Teacher Tony
Profession: High School English Teacher
Education
For two years, I taught Cambridge English in a high school (liceo) in Rome, Italy. The students were between the ages of 12 and 18, and the focus was mainly on reading and writing to prepare them for their cambridge tests.
Teaching English Online to Vietnamese Students
Education
Back in 2015, I started teaching English online for a Vietnamese company. I was teaching all ages of students (6 per class) with a big variety in ability levels from absolute beginners to some students who were close to being fluent. Via webcam.
English Teaching Academy in Eastern Europe
Education
I taught English at a language academy owned by one of Europe's larget multinational banking companies. They sent workers from all around Europe to the academy in order to improve their English, and I taught them. Academy was in North Macedonia.
Online Proofreader and GRAMMAR Teacher for Japanese Students
Education
2015 - present. Back in 2015, I started working with a Japanese company as a grammar teacher. My role there was, basically, writing textual explanations of English grammar for the benefit of English learners. I still work for that company today.
Interests: My name's Anthony, but call me Tony!
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I was born and raised in the UK (South London), and I'm half English, half Italian. But don't worry, English is my first language.
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I love travelling around the world, discovering new things and new people and learning about how other people live. One of my biggest passions is cooking! I love discovering new dishes and cuisines, and trying them out for myself. I would be so happy if you introduced a dish from your country to me!
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Some of my other hobbies include: reading, writing, cinema, animation, football (my teams: Sheffield Wednesday, Inter Milan and Palermo), language learning, Tintin, dogs, video games, electronics - and many more.
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If there's something else about me that you would like to know, just ask me!
Education: Film & Media Studies
Visual Arts
At College (UK College - it's different to "college" in the USA), I studied FILM AND MEDIA STUDIES. We learned things like film analysis, storyboarding and scriptwriting. I passed with a B, if I remember correctly.
BA Archaeology & Prehistory - Bournemouth University
Education
At university, I studied Archaeology and Prehistory and earned my Bachelor of Art degree in that subject.
150 hr TEFL / TESOL Master Course
Education
After univeristy, I took a TEFL/.TESOL mastercourse, which I passed with a grade of A (you can see the certificate below).
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Italian (Fluent), Romanian (Basic)
Claire Marie
Profession: Student
Interests: Hi, I'm Claire and I'm from Manchester in England. I was an English teacher in South Korea for 3.5 years and I've also been a Cambly teacher for over 7 years now. I have a master's degree in Education and I love helping others to learn. It's important to me that you enjoy learning English. In my classes we'll get to know each other well and I will be honest with you and provide you with all the skills you need to speak like a native. I can't wait to meet you!
Education: MEd Psychology of Education
Education
The study of how people learn.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Korean (Basic)
Rio Sedgwick
Profession: English Teacher
Education, Teaching, English Language Instruction
Teaching English to high school students in Thailand.
Preparing lesson plans for students learning English as a second language. Establishing creative ways to engage students in improving their conversational English.
Online English Teacher
English Language Instruction, Teaching, Education
Teaching students via Google Classroom and Zoom conversational English.
Grade 2 Homeroom Teacher
Education, Teaching, English Language Instruction
Teaching English, Science and Health to Grade two students in Thailand. Preparing lesson plans for a variety and establishing creative ways to engage students.
Interests: As I am from such a small pocket in the world (rural Ireland) I love to travel and explore new cultures! I am lucky to say I have met people from all around the world who have further inspired my love for intercultural discussions.
Also, my favourite hobby is sports! I love all sports but I particularly enjoy field hockey, weightlifting, swimming and Gaelic football (Irish Celtic sport).
Education: Masters in Medical Law and Ethics
Law, Education, Medicine
I graduated in 2020 with a Masters of Law from the University of Edinburgh. This Masters focused on medical legislation and health regulation as well as ethics.
Bachelors in International and European Law
Law
I graduated in 2019 with a Bachelors of Law from the University of Groningen, the Netherlands. This Bachelor focused on providing a well-rounded legal degree with a specialised focus on International Law and European Union Law.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK)
Michele NU
Profession: Tutor - EFL
English Language Instruction
I have taught over 10,000 classes with VIPKid, teaching English as a Foreign Language [2017- present].
Interests: I love life, our beautiful world and the people in it. A few of my favorite things are my cats, watermelon and dusk. I enjoy reading fiction and non fiction books. I have traveled the world and have a memory bank of wonderful experiences to share. I enjoy meeting new people and experiencing new things. I am bold, courageous, faithful and friendly.
Education: Bachelor of Arts
Advertising
BA in Communications Arizona State University USA
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada)
Mady
Profession: Kindergarten Teacher
Education
Seattle Public Schools Kindergarten Teacher
Interests: Hi there! I'm Madelyne, an American who has been teaching at international schools around the world for the last 7 years!
Education: Bachelor's of Education
Education
Elementary education K-8 Teaching Certified
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada)
Julia Doherty
Profession: English Teacher
Teaching
English Teacher at a public bilingual secondary school in Madrid
Education: University of Virginia
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and Economics
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Conversational)
Rachel DO
Profession: Online English Teacher
Interests: I am an easy going and fun teacher whose main priority is that all my students feel comfortable when learning English with me. Teaching is my passion and i like to spread my enthusiasm in every lesson. I consider myself open minded and love learning about new cultures.
Education: I have 3 separate TEFL qualifications. The first one i completed online through TEFL.org reaching 150 hours. The second one i achieved through TtMadrid which was an in house course reaching 120 hours, this i completed in Madrid. The final certification i achieved was a 40 hour course specializing in teaching children .
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Basic)
Teacher Tom Miller
Profession: Profession
Interests: I like football, enjoy working out, relax by reading and watching great movies. I also love to ski and cook.
Education: Doctorate of Philosophy of Education- University of Toronto
Masters of Education-University of Toronto
Bachelor of Education-York University
Bachelor of Arts (French and English)-York University
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada)
Susie H
Interests: I am a keen baker and cook, I love feeding my friends and family. I like to talk and get to know people, I am often found at dinner parties having a deep and meaningful conversation with a stranger and can never pinpoint how we got there but it's always fun learning new information.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK)
Dani Cook
Profession: Online English Teacher
Interests: I am American but currently living with my British husband in France. I love to travel, cook and watch movies! I'm always happy to discuss any subject and love to learn about new cultures!
Education: Bachelor's Degree in English Literature from UC Berkeley, 120 Hr. TEFL Certificate
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada)
Jake Girman
Interests: Reading, rock climbing, chess, computer science, finance, economics.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada)
Michael Gutilla 1
Profession: Teacher
Education
Worked as a teacher for 25 years.
Interests: I love spending time with my family and Students. I also love fishing and outdoor activity.
Education: Personalized Learning
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Education.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada)
Paul William
Profession: Lecturer
English Language Instruction
Teaching ESOL for 26 years.
Interests: I like reading, classics such as Dickens and Conrad, foreign literature from France and Germany (Camus, Zola, Grass) and contemporary international novels and thrillers. I enjoy cooking (recipes from all over the world) and experimenting with new recipes. I like to keep up with current affairs worldwide, reading The Economist and The International New York Times.
Education: M.A. TESOL
English Language Instruction
Exploring the theory and practice of language learning.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK)
Elizabeth.S
Profession: Teacher
Education
Over 4 years of teaching experience both inside the classroom and online.
Interests: I am currently a Grade 3 Teacher in Cambodia! I have lived in South East Asia for over 5 years. I love teaching because everyday is different!
I have friends from all over the world and I really enjoy experiencing and learning about different cultures!
I love meeting new people, trying new foods and learning new things!
Education: Human Geography BSc Hons Degree
Environment
Manchester Metropolitan University, England.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK)
Ian Jeremy Fisher
Profession: Teacher, Audiobook narrator and producer and broadcaster.
Interests: AudioBook narration and production, travelling, broadcasting.
Education: Bsc Business and Marketing. CETFLA, Diploma TEFL. 20+ years teaching in the Middle East.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK)
David Kronish
Interests: Guitar, keyboards, music in general , sports, comedy
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Hebrew (Conversational)
Abi D
Profession: New Heights Academy
English Language Instruction
Teaching youth sciences, English and other subjects online in Canada at a private school
Interests: Culture (learning about different cultural norms, customs, beliefs on various topics and foods), Politics & Media (current events and media portrayals of different countries), Relationships(why we need certain relationships and the roles they play in our lives), Society & Beauty (country and city beauty standards and the effects they have on you, local fashion trends), History & Society (the impact of historical events and changes on your current society, are these changes bad or good),
Education: Bachelors of Arts in Education and Digital Technology
Education
Studied the frameworks for education and how that can be used in digital learning contexts.
Diploma in Community Development
Government
Studied the frameworks of community development and how to implement community projects from a grass root level.
Spoken Languages: French (Conversational), English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Basic)
Nick L
Profession: Assistant Vice President
Finance and Banking
I have spent approximately twenty years taking on various roles within the banking industry. With anything from cash handling to loan administration and compliance review, I have worked in virtually every field within the banking industry.
Interests: I am an avid reader, movie and television watcher, and I enjoy all kinds of pop culture and trivia.
Education: Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Writing and Journalism
At both the undergraduate and graduate level, I studied English Literature. My education provides a strong background in English grammar, and I am also proficient in composition, rhetoric, style and usage.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada)
Keith Cee
Profession: Captain
Aviation
Many tips, tricks and tall tales from over 30 years around aircraft.
Interests: I'm a retired airline pilot, love flying, enjoy travel (luckily), history, reading, hiking and exploring the waterways of Ireland on my boat.
Spoken Languages: English (Native)
Liz
Profession: HR Recruiter
IT
Work remotely to recruit computer network technicians within Canada. Utilize online
job boards to source and screen applicants, shortlist and interview candidates virtually.
Program Coordinator
Training and Development
Conducted needs assessment for the Avasant Foundation project in the Bahamas, an IDB (Inter American Development Bank) Labs initiative.
I recruited candidates in Cohorts 1 & 2 of the digital skills initiative.
HR Coordinator
Non-profit
Coordinate and administer the HR function for various SP field projects in the Bahamas.
Training managers and staff on procedures, policies, and guidelines. Provide guidance on legal HR issues.
Assist in maintenance & support of Payroll
HR & Training Manager
Technology
Translate requirements into training to equip employees to work as consultants and support their personal
development. Identify and assess current and future training needs, monitor and evaluate training program’s
effectiveness, success and ROI
Training & Development Officer
Training and Development
Responsible for recruiting, assessing, interviewing & hiring job candidates. Continually developing
methods in the contact center to help CSR’s & QA’s achieve specific learning outcomes. Conduct company orientations, and client system trainings.
Resort Reservations Manager
Hospitality and Tourism
Responsible for a staff of (7). Duties performed: interviewing, scheduling, staff training, performance appraisals, project management, &
weekly occupancy forecasting. Conducted annual training at Starwood Call Center in Fall River, Mass. USA.
Assistant Front Desk Manager
Hospitality and Tourism
Supervised staff of 10, responsibilities included interviewing, scheduling, staff training,
performance appraisals, customer problem resolution. Also worked apart of Starwood Task Force at Sheraton Burlington, VT, USA for 3 months.
Interests: I have a passion for people development and I'm usually a pretty good resource. I enjoy helping people discover their unique gifts and talents, and showing them how to enhance their skills and knowledge in preparation for a dream job, or for entrepreneurship.
Education: MSc Human Resource Mgmt. & Development
Education
Dissertation: - 'Navigating dynamic fit: Exploring P-E fit experiences of CSRs in a Bahamian call center'. Key mod. completed: Employment Relations & Law, Resource Learning & Talent Mgmt, Project Mgmt, Strategic Intn'l Business Mgmt.
A.A. Hospitality Mgmt.
Hospitality and Tourism
Key modules: Hospitality Law, Food & Beverage Management, Marketing, Purchasing, Budgeting & Cost Control, Hospitality Accounting, Food Safety & Sanitation, Hotel & Restaurant Management, and Food Production Analysis.
Spoken Languages: English (Native)