Carly Baluarte
Profession: ESL Instructor
English Language Instruction
VIPKIDS for almost 3 years. Teaching English and various subjects to children in China.
Reading Specialist
Education
Teaching children with learning disabilities how to read for about 3 years.
Interests: I have vocational interests in traveling for service, working in dog shelters and orphanages, traveling to Peru, and teaching english.
My hobbies include drawing and painting, doing puzzles, running and exercising, and singing.
Education: The Catholic University of America
Finance and Banking
BA in Economics and Spanish for International Service. Graduated 2019
University of Massachusetts, Boston
Education, English Language Instruction
Masters in Applied Linguistics
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Fluent)
Steven WB
Interests: I love to study Arabic and Farsi, I love to learn about history (history of World War II) Favorite countries (Iran, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Lebanon, Afghanistan, Egypt)
Education: Bachelors Degree in History and Arabic from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Education
History and Modern Standard Arabic
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Arabic (Conversational), Persian (Conversational), German (Basic)
chrstphrgrnt77
Profession: English teacher
English Language Instruction
Several language schools in Japan. From 2002-2004, and 2007-2012.
All levels taught. All ages.
International Kindergarten teacher in Japan 2012 -2017.
Private lessons in Japan from 2007-2017.
Interests: I love travel, music, cycling, comedy, film,
Education: Sociology BA (Hons). University of Liverpool
Research
First class degree from 1999. Dissertation on Pierre Bourdieu
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Japanese (Basic)
Shawn Harmon
Profession: I previously worked at a library.
Interests: I enjoy sports, reading, good coffee, and talking with new friends from different cultures. I like to travel and I have been to 10 different countries. I am learning how to speak Italian and love language learning and teaching!
Education: Bachelor of Arts from Northwestern College, Master of Divinity from Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, TEFL Advance Certification from Premier TEFL
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Italian (Fluent)
Tiffany C
Profession: VIPKID
Education
-Teach English as a second language to children in China through the VIPKID online platform
-Focus on proper pronunciation, tense and speech pattern when speaking
-Teach target vocabulary and sight words, sentence patterns and grammar in each lesson
Interests: I am originally from the Midwest, but now I live at the beach on the Southeastern coast. I love to walk the beach, marsh or swamp after work to unwind.
Education: Bachelor of Arts- Business Administration
Education
Monmouth College- Monmouth, IL
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada)
Denise Conroy
Profession: English Language and Literature Teacher
English Language Instruction
I have been teaching English Language and Literature for 13 years. Literature is my favourite!
Communications Assistant government Office
Government
Handled all kinds of communication in a government office, as well as translations from Spanish to English and English to Spanish
Interests: I love reading as I do photography. Another of my interests is Holistic Healing
Education: BA degree in English and Spanish
Education
I studied a BA degree in Languages
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Fluent), Afrikaans (Native)
Brianne Revolorio
Profession: ESL Teacher
English Language Instruction
Over 12 years of teaching experience both in the classroom and online.
Interests: I am a kind and patient teacher. Whatever topic you are interested in, I'll be happy to discuss it with you. I know what it is like to learn another language because I was a foreign language student too. In fact, I learned Spanish. Having learned a foreign language allows me to show more empathy towards language learners.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Fluent)
Lexi
Profession: Business Owner
Fashion, Entrepreneurship, Sales, Management
I used to have my own clothing stores in South Africa. I am passionate about entrepreneurship, management, styling, and sales. Fashion is a hobby that I turned into a business and it was one of the most incredible experiences of my life.
Teacher and Tutor
Education, English Language Instruction, Teaching, Training and Development
I have seven years of tutoring experience and four years of teaching experience. I have taught varied age groups. I taught for two years at a private primary school in Hanoi. I have taught Japanese university students as well as adult classes.
Real Estate Agent
Real Estate, Marketing, Sales
I sold apartments with Pam Golding Real Estate in South Africa. I gathered client information, negotiated home sales, visited properties with clients, locating properties for sale, overseeing Leasing agreements, and supported marketing.
Stewardess
Hospitality and Tourism, Management
I worked on a Super Yacht in Miami. I was employed to provide meals and look after passengers on board.
Interests: I am 30 years old and from South Africa. I have lived in Vietnam for the past five years, teaching English. I am passionate about teaching. I love to travel and learn about new cultures. I am a massive foodie. My hobbies include; cooking, photography, playing football, hiking, swimming, fashion, reading, drawing, badminton.
I have a flamboyant and extraverted personality, I am open-minded, I have a very approachable personality, and am extremely friendly and easy going.
Education: High School
Education
I completed high school with three distinctions, English, History, and Arts and Culture. I completed high school with a bachelor's pass. After high school, I started my own fashion business. I have completed my TEFL English course.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK)
Fiona.S
Profession: English Language Teacher
English Language Instruction
2008 - 2021: English language teacher (in the UK, Spain, Indonesia, Italy, and Cambodia)
Interests: I'm from England but I've taught American English more than British English!
Education: Bachelor of Arts - English Linguistics & Creative Writing
Writing and Journalism
2:1
Postgraduate Diploma in Law (PGDL)
Law
Pass with Commendation
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK)
Matthew
Interests: I love to cook for my friend and family. Exploring food from around the world is one of favorite hobbies. I also enjoy gardening, hiking, and sailing.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Chinese (Conversational)
Maria
Profession: Nanny
Interests: I have a passion for travelling, learning new languages and cultures, and meeting new people! I love cooking, painting, fitness, hiking in the mountains, and taking care of my pet reptiles and fish!
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Russian, Bachelor of Arts in International Politics, and minor in Korean from the Pennsylvania State University; Certificate in Russian as a Foreign Language from Altai State Technical University; TESOL Certificate from International Open Academy.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Russian (Conversational), Korean (Basic), Chinese (Basic)
Noah Buria
Interests: I love sports, reading, traveling (60+ countries), trying new food, hanging out in coffee shops, and meeting new people.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada)
MaryC24
Profession: Online Teacher/Tutor
Interests: I am an outdoor enthusiast - I enjoy water sports, camping, horseback riding and exploring the Oregon coast!
On the weekends, you can find me walking my two dogs, dancing, or listening to country music.
I collect all things "Eiffel tower" as it has a special meaning for me!
Education: Bachelor of Science
Education
I have a B.S. degree in Psychology
Bachelor of Science
Education
B.S. in Psychology
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada)
Pamela
Interests: I love to read, write, travel, paint, do crafts, play video games, swim, walk, cook, and hang out with my friends and family.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada)
Anna Snow
Profession: Tutor
Mental Health, Performing Arts, English Language Instruction
I have experience in working with the mental health community for over 20 years, and have been a musician for most of my life. I've taught through Young Educators of America, Cambly, and private tutoring for a variety of ages and languages.
Interests: I am very creative and enjoy learning as much from my students as I can about other countries and languages. I plan to start working on a novel and I also write poetry. I graduated salutatorian of my high school class, and continued my study in college of music performance, psychology, philosophy and religion.
Education: B.S. in Psychology, minor in Music Performance
Mental Health, Performing Arts
I completed requirements for undergraduate psychology, a minor in music performance as a classical clarinet player, and electives in philosophy and religion.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada)
Matt
Interests: Reading, watching movies, listening to music, history, travelling.
Education: BA Hons Arts and Humanities (English Language)
English Language Instruction
Awarded at First Class level. Including specialisations in SFL, Language and Creativity and the politics of English as a global language.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Vietnamese (Basic)
Anies
Profession: Marketing Freelancer
Interests: I love to talk about food, movies, and learn about new cultures!
Education: Bachelors in Business Administration
Entrepreneurship
Bachelors in Business Administration
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Native), French (Basic), Portuguese (Conversational)
Amara L
Profession: Self employed
Interests: I'm friendly, patient, easy to speak to and love meeting new people from around the world. I enjoy being helpful and encouraging others to nurture their passions and reach their goals. I love to read, write, listen to music, sing and currently teaching myself to play the guitar. I love to travel and would like to do more of it in the near future.
Education: Degree in Special education, Certified Legal Editor and Proofreader, 120 Hour TESOL Certificate
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada)
Kate Wilson3
Profession: Charity officer
Non-profit
I work for a charity supporting good causes in the UK.
Tutor
English Language Instruction
I work a tutor part time supporting students in the UK prepare for their exams.
Interests: I am a recently published poet and book worm. I enjoy watching films and good tv series. I really love being outside in nature taking long walks with my shih tzu, Huxley. I am a member of a choir and during the pandemic have been teaching myself to play guitar.
Education: Masters in English Studies
English Language Instruction
I hold a Masters degree in English Studies from the University of Exeter.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK)
Kenyatta S
Profession: Teaching and Tutoring in person and online
Interests: I love to read alone and aloud with my family, take nature walks, and make memories with my family.
Education: Associates of Arts Degree
TESOL Certification
Substitute Teacher Certification
Teaching English Online Certification
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada)