Wanda K
Interests: I'm really into all kinds of music--what are your favourite bands? I like movies, too, so we should talk about what movies are good where you live. I love animals a lot. I have a cat now, and I had a dog as a child. What about you, do you have any pets? Want any? I also love the beach and swimming. What is your dream vacation?
Education: I'm currently enrolled at Douglas College in New Westminster, British Columbia, in the Youth and Criminal Justice diploma. I look forward to serving the needs of the community when I graduate.
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Alycen H
Interests: I enjoy reading, writing, watching movies/TV, camping, hiking, swimming, SCUBA diving, snorkeling, traveling, photography, and listening to music.I like to talk about any of those things as well as sharing language and culture. Some broad subjects that interest me are history, science, art, music, language, literature, entertainment/pop culture, and politics.
Education: I have a BS in Speech Pathology and Audiology from California State University. I am attending the University of Utah to get my masters degree in Speech Language Pathology.
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Diana L
Interests: During my free time I enjoy running (I run about 20 miles a week), reading novels, hiking, bike riding, and going to dinner with friends/family.
Education: I went to school at California State University of Long Beach. There, I studied Health Science and graduated in 2012 with a bachelor's degree in Health Science Education. I was accepted into the teaching credential program in 2011 and was granted a substitute teaching permit by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing in 2013.
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Amy10
Interests: I have a love for dance,music and art. After living all over Latin America for many years, I love color and sound. I work four days a week with my interior design clients which is so much fun but often stressful. I enjoy teaching English as I get to talk with many new and interesting people from all over the world, many of whom have similar interests and experiences to myself. I like watching rugby matches and also enjoy when England and Mexico play international soccer games. I am an active hiker and often spend my free time mountain climbing and being outdoors with my husband and dogs!
My main passion is travel ! I have been lucky enough to see most of the world, have lived in Latin American and have traveled extensively throughout the middle east and europe aswell as trips to northern and southern Africa and Asia.
Education: I have an degree in Interior Design with a minor in English and Spanish. I have taken many ESL teaching courses over the past ten years.
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Marisol VV
Interests: Outdoors, animals, movies, books, and (if the student is up for an advanced topic) metaphysics/existentialism.
Education: BSc in Biology from Trent University, with a minor in German
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Tuesday English
Interests: Politics, technology, pop culture, theater entertainment, fashion, hair styling, male grooming, comedy, writing and reading short stories, sports-basketball, football, tennis and boxing.
Education: Santa Monica College and I am studying communications.
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Pam E
Profession: ESL teacher
Interests: Helping learners master real-life American English! I love to travel, to stay up to date with world events, and to spend time with my friends and family who are scattered across the U.S.
Education: Bachelors Degree. CELTA certified.
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Rachel D.
Profession: Teacher and Personal Trainer
Interests: I love to travel, meet new people and eat food from around the world. I enjoy acting and perform in a small community theater in my city. I write poetry and fiction and hope to publish a series of young adult books soon. My favorite sports are American Football, basketball and soccer (football).
Education: Albright College, Reading, Pennsylvania, USA: Bachelor of Arts in English and Fine Arts
Fairleigh Dickinson University, Teaneck, New Jersey, USA: Master of Teaching Certification
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada)
Ashley P
Interests: When I'm not working I love to travel and experience new things. I enjoy going to the beach, hiking trails, and swimming. I love music and going to concerts. I also crochet when I have the time and sell my goods at a Farmers Market. I grew up playing softball and even continued playing into college.
Education: I graduated from Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, Fl USA in 2010 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology and a minor in Anthropology.
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Maggie G
Profession: Restaurant Hostess, Actor
Interests: I am interested in drawing, dance, music, animals, cultural anthropology, cupcakes, knives and swords, mixed martial arts, and roller coasters, among many, many other things. I am interested in pretty much any topic!
Education: I Studied English and Anthropology at the University of Washington.
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Rose P
Interests: Healthy living, music, walking, gardening, literacy, crafts.
Education: Nottingham Trent University, U.K., Cert. Ed, Adult Teaching, as well as Loughborough College for Adult Teaching and Further Education Training, U.K.
Currently studying TESOL with VIA, B.C.
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Karen C
Profession: Teacher
Interests: I have many interests! I ride horses and paint. I enjoy discussing politics and current events. I am also trying to learn French. I do yoga and spend my free time with friends going out in the Los Angeles area where there are so many things to do. I like movies and going to the beach whenever possible. I'm also a writer. I've published short stories in literary magazines and three books on Kindle.
Education: I went to California State University in Long Beach where I earned a B.A. in political science. I then earned an M.F.A. in creative writing at Antioch University of Los Angeles. I'm a certified teacher (Texas) in grades 4-8 in Texas (English language arts and social studies).
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada)
Miss H
Interests: My interests are very broad. I run my own Social Enterprise company which provides sustainable income to a group of female artisans in Bolivia. In addition to teaching and managing my company I love to travel and learn about different cultures. I enjoy many outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, quadding, and boating. I'm from a very small, rural community in Canada so much of my time is spent outdoors. However, I still enjoy spending the cold winter days with historical fiction novels and writing my own pieces of work as well.
Education: I went to school at Memorial University of Newfoundland in St. John's, Newfoundland. I received a Bachelor of Education in 2010 and I am also currently completing my Bachelor of Arts with a major in English and Minor in Psychology at the same University.
I also received my TESOL certification from Oxford Seminars in 2008.
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Ella L
Interests: Photography, opera, reading non-fiction, travel, hiking, flora and fauna, gardening, numismatics (collection of coins, paper currency, and medals), jewelry (especially ethnic jewelry), ethnic foods
Education: B.A. in Teaching English as a Foreign Language
M.Sc. in Post-Secondary Education
M.A. in English (in progress)
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Suzanne H
Profession: ESL Educator and Artist
Interests: Hi there ! Briefly to tell you a bit about myself, I love experiencing all artforms, such as: the theater, concerts, museums and various exhibitions. I also enjoy meditating and doing yoga. I have an outgoing personality, so I enjoy being out in the sun and enjoying the beauty in nature.
Education: I graduated with a degree in Political Science from Hunter College and a Masters Degree from Pace University: (The Actors Studio). I'm also TEFL certified.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada)
Janet C
Interests: I love my family! I also love traveling, cooking, gardening, reading, animals, and especially teaching! I have traveled throughout Europe and have lived in the United States, Belgium, Spain and the West Indies. I love meeting new people!
Education: I have completed an accredited TEFL 150 Hour Master Course. I have also worked in the Banking Industry for more than 20 years and have participated in many training sessions over the course of my banking career. If you need help with Business English, I can definitely be of help.
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Szilvia D
Interests: Like most females, I am interested in makeup, clothing and famous people. I am quite sporty and athletic. I am a part of a Crossfit/BootCamp class 3 times a week. I love dancing, hiking, swimming, kayaking and sup boarding. I enjoy time spent with friends and family. When I have time, I like to cook and watch movies. Also, I love traveling and meeting new people.
Education: From birth, I have moved a lot and often. I attended 12 schools prior to college. My freshman year was spent at Chaminade University. My sophomore and junior years I attended Sacred Heart University with an emphasis in Spanish and Sociology. I graduated from Chaminade University with a B.A. in Psychology. I continued my education at California State University and University of San Francisco with an emphasis in Sociology and Marriage and Family Therapy. I attended Oxford Seminars to receive my TESL/TEFL Certificate. Many years later, I went back to Chaminade University for my Master's of Science in Counseling Psychology as it a unique program which emphasizes Eastern thought, not Western medicine.
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Mary Reader
Profession: English Instructor, Financial Services Specialist
Interests: Hello from the USA! My name is Mary and have been teaching English for a few years now. My profession is financial services and am currently living in Dubai! I love meeting new people and helping them achieve their English speaking goals. Looking forward to connecting with people and conversing in English :)
Education: I attended a private university in the US and received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration along with an MBA in Finance and Management. I am also a certified ESL/TESL instructor.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada)
Lana N
Profession: Grade School Teacher
Interests: Traveling, indie films, jazz, performing and visual arts, and anything fun and food-related!
Education: Bachelor of Arts-Anthropology
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Kelly Miranda
Profession: English Teacher
Interests: There are many things that I enjoy and love to talk about; among them are travel, nature, music, pop culture, random fun facts and i'm always interested in a good laugh!
Education: TESOL Certified
Marion Technical Institute- Business & Finance
Marion Technical College- Nurse Assisting
Spoken Languages: English (Native)