Melissa Distler
Profession: Project Manager
Retail
2021 - Present
Intérêts: I have been living in Ecuador for 7 years. I love traveling and learning about new cultures! I have a 9-5 as a project manager / data analyst for an ecom company, and I also work as a wedding videographer on the weekends. I love being active, exercising, and trying new things - but I also love chilling and relaxing.
Éducation: Bachelor of Science in Biology and Spanish
Research
San Diego State University
Langues parlées: anglais (Maternel: États-Unis / Canada), espagnol (Courant)
Synokia
Profession: Final year Communication Studies Major; Law and Political Science Minor.
Intérêts: I love to cook! It helps me to relax and express my creativity. I believe that food is a beautiful gift and it would be my pleasure to learn delicious plant-based recipes from you and your culture. I also like to sing, spend time with friends and family, and help others.
Éducation: Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies, professional public speaker, creative writer, and graphic designer.
Langues parlées: anglais (Maternel)
John Byers
Profession: School Teacher and Administrator
Education
TESOL/ESL
Literature & Composition
Linguistics
World History
Latin American HIstory
Philosophy
[U.S. Bolivia, Brazil, also Angola, Venezuela]
Vice President, Latin America & Africa
Finance and Banking, Insurance
Represented a U.S. financial company, providing international financial and insurance products for Latin America and Africa.
Intérêts: I like to listen to and talk with people, to learn new things, and to practice English at all levels.
Éducation: Masters of Arts
Education
Leadership and Administraton
Bachelor of Arts
Education, English Language Instruction, Research, Writing and Journalism
English, Linguistics, and Iowa (USA) Teaching Certificate
Langues parlées: anglais (Maternel: États-Unis / Canada), espagnol (Conversation), portugais (Conversation)
Lynn MG
Profession: Teacher
Education, English Language Instruction, Teaching
Teaching K-6 for 27 years
Teaching online K-8 for 5 years
Intérêts: Cooking, Crafts, Outdoor Activities, Sports, Sailing
Éducation: Bachelors Degree in Education
Education
My degree in education specializes in young children ages 3years-12years
Langues parlées: anglais (Maternel: États-Unis / Canada)
Ashley
Profession: tutor
Education, English Language Instruction
I tutored through Cambly in the past and really enjoyed the experience and people.
Intérêts: Interactive homeschooling and play with my 5yr old daughter, hiking, working out, reading, and fossil/stone collecting are some of my favorite activities.
Éducation: Masters in Neural-Fascial Integration
Medicine
I facilitated healing in the human body with various modalities and clinical techniques
Langues parlées: anglais (Maternel: États-Unis / Canada)
Ren
Profession: English Teacher
Education
Currently an English teacher in Japan
Intérêts: I enjoy socialising with friends and watching movies.
Éducation: Social Anthropology
Research
I studied Anthropology because I'm a lover of cultures.
Langues parlées: anglais (Maternel: États-Unis / Canada)
Mark Chatham
Profession: Marine Communications and Traffic Services Officer
Shipping and Transportation
I was a radio operator and radar traffic officer in the Canadian Coast Guard for 30 years.
Intérêts: I'm married with four children who are grown and have left the nest. I'm the author of a book called Rescues on the High Seas. I'm a guitarist and play professionally. I enjoy art, science, movies, books, politics, economics and travel.
Langues parlées: anglais (Maternel: États-Unis / Canada)
Teacher Gem
Profession: ADPA Performing Arts
Performing Arts
A diploma in teaching Dance, Music and Theatre/Drama.
Intérêts: Hello! I am Gem. I have many years of experience in teaching kids/children from Preschool/Kindergarten up to high school/secondary school age. My specialism is teaching ages 4-8 years. I love theatre, dance and music. I love to travel and explore new places.
Éducation: BA Hons Event Management
Entrepreneurship
A degree in Events and Business
PGCE Further Education and Training
Education
Teacher Training
Langues parlées: anglais (Maternel: Royaume-Uni)
Shannon Tobin
Profession: English Teacher
English Language Instruction
I worked for a company in Japan teaching English to University students remotely through Zoom.
English Teacher
English Language Instruction
I taught Chinese children English through an online learning platform.
English Homeroom Teacher
English Language Instruction
I taught English in Beijing, China to Grade 2 students at an International School.
English Teacher
English Language Instruction
I taught English to students of all ages in Lima, Peru, including teaching Busioness English to CEO's and business professionals. I also taught students preparing to study and travel abroad.
Intérêts: I love to travel and I have visited 32 countries. I enjoy cooking, baking and hiking. I love animals and I am passionate about sustainability and living a low-waste lifestyle. I have a MA in International Education and a BS is Business.
Éducation: Master of Arts in International Education
Education, English Language Instruction
I Earned my MA in International Education in May 2021 from SIT Graduate Institute in Vermont, USA.
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Entrepreneurship
I earned my BS in Business Administration in May 2011 from Aquinas College in Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA.
Langues parlées: anglais (Maternel: États-Unis / Canada)
Bob
Profession: My Life Experiences
Education, English Language Instruction, Entrepreneurship, Writing and Journalism
Combining many years of life experience across a diverse field of interests, I'm sure that I can help you explore many aspects of daily life to provide you with a rich and diverse vocabulary to assist you conversing in most of life's situations.
Intérêts: Ancient History, Archaeology, Anthropology, Travel, Martial Arts, Conspiracy Theories, Public Speaking.
Éducation: Archaeology, Anthropology
Research, Education
Studied at The University of Western Australia.
Langues parlées: anglais (Maternel: Australie / Nouvelle-Zélande), espagnol (Conversation)
Devon
Intérêts: I enjoy travelling, snowboarding, yoga, cooking, hiking, animals and spending time with my family and friends.
My family and I are based in Whistler, Canada, where I work for the Tourism Board. In my free time I love spending it exploring the outdoors with my husband, our 18m old daughter & our Siberian Husky, Maddox.
Éducation: Bachelor of Arts- Communications and Media Studies
Writing and Journalism
Otago University, Dunedin, New Zealand
Marketing & Media Diploma
Hospitality and Tourism
Whistler Adventure School, BC, Canada
Langues parlées: anglais (Maternel: Australie / Nouvelle-Zélande), espagnol (Bases)
Matthew
Intérêts: My passions outside of school include volunteering for World Vision. I taught English in Cambodia with World Vision.
I have been a passionate cyclist for a while now and I enjoy cycling to the Gold Coast in Queensland and through the cane fields where I live.
Langues parlées: anglais (Maternel: Australie / Nouvelle-Zélande)
Victoria
Intérêts: Cycling, hiking, reading, travelling, animal caring and travel.
Langues parlées: anglais (Maternel: Royaume-Uni)
Michelley E
Profession: Career and Technical Education Teacher
Education
Working with Middle School/ Junior High School students, teaching them the basics of personal finance, food safety and nutrition. In addition to teaching students how personal characteristic influence career choices through career exploration.
Intérêts: I have been immersed in the field of education since 2005, teaching a variety of subjects in diverse settings, including classrooms, international environments, and online platforms. Outside of work, I have a wide range of interests that keep me engaged and inspired. I love watching movies, staying fit, traveling, learning new languages, exploring Japanese anime, and staying informed about social issues, culture, music, science, and technology.
Éducation: Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice & Sociology
Law
My degree is a focus on the social sciences.
Langues parlées: anglais (Maternel: États-Unis / Canada)
Amanda
Profession: Private Tutor
Teaching
Worked as a private tutor for a student from 8th-12th grade, with a particular focus on ESL and literature from 10th-12th grade.
English and Language Arts Teacher
Teaching
Taught 9th grade English and Language Arts, Debate, and 11th grade Humanities.
Intérêts: I lived in New York for 4 years and in Australia for 6 months! I really enjoy playing board games, reading, building jigsaw puzzles, and psychology. I am fluent in English and Spanish and I am learning Korean.
Éducation: Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)
Mental Health
Graduated with a bachelor of arts degree in 2019 for psychology.
Langues parlées: anglais (Maternel: États-Unis / Canada), espagnol (Maternel)
Luke PT
Profession: TESOL qualified
English Language Instruction
I qualified with a TESOL certificate from the American TESOL institute.
Intérêts: I am a very keen reader, I adore music from all different genres. I love to watch rugby and basketball and have fenced for years. I'm a big gamer and have been all my life. I sometimes write both academically and for fun.
Éducation: Bachelors and masters in Arts
Writing and Journalism
I studied widely in the art, in particular English Literature, Classical history, Modern History and Philisophy.
Langues parlées: anglais (Maternel: Royaume-Uni)
Theo
Profession: Doctor
Medicine
Working in hospital
Intérêts: I am a newbie gardener, I have traveled all around Europe, I am currently learning German, I have a wonderful dog who I love to take for walks. I am never away from medicine because my wife is also a doctor.
Éducation: Dr.
Medicine
I am a new medical doctor
Langues parlées: anglais (Maternel: États-Unis / Canada), allemand (Conversation), grec (Courant), espagnol (Conversation), bulgare (Conversation)
Celine Tutor
Profession: English and Psychology Tutor
Education
Delivering small groups and individual tuition for school, college, and university students.
Intérêts: I am currently studying for my PhD, researching digital interventions for positive mental health and wellbeing of students. I'm also interested in educational, social, and health equality.
Away from work I enjoy hiking, plants and cute pet videos!
Éducation: MSci Psychology and Psychological Practice - University of Birmingham, UK
Research
Undergraduate qualification, completed July 2020, Class I
PhD Centre for Intelligent Healthcare
Mental Health
Currently undertaking a research programme at Coventry University, UK, focusing on digital interventions for positive mental health and well-being of students.
Langues parlées: anglais (Maternel: Royaume-Uni)
elisabeth
Profession: University lecturer
Education
Teaching English and academic skills to international students.
Intérêts: I grew up in South Africa and have lived in the UK for 14 years, and am an EU citizen. I love travel - I have been to every continent in the world except Antarctica. I spent 4 months on the Galapagos islands teaching English and volunteering. I like walking/hiking in the countryside, generally keeping fit. I am interested in a range of cultural activities and photography is one of my hobbies.
Éducation: Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Psychology; DELTA certificate for Teaching English as a Second language; various other certificates including for working in airline travel.
Langues parlées: anglais (Maternel), afrikaans (Courant), néerlandais (Maternel), allemand (Courant), espagnol (Bases)
Tara B
Intérêts: I grew up playing soccer (or football) competitively and even played varsity for my university so I love all things sports. Now, I am an avid traveller and reader and passionate about nature and animals.
As a past server and bartender in the financial district in Canada , I like to hear about other peoples' interests from all industries. What would YOU like to talk about?
Éducation: B.A.H Health Studies from Queen's University
Sports and Athletics
Degree in Health and Kinesiology that studies both the science and social science aspects of public health, the human body and athletics. I took many electives in both ecology, the environment, biology, and psychology
Langues parlées: anglais (Maternel: États-Unis / Canada), français (Conversation)