend if they need help with their computers.

Education: I went to school at Lake Tahoe Community College. I studied english, writing, liberal arts and computer sciences.

Spoken Languages: English (Native)


Viviana M

Profession: Student

Interests: I love photography, Charles Bukowski, gastronomy, travelling.

Education: I have my associates in liberal arts from Broward College. I am working on my bachelors of anthropology and history at Florida International University

Spoken Languages: English (Native)


Dana AH

Profession: TESOL Tutor

Interests: I enjoy photography, arts and crafts, fashion and traveling.

Education: In addition to my high-school education, I attended the Oxbow Language Institute to receive my TESOL Tutor certification and H&R Block tax school to receive my Tax Preparer certification.

Spoken Languages: English (Native)


Katy Galloway

Profession: Student

Interests: My main interests are music, drama and travel! I run my own travel blog and I also love discussing pretty much anything!

Education: I did A Levels in English Literature, English Language, Theatre Studies and Performing Arts and attained A*A*AA. I am now studying for a degree in Linguistics at The University of Edinburgh.

Spoken Languages: English (Native)


Molly A

Profession: Photographer

Interests: Photography, my cats (and all pets!), fashion, reading, writing, hanging out with my husband, some TV shows, crafting, and traveling.

Education: I have a BA in Political Science and a BS in Sociology from the College of Charleston, SC.

Spoken Languages: English (Native)


Becky 88

Profession: ESL Teacher

Interests: Reading, Writing, Literature, Drawing, Painting, Travel & Culture

Education: BA English Literature from Cardiff University

Spoken Languages: English (Native)


Tashina D

Profession: Freelance Writer

Interests: I love to write and wish I had gone to school for it. In the meantime, I do a lot of freelance work to gain experience. I love learning and am currently learning the Polish language (I'm living in Poland at the moment). I am also learning the art of calligraphy. I read a lot in my spare time and my favorite book is "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr. Read it, it's the best!

Education: I graduated with a Bachelor of Science from the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs. I studied Health Care Science with an emphasis in Dietetics and a minor in Sports, Health, and Wellness.

Spoken Languages: English (Native)


M_sasaki

Profession: Kindergarten Teacher / ESL Teacher

Interests: I love talking about differences in cultures, languages, life experiences, relationships, and basically anything and everything else! I spend most of my free time doing activities like cooking, reading, dancing, singing, and bouldering. =)

Education: Graduated from Occidental College in Los Angeles, California, majoring in Critical Thinking and Social Justice, and minoring in Economics.

Spoken Languages: English (Native)


JiJi L

Profession: Data Manager at a nonprofit

Interests: I love to read! About anything and everything, as long as I am learning something new, but I particularly enjoy reading about politics and science. I'm also very passionate about food and have a knack for finding unique restaurants everywhere I go.

Education: I got my Bachelor's of Business Administration from the American University of Beirut in my home country, Lebanon. A few years later, moved to the USA and completed my Masters in Business Administration from the University of Louisville in Kentucky.

Spoken Languages: English (Native)


Tina Marie

Profession: Social Worker, Preschool Teacher

Interests: Gardening, Family, Crafts, Cooking

Education: Methodist University - Graduate B.S.

Spoken Languages: English (Native)


Bunny J

Profession: Comedian/Writer/Actress

Education: I went to the UNiversity of Maryland and I studied Theatre Performance with a minor in Classical Mythology

Spoken Languages: English (Native)


Inga B

Profession: Administration; now switching to General Business Writing Services

Interests: travelling; aviation; music (eclectic taste - classical, folk, some world - turkish some middle eastern, funky jazz / blues, some african); reading - again eclectic; paranormal - fiction & non-fiction; crime mysteries - just discovered rita mae brown; personal development; some social issues; eating good food (indian / afghan, chinese, thai, turkish, lebanese); drinking good wines - including champagne and craft beers; stimulating conversations with interesting people; cats dogs (have a much-loved moggie)

however, I am technologically-challenged in some areas and, I hate to say this, but I really don't like most social media - which contrary to what I see written a lot of the time is actually the plural form of medium...

am most definitely NOT into sports

Education: I'm assuming by school, you mean university; I studied Theology at Southampton University, UK

Spoken Languages: English (Native)


Melanie Weinstein

Profession: ESL Professor

Interests: I love to play and watch sports on TV. I love reading and writing. I play the piano and guitar and am very interested in music. I am an active person and enjoy experiencing new things! Currently I am traveling around the world and love to talk about your travels and world topics.

Education: I have my Level 5 TEFL certification and many years of experience in classroom and tutoring environments. I graduated from Fairview, in Colorado, U.S.A.

Spoken Languages: English (Native)


Emily Kaz

Profession: Children's Librarian

Interests: Music, travel, languages, cooking, walking, reading

Education: I have a master's degree in Library Science.

Spoken Languages: English (Native)


Anna J

Profession: English teacher, Psychologist

Interests: I have quite a wide range of hobbies as I always love learning new things. I particularly enjoy reading, writing fiction, yoga, movies, travelling and volunteering. I'm happiest when I'm working with people one-to-one and hearing their stories, experiences and learning about different cultures. I'm happy to talk about any topic but my own personal interests are in psychology, culture, current events and travel.

Education: Currently studying a Doctorate in Counselling Psychology
Masters of Science in Psychology / Bachelor of Science in Psychology / TEFL certificate (UK) /

Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK)


Michele B

Profession: elementary math teacher

Interests: Spending time with family and friends; self development.

Education: University of South Florida - B.S. in Elementary Education K-6

Spoken Languages: English (Native)


AshleyC

Profession: Customer Service Representative

Interests: Reading, Writing, Music, Theatre,

Education: Studied and graduated from the University of Illinois at Chicago with a Bachelor's degree in Communications

Spoken Languages: English (Native)


Jana L

Profession: Retired Middle School teacher

Interests: I enjoy traveling and going to the movies. I have a little dog who is very important to me.

Education: I graduated from West Texas A&M University with a Bachelor's Degree in Education in the subjects of History and English.

Spoken Languages: English (Native)