Jessica M
Interests: I love doing anything outdoors-- biking, kyaking, running, going to the beach. I love to read. I love to read so much that I had to buy a kindle so that when I was finished with a book I could immediately buy a new one and not have to drive to the book store. I love animals. I have two German Shepherd Dogs, one rescue mutt, a Goffin Cockatoo and a cat. I think that Pinterest is the best website ever created and I love finding cool things to do on it.
Education: I got my bachelor's degree from Hunter College in New York, NY and my master's degree from Long Island University in Brookville, NY.
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Joyce A
Interests: I love the usual stuff..books, music, movies, TV shows. Below are some of my favorites, maybe we'll have something in common!
Books - Ready Player One, The Fault in Our Stars, The Time Traveler's Wife, Replay, the Harry Potter series, various chick lit and YA novels
Music - Leon Bridges, Alabama Shakes, The Black Keys, Kings of Leon, Sam Smith, Vampire Weekend, Amy Winehouse, and the occasional Ariana Grande and Meghan Trainor (guilty pleasure!)
Movies - Back to the Future, How to Train Your Dragon, Big Hero 6, The Wedding Singer, Stardust, Sixteen Candles, 50 First Dates, Terminator 2: Judgment Day, Mean Girls and so many more
TV shows - Breaking Bad, Better Caul Saul, How I Met Your Mother, FRIENDS, Girls, How to Get Away With Murder, The Voice, The Bachelor/ette (another guilty pleasure!), Shameless
Education: Before moving to the US eight years ago, I graduated from the University of Santo Tomas in Manila, Philippines with a bachelor's degree in Journalism.
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Paige
Profession: Online ESL Instructor, Private Tutor
Interests: Reading books, playing games, hiking, teaching, cooking, learning
Education: Masters Degree in Education, Bachelors Degree in Business
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Jane H
Interests: I enjoy people and like spending time with my family and two grandsons (one is a newborn and the other is a little over two years old). My husband and I are part of several dinner club groups and enjoy playing cards on a regular basis with friends. Other interests include reading, especially current events, flower and vegetable gardening, walking my Yorkshire Terrier and riding bicycle for exercise, travel, listening to classical music and teaching people how to use their computer more effectively
Education: I graduated from Eastern Mennonite University in Harrisonburg, Virginia with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management. I also have an insurance licence in accident, life, health and property and casualty insurance. In addition I have a Series 6 and 63 financial services registration.
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Gina Lynn
Profession: Acupuncturist & Uber driver
Interests: My favorite thing about life is connecting with people from all walks of life. I am playful and love to make learning and teaching fun! I am interested in health in every sense of the word from nutrition to acupuncture. Learning new things about the world globally intrigues me. I am into practicing simple philosophy, the metaphysical, and self improvement. I love sunny days on the beach or fun nights around others playing pool, and spending time with my family.
Education: Masters Degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, 2018
Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Development, 2008.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada)
Victoria I
Education: I currently attend Tulane University where I am studying neuroscience and philosophy.
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Kmela T
Interests: I enjoy reading and writing. Dare I admit I love to sleep :). I spend most of my time at home learning new things but have made a resolution this year to get out and try new things. I enjoy working out and improving myself mentally, physically, and spiritually. I am excited to meet new people and just enjoy life. I am open minded and inspired to inspire.
Education: I received my Masters in Elementary Education from Arizona State University. I attained my under graduate degree from The University of Phoenix in Business Management.
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Emely Z
Interests: My interests include Music from Metal, Punk, Ska, Classic Rock even some rap but it is extremely rare
I enjoy sports specially Soccer, I am fascinated by the culture and way of living in foreign countries.
Education: I study at LACC ... I am currently studying Child Development in order to gain a degree in Primary School Education.
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Cindy F
Interests: While teaching has long been a passion,I have a keen interest in the outdoors and nature. I love to cycle, ski, hike and keep very active. Love to travel, get out and meet new people from all over the world. I have a strong involvement with environmental issues and am an avid conservationist. I also play piano and keyboards in a band. Aside from playing music, I enjoy gardening, reading, writing, composing songs and painting. The best things in life really are free.
Education: I began my college education at U.S.C. in Southern California. I went on to obtain my teaching credential at San Francisco State University, where I continued to study Latin American Literature and La Raza studies. Later, after nearly 15 years of teaching, I went back to get a Master's Degree in International Relations with an emphasis in Latin American Economies from the University of Oklahoma where I lived for 4 years.
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Nicole USA
Profession: ESL/Special Education teacher
Interests: Yoga, horses, painting, Indian Philosophy
Education: Antioch University-MEd in Special Education
Franklin University-BSBA in Human Resources
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Rachel Zajac
Interests: I am interested in writing poetry, reading all types of literature. I enjoy long walks, and exercise. I also enjoy communicating and interacting with all different types of people, and getting to know different cultures.
Education: I went to touro college, where I studied psychology and mental health counseling.
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Amanda L
Interests: I like running, reading, baking, cooking, and meeting new people!
Education: University of Arizona - Chemical Engineering B.S.
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Jadyn L
Interests: I love the outdoors such as hiking, bicycling and swimming. I have played competitive soccer my entire life and played at the college level at Portland State University. In addition, I consider myself to be fairly artistic. I enjoy painting, sketching and photography.
Education: I'm going to be a sophomore at Oregon State University in fall of 2015. This previous year I was a freshman at Portland State University. I'm currently studying Pre-Nursing and plan to apply for nursing school In 2016.
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Isabel Angel
Interests: I love comedy shows, the outdoors, dancing, animals, singing and music. I especially like make-up and fashion.
Education: Provincial Instructor Diploma - BC
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Maria Es
Interests: I have different types of interests such as going to the movies with friends, hiking, reading, dancing, working out, and playing with my sisters dog.
Education: I graduated from the University of California, Riverside. I studied foreign languages.
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Mia R
Interests: I like to exercise, read and watch movies!
Education: I attended Spelman College. During my sophomore year, I participated in a study abroad program in Mexico. I lived with a family and attended classes in Oaxaca.
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Sarah M
Profession: Teacher
Interests: I have a lot of different interests and get along with many different ages and types of people because I am friendly and like to help people. I enjoy travelling. I love to go to the beach when the weather is nice, and in the winter I love to find some snow and go skiing. I have tried snowboarding. I try to stay active although sometime I like to just relax and read a good book. Also, family is important to me and I have two children.
Education: I have two degrees from the University of British Columbia (UBC). One is a Bachelor of Science, the other is a Bachelor of Education as part of the cohort 'Teaching English Language Learners'.
Spoken Languages: English (Native)