Owen
Profession: Whales English
Education
Online English Teacher
ILA Vietnam
Education
In-Class English Teacher
Wisdomland International Kindergarten, HCMC Vietnam
Education
Kindergarten teacher
Interests: Away from teaching I love to play music (obviously!), paint and draw pictures. I play football and do yoga to keep fit!
Education: National University of Ireland, Galway
Education
Irish Language and Geography, Bachelor of Arts
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Irish (Conversational), Spanish (Conversational)
Brian
Profession: KIndergarten Grapeseed Teacher
Teaching
I thought 2 amazing Kindergarten classes in Vietnam for 2 years. I miss these students so much.
Online Teacher Vietnam
Teaching
Online Englis Teacher in Vietnam for 2 years
Graphic designer
Advertising
Graphice designer for over 18 years. I am an excellent at visual communications which has helped me to become a fantastic teacher. My students love my style.
Online English Teacher
Teaching
Online teacher to students in Saudi Arabia. Focused on conversation.
Interests: I love people and I am an excellent communicator. Along with my teaching qualification, I have a Masters degree in Visual communications. I am a graphic designer with over 18 years experience. You can always find me in an Art museum when I arrive in a new city.
I love to travel and I just arrive in Mexico from Vietnam. I am really enjoying learning about the Mayan civilisation here in Yucatan, Mexico.
I love to keep fit, I believe in a healthy body, a healthy mind philosophy. I am a vegetarian and I eat very good food which keeps me very healthy.
I love teaching children of all ages. I had a Kindergarten class in Vietnam, I miss my students so much and I have experience teaching all ages including adults.
My classes are get results while enjoying the learning process.
Education: Masters in Visual Communications
Advertising
After completing my Honors Bachelor degree I decided to continue studying and got my Masters in Visual Communications. I then studied to become an English teacher as I saw so many opportunities to help communities while traveling the world.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Conversational), French (Basic), Irish (Basic)
Tutor Eddie
Profession: English teacher
Teaching
I have worked as an English teacher, providing private English lessons for adults in Sucre in Bolivia, Medellin in Colombia and have also worked as an English teacher in primary schools in Vietnam for the last 6 months
Audiologist
Medicine
Worked in the assessment and rehabilitation of the population with hearing loss in hospitals and healthcare centres.
Interests: I have a wide range of interests and hobbies in my life. Sports like football, martial arts, swimming and tennis. I usually do these at least once a week. Music is also another passion of mine. I enjoy attending gigs,concerts and love the communal aspect of music festivals. I love to learn new skills and hobbies all the time and will probably take up new ones throughout my life.
Education: Bachelors
Medicine
Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Audiology
Certificate
English Language Instruction
120 hour Advanced Teaching English as a Foreign Language Certificate
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Irish (Conversational)
Tutor Eoin
Interests: My main passion is music, I love anything music related and would happily speak with you endlessly about it. I love to create music and I host my own radio show here in Dublin. I love to play gigs around the city when I can too. In my free time you would usually find me reading or watching sports. I'm a huge fan of football. I support Chelsea and my local team Shelbourne. I love to meet new people and learn about their background or the history of the country they are from.
If you're interested in any of these things please feel free to book a call with me! I would love to chat with you about it all :)
Education: Bsc Computer Science
Technology
Studied 3 years in Ireland, mainly focusing on programming, web design, and hardware.
Diploma in Audio and Recording Technologies
Technology
Spent a year in in Windmill Lane Studios, Dublin studying Audio and Recording Technologies where I would record live music and instruments, learning to mix and master these recordings.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Basic), German (Basic), Irish (Conversational)
Tutor Peter
Profession: Clerical Officer
Renewable Energy
Sole responsibility for daily recording and ordering all stock items ensuring continuity of supply for 30 line crews.
Acquired a detailed knowledge of all materials and equipment for erection and maintenance of distribution and transmission lines.
Linesman
Renewable Energy
Electricity Supply Board,
Installation of domestic/commercial/industrial underground services.
Carpenter
Building and Architecture
New York City, USA.
Retained as one of the last 5 (of 55) carpenters on 45 floor high rise job.
Graduated as Journeyman Carpenter after completing my fourth year by working during the day time and attending ‘Carpenter's School at night in Manhattan
Assistant Manager
Hospitality and Tourism
Learned the catering business by initially washing dishes, hoovering, moving tables.
Progressed to setting tables and serving customers.
Advanced to 'sous chef' and team leader.
Promoted to Assistant Manager after one year.
Substitute Teacher
Teaching
Teach wood work craft skills to children with special needs
Provide skills coaching in Basketball to all children in the school
Basketball Development Officer
Sports and Athletics
Promoted and sold the development of the sport to children, Parents, Teachers and Coaches, using radio interviews and weekly written articles in the 'Sligo Champion'
Increased youth participation in the sport 300%, collaborating with all the stakeho
Sports Facilitator
Sports and Athletics
Develop and implement 'Health & Fitness Fetac level1 Programme' for all day service users.
Provide weekly sporting activities for people with intellectual disabilities.
Training Project Leader
Training and Development
Spearheaded the development of a project master schedule and design and construction of infrastructure for a premises of 10,000 sq. feet.
Interview, evaluate and mentor 20 (long - term unemployed) participants.
Devise and maintain all administra
Safety Trainer
Training and Development
Completed all administration documents for my training business such as: Training Proposals, Notifications, Registration Forms, Course Materials, Attendance Sheets, Assessment Sheets, Evaluation Sheets & Completion Certificates as per ‘FAS’ requireme
Training Advisor
Training and Development
Carried out needs assessment for all trainees.
Served as ambassador for the company, first point of contact, handled all customer queries and provided appropriate solutions by phone and face to face.
Recorded all customer interactions on customer rel
Customer server
Hospitality and Tourism
Provide a warm welcome
Anticipate customer needs
Ensure exceptional customer experience to secure brand loyalty
Provide a ‘fond farewell’ and gratitude to customer on leaving
salesperson
Sales
Meet monthly sales targets
Meet and greet customers
Build rapport and advise customers on range of products
Close sale and arrange measuring and fitting dates
Input data to produce quotations orders and receipts
Carry out cash/ card payments/refunds
Retail Assistant
Sales
Assist customers with enquiries
Re-stock display shelves
Clean all areas daily
Customer support agent
Customer Support
Receive a large number of calls per day from members
Provide knowledge to customers
Record all transactions on computer systems
Take card payments
Manage workload according to needs of the organization
Care Support Worker
Mental Health
Support a person on the ‘Autism spectrum’ with challenging behavior
Comply with ‘HIQA’ regulations
Comply with company ‘Policies and Procedures’
Work closely with colleagues in a large team guided by a ‘Multidisciplinary Team’
Bus Driver
Shipping and Transportation
• Board adults and children using wheelchairs
• Represent the company to clients
• Collect passengers and ensure safe mounting and dismounting
• Transport passengers to and from their destinations safely and on time
Interests: I have lived and worked in a number of European and North American countries and states. I love learning about new cultures. My interests are: Sports, Music, Learning new things and watching documentaries or series on tv.
Education: Lean Blackbelt
Manufacturing
Post -Graduate Diploma in 'Quality Management' Lean Business Systems.
Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
Environment
In 'Social and Community Studies'
Diversity & Equality Awareness Training
Education
Human Resources
Safety Awareness Tutor
Education
Safety in the construction industry
Train The Trainer
Education
Tutoring techniques
Manual Handling Instructor
Law
Safety in the workplace
Carpenter
Building and Architecture
Working in the construction industry.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Irish (Conversational), French (Basic)
Tutor Ciaran
Profession: Digital Sales Specialist
IT, Consulting, Sales
My role involved researching various business technologies or eCommerce websites to identify opportunities and then to pitch them to decision makers through LinkedIn.
Interests: I am someone who is generally quite active. I have a big interest in the great outdoors and adventure sports. I love to drink beer with friends and sing and dance ( not a Irish stereotype !). Sea swimming is a big tradition here in Ireland all year around even in winter because of its associated health benefits so I enjoy taking the plunge. I like to smile, I like to laugh and yes you may probably guess, I like telling jokes !!
Education: Bachelor of Arts International with Modern Languages
Education, Performing Arts
A combination of different modules such as linguistics, literature and grammar classes.
Postgraduate of Digital Marketing
Entrepreneurship, Internet, Law, Technology
A range of relevant digital marketing modules from media to data analytics to ecommerce.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Fluent), French (Fluent), Irish (Fluent)
Neil
Profession: Ard-cinnirre at Colláiste UISCE
Teaching
I worked as a teaching assistant and activities assistant at a sleepaway summer camp in the west of Ireland that was focused on teaching the Irish language to young people.
Interests: In addition to English, I also speak Gaeilge(Irish) and French. I am also currently learning Czech.
In addition to my clear love of linguistics, I am passionate about sciences having a degree in Geology and in history and literature. I also have an interest in Rugby and Gaelic sports. I am also into games of all sorts - video, card or board.
Education: Bachelor of Geology
Research
Studied all sciences, with a decision to specialise in Geology. It rocks! ;)
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), French (Conversational), Irish (Fluent), Czech (Basic)
Glen
Profession: English Teacher
Teaching, English Language Instruction
Teaching beginner and intermediate-level English lessons in-person to local residents and refugees.
Drummer/Entertainer
Performing Arts
Performed with a music entertainment service for corporate and private events.
Music Teacher
Teaching, Performing Arts, Entrepreneurship, Education
Taught private music lessons and occasionally at music schools.
Interests: Asides from teaching, I also love to play music and outdoors activities, including hiking, cycling, swimming and camping.
I have been to several countries in western and central Europe, with hopes to visit more in future. I have also lived and worked with people from many different backgrounds, spanning across Europe to South America and Asia.
To relax, I like to listen to music and podcasts, draw, and read. I love learning about complex topics such as history, psychology and science. I'm also a big martial arts and anime nerd, having grown up on TV shows, movies and video games from the Oriental part of the world.
Of course, I'm always eager to learn and talk about any country, their respective cultures, the people, and their personal interests. Maybe you can tell me about yours!
Whatever the case, I look forward to speaking with you and I'm sure we will have plenty to talk about. Chat to you soon!
Education: GA Level 3 Certificate in TEFL
Education, English Language Instruction
i-to-i TEFL online course. 120hrs of study.
BA Degree in Music
Performing Arts, Entrepreneurship, Education, Research
Received from an Irish university.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Irish (Conversational)
Paddy
Profession: EAL Teacher
Education
I worked in Regent's International School in Bangkok for 5 years. There I taught EAL to lower secondary school students and worked along side their English teachers to best support these students with the acquisition of the English language.
Primary Teacher UAE
Education
I was a main stream primary teacher in the UAE. There I had to plan and resource for the variety of lessons taught throughout the school day. It was a fun but demanding role and the care and needs of each child had to be catered for on a daily basis
Interests: I am a fun and energetic person who loves to travel. I have visited many different countries around the world and I enjoy interacting with people from different backgrounds and learning about their culture. I am a keen football fan also and I support Arsenal. I also enjoy hiking, cycling and camping.
Education: BA Geography and Archaeology
Environment
I have a BA in Geography and Archaeology from UCD Dublin.
PGCEi
Education
I have a PGCEi Certificate from Nottingham University.
120 Hour TESOL Certificate
English Language Instruction
I completed a 120 hour TESOL training and used this to kickstart my career as a teacher.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Irish (Conversational)
Patrick ☘️
Profession: Special Language Assistant
Education, English Language Instruction, Teaching
I lived in the United Kingdom for 8 years and worked as a special language assistant, helping students in a mainstream school who didn't have English as a first language. I taught English to students at beginner level in one-to-one and group classes.
Teacher of English as a Second Language
English Language Instruction, Education, Teaching
I have experience teaching English to speakers of other languages and have worked with all levels from beginner through to advanced. For several summers back in Ireland I taught English to Spanish teenagers through cookery classes in a summer school.
TEFL Teaching Online
Teaching, Education, English Language Instruction
I have a lot of experience teaching English to ESL students through online language learning websites. I have taught students from beginner level right through to advanced level. I also teach English for business and job interview preparation.
Business Owner of a Web Design Agency
Design, English Language Instruction, Teaching, IT
I owned and managed my own, highly successful business in the UK for 8 years. This prior experience has really benefited my students when teaching business English and helping prepare students for job interviews.
Teaching English Poetry Workshops
Writing and Journalism, Education, Teaching, English Language Instruction
I have delivered numerous poetry workshops to teenagers and adults. These classes involved teaching writing skills as well as reading techniques for all types of literature. My workshops also focused on grammar and methods for improving vocabulary.
Interests: I’m a native English speaker from Dublin in Ireland.
I am a published and multi-award winning poet with a great passion for all aspects of the English language.
I love conversation and being Irish, I have been told that I have the "gift of the gab” (a love for conversation)!
I really enjoy cooking, working on cars and have built my own camper-van but most of all, I love spending time with my wonderful 5 year old son, also called Patrick!
Education: To University Level
Education, English Language Instruction
Completed Leaving Certificate in secondary education and studied English, History and Performance Arts at University College Dublin, Ireland.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Basic), Irish (Basic)
Professor Coltan
Profession: Substitute Teacher
Education
I am a substitute teacher in all subjects from pre-K to High School
Professor of English
Education, English Language Instruction
I taught English at a University for 10 years
Tutor
Education, English Language Instruction, Writing and Journalism
I tutored students in writing.
Interests: I am a former professor of English. I like reading, finding out about people. I enjoy video games, science, science fiction/fantasy, film, and many other pastimes.
Education: A.A.S in Applied Electronics
Technology
Associates degree in Electronics Tecnology
B.A. in English
Education, English Language Instruction
English Literature
M.A English
Education, English Language Instruction
Degree in Irish literature
M.A. linguistics
Education, English Language Instruction
Linguistics with emphasis on English as a second language.
M.F.A Creative Writing
Writing and Journalism
Degree in Creative Writing.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Irish (Basic)
Frank
Profession: Football Coach
Sports and Athletics
When I lived in Ireland I trained an under 12 football team that my nephew played for.
Camera Assistant
Technology
I worked as a camera assistant and rigger on numerous live sports and music events all over Ireland and many European countries.
Sales Associate
Retail
6 years of customer service work in a team leader position in Tk Maxx.
Interests: I love the outdoors – swimming, cycling and hiking all of which I do with my 2 dogs. Now my nieces and nephews have started to join me on these ‘adventures’ as they call them. They make each activity more fun and unpredictable as I can never anticipate what they will do or say next. I have a great relationship with them. I used to coach an under 12 football team that my nephew played for. My other hobbies include playing xbox. This hobby is popular among older boys and I find this common interest makes them more enthusiastic about the lesson with me.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Irish (Fluent), Spanish (Basic)
Patrick Daniel
Profession: Actor, Various Roles, The Samuel Beckett Centre
Performing Arts
Over four years I acted in several shows in the Samuel Beckett Theatre in Trinity College Dublin. The shows ranged from adaptations to abstract theatre to comedy.
Cheesemonger and Food Tour Guide
Hospitality and Tourism
For one year I worked with Irelands foremost cheesemongers, Sheridans. My duties included introducing customers to the cheeses, cutting and tending to the cheeses. I also gave cheese tours, discussing a selection of Irish cheeses with tourists.
Cheesemonger and Barista
Hospitality and Tourism
I also worked in Luna Deli + Wine in Killarney, my home town. I was given the role of head cheesemonger and was responsible for curating the cheeseboards whilst also working front of house in the mornings preparing food and making coffee orders.
Interests: When I am not acting I am outdoors, hiking, rock climbing, running, playing football or swimming. I love cooking and eating delicious food, I have spent time in Italy and France working on organic farms and learning about the land. I am also a trained cheesemonger so if anyone wants to talk delicious cheeses, I am your guy. I started learning Spanish in January and am planning a move to Colombia very soon! I love meeting people from all over the world and I am incredibly open to hearing everyones story!
Education: Drama and Theatre Studies at Trinity College Dublin
Performing Arts
I spent four fantastic years training in Drama at Trinity College Dublin. I specialised in acting but I also write plays and have directed plays too. I graduated with a First Class Honours.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Conversational), Irish (Fluent)
Teacher Mike
Profession: Public school teacher in Vietnam
Education
I worked as an English teacher in a public school in Hanoi, Vietnam where I taught 6-11 year old classes of up to 60 students.
Quality Systems Manager
Training and Development
I worked as a quality systems manager for a military textile company where I was responsible for training lab testing staff under ISO:9001 standards, as well as contacting suppliers from around the world.
Interests: I enjoy travelling a lot, I have been to many countries in Europe and South East Asia but settled for living in Vietnam for the time being.
I am very interested in history, politics, geography and enjoy talking about those things.
I love video games, food, animals and movies.
Back in Ireland I did Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA) which is a type of sword fighting but have not been able to practise since I moved to Asia.
I also love archery and have been doing it since I was 8 years old.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Irish (Basic)
Rob
Profession: ESL Teacher
Teaching
Taught English to Vietnamese-speaking students aged 16 and up online. Prepared classes using provided materials and personal teaching materials. Focused on improving student’s grammar, listening, writing and speaking skills.
Architectural Designer
Building and Architecture
Worked on various projects from feasibility stage to tender and construction stage. Managed a team of designers to deliver project information on time to meet deadlines.
Interests: TEFL Certified, university graduate seeking a teaching position in Asia. Extensive experience in teaching children and adults. Skills and experience teaching a foreign language and English.
Education: TEFL/TESOL Certificate
Education
170-Hour Course. 150 hours of coursework and 20 hours of student teaching practicum.
BS in Architectural Technology
Building and Architecture
4-year degree at Dublin Institute of Technology. I am well used to working alone as well as part of a team, I pride myself on personal task management and meeting deadlines.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Irish (Basic)
Cian Condren
Profession: English teacher at Premier English Academy Madrid.
Education, English Language Instruction
Worked full-time for one year teaching every level from beginner to advanced and students of all ages from 6 to 60.
English teacher at Berlitz College Dublin.
Education, English Language Instruction
I worked here for 1 year and met amazing people from all over the world. I taught beginner to advanced level classes for 6-7 hours a day, 5 days a week!
Interests: I have 5 siblings and I am the oldest. When I finished school I played the guitar and sang in a band. We played live shows all over Ireland and in London. During the pandemic I realised that I wanted to live my dream and travel the world teaching English. My goal is to be able to work full-time online so I can travel at the same time.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Irish (Fluent)
Jack
Profession: Facebook Account Manager
Advertising
I worked for two years as an account manager for Facebook ads.
Google Business Development Rep
Advertising
I worked for 9 months as a BDR for Google in Barcelona. Seeking new business for Google during that time.
Interests: I love spirituality and reading which i have rediscovered in the last year. Alternately I love sports having grown up in a very sporting town, soccer especially. I am bubbly and outgoing and very easy to talk to so we can chat about anything and I am happy to provide! I am currently working on a farm outside Medellin so love the outdoors animals and plants also.
Education: University of Galway - Business
Advertising
Business degree from UG where I received a 2:1 honours
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Basic), Irish (Conversational)
Jack
Profession: English Language Teacher
Teaching
I have taught English to grades 1-6 in a great school in Northern Thailand. I was responsible for basic literacy, fundamental grammar, advanced reading and writing, and literature and drama classes. I also made, set, and corrected my own examinations
English Language Tutor
Teaching
While living in France, I taught 1-on-1 private English lessons to young learners.
Holiday Rep and Duty Manager
Hospitality and Tourism
I spent several winters working in ski resorts all across Europe as a resort representative and a duty manager for a top level snowsports travel agency.
Interests: I am a friendly and outgoing adventure seeker. I am passionate about not only teaching English but learning new languages myself and experiencing new cultures and seeing the world. I have so far visited 48 different countries and lived in 4.
Other hobbies of mine include food and cooking, photography, music and video games.
I love animals and the outdoors, especially hiking, camping, skiing, and scuba diving.
If you share any of my interests I'm sure we'll become friends very quickly.
Education: BSc. Business & Law
Advertising, Law
My undergraduate degree awarded me knowledge in a broad range of subjects including International Relations, Human Resource Management, Digital Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, and many elements of Irish and EU Law
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), French (Conversational), Irish (Native)
Odhran
Profession: Science Teacher
Education, Teaching
I am qualified high school Science teacher. I have experience teaching kids of all ages ranging from 11-18 years old.
Head Counselor International Children's Summer Camps
Sports and Athletics, Teaching, English Language Instruction
For the past five summers, I have worked as a sports and English teacher at international children's summer camps. I now work year round as part of the leadership team hiring and training new staff. I currently work with children from the age of 6-17
Waiter and Barman
Hospitality and Tourism
I have worked in the hospitality industry for over 5 years. Including a barista and managerial roles.
Interests: Hey, My name is Odhran. I am a hard working, adaptable and extremally approachable individual. I am a qualified Science Teaching. I love all things outdoors related including surfing, climbing and running. I love to travel and see the world. I have had the amazing opportunity of working for a number of years at international children's summer camps both in the US and Croatia. I love working with people and helping them improve their English. I am excited to start working with students from around the world and help them improve their English language skills.
Education: Physical Education and Science Teacher
Education, Sports and Athletics
Graduated from University College Cork with a first class honors Bachelor's of Science Education. I am currently teaching in a secondary school in Ireland with students ranging in ages from 13-18.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), French (Conversational), Irish (Native)
Tom McGonigle
Profession: Prisoner Ombudsman
Law, Consulting
40 years experience as a Probation Officer, Youth Custody director, NGO senior manager and Ombudsman.
During 2014-23 I have undertaken international consultancy contracts on behalf of the Council of Europe, UNICEF and the European Commission.
Interests: My interests include playing and teaching Irish traditional music, angling, cycling and hiking.
I am married with three adult children.
Education: MA in Social Anthropology (1991); BA in Irish Studies (1977); TEFL (2020)
Education
MA dissertation was about life sentenced prisoners.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Irish (Fluent), French (Conversational), Spanish (Basic), German (Basic)