Lisa Bassett
Profession: I am a college student, and I work for The Graide Network evaluating and providing feedback for students' writing.
Interests: I love reading, writing, drawing, and playing with my dogs. I have been all around the world, including places like Indonesia, China, Mexico, and Belize, and I love to travel. I am currently working on learning Chinese and Spanish, as I hope to live in China someday!
Education: I am a senior at Texas A&M University pursuing a degree in middle school English and Social Studies education.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Chinese (Basic), Spanish (Conversational)
Stella F
Profession: I am currently a college student. I also interned in two laboratories.
Interests: I love music! I am a classical pianist and a orchestral violinist. My favorite classical musicians are Chopin and Ravel. During my free time, I like to compose my own music with my ukulele. I have my own tiny recording studio in my room. I plan to record my songs and share it with the world in the future. I also love to travel. Thanks to my parents, I visited more than 15 countries.
Education: Currently pursuing Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology. Obtained the certification of International Baccalaureate from Kaohsiung American School.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Chinese (Fluent), French (Conversational)
Kayla
Profession: Teaching Assistant
Interests: coffee, animals, knitting, country music, traveling, Queen, Chinese pop music, hiking, learning languages!
Education: Bachelor's in Asian Studies. Bachelor's in Linguistics.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Chinese (Basic)
McKayla Bohnsack
Profession: Online ESL Teacher
Interests: I love learning languages and have dabbled in several including French, Mandarin, German, Russian, and Serbian!
I spend most of my free time gardening, drawing or painting, and cooking or baking. Let's exchange some family recipes!
I have traveled to 14 countries in North America, Central America, Europe, and Africa! I lived abroad in France for one year of high school!
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics and Speech Language Hearing Science from Boston University.
120 Hour TESOL Certificate
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Conversational), Chinese (Basic)
Cynthia Field
Profession: Head of Sports
Education
Teacher for over 20 years experience in Secondary schools. Main subject was Physical Education. Communication was key, am able to communicate on a causal basis. Best way for pupils to learn, and asking questions allows max growth and knowledge.
Interests: Love sports, watching live sports is very exciting. I like to ride in the countryside and love to walk my dogs in the forest, canal or open fields. I also love to try different foods and cooking.
Education: I have O Levels in English, English Literature, Geography and Biology. I have coaching certificates in Touch Rugby, Hockey and Rugby. I have attended Fire Fighting courses and First Aid courses regularly. I have just passed my Masters 150 TEFL course.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Chinese (Basic)
Sarah Ni Mhairtin
Profession: School Counselor
Interests: Above all else I love to travel! I've lived in 5 countries long-term, taught in 4 and visited 47! I love to immerse myself in local culture and get to know each country and area I visit. I also like to learn little bits of languages myself. I am bilingual and grew up speaking Irish-Gaelic and English. However, I also lived in Belgium for one year and as such have a working proficiency in French! I know a little bit of Spanish, Mandarin, German and Finnish too and I try to practice often!
Education: Bachelor of Arts (Psychology), University College Dublin, 2011-2015
Masters of Social Science (Social Psychology and Ethnic Relations), University of Helsinki, 2015 - 2017
Masters of Education (School Counseling), St. John's University New York, 2019 - 2021
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Irish (Native), French (Conversational), Spanish (Basic), German (Basic), Finnish (Basic), Chinese (Basic)
teacherirenel
Profession: Currently a high school science student teacher in Texas
Interests: Teacher Irene loves science! Did you know she has a bug and rock collection? Irene also loves music and singing. She is the President of her University singing group!
Education: Bachelor of Arts and Science in Biology at The University of Texas at Austin; Working on Teaching Certificate in Composite Science
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Chinese (Conversational)
Kristi Robertson
Profession: Online Educator
Education, English Language Instruction
I have taught online classes to kids ages 3 - 18 with VIPKid since 2018 and Outschool.com since 2020. I love being able to customize my classes for kids to have a fun and engaging learning experience online!
Senior Project Analyst
Government
I have worked as a Senior Project Analyst since September 2021 on various programs via an industry contractor to the US Department of Veterans Affairs.
Project Manager
Government
I worked for 5 years as a Project Manager on various programs via an industry contractor to the US Department of Defense.
Project Coordinator
Government
I worked for 8 years as a Project Coordinator on various programs via an industry contractor to the US Department of Defense.
Quality Management Engineer
Government
I worked for 6 years as a Quality Management Engineer on various programs via an industry contractor to the US Department of Defense.
Software Developer
Government, Technology
I worked for 3 years as a Software Developer on various programs via an industry contractor to the US Department of Defense.
Interests: My family and I live in the country on 15 acres with 2 dogs and 25 cats! I enjoy reading, teaching, cooking for my family, learning new things, and watching the Harry Potter movies.
Education: Master of Science Degree in Business Management
Entrepreneurship
Focus on Business Management
Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science
Technology
Major: Computer Science
Double-Minor: Mathematics, Environmental Science
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Chinese (Basic), Spanish (Basic)
Millie A
Profession: English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher
Interests: Travel is my passion - I've been to over 20 countries. I love being out in nature, hiking and swimming. I also enjoy watching films and TV shows, listening to music and reading books. I love writing and drawing - one day I'd like to write a children's book!
I'm learning how to juggle!
I like cooking, and I love trying foods from different cuisines! In fact, I'm into trying new things in general. I love travelling to new places, and learning new things.
Education: CELTA from INTO University of Gloucester
A-Levels in English Literature, History and Mathematics from The Chase Technology College
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Chinese (Conversational), Spanish (Conversational), German (Basic), Japanese (Basic)
Cary Ann
Profession: Adjunct Professor of English
Education, English Language Instruction
College composition courses at Francis Marion University
Interests: Making jewelry, building furniture, singing, reading books, gardening, sewing, learning new things
Education: Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Instruction
Education
4.0 GPA - Liberty University
Master of Education in Teaching and Learning English
Education, English Language Instruction
3.97 GPA - Liberty University
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Chinese (Conversational)
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)