June
Profession: Teacher
Interests: Here is a snapshot of some of my favorite things! My favorite celebrity is Mr. Rogers. He truly embodies the kind of person I want to be and the type of impact I want to make in the world. My favorite book is Flowers for Algernon. It was the first book to make me cry and truly become grateful for many things I take for granted. My favorite hobby is to talk about movies. I think it's incredible how directors are able to show, not tell, a message that can be understood in such different ways.
Education: I have received a Bachelor of Science majoring in Economics at Duke University. While there, I also minored in Education while obtaining a certificate in Markets & Management Studies. I am now a certified teacher pursuing a Master of Arts in elementary education.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Chinese (Fluent)
Rylie L
Profession: English Teacher and Tattoo Artist. 12 years in a Lumber yard and an appliance store.
Interests: I love learning new languages, traveling, and meeting new people. I also love to paint, draw, play the piano, and cook.
Education: International TEFL Academy: 170 with teaching practice-Teaching English as a Foreign Language certificate.
Goethe Institut Hamburg, Germany: A1.2 Deutsch Zertifikat.
(I am currently learning German and I, unfortunately, do not feel skilled enough to teach any German.)
TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) Certification-120 hours-International Open Academy.
I am currently in the application process to get a bachelors degree in education.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), German (Conversational), Spanish (Basic), Chinese (Basic), Japanese (Basic), Finnish (Basic)
Chise
Profession: English Teacher at a conversation school (eikaiwa) in Japan
Interests: I am an avid traveler - I have been to 14 different countries so far! I've lived in the States, Singapore, China, and am currently living in Japan. I am fluent in American Sign Language and I can speak a little bit of Mandarin Chinese. I spend my free time watching American TV shows, cooking, and reading. I really enjoy meeting new people and learning their stories!
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Chinese (Conversational), Japanese (Basic)
Anthea
Profession: Occupational Therapist
Interests: I love travelling and learning about new cultures through meeting people from all over the world. I have travelled to the U.S., some parts of Asia, and many countries in Europe. I love chatting with people and sharing life stories because I think everyone has a unique story to share. I love languages and am currently trying to learn Spanish, French, and German. I understand the desire to want to learn a new language and I hope I can help you achieve your goal of learning English!
Education: Bachelor of Science (Biology and Psychology) from Queen's University; candidate for Master's of Occupational Therapy from University of Toronto
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Chinese (Conversational), Spanish (Basic)
Binu Godage
Profession: Student
Interests: I love learning languages just as much as I love teaching one! I'm currently learning Korean in addition to having learned Sinhalese, French, and Mandarin Chinese. I enjoy traveling, meeting new people, and learning about them and their culture. I also like to read, journal, make puzzles, and craft. I also love to spend time with my cat, Kiri.
Education: Currently working towards a Bachelor of Arts in History and International Studies and will be graduating in May of 2021. I received my TEFL certification in August of 2020.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Sinhala (Conversational), French (Conversational), Chinese (Conversational), Korean (Basic)
Teacher Paola
Profession: ESL online teacher
Interests: Singing, Dancing, Eating, Watching K-Dramas, Drawing, Listening to music, Photography.
Education: Bachelor in Doctrines and Methodologies of Education
120 hour TESOL certificate
Licensed Massage Therapist
Licensed Esthetician
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Native), Chinese (Conversational), Korean (Basic), Italian (Basic)
Alexis
Profession: Student
Interests: I enjoy studying Mandarin, being outdoors, reading and baking!
Education: Bachelor of Arts from Davidson College in Chinese Language and Literature
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Chinese (Fluent)
Alice
Profession: Currently studying towards my Bachelors Degree
Interests: I love to travel! I also love to read and learn new songs on my guitar. I grew up in Hong Kong and love being around people with different nationalities and cultures :)
Education: International Baccalaureate Diploma, Currently studying at University of Otago in New Zealand, Majoring in education and minoring in Chinese. Almost finished my TEFL certification as I just need to complete the Practicum component :)
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Chinese (Basic)
Martine L
Profession: English and French Tutor
Interests: I was born in Toronto and have lived in Canada my whole life. I love nature, animals, traveling, singing, dancing, and teaching English!
Education: Bachelor of Arts from the University of Toronto (Double Major Psychology and French, minor in English)
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Native), Chinese (Basic)
Nora Ruggeri2
Profession: I have a teaching degree and have been teaching for over 10 years.
Interests: I'm a musician, singer, songwriter, writer, photographer. I love to read, paint , walk with my dog, crochet, and cook!
Education: I have a B.A. in Cross Cultural Studies with TESOL Certification from Nyack College. I also have a Paralegal Certification from Cengage.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Italian (Basic), Chinese (Conversational), Spanish (Conversational)
Christina Dao
Profession: Team Manager
Interests: Travel
Food
Living & learning life!
Education: Honours, Bachelor of Arts in Criminology & French from the University of Toronto
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Conversational), Chinese (Basic)
Qian Wu
Profession: Full-time project manager, part-time teacher.
Interests: I enjoy playing Piano, teaching Maths & Physics and helping students with their English.
Education: Masters in Engineering from the University of Warwick, certified TEFL teacher.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Chinese (Conversational)
Stef Chang
Profession: Teacher
Interests: Travel, Languages, Arts/Culture & Sports. I've lived in 5 countries!
Education: Bachelor of Performing Arts
Spoken Languages: English (Native: Australia / New Zealand), French (Basic), Chinese (Basic), Spanish (Basic)
Stephanie 28
Profession: Research Analyst
Interests: Running, swimming, gardening, reading, cooking and baking!
Education: Master's degree in Public Administration
Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and Minor in Mandarin Chinese
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Chinese (Fluent)
Zoe 左一老师
Profession: English Language Instructor at City College of Dongguan University of Technology
Interests: Traveling is one of my life's greatest passions! I have traveled extensively around Asia, and I currently live and work in Guangdong Province, China. In my free time, I enjoy reading, writing poetry, studying Mandarin Chinese, and cooking.
Education: -Master of Arts in English from Eastern Illinois University (2020-Present)
-Bachelor of Arts in English from Bushnell University in Oregon, USA (2014-2018)
-Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) certificate from ITT International TEFL & TESOL
-Foundations of Teaching English Online certificate from the International TESOL Association
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Chinese (Basic), Spanish (Conversational)
Lisa Yuen Umfurer
Profession: Self Employed
English Language Instruction, Entrepreneurship, Hospitality and Tourism, Education
Currently I am self employed in the food industry. I teach and coach conversational English as a hobby for the past eleven years. Two years with young children and nine years with adults.
Interests: I love teaching English! I like to break language barriers. I also enjoy traveling to different countries and learning different cultures. I enjoy history and I'm a big fan of art. I love cooking and reading. Creating delicious nutritious meals and crafting new recipes is my all time favorite hobby! I like to be challenged with new ideas. I have a positive mindset! I like to be informative and knowledgeable with current events. I enjoy reading about business and the economy. Best of all I love spending time with friends and family as much as I can. Plus, I have a great sense of humor. I enjoy sharing comical experiences with my students. Making connections and creating learning experiences😊
Education: Bachelor Degree
English Language Instruction, Hospitality and Tourism, Entrepreneurship
Studied speech and writing.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Chinese (Fluent)
Rufus
Interests: Hello! Nice to meet you!
I'm Ruth and I come from Dublin, Ireland. I am currently living in Italy. I've been teaching English in person and online for three years now. My interests include:
- Sport (Ultimate frisbee, badminton, running)
- Music: I can play the piano and the organ
- Travel - I've been to many countries in Europe as well as to the US and China. I've lived in 6 different countries. I love to learn about different cultures and would like to learn more about your country!
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Irish (Conversational), French (Basic), Chinese (Basic), German (Conversational)
Jennifer
Profession: Accountant
Interests: I am passionate about the environment and sustainability.
Education and working within higher education has alway been my field of work. I I enjoy travelling (mainly for food), the occasional baking and painting.
I would be a terrible food critic because I love eating almost everything!
Education: Bachelor of Arts from the University of Westminster; Business Financial Management and accounting.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Chinese (Conversational)
Melanie Garcia
Profession: I have taught students of all ages and many different cultures.
Interests: I like traveling, meeting interesting people, eating and cooking new foods, and being in nature.
Education: I have a bachelor's degree in elementary education and a master's degree in teaching English to speakers of other languages. I also spent a year studying Chinese at a university in China.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Chinese (Conversational)
Sierra Warner
Profession: Working as a "Cultural Agent" for the YMCA Bogotá. I teach English classes online for students of all ages.
Interests: Hello Everyone! Welcome to my profile. I would like to introduce myself. My name is Sierra Warner. I am from the United States. In my free time I love singing, traveling the world and writing poetry. One of the best experiences of my life was when I lived in Beijing, China for two years teacher young learners English. Thank you for reading and I look forward to meeting you.
Education: Science of Cosmetology Certificate
120 hour Tefl Certificate
High School Diploma
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Conversational), Chinese (Basic)