Sian VDM 😊
Profession: Primary School Teacher
Education
I have had 15 years experience working in a primary school setting. My main experience has been in the early years setting where the focus in education is on developing a strong foundation in phonics, reading and writing.
Online ESL Teacher
Education
I have been teaching English online to both children and adults for the past four years. Having taught for many years in a Primary School I am confident in my ability to engage and focus young learners and help them to achieve their learning goals.
Interests: I am passionate about teaching English to both adults and children. My lessons are personalized, creative, and fun. In my classes my students always feel relaxed and engaged.
I love travelling and experiencing new cultures. I have had the opportunity to live in several different countries: South Africa, Australia, France and the United Kingdom.
In my spare time I enjoy horse-riding, walking, reading, cooking and gardening. I love going on picnics and socialising with my family and friends.
Education: Degree in Tourism Management
Hospitality and Tourism
Management degree
Level 5 Certificate in Primary Education
Education
Primary Education
TEFL Certificate
Education
Certificate in Teaching English as a foreign language.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK)
Kirstie
Profession: Teacher
Teaching
- I was an English tutor for junior school students at Kingswood college.
- I worked at a foreign language school ' Castle English' in the Czech Republic for a year.
- I have been teaching on cambly since 2017
Interests: I am 29 years old, and I live in South Africa.
I am working as a fashion designer, but also work on cambly part time.
I love travelling, being creative through drawing, organizing and sewing.
I love animals, especially dogs. (I have three).
I am sporty, and actually swam for South Africa in my prime.
Education: Honours in BSc Human Kinetics and Ergonomics
Sports and Athletics
I completed my honours at Rhodes University, where I studied Psychology up to third year, and finished my honours year in HKE.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Afrikaans (Fluent)
Teacher Jay
Profession: English Teacher
Interests: I enjoy learning about different cultures, ways of life, history and different ideas. My hobbies include visiting historical sites, exploring nature and travelling.
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Arts - Ancient History Major
TEFL
Spoken Languages: English (Native: Australia / New Zealand)
Jordan
Interests: Do you want to be able to speak English like a native speaker? With numerous years of teaching English, I can help you do just that! Hey there, I'm Jordan! My passion is to help you learn English and see you succeed in life, whether it's in business or in meeting awesome new people using your English skills! You need someone who's a master of the English language who can help you speak clearly and be confident with your pronunciation. A great teacher to help you grow like a well watered tree. I love meeting new people from around the world and learning all about new cultures. I look forward to seeing you soon!
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada)
Caio M.M
Profession: English Teacher and Biologist
Interests: Travel, Science, Food, Gastronomy, Movies, Languages, Arts, Music.
Education: Undergraduate Biological Science degree
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada)
Philip Raymond
Profession: Qualified Civil & Building Engineer & Project Manager
Building and Architecture, Engineering, Entrepreneurship, Real Estate
I have specialist knowledge in managing large construction projects from office blocks, shopping malls, hotels, power stations, elevated highways, gold & uranium mines, oil refinery, road freeways.
Interests: I am an experienced Cambly tutor having helped over 6,500 students over the last 5+ years, regularly with mainland China, Japan, S.Korea, Vietnam, Cambodia, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Brazil. If you need help and guidance with Business English I am the right Tutor to help you. I have various personal and professional experiences as I have lived in six different countries. I am a qualified civil and building engineer and I have opened and run four start-up companies , two in South Africa and two in Spain for many years. The one benefit is learning about new cultures, which is a real joy for me. I enjoy watching rugby, Formula 1, and keeping up with current events. I currently live in Spain, but I have also lived in Dubai, Bahrain, Netherlands and South Africa, for a long time, after leaving the United Kingdom. I have travelled extensively, especially in the USA, Europe, Africa, Australia, and parts of Asia.
Education: ACIOB - Chartered Institute of Building
Building and Architecture, Law
Completed a 4 year internship whilst studying with a very large Global UK Construction Group. Then obtained my professional qualification after work experience.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK)
Cole
Profession: Waiter at a retirement home
Interests: Travel, languages, psychology, food, history, nature, self development, hiking, people, horror movies, thrillers, reading, blogging
Education: Oxford Seminars ESL Certificate completed in 2015
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), German (Fluent), French (Fluent), Spanish (Fluent), Portuguese (Conversational), Chinese (Conversational), Catalan (Conversational), Dutch (Conversational), Italian (Conversational), Danish (Basic), Russian (Basic)
Sifu Charlie
Profession: Funeral Assistant at Mountain Valley Funeral Home.
Customer Support
Assist the Director in preparing deceased persons for burial and helping the families during this time of grieving.
Interests: Entertaining family and friends, riding motorcycles, travelling, martial arts, and music.
Education: State of Texas Board Certified Classroom teacher
Law, Education
4 years of teaching high school students Criminal Justice and Police Procedure.
Sifu (teacher) in Choy Lay Fut Kung Fu
Sports and Athletics
Owed and operated two different Martial Arts schools teaching both children and adults self defense.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Basic)
Sim
Interests: I love spending time with my family and friends. I love to cook, eat, explore new places, travel the world (31 countries and counting), go to the gym, read, meet new people, the beach, dance, listen to music, watch comedies, and pool days.
Education: MA Social Work
Government
I qualified as a social worker in the UK back in 2009. Feels like such a long time now. I loved my job but decided to take a break from the stress and seek out the sunshine so I decided to move to SE Asia. Not a bad decision at all :-)
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK)
Lando
Profession: ENGLISH TEACHER at Siountri School
English Language Instruction, Education, Teaching
Responsible for teaching Junior classes ages 7-9 and B classes ages 11-12. Currently introducing important Grammar. and developing fun activities.
RUNNER at WAVE STUDIOS London & Amsterdam
Performing Arts, Advertising, Engineering
Responsible for answering phone calls, cash handling and managing front of house resources for staff.
Managing emails under pressure where I would pay attention to client requests. As well as make requests for pictures, OMF’s music tracks etc.
ONLINE TEACHING at Cambly
English Language Instruction, Internet, Education
One-on-one lessons with adults and children using Cambly resources and individual lesson plans.
Interests: Filmmaking, music and travel are my greatest interests. I love working with people from different cultures. I'm very international. I was raised in an environment with people from all over the world. Previously I worked as a Sound Engineer in Amsterdam which was a beautiful experience and now I am in Athens teaching online and developing my skills as a musician and filmmaker.
Education: University of West London
Performing Arts
Music Technology and Video Production
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada)
Mark GH
Profession: Financial Controller
Finance and Banking
Overseeing the duties of accounting staff, cashiers and managers at a group of private limited companies reporting to the CEO.
Interests: I like travelling and have lived in Thailand for almost twenty years. I enjoy a simple life and get around on 125cc motor scooter. I enjoy good food and like to cook although my wife normally takes care of that. I do make a traditional English Roast dinner and some desserts, which she loves. Other things I like doing include Sea Angling and weekend breaks.
Education: BA
Finance and Banking
Accounting
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Thai (Basic)
Teacher Amanda
Profession: English and Drama Teacher
Education, Teaching
I have worked in the Education sector for over 10 years. Previously I have been a press officer and trainer
Interests: I enjoy travelling and experiencing new cultures. I lived in Shanghai for two years and regularly travel around the world. I am an avid reader and love debating.
Education: English and Drama Teacher
Education
I have been teaching for over 10 years in the UK and an International school.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK)
Alex.N
Interests: In my free time I like to be outdoors doing fun activities like fishing, boating or running.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada)
Noreda
Interests: Noreda and Her Band— I am an international singer and songwriter. I have been living and working in Europe since 2017.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Italian (Basic), German (Basic)
Gary
Profession: Full-Time teacher at EFLlearning Centre. Teaching General English, Professional Conversation and Conversation for daily life.
English Language Instruction
One to one lessons to intermediate adult students,
One to one lessons to beginner students,
Small group to beginner students,
4 weeks English Camp to Korean students,
English Camp to Chinese students.
Part-Time Kindergarten Teacher
English Language Instruction
Part-Time teacher at Suandek Suan Dek Chiang Mai Kindergarten.
Sumalee Kindergarten.
Paikaew Kindergarten.
Wilawan Kindergarten.
Lertsuwannarat Kindergarten.
Interests: I am now currently working for a Chiang Mai ESL Learning Centre, Which is a language school.
I work there as an English teacher. Teaching children from four years old to adults.
I teach one on one, group classes, and online classes.
In my free time I like to travel and explore the country.
Education: Bachelor of Arts Degree
Education
English Literature and Language
Spoken Languages: English (Native: Australia / New Zealand)
Lily
Profession: Private School / Institute English Teacher
Education, English Language Instruction, Fashion
I worked in fashion for a while before I began travelling, which was where I truly found my unexpected passion and vocation in teaching ESL. I worked in well named private schools/institutions where I gained experience and teaching certification
Youth Coach
Mental Health
Weekend youth activities and discussions in order to assist, encourage, empower, and guide teenagers at my local church.
Interests: I'm honest, caring and take interest in meeting new people and chatting because I believe it´s a fun way to learn about life and the world. I love watching and talking about films, arts and crafts, experiences and just life general. I enjoy cooking, reading, music, theatre, spending time with loved ones and my pets as I'm a bit of a homebody. My most memorable experience, in my line of work, was teaching orphan children. It was very moving and meaningful. Education should be given to everyone with love, respect and a sense of appreciation.
Education: Completed standard British primary and secondary schooling and CELTA course at The British Council
English Language Instruction
Teaching has taught me to teach better each time. I believe teaching is the best life teacher. The more you teach, the more you learn.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Fluent)
Mary Posner
Profession: English Teacher
Interests: literature, travel and culture, art, science (really interested but not proficient in), philosophy, psychology, anything new and intriguing
Education: Grades 1 - 11 - Springfield Public Schools (USA);
Grades 11 - 12 - Private American School - School of Tomorrow (Tbilisi, Georgia);
University - American University in Bulgaria (3 semesters) - major undeclared.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada)
Phil W
Profession: Catering and Hospitality Manager
Hospitality and Tourism
In my hospitality roles, I have managed hotels, restaurants and been a wedding manager! I also curated and managed large events. I have a lot of experience with interview questions and business English, and can help you build an excellent CV too!
Interests: I spent many years working as a catering manager in restaurants and hotels, and have a great love of food from around the world. I love keeping fit by swimming and walking as much as possible around the beautiful island of Malta, where I am currently living. I am a musician and sing and play guitar, and I love music from opera to blues! I love languages and am currently learning Italian, so understand what it is like to learn a new language and to be confident enough to speak it! I am also very interested in current affairs both at home and abroad, technology and world events. I love travelling and learning about different countries and their cultures and have been fortunate enough to have travelled extensively to many places including the USA, Canada, Europe, South East Asia and Australia. There is always lots to talk about!!! 😁
Education: Hospitality and Event Manager
Hospitality and Tourism
Hospitality and Events Manager for many years for Corporate and Private events in museums, galleries restaurants, hotels and high profile venues all over the UK.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK)
Susie
Profession: Shop Owner
Retail
I owned my own crystal gemstone and jewellery shop for a number of years so I can share my business experience with anyone who needs help
Bank
Finance and Banking
I worked for Barclays Bank in London when I left school in the dividends and shares department.
Teacher
Education
I was a teacher for several years in a primary school teaching students from the ages of 5 to 10
Computer input clerk
Marketing
I worked within a large sales team for a large wine distribution company
Buyer
Manufacturing
I was a company buyer for a manufacturing company responsible for all the stock control and buying aspects within the company
Interests: I am a mother to 4 children and am blessed with 6 grandchildren. I recently moved to a new area of Spain and really enjoy the lifestyle here where I can take my dogs out walking and listen to the sounds of nature or walk along the beach. I enjoy photographing animals and flowers etc. In my free time I enjoy watching documentaries on current events/history and criminal series on Netflix or just curling up and reading a good book. I have a love for gemstone crystals and had my own business in the UK. I am a Reiki master and like to meditate to relax and clear my mind when I can. I also take an interest in what is going on in our world and listening and finding out about different cultures
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK)
April Barragan
Profession: ESL Teacher
English Language Instruction
I have been an English tutor for seven years.
Interests: Reading, sports, music and meeting people.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada)