Michelle Barratt
Profession: Business Owner & English Teacher
Interests: My favourite things in life are my husband, my dog and food! I enjoy walking my dog and cooking for friends and family. I am also learning Spanish so I understand the difficulties when trying to have a conversation in a second language.
Education: I went to school in England and studied many subjects including English language and literature, maths, science, commerce and business, religious studies and sports and physical education. I then went on to college to study Dance, Drama and Music. I have completed TEFL Teaching qualifications basic and advanced, IELTS preperation and Business English. Along with these qualifications comes a wealth of experience in sales marketing and training.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Basic)
Humma
Profession: ESL Educator
English Language Instruction
2 years teaching with a language institute in Santiago, Chile
Online English Tutor
English Language Instruction
7.5 years on the Cambly online platform
English Language Teaching Assistant and Immersion Camp Teacher Trainer
English Language Instruction, Non-profit
9 months with the Colombian Ministry of Education and Primera HFC NGO
4 months with the Chilean Ministry of Education and UNDP
General Manager
Education, Management
3.5 years managing a language institute in Santiago, Chile
Interests: I love to travel. I've visited 30+ countries, and have lived outside of England for 10 years. I can speak Spanish, I like to paint, and I'm an architect.
Education: BA (Hons) Architecture
Building and Architecture
Degree in Architecture
Diploma in Architecture and Interior Design
Building and Architecture
Diploma in Architecture and Interior Design
Cambridge CELTA
Education, English Language Instruction
Cambridge Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Master of Education in Advanced Teaching
Education, English Language Instruction
Master of Education in Advanced Teaching
Spoken Languages: Spanish (Conversational), English (Native: UK)
Rob - TOEFL TUTOR
Interests: Reading Comprehension Tutor
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada)
Mike
Profession: I am Currently retired and want to make a difference in my community as well as the lives of those that are seeking to better themselves.
Interests: I am interested in Music, all sports, making Jewelry, and since moving to Florida have enjoyed going to the beach. I grew up doing a lot of camping, hiking, and other outdoor activities.
Education: High School Education with Certifications in welding aluminum and stainless steel. Completed 8 years of military training in the Navy and the Army.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada)
Berwyn Jones
Profession: Online Language Teacher
Interests: My interests include Football, Film & TV (Especially Star Wars!!), Golf, Being Outdoors, Geography and SPACE!
Education: Acting (BA Hons) from The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts
TEFL Certified Teacher
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Welsh (Native)
Teacher Matty
Profession: Currently unemployed.
Interests: I love watching and playing sports, listening to music, travelling, and watching TV and films!
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Politics and History from Newcastle University. 120-hour online TEFL and 120-hour classroom TESOL certificate.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK)
Joshua Courter
Profession: Freelance Journalist.
Interests: When I am not teaching I enjoy playing baseball, playing Ice Hockey, Surfing and Skateboarding. I also enjoy kayaking, drag racing, motorsports, playing video games, reading and writing.
Education: Master of Science in Cybercrime
Internet
In 2022, I earned my Master of Science in Cybercrime from the University of South Florida. I studied how to conducted cyber investigations, I tracked the Cyber Activities of the Irish Republican Army and learned about computer security.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada)
Vince T
Profession: Business Degree
Finance and Banking
I have a background in finance having worked (and still working!) as a qualified accounant for over 20 years. I enjoy enjoy talking about business news and issues and current affairs.
Interests: I enjoy playing and watching sports, have an active interest in current affairs and business news, and love reading fiction.
Education: Bachelor of Business
Finance and Banking
I'm a qualified accountatnt and I enjoy talking about finance and business news and specialize in business English vocabulary.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK)
Adam L
Profession: Padel Sports Instructor / Mental Health Manager of charity services in the UK and around the world
Interests: I love talking about current events, technology, travel, culture and languages.
In 2014, I spent 6 months working and living in mental health projects in India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Nepal it was a life changing experience.
Education: Bachelor Degree Psychology & Criminology
12 years experience of management - Completed a variety of in house management courses for a national charity in the UK
Lloyds Bank Social Entrepreneur - Scheme (1 years practical course) on how to set up a business.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK)
Eun
Profession: Student, part-time library worker, tutor, and teacher.
Interests: Personally, I'm very easy-going. In fact, I grew up both a missionary and pastor's kid so I had the privilege of living in several different countries and cities so I'm very accustomed to meeting new people. Additionally, I love sports like basketball and soccer. I also love researching and talking about history.
Education: I'm currently a junior at Dallas Baptist University and working on my undergraduate degree in Business Management.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada)
Richard Best
Profession: English Teacher
Education
I have been teaching English for more than 15 years.
Interests: Football, I enjoy playing sports. I also enjoy reading about a variety of topics. Meeting friends for coffee or tea outside and chatting until the morning.
Education: I attended West Notts college, where I studied sports management. Then went on to study Electrical engineering within a friends company(Apprenticeship)
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK)
Teacher Cathy
Profession: Independent contractor as an online ESL teacher
Interests: My husband and I have 4 children. I enjoy traveling, especially to Disneyland. I love teaching English online to children in other countries!
Education: Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Northern Arizona University
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada)
Sarah
Profession: ESL teacher (English as a Second Language)
Teaching
I have worked as an ESL teacher in Vietnam where I taught children of ages of 5-12 years old.
Kindergarten teacher
Teaching
I have worked as a kindergarten teacher where I taught children of ages of 2-5 years old.
Interests: I love to travel the world and experience new things. So far I have been to 16 countries around the world and am currently in Southeast Asia. I also enjoy art, music, food and yoga.
Education: A-Level qualifications at St Ivo Academy, UK
Visual Arts
I have gained A-Level qualifications in Fine Art, Film Studies, and Mathematics. Additionally, an AS-Level in Economics.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), German (Basic)
Hannah Rose C
Profession: Marketing Executive
Marketing
I have worked for a Financial Company running their social media and marketing campaigns.
Interests: My name is Hannah, and I live in England and speak with a neutral British accent. I have a Drama degree and I love to act, dance and sing.
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Drama
Performing Arts
I studied Drama at Exeter University for three years. My top grade was in the module 'Theatre in Education'.
Year Abroad in Liberal Arts
Education
I studied in The Netherlands for one year. Here I studied languages, literature and Dutch History.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK)
Nicole MAL
Interests: I enjoy cooking, organization, helping others with their budget, shopping, reading, and exercising.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada)
Gabi R
Profession: Real Estate Agent
Real Estate
Currently work as a real estate agent in the DC area.
Interests: My interests include: real estate, fitness, wellness, nature, outdoors, exercise(mountain biking and hiking), family, my dog(Sadie a Shih tzu), world events, nutrition/eating, other cultures, religion, self-improvement, cooking, eating:), urban land use, children, and gardening.
Education: Masters in Public Administration
Government
Worked as an Urban Planner with degree.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada)
Lisa De
Profession: Tutor ESL
English Language Instruction
Taught ESOL for 6 years to Chinese children
Interests: Cats, Metaphysics, Movies, House Design, Travel, Learning about Different Cultures, Music including Rock, New Age, Classical and some Country.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada)
Molly Eyre
Profession: Teacher
Teaching
Learning Support Assistant SEND & EAL intervention teacher
Dance and Drama Teacher
Gymnastics Coach
Sports and Athletics
Competitive gymnast until age 14.
Gymnastics coach for 7 years.
Interests: Alongside teaching, I am a keen gymnast and have been coaching the sport for 7 years, although recently have gotten into boxing too! I love to travel and experience other cultures and ways of living - especially different cuisines - but COVID-19 has unfortunately not supported this!
Education: Undergraduate Degree
Performing Arts
First Class Degree in Dance BA(Hons)
PGCE
Performing Arts
PGCE with QTS in Dance Education
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK)
Mickey Loré
Profession: Transcriptionist
Writing and Journalism
I convert audio files from the medical field, podcasts, business meetings, and the general transcription industry into professionally organized text format.
Freelance Artist
Entrepreneurship, Visual Arts, Design
I design art using different mediums such as pencil and watercolor, as well as digitally. Customized to the aesthetic desires of my clients, I create original pieces ranging from cards, landscapes, keepsakes, etc.
Life Coach
Non-profit
Within my community, as well as places abroad where opportunities present themselves, I help individuals to find direction and purpose in their lives through goal setting, personal growth, behavioral refinement, and perception adjustment.
Interests: One of my strongest passions is traveling because I love seeing different places, meeting new people, and appreciating unique cultures. I have visited different states in the USA, Puerto Rico and Colombia, South America thus far and treasure the memories that I was able to make there. I look forward to traveling abroad much more in the future. I also love music, art, books, and cooking. I am always willing and excited to experience something new.
Education: Associate’s Degree in Biological Sciences
Medicine, Mental Health
I majored in Biology, learning the diverse nature of organisms, complexities of human anatomy and physiology, and the foundational concepts of chemistry. Through labs I was thoroughly trained in the application of these skills.
Pioneer School
Non-profit, Education
I participated in a 40 hour course built on discussion and workshops. It was designed to help sharpen the skills of teaching and public speaking, cultivate thinking ability and research analysis, and the application of ethical principles.
Theocratic Ministry School
Non-profit, Education
I have been a student for 12 years. Weekly, we improve our quality of public reading, speaking, and teaching. We also cultivate the skills of studying and doing research, analyzing and organizing, writing, conversing, and answering questions.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada)
Erin
Profession: Substitute Teacher
Education
The role of a substitute teacher is much harder than it sounds; this experience forced me to adapt quickly to the various student learning styles and different classroom environments. Patience is key!
Interests: I love cats and literature, specifically Edgar Allan Poe. I grew up in Alabama but call Tennessee home. In my spare time, I hang out with my cats, play video games, and watch crime shows.
Education: Master of Arts—English
Education
I earned my MA in English at Austin Peay State University, focusing on both creative and critical writing.
Bachelor of Arts—English
Education
I earned my undergraduate college degree in English at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada)