Anna Hall
Profession: Online English teacher and part-time barista/waitress at an independent coffee shop.
Interests: I am originally from Manchester but grew up in Cyprus until I was 17. I am 25 and have just graduated from the University of Leeds. I studied Arabic and Middle Eastern Studies. I speak English, Arabic, Greek and French and spent a summer in China learning Mandarin, which I'd love to get back into! I am very sociable and outgoing and love meeting new people form all different backgrounds and cultures. My hobbies include hiking in nature, dancing, skiing, knitting and reading good books.
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Arabic and Middle Eastern Studies - University of Leeds.
Currently completing my 120 hour TEFL course.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Arabic (Conversational), Greek (Conversational), French (Conversational), Spanish (Basic), Chinese (Basic)
Stefanie Jones
Interests: I love cooking, sketching, traveling and learning new things. I've traveled to over 25 different countries and lived abroad in Asia for 8 years, this has ignited in me a deep desire to see the world from as many different vantage points as possible,through the eyes of my students.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Chinese (Fluent), Spanish (Basic)
Christy H
Profession: Teacher
Interests: I love people! I love to walk and chat with my friends. I enjoy playing the piano, reading books and playing with my kids.
Education: Bachelors of Arts from Michigan University. TEFL. Certified Counselor. Certificates in leadership.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Fluent), Chinese (Conversational)
Audrey P
Profession: English Teacher and soccer coach
Interests: I played college lacrosse, love soccer, have traveled to over 15 different countries, and wish I knew how to cook better. I also coach soccer and have an interest in teaching many sports.
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Communication studies Hope College, Minor in Japanese Hope College, Minor in Asians Studies Hope College
TEFL certified
Chinese HSK 3 language certified
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Chinese (Conversational), Korean (Basic)
Cyndie L
Interests: I taught middle school ESL in Taiwan. I am a certified teacher in the US. In my free time I love to write poetry and read fantasy novels.
Education: Masters in Teaching
Education
Masters in a Teaching
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Chinese (Conversational), Spanish (Basic)
CynthiaS.
Profession: I am an English teacher now. Before I was a Law Clerk, and before that I was a bartender. I have lots of practice talking to people!
Interests: I love food, talking about food, learning about food, and especially eating food! I love learning how to cook food from around the world. I am experimenting with the delicious Persian Cuisine. What are your favourite foods?
I read books nearly everyday. What are your favourite books?
Education: Bachelor of Arts in English
Law Clerk Diploma
TEFL certificate
TESOL certificate
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Chinese (Basic)
Winnie C
Profession: I am currently an Online ESL Teacher. I was a Business Owner and Fitness Instructor.
Interests: Hello! I am Teacher Winnie from Toronto, Canada. I have a Bachelor of Sociology Degree from the University of British Columbia and a Diploma in Radio Broadcasting. I have been a children's music tutor, school choir conductor, I have toured and performed for children in the UK, and I have been a babysitter. I am a mother to a 4-year-old girl who I love to read and sing to every day. I am most well-known for my pink hair and my love for everything pink!
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Sociology - University of British Columbia, Vancouver
Graduate Certificate in Radio Broadcasting - Humber College, Toronto
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Chinese (Conversational)
Dee
Profession: Banking, Finance, Real Estate, Marketing
Finance and Banking, Insurance, Real Estate, Sales
Before I became certified as an ESL coach, I worked for 20 years in banking, finance, and real estate sales.
Interests: Hi! My name is Dee and I'm from the US. I have been a professional ESL teacher for 10 years. Before that, I had a long career in business, focusing on banking, finance, and real estate. I have been living abroad for 10 years in China and Panama. My hobbies include reading, cooking, and upcycling. I look forward to helping you reach your language goals!
Education: Bachelor degree in business, and CELTA certified ESL teacher
Finance and Banking, English Language Instruction
I have a bachelor degree in Business from Huntingdon College and a CELTA certificate (ESL) from Cambridge University
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Basic), Chinese (Basic)
Aly F
Profession: ELL Coordinator
English Language Instruction, Education
I was the ELL Coordinator at Pauoa Elementary in Honolulu, Hawaii for one year starting in 2014. I was responsible for working with children ages 5-11 one on one, in group settings and in their regular classroom.
ESL Teacher/Curriculum Coordinator
English Language Instruction, Education
I produced teaching content and homework for several classes a week using the Wonders and Reach curriculum. I edited content produced by other teachers. I taught students ages 5–12 individually and in small groups online and in person.
Interests: Hello, my name is Alyson and I'm originally from Honolulu, Hawaii. I love learning about languages and have been learning Mandarin Chinese mostly on my own for over 15 years now. My husband and I lived in China for five years and loved traveling to countries like Korea, Japan, and Thailand. Here in the United States, we love camping and hiking in different states in the Southwest. Growing up in Hawaii I loved going to the beach and as an adult, I got certified through PADI to do open-water dives. I love listening to and playing music. I play guitar, bass guitar, and ukulele but I would love to learn another instrument!
Education: Myron B. Thompson Academy
Education
2004-2006
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Chinese (Fluent)
Mary L
Profession: Business Operations @ a growing education startup!
Interests: Hi everyone! My name is Mary. A little about me, I am Chinese-American living in California. In my free time, I enjoy hiking, yoga, meditating, running and have recently picked up making ceramics.
Education: MBA from Harvard Business School, Bachelor of Science from New York University
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Chinese (Native)
Cindy Gee
Profession: Previously- Account Manager / Brand Manager
Interests: Hi!
My interests at the moment are photography, video editing, reading and the goal to learn some more languages. I also really like sports and use to play tennis!
I recently backpacked around Europe and would love to continue traveling. It would be great to chat to you (:
Education: Bachelor of Commerce- Double Major in Marketing and Management at Monash University
Previously studied, Bachelor of Science.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: Australia / New Zealand), Chinese (Conversational)
Serena Runyan
Profession: Online ESL teacher, outdoor educator
Interests: I like running, hiking, camping; most things outoors. I play the piano; I played the violin and sang in choirs in school. I also enjoy reading and watching a quality TV show or film.
Education: BA in history from Whitman College; minor in Mandarin Chinese. TESOL 120-hour certified. Studied abroad in Kunming, China and Jerusalem.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Chinese (Basic)
Alex Wood2
Profession: student
Interests: I'm 23 years old, I love learning about different cultures and languages!
Education: Currently in my final year studying Chinese and Spanish BA.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Chinese (Conversational), Spanish (Conversational), French (Basic)
Steph La
Profession: Sustainability Consultant
Interests: Growing up in a multicultural home, with an English mother and Chinese father, has made me appreciate the importance of getting to know people from all over the world!
I love to travel and previously lived in Singapore. Most recently I went on a solo trip to Sri Lanka, where I spent my time sightseeing, hiking and surfing. I'm currently based in London, but will be moving to China in May to start a new teaching role!
Education: I graduated from University College London in 2016 with a Bachelors degree in Geography. I now have 3 years of work experience in a range of technology startups and sustainability consultancies. While working i've supported a range of global businesses, banks and NGOs to become more socially and environmentally sustainable!
I gained my 120 hours TEFL qualification last year and am now working as an online English tutor.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), French (Conversational), Chinese (Basic)
Corinn S
Profession: English Teacher
Interests: I love to travel and strive to go everywhere I can. I went to college in the USA. I also completed a semester in Malta. I graduated with a degree in English.
I have lived and worked in China, teaching English to kids and teens! I'm currently studying to get a Master's in International Relations.
I like sports, literature, culture, and languages!
I speak basic Spanish, French, Norweigan, and Chinese.
Yo hablo un poco de español.
Je parle un peu français.
Jeg snakker Norske.
我说中文。
Education: Bachelor of Arts in English, In Progress Master of Science in International Relations, 120 Hour Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Certificate
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Basic), Norwegian (Basic), Chinese (Basic), Spanish (Basic)
Ang Y
Profession: Advertising
Interests: I've travelled to 44 countries! I'm also a big dog lover!
Education: Bachelor of Commerce from Ryerson University
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Chinese (Fluent)
Emily Pea
Profession: English Tutor
Interests: I am Emily, I love to travel, draw and meet new people! I am an experienced English teacher who is friendly and professional. In my classes, I like to encourage conversation and build student's confidence, whilst gently guiding them towards better grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary, and fluency. I look forward to meeting you!
Education: First Class Degree in Fine Art from a top British University, TEFL 120 Hours Certified
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Basic), Chinese (Basic)
Teacher Shawn
Profession: I currently teach English as a Foreign Language online as well as in person.
Interests: I am a life-long language learner. I love to teach and learn languages. I am currently learning Arabic, Chinese, Spanish and Portuguese. I love to teach reading to children and my new found interest is doing language exchanges with other adults like myself that are eager to progress in their conversational skills in the languages that they are practicing. I also like to sing, create and spend time with my children and husband.
Education: I have more than 90 college credits, many of which are in the areas of language learning and education. I am currently completing a Bachelors of Arts Degree in Spanish at Arizona State University.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Arabic (Basic), Spanish (Basic), Portuguese (Basic), Chinese (Basic)
Julia Marsh
Profession: I have been teaching life skills for over 30 years, and now I am teaching English.
Interests: Hello! My name is Julia. I am TEFL CERTIFIED. I have travelled to many countries and love speaking with people from all over the world. I speak English with a neutral accent. English is my first language, but I also speak Swedish fluently, and some Mandarin. I learned French and Spanish at school, but as you know, it is important to talk to native speakers if you want to become proficient in any language.
Education: TEFL certified
Desktop Publishing and Multi-media
Travel writing
Nurse-aid
Spoken Languages: English (Native), Swedish (Fluent), Chinese (Basic)
Mayen Essien
Profession: Online EFL Teacher.
Interests: I love education, English, learning languages, I also love dancing, singing, cooking, baking, writing song, listening to music and learning to play a musical instrument as well as sleeping!!
Education: Bsc Hons in Psychology,
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Practitioner Diploma
Diploma in Clinical Psychotherapy
120 TEFL
Professional Will Writer Certificate
BTEC National Diploma in Social Care
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Chinese (Basic)