Chris L

Profession: Finance & Credit control
Finance and Banking, English Language Instruction, Customer Support, Teaching
My work history has been in the Finance field, General Finance & Credit Control.

I have also done a lot of volunteer work as well, helping people to practice their English, mostly Spanish or Vietnamese speakers.

Intérêts: It is so hard to describe yourself.
I do love to read, so I read a lot. I wish I could write, but I can't do this easily. I also love to travel, and have travelled to about 45 countries.

My favourite cities to travel to are : Barcelona, Lisbon, Rio de Janeiro, Cape Town, London, Hong Kong and Stockholm

Interests : Aviation

Éducation: Bachelors Degree in Accounting & Incomplete Diploma in Education (2/4 years).
Finance and Banking, Education
I studied at the University of Natal, now known as the University of Kwazulu-Natal for a degree in Accounting, and then studied at Edgewood College of Education, but I never completed my studies in Education. I wish I had

Langues parlées: anglais (Maternel: Royaume-Uni), afrikaans (Conversation), portugais (Bases), suédois (Bases), néerlandais (Bases)

Bruce RB

Profession: High School English Teacher, Granby, CT
English Language Instruction
I was a high school English teacher for 14 years in a small town in Connecticut.

Staff Computer Consultant, The Watkinson School, Hartford, CT
Technology, Writing and Journalism
From 1983 to 1985, I helped the faculty and staff at a small private school integrate personal computers into the English curriculum, specifically to help students with writing. This was one of the first such programs in the U.S.

Freelance technology writer
Writing and Journalism, Technology
I have written more than 5,000 articles about personal computing and other tech. In the mid-1980s through the early 2000s, I wrote for major computer magazines, such as PC Magazine. Starting in the 1990s, most of my work is for tech websites.

Computer consultant, Soft Industries Corp. 1985 to 1988
Consulting, Technology
I was the co-founder of a small computer consulting company with clients in New England and New York.

Business Coaching and Consulting, Brown Consulting Associates
Entrepreneurship, Technology, Consulting, Management
I helped startups and existing businesses with various business development and management challenges.

English language coaching for non-native English speaking professionals.
English Language Instruction, Medicine, Technology, Engineering
I have been tutoring and coaching non-native English-speaking professionals to improve their fluency and confidence with the English language. I primarily work with intermediate to advanced English speakers in medicine and technology.

Intérêts: I love to walk and hike, especially with my wife or other friends so we can talk as we walk. I also like to cook, I particularly like to try new recipes that I make up myself. I am a constant reader and read a wide range of fiction and nonfiction - mostly detective stories. I like to watch action and adventure movies and films about motor vehicles. I love learning about cars, motorcycles, and trucks -- I also enjoy driving all three.

Éducation: University of Connecticut, USA, B.A.
English Language Instruction
I majored in English and minored in Sociology, studying for my undergraduate degree.

Central Connecticut State University, USA, M.Sc.
Mental Health
I earned a Master of Science degree in Psychology at CCSU.

Saint Joseph University, USA, Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (C.A.G.S.)
Mental Health
My advanced graduate work was in mental health counseling. I was also a member of the graduate faculty for four years.

Langues parlées: anglais (Maternel: États-Unis / Canada)

Alan UK

Profession: English Teacher (TEFL, TESOL), Business English Teacher (TEFL, TESOL). Senior Automotive Engineer (semi-retired).

Intérêts: Having worked as an Engineer within the Automotive Industry for 20 years it will not surprise you to learn that I am very interested in cars.
I like a lot of sports. I used to play Rugby Union when I was younger and still enjoy following the game. I am also a big fan of Ice Hockey and Speedway.
I enjoy travelling and am lucky to have been to some very interesting places.
I am trying to learn Polish, as I am currently based in Poland, so I understand the challenges of learning a foreign language.

Éducation: TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) Org. Courses: 120-hour Premier Online TEFL course, 30-hour Teaching Business English.
MSc Automotive Product Engineering at Cranfield University, UK.
BEng (Hons) Mechanical Systems and Design Engineering at Liverpool University, UK.

Langues parlées: anglais (Maternel: Royaume-Uni), polonais (Bases)

Jill D

Profession: Administrative Assistant - Supreme Court of the United States
Law
I worked for 8 years for the American judicial system in a government position for the court system.

Intérêts: I have been teaching on Cambly for over 9 years. I speak with a standard American accent. I am interested in talking about many topics, including current events and politics around the world. I like learning from Cambly students about the lifestyle and culture in other countries. I also like to do yoga, relax at the beach, travel, read books, both fiction and non-fiction, cook and watch movies. I speak intermediate French. I have traveled to many countries around the world, including many European countries, Canada, Mexico, South Korea, and the Caribbean islands, and I like to talk about travel and the customs, lifestyle and food of other countries. I have raised 2 sons, who are now adults, so I enjoy sharing about the difficulties and rewards of raising children. My husband and I are now retired and we live in the USA.

Éducation: I have a Bachelor's degree in criminal justice from George Washington University in the USA
Law
I have an educational background in sociology and criminology.

Langues parlées: anglais (Maternel: États-Unis / Canada)

Becca Hamblin

Intérêts: Walking our dog, reading (novels), jogging, fitness videos, running a book club, keeping up with current affairs and chatting to friends in UK (and in Italy where I lived for 3 years)
I'd describe myself as a foodie so wine, dark chocolate, cheese and black, strong coffee are all very important!
I like cooking and cook for the family but if I had the opportunity I would eat out a lot!

Éducation: MA English Language and Literature, Oxford University
Writing and Journalism
Literature focused studies from Chaucer to 20th Century

Langues parlées: anglais (Maternel: Royaume-Uni), français (Conversation), italien (Bases)

Cheryl

Profession: Nanny

Intérêts: I love sports, hiking, baking, traveling, eating new foods, music (I sing and also play handbells)

Éducation: Certification of TEFL from TEFL Academy of Arizona (2017)
Associates Degree in Culinary Arts from Grand Rapids (MI) Community College

Langues parlées: anglais (Maternel: États-Unis / Canada)

Sarah

Profession: Foundation Phase Teacher
Education
I have experience in the Foundation Phase classroom as well as assisting a mom homeschool her children.

Intérêts: Hi. My name is Sarah. I am married and have 2 beautiful little girls. I am from South Africa. Our family has recently been in England few months for my husband to play cricket. We stayed in the beautiful English country side. I love to travel and go on adventures with my family to see new places and learn new things.

Éducation: Bachelors Degree in Teaching
Education
BEd Foundation Phase degree

Langues parlées: anglais (Maternel: Royaume-Uni)

Charles AMN

Profession: I am currently an English tertiary lecturer at an international college.

Intérêts: Writing books, Reading novels, Traveling

Éducation: Bachelor of Arts in English/Education from Millsaps College
Educator License G7-12 English literature/Grammar/History from Mississippi
TEFL 120 Hours from Japan

Langues parlées: anglais (Maternel: États-Unis / Canada)

Jacques

Profession: Events production
Fashion, Visual Arts, Design
I worked for 4 years in an events company where I made props, costumes and sets for events internationally.

Intérêts: My interests include art, music, gaming, costume design, film, anime, tv and media. I am also always keen to learn about others and their interests.
My hobbies include art, gaming and making costumes and prop items.

Éducation: TEFL Certified.
English Language Instruction
I am TEFL certified.

BA in Fashion Design
Fashion, Advertising, Visual Arts, Retail
I have a BA in fashion design. This means I have knowledge on fashion design, art, design, some basics on marketing, buying and merchandising.

Langues parlées: anglais (Maternel: Royaume-Uni)

Manny

Profession: ESL teacher
English Language Instruction
October 2016-August 2020. ESL teacher at British Institutes, Via Passerini 16-21049 Tradate, Italy. Teaching responsibilities included individual and group lessons, teaching in public schools as well as in-company courses.

ESL teacher
English Language Instruction
April 2009 - August 2016. ESL teacher at English Works Sagl, Via Massagno 32, 6952 Canobbio, Switzerland. Planned and taught English courses at all levels to groups and individuals in classroom settings as well as in companies.

ESL teacher.
English Language Instruction
October 2020-present. Freelance ESL teacher in the Varese area (Italy). Students include middle school, high school, and adult students.

Intérêts: I love travelling and visiting historical places and seeing the wonders of nature. I love reading a good book and eating great food! And of course I love meeting people from around the world and learning about different cultures.

Éducation: Bachelor of Arts
Education
Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana USA. Bachelor of Arts degree 1995

Langues parlées: anglais (Maternel: États-Unis / Canada), italien (Courant)

Carolyn M

Profession: Online ESL Teacher / Wedding Planner

Intérêts: I love to play the flute
I listen to all kinds of music, but I do love jazz and classical music in particular.
I love dogs and am the proud owner of two fur babies.
I am from the UK, but I love to travel and I've been living in Thailand for the past nine years.

Éducation: I have a degree in Education and Music as well as a CELTA and TEFL certification.
I also hold a CIM Marketing qualification.

Langues parlées: anglais (Maternel: Royaume-Uni), français (Bases)

Jen R

Profession: Online English Teacher
Education
I've worked as an online English teacher here on Cambly for about a year now.

Intérêts: My interests are music as I like to write songs and melodies. I'm a pottery enthusiast and have been spending most of my free time doing this. I also love all kinds of sports. I am fond of traveling and learning about the world through immersing and communicating with people. I'm also passionate about education and how it helps shape a person. I believe that people learn best when they are comfortable and engaged.

Éducation: BA Communication Arts
English Language Instruction
I studied BA Communication Arts at the University of the Philippines. I majored in Writing where we learned different styles such as creative non-fiction, science fiction, journalism, young adult literature, etc.

Langues parlées: anglais (Maternel)

Grace

Profession: Information Technology & Accounting
IT
I have worked with banks and I am just about to graduate with BA in IT Management.

Intérêts: I am from the Pacific Northwest. I am working towards my BA in Information Technology Management. I have worked with children as a pre-school teacher. While growing up I have learned languages in school, traveling and as a hobby. I value self expression, the arts, athletics, self care and educating yourself to be successful with the world you live in! I enjoy lots of activities. I like people! I love talking and learning! I like to meet new people!

Éducation: Undergraduate
Technology
Bachelors in IT Management

Langues parlées: anglais (Maternel: États-Unis / Canada), espagnol (Bases), français (Bases), allemand (Bases)

Elky R

Profession: Graphic Designer, TEFL Teacher

Intérêts: I enjoy anything that requires me to be creative, I have several hobbies I like to do occasionally some of them are: face painting, baking, arts and crafts and illustrating.
I recently started to travel more and have visited: Germany, Poland, Czech Republic, France, Italy
I hope to visit more countries in the future and meet some great people.

Éducation: I am currently studying Advertising Design, we learn about graphic design but also about marketing.

Langues parlées: anglais (Maternel: États-Unis / Canada), espagnol (Maternel)

Yasmin Hennessy-Ferriter

Profession: English Teacher at Nakprasith School, Thailand
Education, Teaching
October 2017 - February 2019

English Teacher at Sakura Montessori School, Vietnam
Education, Teaching
May 2019 - December 2019

Online ESL Teacher
Education, Teaching
January 2020 - Present at
iTutor Group, Say ABC, Whales English, Docere Language School, HiMe Tutor

Marketing and Communications Analyst, J.P. Morgan Bank, London
Marketing, Finance and Banking
July 2014 - September 2017

Intérêts: My hobbies include travel, living abroad, jogging, yoga, scuba diving (I am PADI certified), hiking, cycling, reading fiction, essential oils, kickboxing, and experimenting with vegetarian/vegan cooking.

Éducation: BA Journalism
Writing and Journalism
Southampton - 2010 - 2013

MA Education - specialism in Language and Literacy
Education
University of Exeter - 2021 - Present

Langues parlées: anglais (Maternel: Royaume-Uni)

Jessica Sanchez

Profession: Co-Owner of Wedding Photography Studio
Entrepreneurship
I successfully co-own and managed a wedding photography business for a couple of years. I enjoyed working with people and helping them during these joyful moments.

Intérêts: I love traveling abroad, because I get to learn from other cultures. That is why I did volunteer work in Bolivia for a 8 years, I volunteered in rural and indigenous communities.
I love movies, TV Series in Netflix and cooking for my family. I specially like meeting new people and learning new things from them!

Éducation: Degree of Associate in Science - Business Leadership
Entrepreneurship
I have worked in management positions and I had my own photography business as well.

Degree of Associate in Art - Photography
Entrepreneurship
I had a Wedding Photography business in California. I enjoyed working with people.

Langues parlées: anglais (Courant), espagnol (Maternel)

Debora A

Profession: English Teacher
Teaching
I've been teaching English for the past 8 years on Cambly.

Administrative Assistant
Management
I've had ample experience working for different companies in different countries as an administrative assistant.

Intérêts: I love to paint and draw. I enjoy cooking and playing sports, my favorite is soccer. I love to travel and meet new people

Éducation: Cambridge CELTA
English Language Instruction
Teach English as a foreign language.

Business Administration
Education
Australian TAFE Certificate III

Langues parlées: anglais (Maternel: Australie / Nouvelle-Zélande), espagnol (Maternel)

Julie

Profession: Tutor
English Language Instruction
Tutoring with Cambly since 2020

Solo Traveller
Writing and Journalism
Travelling and Blogging from 2016 to 2020

Finance and Accounts Manager
Finance and Banking
Various roles from 1986 - 2016

Intérêts: I travelled - solo - for 4 years and visited 17 countries. I love meeting new people and learning about different cultures. I enjoy reading, writing and live music - especially jazz. I keep fit with long walks, going to the gym and yoga. I am studying Spanish.

Éducation: University Degree
Education
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Arts and Humanities (Creative Writing and English Language)

First-class Honours



TEFL
English Language Instruction
Qualifi Level 5 Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language



Teaching Online and One to One
English Language Instruction
Certificate in Teaching English Online and One to One

Langues parlées: anglais (Maternel: Royaume-Uni)

Brenda Kay

Profession: retired

Intérêts: My hobby is learning other languages. I am fluent in speaking, reading and writing Spanish and have learned a bit of Chinese, Punjabi, Bislama and American Sign Language. Since we live by the sea and have a sailboat, my husband and I often go sailing.

Éducation: TESOL Certificate
Speech and Language Specialist Course
Coaching university students

Langues parlées: anglais (Maternel: États-Unis / Canada)

Louis

Profession: Student

Intérêts: I'm a big movie and TV show fan, but I love talking and learning about all forms of art! I also watch and play soccer (football) and American football whenever I get the chance. I love nature, philosophy, history, and really all sorts of things. It's hard to narrow the scope of my interests when anything can be interesting!

I am a big talker and listener, so it doesn't really matter what the subject of conversation is, I love learning, especially about things I don't know!

Éducation: Bachelor of Arts in Multidisciplinary Studies
Writing and Journalism
Acquired from Western Washington University in 2017

Langues parlées: anglais (Maternel: États-Unis / Canada), français (Courant)