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)
Gaby Aboutboul
Profession: recent graduate
Interests: I enjoy reading, playing guitar, listening to music and exercising on my spare time.
Since childhood, I have lived in many different cities on two continents (Asia and North America). This has given me the opportunity to explore once unfamiliar cultures and religions and taught me the value of engaging with people from different walks of life.
Education: Bachelor of Arts
Mental Health
McGill University
Master of Arts, In Progress
Mental Health
Yorkville University
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada)
Antony G
Interests: Hi I am from the Manchester area of England in the UK. I have been tutoring on Cambly for over 12 months now and really enjoy taking lessons with students both new and regular. Up until March 2020 I was living in Chiang Mai, Thailand were I was both teaching ESL online and freelance in classrooms which has given me some great experience to pass on to students on Cambly. I have many interests including watching most sports especially Football, Rugby and Cricket. I love to watch movies and TV serials and have a love of music. I like to travel and want to visit every continent in the world.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK)
Josh Wilson
Profession: English Teacher
Education
I have taught as an english teacher online for 4 years to children aged 4-16 years old. I have completed 6123 classes, working for a Chinese company. I also worked in a school for 1 year in Thailand. I love teaching and I'm experienced.
Interests: I enjoy basketball, football, travelling and food :)
Education: Masters of Urban Planning
Building and Architecture
I have a Masters Degree in Urban Planning from the University of Adelaide in Australia. I worked in government for six years in Australia on engineering projects and as a policy regulator.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: Australia / New Zealand)
Spencer Naylor
Profession: Native English Teacher
Interests: I'm a big fan of reading, particularly fantasy and science fiction. I tend play video games that overlap with those genres as a result as well. I also like watching TV shows on Netflix and/or Amazon Prime, as well as Anime. My favourite sports are racket sports, especially squash, as well as skiing and snowboarding in the winter.
Education: Master of Arts in Health, Aging & Society at McMaster University; Honours Bachelor of Arts with specialization in Psychology and Ethics & Society at University of Ottawa. Currently a Political Science PhD candidate in Comparative Public Policy at McMaster University.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada)
Amir L
Profession: English Teacher and Teacher Trainer
Interests: Music, Travel, News, Dogs, Basketball :)
Education: BA in Communications from the University of Massachusetts
Cambridge CELTA
Cambridge DELTA
Cambridge YL Extension to the CELTA
Consultants-E Certificate in Online Tutoring
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada)
Adrien Drake
Profession: business man, teacher, coach
Interests: Everything / I used to work at a very famous hotel in Los Angeles / I am an Athlete / foodie
Education: ---University of Nevada Las Vegas
---Sacred Heart Cathedral College Prep,
San Francisco, California
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada)
Teacher Sajeeda
Profession: ESL Teacher
Teaching
Previously an English Teacher at Cakabey in Izmir, Turkey.
I have also worked in Egypt as a private English tutor.
Interests: I LOVE to travel and learn new cultures. I am very family oriented and love to teach and also learn new things everyday. I really enjoy teaching via the online platform and being an (EDUTAINER) *Educator and entertainer. I also love to cook and bake. Maybe we can talk about that.
Education: Criminal Justice BA
Law
Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice and Criminal Law
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada)
Teacher Shan
Profession: QKIDS TEACHER
English Language Instruction, Education, Teaching, Research and Development
June 2018 - currently
Interests: Nice to meet you!
Education: Degree in Early Childhood Education, TESOL, ATAS, Speech Pathology Cert, NY state Teacher Certification
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada)
Felicity Joy
Profession: Teacher/Actor
Interests: Dancing, personal development, Christianity, Exercise and clean eating
Education: Princeton University, English/Theatre, Kaplan University, Masters in Teaching, ESL certificate from International Open Academy, PhD in Christian Counseling
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada)
Grayson
Profession: Online English as a Second Language Teacher
Education
I've taught English online, off and on, for 8 years. I've taught English as my only job for the last 2 years.
Interests: Reading and writing are some of my favorite activities along with yoga, baking, cooking, singing in the car, and teaching. I've given myself a challenge to reading 21 books in 2021 and I'm on my way! I am currently in the process of obtaining a second Master's degree and my ultimate goal is to be a licensed psychologist because I believe helping people is my purpose. My perfect day would be a rainy, chilly day with a good book, a warm blanket, and a hot cup of cocoa.
Education: Master of Science
Mental Health
Forensic Psychology
Bachelor of Arts
Writing and Journalism
English Language and Literature
Master of Arts (in progress)
Mental Health
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada)
Mara
Profession: ESL Tutor
Education
I have been an online ESL tutor since early 2019 and I am very experienced in guiding my students and helping them improving their English abilities.
Interests: I'm am from the USA and along with being an English tutor I am an artist and love to make music as well.
I have a passion for learning about world history and cultures and I am a big fan of learning about different religions. I am a very curious person and am always excited to learn new and interesting things!
I am also a lover of biology with a particular focus on birds and reptiles. Perhaps we can discuss some of these topics in class!
Education: English Tutor
English Language Instruction
Tesol certified to teach English to non English speakers.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada)
Lucy UK
Profession: ESOL teacher
English Language Instruction
I worked for many years teaching English to people of all nationalities.
Volunteer reading assistant
English Language Instruction
I have worked as a volunteer helping children aged 5-6 years old learn to read.
Interests: Reading, Karate, spending time with family and friends
Education: London School of Economics
Law
Law degree (LLB) at London School of Economics
University of Greenwich
English Language Instruction
PGCE with English of Speakers of Other Languages as my subject specialism
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK)