Farrah

职业: ESL/EFL/ELL Teacher
English Language Instruction, Teaching, Non-profit
I have 14 years of formal teaching experience. I have taught ESL, ELL, Literature, Art History, Basic Science, and Social studies to middle, high school, university students, and adults.

Real Estate Consultant
Real Estate
I have worked for Island Estates International as a consultant, assisting in sales and rentals since 2014.

兴趣: I was born in Massachusetts, my parents are from Ponce, Puerto Rico, but I live in Ecuador. I am married and my husband and I have 2 dogs and 2 cats. I love reading, karaoke, practicing yoga, basketball, trivia and baking.

教育背景: Government & International Relations w/ concentration in law.
Government
Clark University (Class of 2005)

所讲语言: 英语 (母语: 美国/加拿大), 西班牙语 (流利), 葡萄牙语 (基础)


Liz

职业: Classroom Assistant
Education
Work in primary school 4-11 currently. Worked previously in a middle school up to age 13. And also currently work at a local college with 16-18 year olds and older.

兴趣: I love animals. Have two dogs four cats. And five children. Only one of whom is at home with of still. She is 11. I love collecting Sindy dolls - I will tell you more about her when we meet and I love Star Trek and Star Wars too.

教育背景: A levels
Education
Geography, History and Art

所讲语言: 英语 (母语: 英国), 葡萄牙语 (会话)


Teacher Ali

职业: Prosecutor
Law
I have 10 years of experience in criminal and constitutional law; specifically, appellate prosecution. My duties included reviewing evidence, conducting research, writing briefs, and presenting oral arguments before the appellate court.

兴趣: I have a Bachelor's in both English and History. I also have a Juris Doctor in Law and over 10 years of litigation experience. I am currently traveling through Asia and Europe with my two cats.

教育背景: Bachelor of Arts- English
Education
In 2007 I completed my Bachelor's degree in English.

Bachelor of Arts- History
Education
In 2007 I completed my Bachelor's degree in History.

Juris Doctor
Law
In 2011 I completed my Juris Doctor.

所讲语言: 英语 (母语: 美国/加拿大), 葡萄牙语 (母语)


Jennifer David

职业: Life and Mindfulness Coach
Education
Life coaches aid their clients in improving their relationships, careers, and day-to-day lives. Life coaches can help you clarify your goals, identify the obstacles holding you back, and then come up with strategies for overcoming each obstacle.

Office Manager
Management
Maintain office services by organizing office operations and procedures, preparing payroll, controlling correspondence, designing filing systems, reviewing and approving supply requisitions, and assigning and monitoring clerical functions.

Funeral Director
Teaching
The Funeral Director will oversee, direct, and coordinate all aspects of funeral services including body preparation, visitation, services, burials, and cremations, while providing caring support and advice to families and friends of the deceased.

兴趣: I have taught both adults and youth English and other important things such as life, confidence and mindset skills through my career training.

I am a published author. I really enjoy writing about poetry, art, travel, politics and world events.

教育背景: Life and Mindfulness Coach
Education
Life coaches aid their clients in improving their relationships, careers, and day-to-day lives. Life coaches can help you clarify your goals, identify the obstacles holding you back, and then come up with strategies for overcoming each obstacle.

Funeral Services
Entrepreneurship
The Funeral Director will oversee, direct, and coordinate all aspects of funeral services including body preparation, visitation, services, burials, and cremations, while providing caring support and advice to families and friends of the deceased.


TEFL
Education
Training for planning, preparing and delivering lessons
preparing teaching materials
helping pupils improve their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills via individual and group sessions
checking and assessing pupils' work

所讲语言: 英语 (母语: 美国/加拿大), 西班牙语 (基础), 葡萄牙语 (基础), 法语 (流利)


Tutor Jess

职业: Teaching Assistant
Teaching, Education
I worked as a teaching assistant at a school in the UK for 2 years.

English Teacher
Teaching, Education
I have been working as an English Teacher online 2021.

兴趣: I am a true animal lover! I have a rescued dog and a cat, and I also run an animal rescue association in Portugal.
I love adventures and traveling and in 2023 I went to Turkey for 10 weeks, which included 3 weeks volunteering in the earthquake zone.
I studied Business Management in the UK where I started my own pet-sitting business. I then moved to the Azores (Portugal) to work for a whale-watching company.
I love to be in nature and enjoy gardening in my spare time. I like to work on myself, both mentally and physically, and I have a lot of compassion for making the world a better place. 💛

教育背景: Bachelor of Arts
Entrepreneurship
I have a BA(Hons) degree in Business and Enterprise Management which I studied at Sheffield Hallam University, UK.

所讲语言: 英语 (母语: 英国), 葡萄牙语 (会话)


Stephanie McGuinness

职业: English Language Promoter
Education
Promoting and filming Educational English videos for companies in Brazil.

Teaching Assistant
Education
To help supervise activities in the classroom, working with children on an individual, small group or whole class basis.

Teaching Assistant, Special Needs
Education
To help supervise activities in the classroom, working with children on an individual, small group or whole class basis, for children who require special educational needs.

兴趣: I'm incredibly hard working and adaptable to various different learning styles as I've worked with people from all around the world :) I'm excited to enhance your english conversational skills!

教育背景: BA Acting, East 15 Acting School
Performing Arts
The BA is designed as a challenging and comprehensive exploration of critical skills needed to succeed in the field of theatre. BA in Drama students take theatre classes that develop foundational skills in acting, directing and script analysis.

所讲语言: 英语 (母语: 英国), 葡萄牙语 (流利)


Karen

职业: Qualifications
Education
- CELTA and TEFL qualified

兴趣: My hobbies include playing the piano, training Martial Arts, going to the gym, watching anime, watching films/series, reading, playing the piano, and gaming (I play on my Nintendo Switch)!

教育背景: University
Education
Bachelor Degree in English

所讲语言: 英语 (母语: 英国), 葡萄牙语 (流利)


Kylie Bingham

职业: Teacher
Education
Planning my own curriculum and lesson plans on Outschool. I also run my own customer service for all my of my students and parents on this site.

Teacher
English Language Instruction
English classes for students ages 4-9.

兴趣: I love to travel! I enjoy eating food from around the world. My favorite food is Brazilian food, but I also enjoy Italian. I also collect magnets and postcards from where I travel.
I also enjoy warm weather for hiking and swimming. I don't love snow, but I live where there is lots of it.

教育背景: Bachelor of Elementary Education
Education
Bachelor degree from Brigham Young University- Idaho. Idaho accreditation to teach kindergarten through 8th grade.

所讲语言: 英语 (母语: 美国/加拿大), 葡萄牙语 (会话)


Emily

职业: Intern English Teacher
English Language Instruction
• Used and adapted provided materials to plan and carry out engaging lessons.
• Taught students to pass Cambridge exams.
• Supported the general running of the school with marking, helping clients and a

GCSE German Tutor
Education
• Planned and gave weekly online German lessons, balancing workload with university study.
• Explained complex grammar clearly and patiently.
• Built rapport with young pupil.


English Language Assistant
English Language Instruction
• Planned and delivered English and Geography lessons under the supervision of a teacher.
• Researched for and designed stimulating language learning activities.


Spanish Teacher
Education
• Taught beginner’s Spanish online to Austrian university students as a ‘lockdown’ initiative.
• Built rapport with adult students.
• Created engaging lessons, which they continued to attend for three months in total.

兴趣: I love learning languages myself and speak German, Spanish and Portuguese, so I understand how it is to be the student and what methods work best! I have 6 months experience teaching TEFL, as well as another 12 months teaching other languages, so I know how to plan engaging lessons to keep you motivated.

教育背景: BA Modern Languages (German Spanish)
Education
I achieved a first-class bachelor's degree in German and Spanish, which involved core language modules plus culture, history and translation modules.

所讲语言: 英语 (母语: 英国), 德语 (流利), 西班牙语 (流利), 葡萄牙语 (会话)


Emilia

职业: English Teacher
English Language Instruction
I taught English classes for one year and loved it!

Teachers Assistant
Education
Before graduating college I was a TA for various courses which included Spanish, Cultural Paradigms and TESOL.

兴趣: I'm patient and friendly :) I know from personal experience how hard it can be to learn a foreign language and I will do my best to assist you in your learning process. Please don't hesitate to ask me any questions - I am here to help you!

教育背景: Bachelors of Arts - International Studies
Government
I also received two minors: one in Sociology and the other in Latin American Languages.

所讲语言: 英语 (母语: 美国/加拿大), 葡萄牙语 (流利), 西班牙语 (基础)


Amanda Cunningham

职业: Kindergarten Assistant
Teaching
Kindergarten assistant at a private school in Columbus, GA.

Administrative Assistant
Hospitality and Tourism
Office staff for two years at an outdoor adventure company in Columbus, Georgia.

兴趣: I have a passion for language and culture. My favorite subjects were always reading and history! I love traveling and exploring but I especially love being outdoors. On a beautiful sunny day, I would either be hiking or participating in a water activity. During the summers, I occasionally work for a rafting company where I enjoy taking trips down the river and getting to meet all kinds of people!! On a rainy day, I love sitting inside with my dog and painting while listening to good music.

教育背景: BS in Early Childhood Education
Education
Early childhood education at Columbus State University. Graduated in 2020. Summa Cum Laude.

所讲语言: 英语 (母语: 美国/加拿大), 葡萄牙语 (流利), 西班牙语 (基础)


Sol

职业: Advocacy and Support Volunteer
Non-profit, Mental Health
I work as a volunteer with an Immigration charity, working with people detained in immigration centers in the UK, or held in prisons under immigration powers. I provide practical and emotional support, advocating alongside those who use this service

English Language Teacher
Education, English Language Instruction, Teaching
I have over two years experience teaching English online to a diverse range of people with different levels and abilities

Restaurant/Bar Manager
Hospitality and Tourism
I have worked for over 10 years in the hospitality industry- in managing and supervising positions

兴趣: I was born in Scotland but I grew up in Dorset, which is in South West England. I like to be in nature and go hiking, I love being around animals and I also like to practice guitar and movement, such as yoga and circus skills. I love to travel and hope to explore many places in my lifetime, it is a privilege to have this dream!

I have many different interests such as watching movies and tv shows, listening to music (especially live music) and learning more about nature and our environment. I am a people person and always interested in hearing peoples stories, interests and passions. I love to explore different places and cultures and I love trying diverse foods from around the world.

I will be starting Postgraduate study in September in the field of Social Work, and I am hoping to work in non-profit organisations focusing on social justice, human rights, and mental health

教育背景: BA Honors Anthropology
Environment, Non-profit, Agriculture
I have an undergraduate degree in Anthropology. My dissertation was written about Indigenous food sovereignty in Canada, global food systems and industrial agricultural. The course was a mix of history, human geography, politics and sociology.

所讲语言: 英语 (母语: 英国), 西班牙语 (会话), 葡萄牙语 (会话)


Ruben Alexandre Silva

职业: Psychologist
Mental Health
Professional Certificate Number 23 942
(Portuguese Psychological Society = Ordem dos Psicólogos Portugueses)

兴趣: Portuguese clinical psychologist with a teaching certificate and 6 years of experience tutoring English as a Second Language.

教育背景: MSc in Forensic and Investigative Psychology
Mental Health
A one year, full-time postgraduate programme. It is accredited by the British Psychological Society annually and recognised as the first step towards status as a Chartered Forensic Psychologist.

所讲语言: 英语 (母语: 英国), 葡萄牙语 (母语), 西班牙语 (流利)


Samantha

职业: U.S. Army Reserve
Military
These experiences have provided a unique outlook on the world and our interconnectedness.

Operations and Data Manager
Environment
My most recent position has been as a manager for a major tree removal operation for a large wildfire in California. This project has given me insight into the role of post-disaster recovery operations.

Production Manager and Insurance Claims Specialist
Building and Architecture, Insurance, Logistics
Writing scopes of work, estimating project costs, managing material costs, and billing insurance companies to ensure proper indemnification of the homeowner.

兴趣: I was born and raised in South Alabama and I am an American living in Brasil, learning Portuguese and getting to know this amazing country little by little. My husband is Brazilian and I like to say that his daughter is my best Portuguese teacher. While they teach me Portuguese, I teach them English and we have a LOT of fun learning this way. I have traveled to the Middle East, multiple European countries, and now Brasil in South America and everywhere I have gone I have discovered that English is the common language that allows for communication amongst the most diverse groups of people. I love getting to know new cultures (especially the food!) and would love to hear about your own experiences.

教育背景: B.A. Psychology and Social Work (cont.)
Mental Health, Non-profit
Prior to moving to Brasil, I was working to complete my BA in Social Work and Psychology. Unfortunately, I have put that on hold for now, but working to understand the human condition and help those in need is a passion of mine!

所讲语言: 英语 (母语: 美国/加拿大), 葡萄牙语 (会话)


Teacher Emma

职业: Commercial Manager
Retail
The role in the Algarve was at a leading furniture package specialist providing turn key furnishing solutions to domestic and international private and commercial clients. I was responsible for staff, generating new business and commercial contracts.

Owner Services Manager
Hospitality and Tourism
In Portugal I led a team of property supervisors on a golf and property resort. As well as the management of my team, I had a portfolio of property owners who were well known sports personalities and managed their villas and P.R. (Public Relations).

P.A. (Personal Assistant) and Office Manager
Finance and Banking
Working in a French investment bank in London I was the personal assistant to the I.T. Director and managed the secretarial staff who worked for middle management roles within the department.

兴趣: As well as working for many years in multi-lingual corporate environments, such as banking and public relations, I was also a part-time TV reporter/presenter so my pronunciation was a priority. I'm very sporty - I play tennis, practice yoga and do rebounding

教育背景: CELTA 4-week online course
English Language Instruction
Over November and December 2021 I completed and passed the Cambridge CELTA. Mornings were always teaching practice with the afternoons dedicated to Input Sessions. Four assignments had to be completed and passed to achieve the Certificate.

Portuguese Beginners Course, Westminster University, London, U.K.
Education
In 2002 I enrolled on a part time one year Portuguese Beginners class as I visited Portugal regularly. Each class was 2 hours long with 10 students and practiced conversation, grammar, role play and submitted assignments to assess our progress.

Diploma in French and German, Cambridge Polytechnic, U.K.
Education
After taking a "gap year" (one year's leave between school and higher education), I did a diploma in French and German. Much of the course was practical which was to help in the search for employment.

所讲语言: 英语 (母语: 英国), 法语 (流利), 葡萄牙语 (流利), 德语 (会话)


Serena A.

职业: Exercise Physiologist
Mental Health, Medicine
Prescribing and implementing exercise and rehabilitation for clinical populations.

Private tutor
Education
Providing education and care for students under 12 years

English Teacher
Education, English Language Instruction
Teaching English for an Academy in Spain. Students include working professionals and adults

兴趣: Hi! My name is Serena and I am a native English speaker from Australia. I have been teaching English for 2 years as well as working in the health industry as an Exercise Physiologist. I love surfing, trying new foods and talking about different cultures. If you want to improve your pronunciation and conversational skills or English related to healthcare then send me a message or book into my schedule to learn how I can help you achieve your goals! Talk to you soon!

教育背景: Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology
Medicine
Exercise prescription, programming and non-invasive cardiac investigations on clinical populations

所讲语言: 英语 (母语: 澳大利亚/新西兰), 西班牙语 (会话), 葡萄牙语 (基础)


Tiffanee Floyd

职业: Teacher
Education, English Language Instruction, Teaching
TEFL certification
Spanish teacher
Online teaching

兴趣: I have a TEFL certification and have been a certified Spanish teacher for more than 20 years. I speak, read, and write Spanish, Portuguese, and English. I love traveling, volunteering, and watching movies.

所讲语言: 英语 (母语: 美国/加拿大), 西班牙语 (流利), 葡萄牙语 (流利)


Tom

职业: Writer
Writing and Journalism
I worked a a copywriter for the AllAboutGroup

Program Coordinator
English Language Instruction
I worked as a program coordinator for an English language school where I designed the curriculum.

Language Assistant
English Language Instruction
I worked as a language assistant in a Spanish school where I taught classes on British culture and Geography.

Get Football Group
Writing and Journalism
I worked as a journalist for the Get Football Group. I also ran a podcast

兴趣: Even though I grew up in London, I have been lucky enough to also live in Hungary, the USA, Spain and Belgium. I enjoy talking about a wide range of topics. From travel to sports and the environment to politics, my educational background has allowed me to become knowledgeable on a variety of subjects.

教育背景: MSc Environment and Development
Environment
London School of Economics
I studied how we can carry out development projects without compromising the health of the natural world around us.

BA Geography
Environment
University College London
From making cities more sustainable to discussing geopolitics, my Geography degree encompassed a lot of topics.

所讲语言: 英语 (母语: 英国), 匈牙利语 (母语), 西班牙语 (会话), 葡萄牙语 (基础)


Sandhya

职业: Online English Teacher
English Language Instruction
2020-Present:

•Teaching English to students in an online platform, incorporating total physical response and a combination of play-based, task-based, and direct instruction

Public Health Analyst
Non-profit, Research
2010-2019:

•Coordinated and managed public health research projects, including educating project team in data collection and analysis
•Collected and analyzed qualitative and quantitative data
•Developed technical reports

Americorps-VISTA Volunteer and Parental Involvement Coordinator
Non-profit, Logistics, Operations
2009-2010:
•Created internal infrastructure in relation to volunteer recruitment, training, and retention
•Established and maintained partnerships with organizations
•Developed internal infrastructure to increase parental involvement


Assistant Refugee Case Manager
Non-profit
2009:
•Provided clients instruction and support regarding the health system, education system, transportation system, and others needed for independent living
•Translated documents and meetings for clients

Research Assistant
Research and Development
2008-2009:
•Designed and implemented cultural and language orientation program for researchers
•Educated local assistants in data collection processes
•Conducted and analyzed focus groups regarding general health and women’s reproductive health


Private teacher
Education
2005-2009:
•Taught elementary and middle school students in various academic areas
•Organized field trips to increase cultural awareness

兴趣: When I am not teaching, you can find me enjoying the sun at the beach or at dance class. I love learning. I am currently learning how to code, specifically the frontend of websites.

教育背景: Bachelor of Arts -Psychology
Mental Health
Oglethorpe University (Georgia, USA), graduated magna cum laude

Master of Public Health -Health Promotion and Behavior
Medicine
Georgia State University (Georgia, USA)

所讲语言: 英语 (母语: 美国/加拿大), 西班牙语 (会话), 葡萄牙语 (会话), 印地语 (基础)


Laura

职业: ESL Teaching
English Language Instruction
I have around 2 years working as an ESL teacher online.

Substitute Teacher and Private ESL tutor
Education, English Language Instruction
Substitute teacher in different international and bilingual schools as well as private tutor with students of different ages.

Translator
Non-profit
Volunteer and translator working within educational and religious areas with women and children from different isolated communities in Beni, Bolivia

Assistant Teacher
Education, Non-profit
Volunteer as an assistant teacher for an after school program that aids support to children who live with their parents in prison in Cochabamba, Bolivia.

Bilingual Preschool Teacher
English Language Instruction, Education
Worked as a bilingual preschool teacher in Cochabamba, Bolivia.

兴趣: Some of my hobbies include playing guitar, hiking and spending time with family and friends. I also love animals! I have a 2 year old french bulldog.

教育背景: Social Pedagogy
Education
Bachelor's degree in Social Pedagogy

所讲语言: 英语 (母语: 美国/加拿大), 西班牙语 (流利), 葡萄牙语 (基础)