Emily L.J.
Profession: ESL Teacher
English Language Instruction
Taiwan (3 years) teaching and tutoring children 5-18 years old.
ESL Instructor
English Language Instruction
Hawaii (4 years) teaching adults in person and high school students online.
Montessori classroom assistant
Education
Early Childhood Education professional in Seattle, Washington USA (1 year)
Interests: I like baking desserts, hiking with my dog and watching mystery television shows.
Education: Bachelor of Science
Writing and Journalism
Boston University (4 years)
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Basic), Chinese (Basic), French (Basic)
Martha Murphy
Profession: Jonix Schools Ireland
Education, English Language Instruction, Teaching
2018- 2019.
1 year as a classroom tutor. Working with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Teaching language development, fine and gross motor skills and conducting behaviour analysis research.
Saigon Academy International
Education, English Language Instruction, Teaching
2018 - 2021.
3 years working in the same institution. Working as a head teacher - teaching basic English, phonetics, pronunciation, and Math skills.
DaDa Online English Tutor
Education, English Language Instruction, Teaching
2019 - present.
2 years working with children and teens from China. Working on language development and conversational English skills.
Fun Speak Teacher
English Language Instruction, Teaching
English tutor to variety of ages. Teaching children, teens and adult lessons. Conversational English.
Cineworld Cinemas
Retail, Customer Support, Hospitality and Tourism, Visual Arts
2015 - 2018. Working as bar maid/ ticket sales agent/ popcorn maker!/ projectionist in largest cinema in Ireland.
Private English Tutor Online
Education
2021 - 2023. Teaching private English classes online to past students of mine. Mostly ages 6 - 12
Interests: As I mentioned above, I currently live in Barcelona, Spain. I do mostly remote admin work and teach English online. Before Spain I was located in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. I was a kindergarten teacher in an international school. I have lived abroad overall for 5 years and have worked with a variety of age groups from teenagers to adults. Before leaving Ireland, I completed my Bachelors of Psychology and received training in ABA teaching. I have many interests, including; history, geography, world news, nutrition and training, movies, books, tv, art! I have also previously lived and worked in Chicago, USA and Phuket, Thailand. Therefore I love to discuss travel, cultural differences and new places to explore!
Education: BA Psychology
Research, Mental Health, Education
3 year degree, with specific relevance to child psychology for final year research and project
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Irish (Fluent), French (Basic), Vietnamese (Basic)
Aylin
Profession: English Teacher
English Language Instruction
I have been teaching English for the last 8 years, both in person and online.
English Interpreter
Hospitality and Tourism
I have been a English- Turkish Interpreter for the last 1.5 years, in a governmental institution.
Interests: I love to travel and see the world. I am also a language nerd and I love discovering new languages. Currently I am learning 3 new languages. I also love to run and do yoga.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Turkish (Native), Spanish (Conversational)
Sam
Profession: English Teacher
English Language Instruction
Unique Learning English Language Centre, Tbilisi, Georgia.
Interests: I am from Australia, I did my Bachelor studies in Germany the past few years, and I currently live in Georgia (the country in the Caucasus). Besides learning languages, I also enjoy reading and playing sports such as running, climbing and ski touring.
Education: Bachelor degree in Computational Linguistics
Technology
Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen, Germany
Spoken Languages: English (Native: Australia / New Zealand), French (Fluent), German (Fluent), Norwegian (Fluent), Russian (Conversational), Georgian (Basic)
Maria_stork
Profession: Special Support Assistant
Interests: I love travelling and learning abut different cultures. I spend a lot of time in nature, hiking, swimming and foraging. In my spare time I read, draw, and do yoga. I also enjoy cooking different cuisines.
Education: BA Social Sciences , CELTA online Certificate
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Russian (Native)
Demas
Profession: Online teaching
English Language Instruction
I've been teaching Juniors and Adults for over 8 years.
Interests: I have travelled a lot in Europe and Latin America and I enjoy meeting new people and experiencing their cultures. Music is my true passion.. can’t live without it. I just started learning how to play the guitar. Did I tell you I love cars? Oh and I'm also a real nature lover!
Education: BA in Education
Education
Got my BA in Education from an American institute.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Dutch (Native), Spanish (Fluent), Portuguese (Fluent)
Michelle S
Profession: Educational Consultant and Trainer
Interests: Hello! I am from California and like to talk to people like you! I used to be a teacher and worked with a lot of students and adults. I love animals (I have two dogs), stay healthy, and eat sweets!
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Math from University of California, San Diego
Master's Degree in Education from University of California, San Diego
Doctoral Degree in Educational Leadership from San Diego State University
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Korean (Conversational)
Maggie
Profession: Student
Interests: I really enjoying learning new languages and I am currently studying Korean and French language. I love that I can get to know all different kinds of people while also helping them achieve their language learning goals!
Education: Korean Language Minor at The University of Georgia
Studying for Bachelor's in Linguistics at The University of Georgia
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Korean (Basic), French (Basic)
Andrew Stone
Profession: English Language Teaching Consultant
Interests: Playing the guitar, walking in the countryside
Education: Masters Degree in Applied Linguistics and Language Teaching
Education
I have a Masters Degree in Applied Linguistics and English Language Teaching.
PTTLS and CTLLS
Education
UK teaching qualification.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Fluent), Catalan (Basic), French (Conversational), Italian (Basic)
Megan Davis
Interests: I love animals (particularly dogs, I have the cutest chihuahua!), people (I am a huge people person and I love to talk as much as I love to listen!), language learning (I am a native English speaker who also speaks fluent German and Irish!) and music of all sorts!
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), German (Fluent), Irish (Fluent)
Helen Ferry
Profession: Account officer for a financial services firm
Interests: I enjoy dancing and do this several times per week, not just for fitness but to meet new people. I am also an active member of a local gym. I love football and tennis and support Tottenham Hotspur.
Education: University
Law
BA Hons Applied Criminal Justice Studies
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), French (Basic)
Fatima J
Profession: Voluntary teaching , Dental work experience
Teaching, Medicine
Voluntary teaching experience with children (pre highschool)
I worked in a private dental clinic in the UAE prior to moving back to Zimbabwe during the current pandemic
I am now working as a dentist In Zimbabwe
Interests: I was born and raised in Zimbabwe but I spent a few years living in the UAE whilst I was studying.
I'd describe myself as very outgoing and easy to talk to.
I enjoy being active as well as trying many new cuisines
I absolutely love to travel ! Currently working as a full time dentist
Education: Dr Fatima Jina
Medicine
Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)
Gulf Medical University
Ajman
UAE
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Arabic (Basic), French (Basic)
Taylor
Profession: Professional Organizer
Interests: I'm a creative person and in my spare time I love to learn new things, make things with my hands, and explore. I sing, am learning piano and ukulele, and am in the process of finishing a children's book. I spend a lot of time in the kitchen baking sourdough bread and cooking for my grandma. I spend time with friends and family as much as I can (through Zoom mostly during COVID). Sometimes I nerd out and play dungeons and dragons. I like to hike, camp, and stargaze. Oh! And I love a good podcast.
Education: Bachelor of Arts in English - Creative Writing with a Minor in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from the University of Colorado, Boulder 2013
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Basic)
Amy Heiler
Profession: Educational Assistant
Education, Teaching, English Language Instruction
I currently work with students with special needs in a local high school.
Interests: I enjoy speaking about these topics: travel, especially to other countries, people and cultures, trivia, history, cats, genealogy, science fiction and fantasy programs such as Star Trek, Star Wars, Doctor Who, Harry Potter, Supernatural, Charmed, Big Bang Theory
Education: Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction
Education, English Language Instruction
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages and the Inclusive Classroom
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Conversational), Spanish (Conversational), German (Basic)
Susanne S
Profession: French teacher and online ESL teacher
Interests: I have grown children. Our family members are all musicians. I grew up on a cattle ranch in California and love animals and gardening. My husband is an accountant, and I worked in the banking industry to pay for my college education. Although I am not an athlete, my husband and 2 sons have all played high school football and baseball. Of course the French language and culture are also interests of mine. I also speak, read and write Spanish at an intermediate low level.
Education: I hold a Bachelor of Arts degree from California State University, Chico in French with a minor in American Literature. I am currently pursuing a Master's of Arts degree in Reading with supplemental certification in ESL from the University of Texas of the Permian Basin. However, I have already passed the Texas exam for supplemental certification in ESL.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Conversational)
Jonathan Wakeman
Profession: TEFL Teacher
Interests: Hey everyone, I love teaching, hiking, music, photography, and making new friends.
I currently live in Costa Rica to teach English while learning Spanish and it's been amazing!
Here I've been teaching employees at companies like Amazon, Dole, and Proctor and Gamble.
Seeing my students get promotions and new job opportunities because of their English skills has made this profession very meaningful.
I know that learning English is super important to you, and I can't wait to help!
Education: University of Idaho: Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy
Costa Rica TEFL: 120-hour TEFL Certified with live class training
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Conversational)
Laura M
Interests: I'm a really active person and love cycling, swimming, running, yoga, dancing and walking. I play the ukelele and love to sing. I'm an avid reader of both literature and non-fiction and love to learn and have my beliefs challenged as often as possible! I really enjoy travelling in my van and sleeping close to nature, whether that be next to a beautiful beach, in the mountains or in a lush green forest.
Education: BSc Psychology (hons)
Mental Health
I have a degree in Psychology from the University of Manchester, UK. I graduated in 2008.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Fluent)
Jade C
Profession: English Teacher
Interests: I like to play music, dance, hike, travel, read, and do volunteer work.
Education: TESOL/TEFL certificate
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Basic)
Michael Nevradakis
Profession: Communication Instructor, Deree-The American College of Greece
English Language Instruction
Since September 2018, I have taught a variety of courses in the fields of communication and journalism, including "Writing for the Media." I have also advised several students on their undergraduate thesis or honors thesis.
Graduate Adviser (Director of Studies), New York College (Athens, Greece)
English Language Instruction
Since 2018, I have been working one-on-one with graduate students to guide them through the process of conducting academic research and completing their thesis or dissertation. Degrees are issued from the University of Bolton (UK).
Editor and Senior Writer, Orthos Logos News (Greece)
Writing and Journalism
Since 2019, I have written for a journalistic start-up in Greece that is the country's first (and only) solutions/constructive journalism outlet. Interviews with numerous notable personalities. Establishment of the Orthos Logos internship program.
Instructor, The University of Texas at Austin
English Language Instruction
In 2012, I was the instructor, for one semester, for a course titled "Communication Technology and Society." Prior to that, I was a Teaching Assistant for this same course for five semesters (Fall 2009-Fall 2011).
Independent Journalist and Writer
Writing and Journalism
Since 2010, I have contributed stories to a number of outlets, including The Guardian, HuffPost, Daily Kos, Truthout, and Mint Press News.
Independent Producer
Writing and Journalism
Since 2010, I have produced radio programming, podcasts, and written content (scripts) for broadcast use, for a radio program which aired on 25+ stations worldwide, a podcast with global reach, and for a non-commercial radio station in the U.S.
Interests: Traveling, urban exploration, hiking, exercise, cooking, delicious food and drink, a love for animals and for getting to know new people and cultures.
Education: Ph.D., Media Studies, The University of Texas at Austin
Writing and Journalism, Visual Arts, Internet, English Language Instruction
Graduated in 2018. GPA 4.0. Received numerous prestigious scholarships and grants, including a U.S. Fulbright Scholarship and an Erasmus+ Scholarship.
MA, Public Policy, Stony Brook University
Government
Graduated in 2007. GPA 4.0.
BA, Political Science, Stony Brook University
Government
Concentrations in comparative politics and international relations. Minors in media arts and international studies. Graduated Summa Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Greek (Native)
Adam JB
Profession: Secondary school teacher of Science. Online tutor and Scuba Diving instructor.
Interests: My main interest would have to be travelling. I love seeing and immersing myself in new cultures and have been mostly living in South East Asia for the past 8 years. Scuba Diving is my favourite activity in the world and I am actually a fully qualified Scuba Diving Instructor. I love anything to do with animals and take a huge interest in marine conservation. I have a big passion for music and sports too, as well as staying active by swimming and running.
Education: I did all of my studies in my home town of Liverpool where I gained a degree in Zoology before deciding to become a secondary school teacher. This teaching degree gave me lots of great experience teaching in a classroom with many different types of student.
PGCE (Post Graduate Certificate of Education) in Science. Main subject areas of Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
Bachelor of Science in Zoology with honours.
Fully qualified PADI Open Water Scuba Diving instructor.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Danish (Conversational)