Iman
Profession: Management
Government
I'm a manager of a team of employees within my department. I deal with complex cases on a daily, project management and HR related taskings.
Interests: I love painting, drawing, baking/cooking, gaming, watching football (soccer) as well as movies. I usually spend my free time doing at least one of these things but recently, I have been focusing on art.
I'd love to know what your interests are!
Education: Honors B.A in Organizational Communications
Advertising
University of Ottawa
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Native)
Tiia T
Interests: Exercising, being out doors, animals, food and traveling. Mental health is my passion so would love to talk about topics related to mindfulness, stress relief, and having a more positive outlook on life!
Education: Masters in Counselling and Psychotherapy
Mental Health
Really interested in advocating for mental health
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Finnish (Native)
Stephen Griego
Profession: Academic English Results
Teaching, Writing and Journalism, English Language Instruction
Owner of Academic English Results, a service dedicated to providing high-quality IELTS and FCE exam preparation, in addition to academic editing services.
University of South Wales
English Language Instruction
Pre-sessional instructor for international students entering university. Achieved objectives of students reaching a minimum 6.5 IELTS score
Academic Specialist - AmeriCorps
Education
Full-time civil service assignment, achieved objective of raising students' level by full letter grade
English Teacher - GEPIK
English Language Instruction
Teach English to Korean speakers ages 12-14 in a classroom setting
Interests: I have taught in countries all over the world, from South Korea to the United States, the United Kingdom, Morocco, and Spain. I have experience with students from a wide range of language backgrounds, including Chinese, Arabic, Portuguese, Korean, Spanish, Japanese, French and Turkish. I have taught in a number of contexts from one-on-one online to university classroom. I love to read, history, nature, TV and movies, travel, and languages.
Education: Master in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Education, English Language Instruction
The emphasis of my degree is English for Academic Purposes, with a majority of my research involving effective approaches to teaching academic writing, the effective methods of spoken and written error correction
Bachelor in English - Creative Writing
Education
Comprehensive exploration of English language in various subjects, including non-fiction and literary origins
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Fluent)
Steve Hogg
Interests: Music, politics, aviation, reading, walking in the countryside, listening to podcasts, family time.
Education: MBA, TEFL Certificate, PPL
Entrepreneurship, Aviation, English Language Instruction, Government
I have a business masters degree (MBA), a TEFL Certificate and a Private Pilot Licence
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Basic)
Hugh Birky
Profession: I have worked in construction, landscaping, and have performed as a semi-professional musician.
Interests: I'm an American Ninja Warrior, I like tennis, Rocket League, Harry Potter, Star Wars, Marvel, anime, movies in general, I am extremely into music (I play four instruments), I have traveled and lived in both Ecuador and Costa Rica, and I love the sciences.
Education: Currently studying at Goshen College for a Liberal Arts degree in Engineering Physics with a minor in Spanish
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Conversational)
Taren
Profession: Engineering
Interests: Travel, Cuisine, Cooking, Learning about different cultures, Reading, Sailing, Hiking, Dancing, Biking, etc.
Education: I am studying Software Engineering at Penn State.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Fluent)
Brandon Wall
Profession: Teacher/Tutor
Interests: Currently living in and exploring South America!
I enjoy reading philosophy, science fiction, and adventure books.
I also play both the bass and the guitar. I enjoy playing psychedelic and alternative rock and roll music with my friends!
I am thoroughly interested in politics, religion, culture, and science, and believe that no topic is off limits. As such I love having deep, interesting, and weird conversations about everything under the sun!
Education: BA in Biology from the University of Delaware
TEFL certified from the International TEFL Academy
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Fluent)
Natasha R
Profession: Teacher Trainer / Examiner
Interests: I've been teaching for 13 years at schools, language centres and universities. I've worked on three continents with children of all ages, groups and individuals.
Education: BA Degree (equivalent) in Foreign Language Education.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Conversational)
Annie
Profession: I currently work in retail, I have worked in the past as a mortgage loan processor, chiropractic assistant and travel agent.
Interests: Hello! I am an aspiring ESL teacher with a passion for foreign language, culture and travel. I have spent some time living in the country of Belize and trying to teach myself Spanish as well as more recently basic ASL and Belize Kriol. I love the outdoors, hiking, boating, camping and gardening to name just a few of my hobbies. I am also interested in healthy eating and recipes, natural medicine, crafts and blogging. I would love to help you gain confidence in conversational English!
Education: 170-hour TESOL Certificate with Specialization in Teaching Online through ITTT.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Basic)
Jamie Marie A
Profession: I have a Bachelor's Degree in TESOL but am currently a stay-at-home mom.
Interests: Teaching English, spending time with my family, reading books, watching movies, learning Spanish, shopping, coffee
Education: Moody Bible Institute
English Language Instruction
Bachelor's Degree in TESOL
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Conversational)
Julie N (Jules)
Profession: 1)Teacher 25 years. 2) Freight Forwarding/ Logistics, Int & Domestic 3) Business Owner x3 4) Wife & Mom
Education, English Language Instruction, Entrepreneurship, Logistics
1) Elementary School; grades 4&5 2) Panalpina & Hub Group 3)Farm Country Cheese House, Automotive Repair, Trucking 4) Married for 28 years, 4 children, 6 grandchildren
Teacher / Business Owner / Logistics
English Language Instruction, Education, Entrepreneurship, Shipping and Transportation
I'm a retired school teacher, owned a cheese making facility and the trucking service, worked in freight forwarding doing international and domestic shipping.
Retiree traveling in an RV
Hospitality and Tourism
My husband and I are traveling in the Southern United States during the winter and live in Michigan during the summer.
Interests: I enjoy hiking, motorcycle riding, reading, photography, and traveling.
Education: Masters in Education, the Art of Teaching; Bachelor Degree, International Studies, Major in Spanish
Education
My career began in International Logistics and Freight Forwarding. I returned to University to earn my Masters and Teaching Certification, Taught elementary school for 25 years and have worked in International teaching programs since 1993.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Conversational)
Emma Charley
Interests: I love to travel and have visited 50 countries. I am currently based in South America.
I also love to hike, camp, weight lift, practice yoga, read, laugh, learn about new cultures and discuss different topics.
My background is in mental health so I can help with psychology-focused English.
I also have a degree in English literature and I am a yoga teacher.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Basic)
petebernhard79
Interests: I'm interested in language, writing, hiking, running and being outside as much as possible.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada)
Bill Ford-Smith
Profession: Ecommerce Manager
Retail
Most recent non-tutoring work experience.
Interests: Besides science, my primary non-work interest is photography, which I got into whilst working for Harlequins rugby club back in the UK; besides that, I'm a keen outdoors type, with hiking being my main focus presently. I also enjoy travel when the opportunity presents itself; trips have included Japan, Australia, Iceland, and several different European countries. I recently returned to rock climbing, and used to be a keen caver, mountain biker, and snowboarder too.
Education: Zoology BSc
Education
First degree, back in 1989-1992
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK)
Alex
Profession: Customer Assistant
Interests: I am a keen musician and songwriter. I am a sports fan, I particularly enjoy football (soccer) and rugby. I enjoy tasting, and occasionally trying to cook, different cuisine from around the world.
Education: Bachelor of Arts Music from Leeds College of Music. TEFL Certificate (Standard). TEFL Certificate (Advanced).
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), German (Basic)
Justin
Profession: Online and in the Classroom.
Teaching
Vietnam, Hong Kong.
Interests: Please ask me!! Get to know me better while practising your English :)
Education: Bachelors degree in Commerce
Entrepreneurship
Bachelors degree in Commerce.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: Australia / New Zealand)
Ben Tree
Profession: Previously sales representative, pilot, personnel office manager, staff training officer, welfare officer.
Interests: Interests include travel, photography, growing trees, property landscaping and renovating houses.
Education: Advanced Certificate in Teach English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) from TEFL Pros;
Bachelors Degree in Psychology and Philosophy from the University of Queensland;
Commercial Pilot Licence.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: Australia / New Zealand)
Raul P
Profession: English teacher
Interests: I enjoy watching movies, playing sports, working on cars, going out with my friends, and meeting new people.
Education: I am currently in 7th semester studying for a Bachelorettes degree in English from the Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua, Cambridge certification for teaching, and CAL (Center for Applied Linguistics) teaching proficieny.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada)
Chris Tucker
Profession: English Teacher
Education
UK, Thailand, South Korea, China (online).
Physical Education Teacher
Education
11-18 Secondary School UK
Interests: .
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Education: BSc Sport and Exercise Science
Education
University of Exeter.
PGCE Physical Education
Education
Bath Spa University.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK)
Gavin John
Profession: Teacher
Interests: Sport
Film / TV / Media
Literature
Nature
Culture / Politics
Education: The University of North London (BA (hons) English)
Goldsmiths University (PGCE English Secondary)
Kingston University (Masters in English Literature)
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK)