Shawanda
Profession: I'm currently a teacher and business owner.
Interests: I enjoy traveling. I've visited/lived on 4 continents. My most memorable experience was seeing a waterfall in a small African village.
I enjoy food! Some of my favorites are char siu bao, nian gao, pizza, tacos and lots and lots of vegetables.
Education: I have a TESOL credentials in reading and writing and TEFL grammar certificate.
My formal education is as follows:
Master's of International Business
Bachelor's of Management
Post-master's Certificate in Information Technology
Post-graduate Certificate in Food and Nutrition Policy
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada)
Rania E
Profession: ESL Teacher
Interests: Yoga, permaculture, animals, travel, languages, culture, books
Education: B.A. in English from APU
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
AL Fyffe
Profession: Musician, Teacher
Interests: Music, Travel, Culture, Food, Art
Education: Bachelor of Music Performance from the University of Melbourne
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Kate R.
Profession: Graduate Student
Interests: I like to run, cook, watch Netflix (mostly sitcoms like FRIENDS and Parks and Recreation, as well as documentaries on crime, food, and social justice pieces. I enjoy trying new restaurants and traveling!
Education: I have a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology & Criminology and Italian Language from the University of Denver, USA. Currently I am pursuing a Master's Degree in International Affairs in Berlin, Germany.
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Rachelle
Profession: ESL Teacher/Locksmith
Interests: I live in the United States. I enjoy working out and anything related to staying active. I love traveling and have been to 4 countries so far. I'm interested in trying food from other cultures. Singing, dancing, swimming and playing my Kalimba are also some hobbies that I enjoy. In February 2023, I learned how to snowboard.
Education: I have a TESOL certificate from the Canadian Institute of English. I also am TEYL certified by Global Language Training.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada)
Jessica Lopez
Profession: Online Teacher and American Sign Language Interpreter
Interests: Beach and food :)
Education: I attended college at Golden West College in Huntington Beach, CA where I studied American Sign Language Interpreting
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada)
Lark Bunting
Profession: Childrens' music teacher, Mom, kitten foster-mom
Interests: I am interested in all kinds of history - ancient history, Native American history, the (American) Civil war, almost any kind of history - even the history of the pencil !
I read a lot; history, science fiction, gardening, home improvement, & anything that looks interesting.
I enjoy gardening with flowers - bulbs and plants, flowering bushes and trees. I love baking, home improvement projects (except tile floors - never again !), botany, hiking, museums, forests and nature.
Education: Bachelor of Science
English Language Instruction
I graduated from BYU-I, majored in University Studies
with an English minor & a TESOL certificate.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada)
Danika
Profession: Quality Assurance Specialist
Interests: Hiking, camping, running, cooking, reading, art, voice acting, music, volleyball
Education: I earned my Bachelors from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. I also earned a certification in Grant Writing and have two years worth of graduate studies in Secondary Education
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada)
Jamie Champ
Profession: Technology Integration and Education
Interests: Being "mom" to my two children, baseball and football, reading, news and events, children's literature, advances in technology, cooking, life as a small business owner
Education: BS from Jacksonville State University
MS from University of Alabama - Roll Tide!
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Leah P
Profession: Management Undergrad at Univeristy of British Columbia
Interests: I love to stay active (Yoga, Ultimate Frisbee, Cycling, Running, Stand up Paddle Boarding, Kayaking, Hiking, Snowboarding, Surfing, Scuba Diving)
Travel: This year I backpacked in Southeast Asia for four and a half months, and this past summer backpacked and volunteered in Czech Republic and Poland
I love watching movies and television.
Education: I completed my TEFL online and did a volunteer component that I completed in Eastern Europe.
I am currently attending the Univeristy of British Columbia in Canada and working towards my Bachelor of Management.
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Samm2
Profession: Youth Support Specialist
Interests: I enjoy photography, reading, and going for long walks. I spend most of my time watching Netflix with my fiance and our two cats Norrie and Gigi!
Education: I have my M.Ed. from GWU in Secondary Education with a focus in English. Additionally, I have my BA in English Teaching and my AA in General Studies.
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Beccah A
Profession: Educator
Interests: In my free time, I enjoy cooking and trying out new recipes, practicing yoga, and being outdoors (anything from hiking to biking, to kayaking to just taking in some sunshine!). I also love reading and learning about new places and cultures.
Education: BA in Global Studies, BA in Sociology, and Minor in Spanish from North Park University in Chicago, IL.
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Alejandra Angel
Profession: Professional writer
Interests: Cooking, eating sweet things, listening to new music, dancing, watching movies, reading and writing
Education: Finished dual major in Journalism and Political Science in 2009; currently graduate student at the University of Pittsburgh studying nonfiction
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Shelby D.
Profession: English and history teacher
Interests: I love animals and animal medicine. I like to volunteer at the local animal clinic to keep my knowledge fresh and always try to learn something new. I enjoy nature and have a deep appreciation for our forests and oceans. I am intrigued by new cultures and languages because I feel it keeps me young at heart and appreciate what I have.
Education: I have a Bachelor or Arts in International Relations and a Master of Arts in Teaching English as a Second Language from a North Carolina university, in the United States.
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Teacher Wendy
Profession: Teacher/TESOL Certified
Interests: traveling, exercising, decorating, kayaking, writing, socializing
Education: M.Ed. Special Education; University of Phoenix/Hawaii; 2009-2011
M.A. Communications; University of Hawaii; 1979-80
B.S. Home Economics w/Communication; Oregon State University; 1975-78
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Suzy K M
Profession: Elementary Teacher
Interests: I enjoy playing sports (basketball, volleyball, racquetball, golf) and watching sports (basketball and football). I enjoy cooking, reading, and spending time with friends and family.
Education: I have a bachelor degree in Early Childhood Education (prek-3rd grade).
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Nichole Roether
Profession: ESL English teacher
Interests: traveling, hiking, camping, drawing, road trips, learning
Education: B.A. in American Indian Studies from SFSU
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Nisa T.
Profession: Teacher Assistant
Interests: My interest are researching and providing educational tools to others to help them become successful.
Education: Ashford University Early Childhood Education
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Barbara West
Profession: Customer Service, Childcare
Interests: Computers, reading , video games, computer games,cooking
Education: I attended Union County College, Worldwide Educational Services, Jersey City State College
Spoken Languages: English (Native)