Gary
Interests: I am a very easy-going, patient person.
Education: Bachelor of Science
Real Estate, Finance and Banking
I have experience in the fields of real estate and financial markets.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Conversational)
Tutor Albert
Profession: Geek Squad Advanced Repair Technician
IT
⦁Emphasis in fostering a pleasant experience while delivering a highly technical hardware repair
⦁ Provided excellent customer service
⦁Marketing through product knowledge developed client relationships and trust
Purchasing Assistant
Logistics
⦁ Strong organizational skills including prioritizing, scheduling, time management and the
ability to meet deadline
⦁ Communicated with vendors regarding quotes for dry vans, trucks, insurance and more.
Interests: Bilingual in English and Spanish, proficient in a professional setting and more casual settings.
Education: Bachelor of International Business
Logistics, Technology, Shipping and Transportation, Finance and Banking
Highly knowledgeable in business and corporate subjects.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Fluent)
Phillip
Profession: Author
Writing and Journalism
I have written and published several books.
Interests: Contact me and we can get to know each other as we learn.
Education: BA
Research
Bachelors Degree in International Studies
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Fluent)
Israel Alarcon
Profession: Chief of Staff at Inaru
Entrepreneurship
I worked closely with the CEO & Founder of Inaru in building this agribusiness start up in the Dominican Republic. They produce some of the best cacao in the world. Check them out!
Director of Operations at Bitcoin Hedge Fund
Finance and Banking
I worked with investors, traders, and partners in a Bitcoin Derivatives Hedge Fund. Ask me about digital assets and blockchain technology.
Interests: I grew up in the United States, about 25 minutes from Manhattan. I have a finance degree from Boston University where I lived for 4 years and have studied abroad in London for a semester. I am very well traveled. I am getting close to traveling to 20 countries. Let's connect and get to know each other!!
Education: Bachelors Degree in Business Administration & Finance
Education
I attended Boston University for 4 years. I started my college career by majoring in political science but then switching to the business college to study finance.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Native)
Russ
Interests: I have a passion for history, cooking, traveling, arts, movies, TV shows, and languages. I am fluent in English and am currently practicing Spanish.
Education: Bachelor of Arts
Mental Health
Major: Psychology. Minor: History. Cum Laude.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Basic)
Joseph
Profession: Executive Secretary
English Language Instruction
I worked in the English Department at LA Valley College for 8 years. In that time I worked with ESL students taking their first English class all the way up to University level students taking advanced classes.
Interests: I am a Commercial Industrial Electrician by trade. As I've previously mentioned, I'm from sunny Southern California. I have 2 Associates Degrees, one in Natural Sciences, the other in Behavioral Sciences. I was in trade school for 4 years, I'm always learning. At this moment I'm living in Oaxaca Mexico learning Spanish and enjoying the culture.
I love the gym, fitness, sports, and related topics of conversation.
Education: Associates of Science
Environment
I have an Associates of Science in Natural Sciences from LA Valley College
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Conversational)
BJ Patterson
Profession: Military Officer
Military
Commander of over 100 Soldiers responsible for their health and welfare. Additionally, responsible for over 9 million dollars worth of equipment with no loss.
Interests: I am a retired US Army officer with a passion for traveling. I have been to 38 countries in my life time and I love speaking with people. I want to help others learn conversational English especially in my favorite country Colombia.
Education: Bachelor of Science
Education
Business and Psychology
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Conversational)
Chase
Profession: English Tutor
English Language Instruction
I worked with individuals as English as Second Language while in my undergraduate and graduate studies.
Interests: I am a graduate student currently based in Spain, originally from Louisiana. I am a highly educated and dedicated individual who is passionate about teaching and helping students achieve their language learning goals. With my background in both America and Spain, I have a unique perspective on language and culture that allows me to connect with students from diverse backgrounds. My experience living in Spain has given me a deep appreciation for the importance of learning English as a global language and the challenges that non-native speakers may face in their language acquisition journey.
Education: Bachelors of Philosophy
Education
I studied Philosophy in my undergraduate, as well as a strong emphasis on the humanities which consisted of Latin, Spanish, Literature, and Philosophy. My background is rooted in a liberal arts education.
Currently Pursuing Masters Degree in Spain
Education, English Language Instruction
I am a graduate student studying for a Masters in Spanish and International Business.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Conversational)
Mr. Zac
Profession: Operation Smile, Fundraiser (Santa Cruz, Bolivia)
Non-profit, Logistics
March 2015 - December 2018
Responsibilities:
-Fundraising on the street.
-Leading teams.
-Communicating between teams.
YMCA, Fundraiser (Leicester, England)
Non-profit, Training and Development
July 2017 - August 2017 (holiday job)
Responsibilities:
-Setting up big fundraising events.
-Catering to large groups.
-Making advertisements.
-Teaching others how to fundraise.
El Alfarero, Waiter (Santa Cruz, Bolivia)
Customer Support, Sales
March 2019 - May 2019
Responsibilities:
-Serving food and beverages to customers.
-Working coffee machines to prepare an array of hot and cold drinks for customers.
-Cleaning every part of the coffee shop.
Nando's, Host (London Euston, England)
Customer Support
August 2019 (moved to Bristol)
Responsibilities:
-Checking customers aren't having any problems, and resolving them if so.
-Greeting customers and guiding them to their table.
-Serving food and beverages to customers.
Wetherspoons, Bar assistant/ Waiter (Bristol, England)
Customer Support, Sales
January 2020 - March 2020 (left due to covid)
Responsibilities:
-Service of groups up to 600 people.
-Cleaning every part of the restaurant.
-Preparation of simple cocktails.
-Cashier.
Cuore di Latte, Waiter/Cashier/Kitchen staff/Supervisor (Santa Cruz, Bolivia)
Customer Support, Management, Sales
October 2020 - November 2020 (left due to low pay)
Responsibilities:
-Inventory counting.
-Supervisor.
-Customer attention and support.
-Cashier.
Picolo, Waiter (Santa Cruz, Bolivia)
Customer Support
November 2020 - February 2021
Responsibilities:
-High standard customer service.
-Transportation of food products to storage units.
-Coordination and order.
KAOS Restobar, Bartender (Santa Cruz, Bolivia)
Customer Support, Sales
June 2021 - September 2021
Responsibilities:
-Service by myself of groups up to 180 people.
-Preparation of cocktails of a large variation.
-Preparation of juices of a large variation.
-Deep cleaning of bar and maintenance of every aspect of it.
KAOS Restobar, Barmanager (Santa Cruz, Bolivia)
Management, Customer Support, Human Resources, Teaching
September 2021 - January 2022
Responsibilities:
-Creation of efficient systems to keep the bar in order and avoid losses.
-Interviewing and evaluating.
-Training of more the then 10 people on how to be a bartender.
-Preparation of cocktails.
Men’s Model Agency, Model (Santa Cruz, Bolivia)
Fashion, Sales
December 2021 - December 2024 (3 year contract)
Responsibilities:
-Maintain a good appearance.
-Stay active on social media.
SBC Rooftop, Bartender (Santa Cruz, Bolivia)
Customer Support, Sales
January 2022- December 2022
Responsibilities:
-Service of groups up to 250 people.
-Preparation of luxury cocktails of a large variation.
-Preparation of a large variation of complex syrups and bitters.
Ayla English, English teacher (Santa Cruz, Bolivia)
English Language Instruction, Teaching
January 2023- Now
Responsibilities:
-Teaching the advanced level English.
-Managing a classroom of up to 14 students.
-Writing lesson plans for each lesson.
-Keeping track of students progress and motivation levels.
Interests: I am a British TESOL certified English teacher. I have fully English roots but now I live in South America. I love to travel and meet new people everywhere I go. I'm very social and outgoing and love to chat to people from different cultures to learn about the world. My hobbies include making music: I sing and produce. I also love to paint, draw, craft and design; in fact I studied Fine Art in Bristol at the University of the West of England (UWE). I love living live, nature and colors.
Education: American College Prep Diploma and Bolivian Diploma, SCCLC (Santa, Cruz Bolivia)
Education
2009 - 2019
-AP scores of 5 in Spanish Language, 4 in English Language, 3 in Spanish Literature, 3 in 2D Studio Art.
- SAT score of 1180
Fine Art Foundation Year, University of the West of England (Bristol, England)
Fashion, Performing Arts, Visual Arts
2019 - 2020
-Printmaking
-Design
-Photography
-Painting
-Sketching
-Sculpture
120-hour TESOL, World TESOL Academy
English Language Instruction, Education
2022-2023
- Completed 120-hour TESOL with a score of 96.2%.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Native)
Andy
Profession: Multistream income
Real Estate
I work freelance in product development, transcription and nutrition consultation.
Interests: Other potentially interesting information about me!
I'm vegetarian and have been for most of my life!
I lived in India for 2 years and LOVED IT.
I love to learn new things, especially when it comes to languages, food or culture.
I also love all things science, though I know biological sciences the best.
Education: BSc(Hons) Public Health Nutrition
Education
Undergraduate, science with honours;
Human nutrition, Human physiology, Public Health & policy, Psycho-social studies, intervention design and delivery
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Conversational)
Nicholas Pope
Profession: Burk Literacy Council
English Language Instruction
From 2018 until 2022, I taught English to adult immigrants of varying levels of English. I helped them skills needed in daily life such as reading street and store signs, how to visit a doctor's office, symptoms and ailments, and other things.
Auxiliar de Conversacion
English Language Instruction
I taught English to students in Spain's public schools from 2019 until the present. In this role, I was assigned as a conversation and cultural assistant, in which I'd lead discussions in English about our differing cultures and countries.
Interests: I am a curious and good-natured individual seeking to help people with their English and enriching their lives through my instruction.
Education: Bachelor of Arts in History
Research
I learned to read and understand the histories of other cultures and how to better communicate complex topics.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Fluent)
Rob
Profession: Substitute Teacher
Education
I've worked extensively as a substitute teacher. I work well with kids of all ages.
Trainer
Technology
I train and mentor new employees on their job function. I have received several recognition awards awards for excellent work.
Interests: I am currently learning Spanish
Education: Engineer
Technology
I have a degree in electrical engineering.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Conversational)
Todd
Profession: Classroom Based Trainer II
Education, Teaching, Training and Development, Government
Lead classes for adults with Developmental Disabilities.
Interests: I love playing music including the guitar. I enjoy the outdoors and one year I spent six months hiking the Appalachian Trail. I love learning, and experiencing other cultures.
Education: Special Education
Education
Two years towards a Special Education degree.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Conversational)
Jon
Profession: Tacp
Military
A TACP is responsible for de-conflicting and relaying information to the aircraft above maneuver units and guiding the release of ordinance.
-Deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan
Loan Officer
Finance and Banking
Reviewed Covid loans 2020-2022
Interests: I was born in the United Sates of America and lived there most of my life. When I was 18 years old I joined the United States Air Force and moved to Colorado. I was deployed overseas to Iraq and Afghanistan during the 5 years I was in. Once I got out I moved to Maryland and studied political science, international relations, peace building/stability and humanitarian development. I most recently worked as a loan officer and have a Masters Degree in Finance. I am interested in a lot of subjects. In my free time I always try to stay up to date with space news, technology, video games and what's going on around the world. I try to learn every day and find more ways to appreciate our world.
Most recently I have moved to Costa Rica. I live with my wife and 3 kids. My wife is a native Spanish speaker and I am able to speak a little bit. There are still many words I don't know but I speak it and learn more every day.
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Government with focus in International Relations
Government
Studied theories of conflict and peace
Masters in Finance
Finance and Banking
Studied international finance.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Basic)
Business with Peter
Profession: Data Analyst
Technology, Renewable Energy
As an analytics professional in the corporate world, I have helped dozens of clients understand complex business processes through sound advising and analytical strategies in the renewable energy sector.
Interests: I have over 3 years working as a data analyst. I hope to chat with you soon!
Education: BS in Economics and Informational Technology (Honors)
Education
Bachelor’s of Science in Economics and Information Technology
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Amharic (Conversational), Spanish (Basic)
Gabe Mendiola
Profession: Registered Nurse
Operations
RN for over 45 years in all areas of medical field.
Interests: Registered Nurse for 45 years.
Education: Associate Degree in Nursing
Medicine
Associate Degree in Nursing
Bachelor Degree in Health Administration
Education
College professor in Nursing
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Native)
Matthew_Spain
Interests: I enjoy food and drink, the gym, weight training, travel, movies, nature, animals, walking, music and art. I have lived in Spain for 3 years and have enjoyed making a fantastic group of Spanish friends. Some of which I teach English to on a weekly basis.
I have spent a lot of time in India and love the culture there very much.
️🌈 LGBT* friendly.
Education: GCSE
Writing and Journalism
A+ in English
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Conversational)
Christopher
Profession: Professor
Teaching, Education, English Language Instruction
Universities in South Korea and Saudi Arabia.
Interests: I like to walk, play tennis, and follow the news
Education: M.Edu
Education
Masters of Education: Secondary Education
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Conversational)
Michael
Profession: Owner of Michael Rosmus English
Education
I am the owner and operator of a small English school in Mexico.
Interests: I enjoy reading,playing golf,watching movies and spending time with my family.
Education: Dutchess Community College
Education
I have an associates degree in: The Arts of Teaching
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Basic)
John
Profession: Writer
Technology
I am currently a writer, but I earned a living for 25 years as an office technology salesman.
I have taught creative writing, songwriting and playwriting through various Arts Foundations.
Performing Arts
Performed as a jazz singer for many years.
Interests: I have lived all over the United States and traveled a fair amount throughout Central and South America. I enjoy learning about other cultures and sharing mine. I am a former Jazz singer, a half-decent cook, a devoted father and a happy husband. I love meeting new people from all walks of life.
Education: Completed one year of college at Rider University
Mental Health
Studied Psychology
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Fluent)