Anna Phillips
职业: Peer Tutor at UNC Chapel Hill Learning Center
Teaching
I spent a year tutoring other students at my university in Spanish and Italian for 6-9 hours per week. During our 45-minute sessions, students always set their own goals which I then attempted to help them meet. I got lots of positive feedback!
兴趣: I'm 25 years old, and I live in North Carolina, USA. Apart from learning languages, I adore reading, my dog (Zeke), spending time with my family, and trying yummy foods.
教育背景: Wake Forest University - MA in Interpreting and Translation Studies
Education
With English and Spanish as my primary language pair, I have taken courses on translation theory, interpreting theory, editing and revising, and medical terminology. I have volunteered interpreting in the legal and medical fields.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - BA in Hispanic Linguistics
Education
Major in Spanish with minors in Italian and History. Studied abroad in Mexico (4 weeks), Spain (5 months), Italy (7 months), and Poland (4 months).
所讲语言: 英语 (母语: 美国/加拿大), 西班牙语 (流利), 意大利语 (流利), 波兰语 (会话), 葡萄牙语 (会话)
Gaby
职业: Registered Behavior Technician
Education, Teaching
I love my job as a registered behavior technician! I work with children of all ages in the home or school setting. My job is to assist in teaching and provide a fun and interactive learning environment for kids to grow in!
兴趣: I started working with kids in an elementary school a year ago and love teaching! Some of my hobbies and interests (besides learning new languages) are drawing, creating and editing videos, and music! I am also a college student majoring in Psychology.
所讲语言: 英语 (母语: 美国/加拿大), 葡萄牙语 (流利), 西班牙语 (会话)
Corinna
兴趣: I have lived and worked in America, Ireland, Portugal, the UK and China. I am used to speaking and working with people from many different parts of the world. I have travelled to South East Asia and South America as well as Morocco. My hobbies include travelling, meeting new people from all over the world, dancing, hiking and being outdoors. I love anything creative like drawing, painting, music and upcycling furniture. I like to start my day with yoga and meditation, that way I feel ready for whatever the day might bring. My passions are learning to grow food, nutrition, self-sustainability and regenerative agriculture. I hope to start my own small farm in the future, at the moment I am taking many short courses online and in person to make this a reality.
教育背景: Honours Bachelor's degree in Costume Design and Construction
Performing Arts
I attended art college to study costume design and construction. I worked in the film and theatre industry for five years after my four year degree. I made costumes for actors in TV shows, movies and for theatre productions.
Diploma in Nutrition and Lifestyle Coaching
Medicine
I have a Diploma in Nutrition and Lifestyle coaching; I am able to support people through disease prevention and finding optimal and holistic health through dietary and lifestyle adjustments and protocols.
Permaculture design course
Agriculture, Environment
In this course we covered how to work with nature and humans to create systems of abundance and regeneration that create no waste. We learned how to grow food, harvest rainwater, to forage and some natural building techniques. It was very inspiring!
所讲语言: 英语 (母语: 美国/加拿大), 葡萄牙语 (基础)
Jessica
职业: Gente de Perto & Um Novo Amanhecer
Non-profit
I worked with kids, teens and young adults who live in the slums and on the streets in Brazil. We gave food, taught classes, held prayer and church services, events, and community programs.
兴趣: I am a missionary living in Guyana with my husband and our dog Nico. I enjoy teaching about God and His Word, and getting to know the people and the culture here.
教育背景: Bachelor's of Science in Biblical Studies
Non-profit
I received my Bachelor's of Science in Biblical Studies from Moody Bible Institute's Distance Learning Program.
所讲语言: 英语 (母语: 美国/加拿大), 葡萄牙语 (流利)
Julie Anne
职业: Accredited linguist & public speaker
Law, Mental Health, Consulting
Translator and editor in the legal/commercial field. I have also developed and delivered training workshops on trauma and diversity which have been formally accredited.
兴趣: I was born in Scotland and have lived in Spain, Switzerland and Portugal, and now live in Wales.
I have travelled a little in Western Europe, North Africa, Turkey, Cape Verde, Peru and throughout the UK.
教育背景: Law degree
Law
LLB (Hons) 2:1
Spanish Translator/Interpret
Law, Writing and Journalism, Technology, Manufacturing
Diploma in Public Service Interpreting Spanish/English law
Portuguese Translator/Interpreter
Law, Technology, Manufacturing, Writing and Journalism
Diploma in Public Service Interpreting Portuguese/English law
French Translator/Interpreter
Law, Technology, Manufacturing, Writing and Journalism
Diploma in Public Service Interpreting French/English law (LC)
Diploma in Ayurveda
Mental Health
Diploma in Ayurveda (with Distinction) - Nutritional & Lifestyle Consultant
所讲语言: 英语 (母语: 英国), 法语 (流利), 葡萄牙语 (流利), 西班牙语 (流利)
Chrystal Munoz
职业: Social Media Manager
Marketing
I do freelance social media management. This is something I recently got into and fell in love with. I mainly do this to support some of my travels as part of work exchanges.
Administrative/Marketing Assistant
Real Estate
I've mainly worked in the real estate space working with investors for the last 5 years now. But now I am slowly making the transition to working fully remotely and also finding work through freelancing.
兴趣: #1 thing you should know about me is that I LOVE to travel. I've been to almost 20 countries so far and I love learning a bit of the language while I'm in the countries I travel to.
I am also VERY big on health and wellness. I deeply value meditation and mindfulness and this is a daily practice for me. I believe this is what helps me show up for myself and show up for the world in the best way I can.
I am big on empathy & kindness and love to spread this energy in every interaction I have in this journey of life.
教育背景: Copper Hills High School
Education
High School Diploma
Hubspot Academy
Education
Social Media Certifications
所讲语言: 英语 (母语: 美国/加拿大), 西班牙语 (母语), 意大利语 (基础), 葡萄牙语 (基础)
Marina
职业: Linville Ridge
Hospitality and Tourism
Country Club
兴趣: I was a collegiate mascot in my freshman year.
I played rugby in college.
教育背景: University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Performing Arts
Theatre Performance
所讲语言: 英语 (母语: 美国/加拿大), 葡萄牙语 (会话)
Katherine
职业: Online English Teacher (2017-present)
Education, English Language Instruction
I have been teaching English online since 2017 for various different companies such as VIPKID and Whales English. I have worked both for local language academies.
Bilingual Teacher (2013-2017)
Education, English Language Instruction
I worked for the Spanish Ministry of Education for 4 years, working at an official Language School, 2 local high schools, and an elementary school teaching English as well as Biology, History, and Math in English.
Spanish Language Camp Counselor (2010)
Education
I taught Spanish for two months at a language immersion summer camp for children ages 12-18. In addition to supervising campers 24/7, I taught a language class and led activities such as frisbee, yoga, and arts and crafts.
兴趣: I'm originally from Washington D.C. but I have lived in many different places!
In my free time, I play percussion in a band, take dance classes, go hiking, or do art.
教育背景: MA Honours International Relations and Spanish
Education
Received distinction in Spoken Spanish (University of St Andrews), 2009-2013
所讲语言: 英语 (母语: 美国/加拿大), 西班牙语 (流利), 葡萄牙语 (会话)
Dorotka
职业: Coach
Mental Health, Training and Development, Consulting
I specialise in coaching women who are not sure about their next step in life. They usually want help improving their health, relationships and personal confidence. They love the journey to self discovery and getting their mojo back!
Neuromuscular Therapy
Medicine
As a Neuromuscular therapist I have worked with clients with chronic pain issues. I learned quickly that body pain is very connected to the mind and emotions. I have trained in many other modalities to help people overcome pain with great success.
NLP Master Practitioner
Mental Health, Consulting
Learning Neurolinguistic Programming is an absolute game changer. Using NLP tools and strategies with my clients has helped them overcome personal blocks, self-sabotage and made a positive difference in their life, health and relationships.
兴趣: I live in sunny Tauranga, New Zealand on a small lifestyle block. My home and garden is a place where friends and family love coming to visit. It's like a sanctuary and reflects my love of nature, beauty, creativity, peace and tranquility. When I'm not in my garden, I'm out walking in nature with friends and my daughter's dog Millie.
I am very lucky to work from home as a women's coach and craniosacral/massage and energy therapist (phew!). My work is a mixture of in-person and video appointments which is great as I get to meet people from all over the world.
I love things that are "woo woo" and I study astrology part time and am well known for my healing and intuitive abilities.
I have a husband and 3 adult children. We have lived in many places in New Zealand and also lived in Brazil for 7 years (a long time ago). So my Portuguese is a bit rusty these days.
I look forward to getting to know you on your journey.
教育背景: Bachelor of Health Science
Medicine, Mental Health
Studying psychology, anthropology, biological sciences, sociology and community/public health issues helps me better understand people and their wellbeing concerns with and compassion and empathy. I love learning about people and how they tick.
所讲语言: 英语 (母语: 澳大利亚/新西兰), 葡萄牙语 (基础)
Isabel Streiffer
职业: ESL Teacher
English Language Instruction
I currently work as a beginner's English teacher in Buenos Aires, Argentina!
兴趣: I speak Spanish fluently and am proficient in Portuguese. Some of my interests are soccer, yoga, cooking and psychology!
教育背景: Bachelor's in Latin American Studies/Education
Education
I graduated from University of California Santa Cruz with a bachelor's in Latin American Studies and Education.
所讲语言: 英语 (母语: 美国/加拿大), 西班牙语 (流利), 葡萄牙语 (会话)
Caroline D
职业: Market Research Executive
Research
Market Research exec for a global firm
兴趣: Originally from the US, I am a global citizen, having lived in over 12 different cities around the globe, most recently in Rio de Janeiro. I am passionate about learning different languages (Portuguese, Spanish, and French) and love helping others learn English. Furthermore, I LOVE football (particularly Liverpool). TEFL certified English teacher 200+ hours!
教育背景: Masters International Marketing & Business Development
Research
Marketing & Business Dev
所讲语言: 英语 (母语: 美国/加拿大), 法语 (流利), 葡萄牙语 (流利), 西班牙语 (基础)
Emily CHF
职业: English Instructor
English Language Instruction, Internet, Teaching
Taught over 9,000 online classes to students in China, South Korea, and around the world.
English Instructor
English Language Instruction, Education, Hospitality and Tourism, Government
Taught adult students in a technical college and gave private instruction at tourism industry businesses in the community.
Executive Assistant
Consulting, Finance and Banking, IT, Training and Development
Worked for an international management consulting firm in client support and internal learning department roles.
兴趣: I love cooking, traveling, learning languages, art, hiking, skiing, and playing games with friends.
教育背景: Bachelor of Arts, University of Pittsburgh
Education
History, Political Science, French Language
所讲语言: 英语 (母语: 美国/加拿大), 西班牙语 (流利), 法语 (会话), 德语 (会话), 意大利语 (基础), 葡萄牙语 (基础), 韩语 (基础)
Natalie
职业: Forest Pathologist, Missouri Department of Conservation (2017-2021)
Environment, Education, Research, Teaching
During my time with this branch of state government, I was a leader of the Forest Health Program. Among my favorite duties was to develop and deliver educational presentations and trainings, create educational tools, and conduct outreach activities.
兴趣: I am from St. Louis, Missouri, located in the heart of the United States. As a child, my father's medical career in the U.S. military moved my family to many different states across the country, including Texas, Colorado, Idaho, Maryland, and finally Missouri. Through these experiences, I developed a neutral American accent with minimal regional dialect, as well as a unique perspective on the English language across the United States.
As an adult, I learned Portuguese with my Brazilian partner before moving with him to Campinas in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. There, I taught private English classes to Brazilians and discovered my passion for teaching.
教育背景: Master's Degree in Entomology (2017); Bachelor's Degree in Biological Sciences, minor in Business (2015)
Environment, Research, Education, Agriculture
After completing my bachelor's degree, I went on to obtain my master's in entomology, where I researched a species of wood-boring beetle and worked as a teaching assistant. It was during this time that I first discovered my love of teaching.
所讲语言: 英语 (母语: 美国/加拿大), 葡萄牙语 (会话)
Tassoula
职业: Overseas Tour Manager
Hospitality and Tourism
Meeting and greeting customers
Arranging transfers
Assisting with selling excursion and car hire
Training staff in customer service and sales
Arranging induction weeks
Pier Manager -River Thames London
Hospitality and Tourism
Training staff to meet and greet, deal with customers, giving information about boat times and journeys
Accounts
Administration paperwork
兴趣: I am a mature person. Born in London to a Portuguese mother and Greek Cypriot father.
I love you travel and I teach yoga.
I have a 20 year old daughter at university.
教育背景: Secondary schoool education
Education
Achieved 8 GCSE
Diana school of languages
English Language Instruction
TEFL course
所讲语言: 英语 (母语: 英国), 葡萄牙语 (会话), 希腊语 (基础)
Beverly
职业: US Diplomat
Government, Research
Served for more than a decade in US embassies around the world
Private English Teacher
Education, English Language Instruction
Improved the English speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills of Czech professionals in Prague for two years.
Journalist
Writing and Journalism
Worked as a radio reporter, television news producer, and general assignment writer/reporter for various print publications for more than seven years.
兴趣: People call me "Miss Curious George" because I'm always asking questions and pondering why things are the way they are. When I'm not contemplating the mysteries of the universe, you can find me cooking, hiking, kayaking, or swimming in the ocean.
教育背景: Bachelor's in Journalism, French
Education, Writing and Journalism
S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, Syracuse University
Master's in Journalism
Education, Writing and Journalism
Graduate School of Journalism, Columbia University
Master's in International Policy
Education, Research
Monterey Institute of International Studies
所讲语言: 英语 (母语: 美国/加拿大), 法语 (会话), 葡萄牙语 (基础)
Sady
职业: Poet
Entrepreneurship, English Language Instruction, Education, Mental Health
I run my own poetry business. I use a typewriter and write people poems about any topic they desire. I also help people with their wedding vows.
Nanny
Education, Mental Health
I have worked with dozens of families getting to know their children, helping them learn, and having fun!
Poet Laureate
Education, English Language Instruction, Performing Arts
I served as a Poet Laureate for 2019 and 2020 of Olympia, Washington. I taught the entire community about poetic forms, creative writing, and how to have fun writing!
兴趣: I love connecting with people. I believe life is better when we get to know people on a deep level. I believe in the power of play. I absolutely love life. Sunshine, flowers, gardens, paper, friends, fruit, and veganism!
教育背景: BA in English
Writing and Journalism
I studied writing, grammar, poetry, creative writing, and psychology during college. I absolutely LOVE education!
Exchange Student
Hospitality and Tourism
In 2012, I served as a Rotary Youth Ambassador in Aracatuba, SP, Brazil for one year. I learned Portuguese, taught English classes, lived with a Brazilian family, and learned what it's like to be a foreigner!
所讲语言: 英语 (母语: 美国/加拿大), 葡萄牙语 (会话)
Keilah
职业: Teacher
Education, Teaching
I taught English in Argentina, in a private school, when I was 18 and 19 years old. Then, I taught one semester in the same school when I was 23 years old. And now I am a full-time English Teacher in Argentina.
兴趣: I grew up in New York. After High School, I went to college in Argentina from 2017-2019. I then worked in a non-profit organization in Portugal from 2020-2022. I am now in Argentina working and also teaching English in an elementary school. From 2020-2022, I studied online at Liberty University.
教育背景: Liberty University
Education
I completed 2 1/3 years of studying at an American University.
所讲语言: 英语 (母语: 美国/加拿大), 西班牙语 (流利), 葡萄牙语 (会话)
Brandi
职业: English Tutor
English Language Instruction
I have worked 7 years as an English tutor.
兴趣: I enjoy music, writing and traveling in my spare time. My goal is to travel to all of the countries in the world one day.
教育背景: Bachelor of Arts in Spanish
Education
I have a bachelor of arts degree in the Spanish Language with English as a foreign language teaching and tutoring experience
所讲语言: 英语 (母语: 美国/加拿大), 葡萄牙语 (会话), 西班牙语 (会话)
Erica LJ
职业: Marketing professional with experience in IT, Tech, Tourism, Charity Sector and SME businesses.
Marketing, Consulting, Technology, Writing and Journalism
Part time - Freelance marketing consultancy and communications services to SME businesses, including strategy and review, branding, campaign planning and management, collateral, policies, PR and copywriting.
兴趣: I love travel, food and culture – and all three at once is even better. Having lived in the UK all my life, I moved to France two years ago. I also love helping people in whatever format that might take - including coaching or mentoring.
所讲语言: 英语 (母语: 英国), 法语 (会话), 西班牙语 (基础), 葡萄牙语 (基础)
Teacher Victoria
职业: Customer Advisor
Finance and Banking
Provided financial advice to new and existing clients.
Account Management Team Manager
Sales, Management, Operations
Managed a team providing sales support and account management services to a large network of clients.
Project Management Team Lead
Management, IT, Research and Development, Training and Development
Helped develop and manage the projects and products which served the client base.
Provided product training.
Utilised project management skills to manage complex projects and deliverables.
ESL Teacher
Education, English Language Instruction, Teaching
Taught both general and Business English to students from intermediate to advanced levels at a private language school.
Prepared learners to take IELTS, TOEFL and Cambridge English qualifications.
Worked as a Coach and Mentor.
Freelance ESL Teacher
Education, English Language Instruction, Teaching
Teaching bespoke private English classes to individuals and small groups, in person and online.
Specialising in exam preparation for IELTS, TOEFL and Cambridge English qualifications.
Supporting learners in completing work and study applications.
兴趣: Besides a love of teaching, I have a passion for travelling and learning about other countries. I'm very curious and enjoy exploring new places and trying out different cuisines. When I have the time, I like to cook and experiment with new recipes, not always successfully! I’m a great listener and love talking to people from all over the world to learn about different cultures and share experiences. I enjoy daily workouts and getting outdoors. I'm a PADI certified Open Water Diver and a keen kickboxer. I’m also a nature lover, with a fascination for big cats and primates.
教育背景: Bachelor of Arts
Education
BA(Hons) Human and Education Studies
Master of Arts
English Language Instruction
MA Applied Linguistics
所讲语言: 英语 (母语: 英国), 葡萄牙语 (基础)