Joplin May

Profession: Data administrator and dressmaker

Interests: I like to cycle but I spent many years running long distance. I play the piano (usually classical). I like to read thrillers (Karin Slaugher, Lee Childs for example) and I'm partial to a bit of Netflix (Suits, Better Call Saul).

Education: I went to university in London. I studied German and Linguistics.

Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK)

Jennifer Werry1

Profession: ByteDance, OpenLanguage
English Language Instruction
Online Language Instructor and Lesson Creator

Interests: I love to read and explore. Getting to know new people, places, and cultures are activities that I find very rewarding. I consider myself to be a patient and fun instructor.

Education: BA
Education
TESL

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Fluent)

Sam Hardcastle

Profession: Accounts Payable Assistant for a busy airline.

Interests: I am from the UK but I'm currently living in Torrevieja, Spain. I love to travel and to see and understand different places and cultures. I also enjoy exercise, eating many different foods, and socialising with friends.

Education: A levels in English language, sociology and business studies.
9 GCSE's.

Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK)

Cory Rimes

Profession: CEO of Cory Rimes Voiceover Talent
Entrepreneurship, Performing Arts, Advertising, Education
Cory Rimes, a Western Canadian voice talent since 2017, is known for his warm, approachable style and dedication to exceptional client support. He has voiced a wide range of projects, including audiobooks on Audible, radio ads, e-learning, & YouTube

Founder/CEO - The VO Academy
Entrepreneurship, Education, Performing Arts, Marketing
To support other voice actors, he founded the VO Academy in 2021—a collaborative, affordable community that fosters growth and connection in the voiceover industry.

CEO of Wolverine Mountain Media
Consulting
Wolverine Mountain Media brings stories to life through digital marketing, content creation, and audio/video production. With a decade of experience, we help businesses stand out online, build connections, and create impactful, meaningful content.

CEO of Digital Edge Dad | Digital Marketing
Marketing, Entrepreneurship
Helping others take control of their financial future with proven digital marketing strategies and showing them how to build a successful online business.

CEO - The ManUp Mindset
Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Mental Health
A space dedicated to men’s mental health, where we break down barriers, embrace vulnerability, and redefine what it means to be strong.

Interests: I love spending time with my son and exploring the outdoors through hiking, mountain adventures, pedal biking, and kayaking. I also enjoy traveling, walking dogs, and taking in new experiences. I’m a lifelong Star Wars and Rocky fan—I've been hooked since I was 5 years old!

Education: OHS Certificate - University of Alberta
Law
I studied Occupational Health and Safety

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada)

Uthman

Profession: Teacher
Education
Taught at private schools and language centers

Interests: I spend most of my free time developing my skills to create the best experience for my students.

I enjoy talking about whatever's trending in the world, talking about business, technology or politics.

Education: Bachelor of Arts and Science
English Language Instruction
Graduated from the University of Toronto as a teacher

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada)

Teacher Sera

Profession: ESL Teacher

Interests: I enjoy travelling, cycling, baking and hiking. :)

Education: I am a graduate from Dublin City University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Health & Society. I also have a 120-Hour TEFL certification.

Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK)

AnnaC

Profession: Artist, writer

Interests: (Goodness, where do I start?) Guitar, watercolor painting, Spanish fluency, organic vegetable gardening, writing, computer design, blogging, coffee, healthy living, photography, cultural studies...the list goes on :-)

Education: IELTS Assessment Criteria
English Language Instruction
Completed the IELTS Writing - Teacher Training Program Understanding the IELTS Assessment Criteria

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada)

Jessica N

Interests: During my free time, I enjoy spending time with my loved ones, reading, exercising and travelling. Sharing my hobbies online has also led me to doing some online content creation on different social media platforms.

Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Xhosa (Native), Afrikaans (Fluent), Zulu (Native), Tswana (Conversational)

Cathy

Profession: Professor of Anthropology
Education
I have worked for several universities over the years. I even became the chair of the Sociology and Anthropology Department at the Metropolitan State University of Denver. I still teach online as an adjunct professor for Upper Iowa University.

Freelance Writer
Writing and Journalism
I have written several books, and I have also worked as a ghostwriter on numerous different projects.

English and Spanish Instruction
Education, English Language Instruction
Since moving to Costa Rica, I have worked as an English language instructor helping many Ticos to improve their English skills. I have also worked as a Spanish instructor helping other expats learn the language of this beautiful country.

Interests: It might help you to know that I was highly motivated to improve my Spanish skills when I married a Costa Rican man. It was particularly important because I wanted my mother-in-law to like me.

To my dismay, I found that I seemed to have a block when it came to understanding her Spanish. It took a little dedication and time, but I have finally overcome that.

I tell you that story so you will know that I am sympathetic to the many challenges that come up when you're learning another language. Because I have experienced it, I know some great techniques that can help if you have similar problems.

Education: PhD in Anthropology
Education
I earned a Ph.D. from Tulane University in 2004. I have spent many years conducting research in Peru, Ecuador, Columbia, and Costa Rica. My specialty areas are bioarchaeology and forensic anthropology.

Master of Arts in Anthropology
Education
I also earned a Master's degree from Tulane University.

Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology
Education
I earned my BA from MSU Denver where I later had the privilege of teaching for many years.

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Fluent)

John D

Profession: I taught in Dublin up until the end of March 2020. I now work remotely.

Interests: Hiking, History, Fiction Writing

Education: Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from Kings College London. Celta from International House in Dublin, Ireland.

Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK)

Anne USA

Profession: On line English teacher

Interests: I love hiking, traveling, and learning about Geography. I love to read and watch movies.

Education: I have been a teacher for over 25 years. I have a Bachelor of Science. I have a TESOL certification. I have taught many students whose English was not their first language.

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada)

Alyson

Profession: Veterinary Nurse

Interests: Hello, my nickname is Al. I am a volunteer in Thailand. I am currently spending my time at an animal clinic. My hobbies include scuba diving, yoga and anything animal related! I have just started my own language learning by taking up a Thai class.

I started backpacking through Thailand about 6 months ago. During this time, I have met many teachers who inspired me to get involved with education abroad. I look forward to our conversations being part of the journey!

Education: Associates in Science from Joliet Jr. College
TESOL certificate (Teaching English as a second language)
TEFL certificate (Teaching English as a Foreign Language)
CVT (Certified Veterinary Technician)

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada)

Marie Gale

Profession: Caregiver, Artist, and Private Contractor

Interests: I love meeting new people and talking about culture, food, travel, science, & animals. I love hearing people talk about what they love.

Education: I have studied Thai, Laotian, & am currently studying Korean. I went to the American Institute of Alternative Medicine and passed my Limited Branch Medical Boards in Ohio.

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Korean (Basic), Lao (Basic), Thai (Basic)

Rose

Profession: Managing Clerk
Government
Public Library

General Manager
Hospitality and Tourism
Limousine Company

Nanny
Education
Child Care Agency

Executive Assistant
Operations
Freelance

Business Owner
Entrepreneurship
Administration & Staffing

Interests: I am interested in a variety of topics and am happy to converse about nearly anything. In my personal life, I most commonly discuss art, music, literature, and film - especially musicals and martial arts films (Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan are two of my favorite action actors).

I am also a vegetarian. I enjoy talking about food, cooking, and sharing recipe ideas. My favorite international food is mujadara. <3

Education: Bachelor's Degree
Education
Major: Education
Triple Minor: Language Arts, Fine Arts, Child Development

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Basic)

Tammy P

Profession: Data Analyst
Insurance
Ran reports, Edited insurance claims, Updated location structure in Risk tech system

Interests: Traveling, talking to people of different cultures, the Bible (Jehovah's Witness), swimming, going to the movies, animals and my reading my favorite website jw.org

Education: Montgomery County Community College
Education
Studied Spanish Beginner and Intermediate
Studied MS office

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada)

Diana Amara

Profession: ESL Teacher

Interests: I love travelling, art, yoga and different cultures. I also have a passion for languages and hope to continue learning languages throughout my life. I have many stories to share from my travels and am an outgoing conversationalist so you'll feel really comfortable to speak :)

Education: I am currently studying Portuguese, Spanish and German while travelling.

Spoken Languages: English (Native)

Imola M

Interests: My greatest passion is travelling, I love going to new places. I'm an avid reader but also enjoy watching series, cycling and cooking, among other things. My newest hobby is embroidery, which I find relaxing and satisfying in equal measure.

Spoken Languages: English (Native), Hungarian (Native), Spanish (Fluent), German (Conversational), Japanese (Conversational), Czech (Basic)

Natalie

Profession: Catering Gourmet Field Cook

Interests: International Volunteer Educator, Learning different cultures,Traveling, Culinary arts,Creating new recipes, Music, Dancing,

Education: Certified TESOL and TEFL instructor, Associate Degree in Culinary arts.

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Fluent)

Robert Walter Montesinos

Profession: English teacher

Interests: Love sports and the outdoors. When I have some spare time a perfect day for me would be going for a run in the mountains or at a park surrounded by nature. I´m also a big movie fan, love going to the cinema whenever there´s a good movie to see. Have to say I love cars, especially the kind that get you speeding tickets lol.

Education: Have a University degree in Psychology from the University of Houston in Texas. I also have a TEFL certificate from TtMadrid TEFL Course.

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Native)

Bobbie A

Profession: Financial Institution Manager and Call Center Manager

Interests: I enjoy reading and researching Bible scriptures, conducting Bible study, cooking, watching movies, and spending time with my family doing outdoor activities.

Education: Bachelors of Arts in Healthcare Administration from Ashford University, Associates Degree in Travel and Tourism and TEFL certification.

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada)