Deshé M Gully
Profession: I am currently a website designer. I miss working with language and ESL learners, which is why I'm excited to meet you!
Interests: I really enjoy cycling. A few years ago I cycled across the United States to raise money for people with disabilities. It's a great memory of mine, and cycling helps me stay connected to that time.
Outside from this, I love anime and pulp fiction! When I'm not on the go, I spend my down time reading my favorite manga or books. I am currently reading 'My Hero Academia' and 'Lovecraft Country'. I am really looking forward to reading 'Dune' soon.
Education: I have my Masters from the University of Sussex in the UK in Media Practice for Development and Social Change.
I also have my Bachelors of Arts from California State University Long Beach in Los Angeles, USA in Global Politics and Marketing.
I am also a certified TEFL instructor. You can see my certification below :)
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Chinese (Conversational)
Alexander Mestousis
Profession: Private English tutor
Interests: My interests include music, cuisine, reading , sports and anything to do with socializing and meeting new people from different cultures!
Education: TEFL certification from Knysna English School in South Africa; Trained medic at Resuscitation Council of South Africa; Currently studying a 4 year International business degree at the Hanze University of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Afrikaans (Fluent), Greek (Native), Dutch (Basic), Chinese (Conversational)
Faro
Profession: Online English Teacher
Interests: I have a passion for traveling and meeting new people around the world. I simply love learning about new cultures and languages. I can speak 4 languages including Chinese and I'm currently learning Spanish. Some of my other hobbies include DJing, day trading, reading, playing football (huge Arsenal fan), and spending time with my family and friends.
Education: 1.Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Studies from Leeds Met University.
2.150 Hours Masters TEFL course certificate (TEFL UK)
3.STUDY UK: A GUIDE FOR EDUCATION AGENTS AND COUNSELLORS - BRITISH COUNCIL
4.Charted Management Institute (CMI) Certificate in Management Consulting
5.HSK 4 and HSK 5 (High scores) (Chinese National Proficiency Test) Certificates (From Tianjin Normal University and Zhejiang Gongshang University)
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Chinese (Fluent), Persian (Fluent), Spanish (Conversational)
Teacher Rich
Profession: English tutor
Education
I taught Academic English to undergraduate and postgraduate students at the University of East Anglia for 16 years.
Interests: I have a great interest in Chinese and Malaysian and Thai culture, as well as traditional folklore. I practice Tai Chi and hope to move back to Malaysia one day!
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Chinese (Basic), Malay (Basic)
Karim C
Profession: English teacher (current); EMS Dispatcher (current); USAF Aerospace medical technician (previous); EMT (previous)
Interests: ·Chinese language & culture
·Teaching language and science
·Chemistry
·Physics & Astronomy
·Playing music (Guitar)
Education: Bachelor of Science from the Ohio State University; TESOL-ADVANCED; TESOL-FOUNDATIONAL; Basic Emergency Medical Technician; Aerospace Medical Service Fundamentals; Basic Nursing; Intermediate Nursing; Emergency Department Practicum
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Native), Chinese (Conversational), Arabic (Basic)
David Gairdner
Profession: Teacher
Interests: I am a performer and I love to make movies.
Education: Bachelor of Business at the University of Newcastle.
120 TEFL Certificate from i-to-i
Spoken Languages: English (Native: Australia / New Zealand), Chinese (Basic)
John Anderson
Profession: College Minister
Interests: I have taught ESL for 1.5 years! I love to learn about other people and spend time with friends.
Education: Bachelors degree in Business, Marketing from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Chinese (Basic)
Callum Azam
Profession: Language Head Teacher
Interests: My hobbies and interests include; creating videos about English pronunciation and vocabulary, painting vivid and creative art, maintaining my health and well being and I also enjoy learning languages and dialects.
Education: I graduated from the Univeristy of the West of Scotland majoring in BA Honours Business communications.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Chinese (Basic), Thai (Conversational)
Bryan Alexander
Profession: DadaABC
English Language Instruction
I taught English with DadaABC for 4 years and I completed 8,633 lessons with children between the ages of 2-16.
TutorABC
English Language Instruction
I taught English with TutorABC for 2 years and I completed about 5,000 lessons with adults and children between the ages of 3-76.
BEL-English
English Language Instruction
I was the Head teacher of BEL-English for 6 years, where I oversaw all teaching operations.
Interests: I love meeting new people and experiencing their cultures. I am from San Francisco, USA. I have a strong passion for languages and I can converse in Spanish, Tagalog, and Chinese. I study these languages often along with their music, traditions, and values. All cultures are beautiful and deserve recognition.
My second greatest love is FOOD! I am a huge foodie. I love talking about food, eating food, and making food. One of my favorite joys is traveling around the world and going on food tours in each new city.
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Clerical Education - TESOL
Education, English Language Instruction
United States Institute of Language and Clerical Studies. Graduated Magna Cum Laude with a strong academic record (President’s List multiple semesters). Coursework included Education, Class Management, Child Psychology, TESOL methods.
TESOL 120-hour Certificate
Education, English Language Instruction
United States Institute of Language and Clerical Studies. Completed TESOL 120-hour program with training in lesson planning, phonics, TPR, and assessment.
High School Diploma
Education
Denari Charter Academy
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), tl (Fluent), Spanish (Conversational), Chinese (Conversational)
Alex
Profession: English Teacher at OTO International Kindergarten
Interests: I love travelling and learning about different people, places, and cultures! I also really like going for long walks in cities, in nature, or anywhere! Furthermore, I enjoy reading, sports, and fitness.
Education: TESOL/TEFL Master Certificate from Teflen Training College; Master of Arts in Geography from York University; Graduate Diploma in International & Security Studies from York University; Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Geography & History from Queen's University
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Conversational), Chinese (Conversational)
Franco F.
Profession: Online English Tutor
English Language Instruction
2018 - present: I taught English to students of all ages from different countries and cultural backgrounds through Cambly.
Official Kids Course Teacher
English Language Instruction
2019 - 2021: I taught English to native Mandarin speakers ages 3-12 through the online education company Palfish.
Online English Teacher
English Language Instruction
2021 -2024: I taught English to native Spanish speakers ages 6-14 through the online education company Open English.
Cambly Kids Tutor
English Language Instruction
2022 - present: I teach English to young learners ages 4-15, from different countries and cultural backgrounds, through Cambly Kids.
Accent Modification Instructor
English Language Instruction
2023-2024: I taught personalized pronunciation lessons to adults who were studying or working in the USA, and who wanted to speak more clearly and naturally, and to improve their listening comprehension. Company: Accent Advisor.
Interests: I grew up in Maryland, in the United States. I am a native English speaker with a North American accent. I am also fluent in Spanish.
I began tutoring in 2018. I taught IELTS exam preparation, Conversational English, and English for Travel to private students, in person.
I completed my Teaching English as a Foreign Language course and received my TEFL certificate from the company i-to-i in December of 2018.
I have been teaching young learners exclusively since then, through online education companies with courses designed for students ranging from 3-14 years of age.
I have worked extensively with young learners ranging from Beginner to Intermediate levels of English. I am comfortable teaching students on both ends of the spectrum.
As a person, I am caring, patient, and upbeat. I focus on making classes engaging and interactive. I encourage students and make sure to offer plenty of positive feedback.
I am fascinated by language. I enjoy studying modern and ancient words. Some of my favorite words are ancient Greek and Chinese in origin. I always try to understand where modern words come from.
Aside from being a native English speaker, I am also fluent in Spanish. I studied French in school, and I'm currently learning pinyin (Mandarin).
I like reading. I am interested in literature, philosophy, and psychology. I also like logic and the sciences, especially physics and chemistry.
I like watching football (soccer) and playing tennis. I like to exercise and go for walks in the park and along the beach, or just through the city!
I love music. I play the guitar, the piano, and the cajon. I enjoy composing music. I also write songs with vocals and lyrics.
Education: Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
English Language Instruction
I completed my 120-hour TEFL course with the company i-to-i.
Pronouncing English as a Second Language (PESL)
English Language Instruction
As a certified instructor, I am qualified to teach English pronunciation using the Compton P-ESL method.
Bachelor of Arts in English (in progress)
Writing and Journalism
I am studying for my Bachelor's degree and majoring in English. I am in my final year of university.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Fluent), Chinese (Basic)
Jake
Profession: English Teacher
Education
I have taught English for 3 years online, 2 years in Spain, 1 year in China, 6 months in Mozambique, and 3 months in Panama.
Peace Corps Health Advocate
Medicine, Non-profit
I worked with a regional hospital in Mozambique to develop HIV/AIDs, malaria, and tuberculosis prevention and treatment plans.
Translator
Non-profit
I have worked and volunteered for several non-profits in Colombia, Lebanon, and Panama as a translator, helping foreign doctors to treat sick local patients.
Soccer Coach
Sports and Athletics
I coached youth soccer for 7+ years in the USA.
Interests: I am an American who has been teaching English for 5+ years. I can speak 6 languages and absolutely love learning about new cultures! I also have two masters degrees in International Security and Global Health. I love travelling, nature, movies, video games, and meeting new people!
Education: Master of Global Health
Medicine, Research
Similar to a Public Health degree, but with more of a focus on the international system.
Master of International Security
Government, Research
Focused on Human Rights, International Law, Trade, and International Relations
BA of International Development
Non-profit
Bachelor's degree focused on creating a more sustainable, equitable world.
BA of Spanish
Education
Spanish Literature and Linguistics
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Fluent), Catalan (Conversational), Portuguese (Fluent), French (Conversational), German (Conversational), Chinese (Basic)
brendanl
Profession: Auditor
Finance and Banking
Auditor and CFO for a Water and Sanitation Company (WISA, CWSS)
ESL Teacher
English Language Instruction
4 years teaching ESL to students from 3-50+ in China and Vietnam
Academic Manager
Education
Curriculum Development + Teacher Professional Development Training + Teaching Methodology Development
Interests: - I absolutely love cooking and cooking foods from different countries.
-I used to swim professionally so sports is a part of my life and I enjoy talking about it
- I've also been to every continent and enjoy travelling to remote and untouched places
Education: BA (Eng)
Education
Harris University
B.Comm (Accounting)
Finance and Banking
Northwestern University(J.L Kellogg School Of Management)
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Chinese (Conversational), Afrikaans (Fluent), French (Basic), Dutch (Basic)
Joseph T
Profession: Teacher at VIPKid Educational Corporation
English Language Instruction, Education
I taught English to students from 5-15 years old.
Private Teacher
English Language Instruction, Education
I taught English in Shanghai, China to adults wanting to improve their conversation skills.
Teacher at Internation School
Education, English Language Instruction
I taught English, math, science, and art to students at in international school in Shanghai, China.
Interests: I was born in California, USA, and have also lived in Italy, China, and Australia. My interests include traveling, art, exercise, and cooking. I love to study languages--I understand what it's like to learn a foreign language. This helps me understand the challenges students have and creates a supportive and friendly learning experience.
Education: Bachelor of Fine Arts
Visual Arts
Fine Arts degree with an emphasis in painting
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Fluent), Italian (Conversational), Chinese (Fluent)
United States
Profession: English Teacher
Education
3 years of teaching English Language Arts to middle/secondary students in the public school system in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Tutor
English Language Instruction
Many years of helping non-native English speakers learn English from 5 years old to 60! All have had different reasons for learning English and all gained the knowledge they needed to pursue their goals in learning English
Interests: I live in Mississippi, USA with my wife and two daughters. Right now, I work with children who are on the autism spectrum. I love doing anything outdoors, but also, watching mystery/thrillers on Netflix and Hulu. I have learned to speak Mandarin Chinese and Spanish comfortably while living in Beijing, China and Colombia. I love learning and teaching others to love learning, too. More than anything, I love to have fun and laugh as much as possible!
Education: Bachelor of Science
English Language Instruction, Education
I focused on ESL/Early Education/Chinese Language. These have set me up to effectively help students from many different backgrounds.
Master of Arts in Educational Psychology
Education, English Language Instruction, Mental Health
I am currently working on my graduate degree in Educational Psychology. This degree has helped me understand how we learn best and given me skills to help others learn whatever they desire.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Chinese (Conversational), Spanish (Conversational)
Teacher Shaneel
Profession: Whales English (Rouchi)
Teaching
January 2021 - Present
Tyler Place Family Resort
Teaching
Summer 2017-2019
Lead, organise and put together fun and exciting outdoor activities for children aged 5 - 15 years old.
First Leap China
Teaching
June - August 2021
Antoree Singapore Ltd
Teaching
September - Present 2021
Interests: Hello everyone!
I am 28 years old and I'm from the United Kingdom.
After completing my university degree, I then went on to work at a summer camp for three summers in America. I got to make loads of new friends and experience a new culture! It was here that I found my passion for teaching and working with children.
Ever since then, I have been providing fun, exciting and action-packed English lessons to young children, university students and adults from all over the world!
I hope to see you in class soon!
Many thanks! :)
Education: Universidad ECCI
Finance and Banking
2012-2015
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Conversational), Japanese (Basic), Chinese (Basic), Italian (Basic)
MiltonJava
Profession: ESL Instructor
English Language Instruction
I teach mostly students from Brazil who come to live in the Boston area.
Showa Women's University. I taught Japanese women who come to the Boston area to live and study.
English Language Instruction
Taught content and skills courses.
English Instructor, Kings Boston
English Language Instruction
Taught foreign (many from China) students who were preparing to enter Pine Manor College in Boston.
Interests: In addition to teaching English, I have worked in the theater and film and have an MFA in Theater Arts from Brandeis University. I have lived in many cites in the US, including Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, and Boston.
Education: MFA Theater Arts
Education
Acting, Directing, Writing
Masters TEFL Program
English Language Instruction
Completed three graduate courses in TEFL
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Russian (Conversational), Chinese (Conversational), Vietnamese (Basic), Spanish (Conversational), Japanese (Basic)
Theo Learnard
Profession: Middle School Band Student Teacher
Education, Teaching
Teach band to children in grades 6-8.
Elementary School Music Student Teacher
Education, Teaching
Teach general music to children in grades K-5.
Interests: In my spare time, I enjoy hiking, watching movies, reading books, and playing video games.
Education: Bachelor's in Music Education
Education
Earned at Virginia Commonwealth University
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Chinese (Conversational), Spanish (Conversational)
Troy Sonn
Interests: I love to travel and make friends with people from different cultures and plan to eventually move to China in the future.
Education: The Open University
Visual Arts
I am due to graduate this summer with a degree in Arts and Humanities.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Chinese (Basic)
kevin333
Profession: Experienced ESL Teacher
Education, Teaching
I taught at all levels from pre-school, elementary, junior high school, senior high school and university.
Airline Flight Attendant English Instructor
Aviation, Training and Development
Taught people who wanted to become flight attendants for large, international carriers.
Corporate English Training Consultant
Entrepreneurship, Hospitality and Tourism, Manufacturing, Consulting
Taught business English in Tokyo, Taipei and Bangkok.
Movie and TV Shows for English Learning
Performing Arts, Technology, Fashion
Taught and created videos to learn English from television and films.
Interests: I'm a person that has lived and worked around the world. I know and understand people from every corner of the planet.
Education: Organizational Behavior BA of Science
Writing and Journalism
I have a bachelors of science degree in organizational behavior from Arizona State University.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Chinese (Basic)