Omar
Profession: Transcriber
Technology
Transcribed audio in both Arabic and English and have also QA'd media material for iTunes Music Library.
Private Tutor
English Language Instruction
Tutored students in English to succeed in TOEFL and IELTS exams! Students from all ages and all different cultures.
Voice Assistant Grader
Technology
Worked as a Siri grader for Apple to improve the natural acquisition of language by voice automated assistants. In Arabic and in English.
Interests: I have a degree in World Languages and my passions include fitness (boxing), photography (drone) and linguistics!
Let me take your English to the next level!
Education: Bachelor of Arts in World Languages and Applied Linguistics
Education
Graduated from Portland State University with a comprehensive degree (+180 credits). Specialization in Arabic to English translation and vice versa.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Arabic (Native), Spanish (Fluent)
Kei
Profession: Technology & IT
Technology
I have many years experience working in the technology and Sectors with major companies and Government Departments and Agencies. My original profession was Electronics Engineering but I also held Commercial and Sales and Marketing roles.
Writing
Writing and Journalism
I have qualifications in Journalism and Travel Writing and have written articles for magazines and other publications. I find this helpful in creating new ideas and different ways to express consepts in English.
Teaching and Volunterring
Training and Development
I'm a volunteer with a charity in the UK which provides training to young people in skills relating nautical activities: sailing, navigation, seamanship etc. As an instructor, I have been trained in teaching and learning styles and methodologies etc
Interests: I have many years experience working in the technology sector with major companies and Government Departments and Agencies. My original profession was Electronics Engineering.
Education: Various
Technology
Electronic Engineering, Liverpool John Moores University. Open University Level 2 Psychology. University accredited Journalism / Travel Writing. LAMDA Bronze Medal Acting. PRINCE2 Practitioner. RYA Powerboat Level 2 and Yacht Day Skipper.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Conversational)
DJ
Profession: Smart English Japan
Education, English Language Instruction
I am assisting professors online in a Japanese language program to support students with process of communicating verbally in English. My job is to provide a resource where students can practice their pronunciation and grammar with a native speaker.
Photographer/Editor
Visual Arts, Marketing, Design
I provide a range of creative services to include video production, editing, logo & title animation, photo editing, brochures, flyers and printed marketing materials. I am self-taught and have been working with video since 2012.
Production Assistant
Marketing, Visual Arts, Design
I worked with a highly professional crew ensuring the timely arrival of equipment, props and products to set. I also provided transportation of actors and crew to and from set in a safe and timely manner.
Chauffer
Hospitality and Tourism, Customer Support
My primary responsibility was chauffeuring principal Broadway actors from their homes to work and back, as well as to special events as needed using a fleet of luxury vehicles.
Experienced Chef
Hospitality and Tourism, Retail, Customer Support
My responsibilities included food production, organization of workstations, cleaning, using products efficiently and working within a highly organized structure at one of the premiere catering companies in New York City.
Real Estate Salesperson
Real Estate, Sales, Customer Support
Provided full service licensed real estate salesperson assistance to include research, setting up showings, conducting open houses, putting together contracts and facilitating monetary transactions.
Data Networks Engineer
Military, IT, Technology, Building and Architecture
We were responsible for the installation, configuration and management of computer network systems in both stand alone and client-server environments.
Interests: I was born in Ethiopia and my family immigrated to New York City when I was five years old. I have many experiences in school, work and travel that we can talk about and would love to hear about your experiences as well. I love Latin music and also work in video production. You should be very proud of yourself for learning a new language and especially English because it may help you have access to many new resources around the world.
Education: Bachelors of Arts Literary Studies
English Language Instruction, Education, Writing and Journalism
Completed a Bachelor of Arts in Literary Studies and Entertainment Art from Empire State College State University of New York. Also attended Penn State University and Colombia University City of New York.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Conversational)
Jacob Benjamin
Profession: Language Assistant Professor
English Language Instruction
Teaching English to high school students. Creating dynamic and engaging activities for the student to practice speaking and vocabulary. Establishing good relationships with students so they feel comfortable making mistakes and learning from them.
Interests: I am from Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. Growing up I spoke both Spanish and English. I enjoy reading, writing, drawing, and talking with friends. I'm a little bit of a history buff and will always enjoy a philosophical conversation. As a lover of language, I am also currently learning French.
Education: Bachelors in Business Administration
Finance and Banking
I graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison Grainger School of Business in 2022 with a bachelor's degree.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Conversational)
Jonathan
Profession: English Language Teacher
English Language Instruction, Teaching
I have worked for many years as an English teacher/ instructor in the UK, Germany and Spain.
I have worked with children, teenagers and adults from absolute beginners to very advanced speakers.
3D Modeler
Engineering, Building and Architecture
I have worked for many years creating data-rich, architectural adjacent models in 3D for use in Building Information Modelling (BIM) software.
3D Modeler / Animator
Visual Arts, Design
I also worked for a number of years, and have a bachelor's degree in, animation and 3D modelling.
Interests: Hello again!
I live in Spain at European Central Standard Time (ECST) https://www.timeanddate.com/time/map/
Outside of teaching, I have many interests.
I studied animation (cartoons) at university.
I have worked in 3D modelling and animation for TV, computer games and architecture.
I enjoy playing and modding computer games, reading and video.
I sew, and used to make a lot of my own clothes.
I enjoy making things.
I recently moved to the countryside from the city so that I can have a real garden.
I bought a derelict farm, and I try to spend my mornings, before it gets too hot, working at the farm, then i come back for lunch, and come on Cambly.
So, talking with me, you help raise money to restore an 18th century Catalan farm!
I am also a TikTok addict.
What do you enjoy doing?
Education: BA Animation
Visual Arts
Bachelor Degree in Animation and Cinema History
Associate Degree in Game Engineering
Technology
Two year programming course for games.
C#, C++, Python etc
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Fluent), German (Conversational), Catalan (Basic)
Jim
Profession: Honor Guard Equestrian
Military
Sergeant with the Old Guard, the Ceremonial Honor Guard of the US Army at Arlington Cemetery
Farming
Agriculture
I was rancher and farmer with 100 stock cows and calves while producing corn and soybeans on my Iowa farm. I won conservation awards and served on Iowa State University Extension board, 4-H County Board, Judge at FFA speech contests
Community Bank President
Finance and Banking
I started my banking career in a small bank and became certified in residential, commercial, and agricultural lending. Additional certifications came in real estate, investments, and insurance. Later I put it together as a community bank president.
Real Estate Agent
Real Estate
In retirement I still want to help people find their homes. Living in Chapala Mexico, a top retirement destination for citizens of the US and Canada affords me that opportunity.
English Teacher
English Language Instruction
In 2010 I studied and practice taught in Quito Ecuador to become certified as a TESOL instructor. I always wanted to exercise that talent and training. Finally, my circumstances have allowed it.
Interests: I was raised on an Iowa farm in the United States. Agriculture was the backbone of my professional direction as I pursued financial services as a career. My degree in Agriculture Business and minor in English served me well as I became a lender, an insurance agent, a real estate agent, and a licensed investment agent. Later I put it all together as community bank president.
I've always been interested in many things. I learned to fly from bush pilots in Alaska. My love of horses brought me to the last mounted unit in the Army. Taekwondo taught me discipline. Volunteering as a fireman and emergency technician in the communities I served as a banker helped me to grow in ways I never imagined.
Now that I am retired, I want to continue growing. My love of flying has evolved into flight simulation, drone videography, and video editing. My background in aviation, fire and rescue helped me in training the first small town drone rescue team in Mexico. As a real estate agent I help people find their homes here in Chapala, Mexico.
My training and certification as a TESOL teacher in Quito Ecuador was the gateway to meet adventurous people like you online. Modern technologies have made it possible to interact and grow with people from all around the world. That technology will now bless you and me!
Education: Iowa State University
Agriculture, Finance and Banking
Received bachelor's degree in Agriculture Business with English minor
Graduate School of Banking, University of Wisconsin
Finance and Banking
Studied bank operations and management
EIL Quito Ecuador, TESOL Certificate
English Language Instruction
Studied TESOL techniques, practiced with beginning students
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Conversational)
Nickolas Saraceni
Profession: Google Self Driving Car
Research and Development, Technology
Test driver for Google's Self Driving Car project
Photographer/ Videographer
Visual Arts, Writing and Journalism
8 years traveling Latin America creating content (photo & video) focused on cultural/anthropological identity.
Interests: Photographer, writer, drone pilot, athlete... English teacher :)
Education: Occidental College (Los Angeles)
Writing and Journalism, Visual Arts
English Literature (major)
Philosophy (minor)
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Fluent)
Ronan Lynam
Profession: English Teacher
Teaching
I worked for 3 years in Your English Time in Valencia, Spain. I taught ages 5 - 60+. I also prepared both Cambridge and Trinity exams in this academy.
English teacher
Teaching
I taught for one year at The School Torrent in Valencia, Spain. Here I taught 4 groups of teenagers and helped prepare them for the Cambridge exams.
English teacher
Teaching
I taught at Conexiones Entre Mundos in Cochabamba, Bolivia for one year. I taught mostly online adult classes and helped prepare some students for the TOEFL exam.
English teacher
Teaching
I currently teach at Savvy English. I have been working here for the last year and I teach a lot of business English classes. It is an online English academy.
Interests: I am a very creative person. I studied Art at University and I also play music. These creative qualities definitely influence my teaching style and I think many people benefit from learning in a creative way.
I am also very interested in sports. I practice Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and go swimming a lot. Traveling is another passion of mine. I have been to South East Asia and South America, I absolutely love learning about new cultures and food.
Education: Bachelor in Fine Art
Visual Arts
I studied at the National College of Art and Design for 4 years and graduated with a Bachelors degree in Fine Art.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Fluent)
Kieran
Interests: I love cooking, play musical instruments and designing my own board games. I have a wide range of hobbies so I'm sure we will find something in common!
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Conversational)
Don Karp
Profession: Teacher of beginning students
English Language Instruction
Mostly students learned by playing games and having themed discussions. This was a three year course using the international phonetic alphabet for pronunciation. This was in Cuernavaca, Mexico
Tutor for advanced students
English Language Instruction
At Alliant University, in Mexico City, I tutored two advanced students, helping them write resumes for jobs in the US.
Interests: In 2003, I retired from a career as a chemist, with side careers as an artist and educator. I've spent most of my time in Mexico since then and published memoirs and a blog about my experiences here. In Cuernavaca, I taught a beginning class at an institute. In Mexico City, I tutored advances students at a small university. Come join me-learn and have fun!
Education: Master's degree (MA)
Research
Upon graduation, I worked in many labs, mostly doing research and development in chemistry for small companies. My last job was the manager of all science laboratories at a two year college.
Listener
Mental Health
I trained to be a listener on 7cups of tea--a site for those with problems to have text conversations.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Conversational), German (Basic)
Tristan
Profession: ESL Professor
English Language Instruction
Beginner to advanced ESL students
Interests: I am originally from Oklahoma and have taught in the USA, South America, Asia and West Africa.
Education: Master's Degree: The George Washington University
Education
Master's in Secondary Education
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Conversational)
Jordan
Profession: TEFL Teacher
Education
I taught English in Nicaragua at a school that focused on the less fortunate.
Interests: I started learning Spanish when I was 19 and am now fluent, so I understand what it is like to learn a new language! I have travelled the better part of Central and South America with most of my time spent in Argentina, Peru, and Guatemala... but my favourite places were Brazil and Uruguay!
I enjoy doing calisthenics, playing chess, spending time outdoors, walking my dog, and watching the UFC/MMA.
Education: Theological Studies
Non-profit
4 years of study at an Institute in Argentina
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Fluent)
Theo
Profession: Tutor
Education
Tutoring speaking skills at university
Interests: Studying Ancient History and Hispanic Studies.
Education: 4 A-Levels
Education
4 A-Level qualifications.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Conversational)
Mr. K
Profession: Personal Trainer
Teaching, Sports and Athletics, Medicine
I have worked as a personal trainer for over 3 years and I have also been trained as a certified nurses assistant so I have a basic knowledge of medical terminology.
Interests: I am currently trying to learn Spanish while spending time in Lima Peru visiting my girlfriend's home.
Education: Corrective Exercise and Performance Enhancement
Medicine, Sports and Athletics
Bachelor of Science in Corrective Exercise and Performance Enhancement from Graceland University
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Basic)
Eric
Profession: Director of Operations
Operations, Research, Design, Technology
Strategize, build, and manage company ops. Customize SaaS tools. Produce UX/UI development sprints. Manage brand outreach, on-boarding, and relationships. Curation and content visual designer, writer, and publisher. Researcher and team manager.
Interests: Family is key! I have three siblings and a loving mom. My dad passed away when I was seven years old. That experience helped my family to build a very strong bond, so even though we may live states or countries apart, we always feel very close and often rely on virtual communication to stay in touch. I believe that life is meant to be enjoyed - whether at school, at work, with friends, with our pets, there is always something to appreciate, and I especially appreciate anyone who can make me laugh. Laughing is fun :) I wouldn’t say that I’m an expert in any subject, but I’m super curious about many topics. From fitness and health, to philosophy and psychology, to movies and food, to architecture and farming, it’s hard to find an area of life that doesn’t spark my interest. Recently ... I've been learning to play tennis with an East African champion. I've been learning the basic steps in Rwanda's traditional Intore dancing. I just finished reading 'This Is How You Lose the Time War' (super!) and started another book by Hanya Yanagihara, a phenomenal Hawaiian-American author I just discovered this year. And I adopted a 4th puppy, named Miro, who just turned three months old!
Education: Bachelor of Fine Arts
Performing Arts
Conservatory training at New York University, Tisch School of the Arts, Atlantic Acting School. Classes included speech, voice, script analysis, movement, history of the documentary film, sex and gender studies, writing, and Suzuki (movement).
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Basic)
Evan
Profession: Wireless Communications Technologist
Engineering, IT, Customer Support, Logistics
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Canadian Coast Guard
Engineering, Technology
Engineering Coop
Camosun College
Teaching, Engineering
Assistant Lab Instructor
Interests: Like you, I love learning languages and currently I am studying Spanish in Latin America.
Outside of that I am an avid reader, and I love to cook. I've practiced various martial arts over the years, and have a keen interest in expanding my knowledge of embedded systems programming and information security.
While I can't play much where I am know, I used to regularly play Magic the Gathering. Let's talk about your own brews!
Education: Electronics and Computer Engineering- Renewable Energy, Diploma
Renewable Energy
Camosun College, Victoria, British Columbia
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Conversational)
Chris Ortiz
Profession: Sr. Application Sales Executive, III
Technology
Pre-Sales Senior Technology Consultant - work to help transform our Public Sector customers across the technology spectrum to improve the way they help serve Texas residents/citizens on our great state.
Interests: I am 42 years old, and have 2 sons. I work in the technology sector and also enjoy the outdoor life of Austin, Texas. I am very friendly and just enjoy spending time with friends & family. You will always find me on the running trail, hiking or being sociable with very close people in my life.
Education: Bachelor of Arts, University of Texas - Public Relations
Education
Graduated in 2004
Master of Arts, University of Miami - Communication Studies
Research, Education
Graduated in 2017
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Fluent)
Neil David
Profession: Freelance content editor and producer
Writing and Journalism
I have worked freelance for 12 years. Mainly in sports, travel, and food and drink.
Interests: I live in a small village in the Granada province of Spain with my wife and three rescue dogs. Nobody speaks English here, so we had to learn quickly! I enjoy mountain biking. And I also write and edit for several media companies.
Education: Freelance and Sports Writing
Writing and Journalism
London School of Journalism
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Conversational)
Owen
Profession: Teacher Trainee, Royal Academy of Languages
English Language Instruction
I taught 30+ hours of English classes to students of various levels (young learners, A1, B2) during my TEFL certification process in Vecindario, Gran Canaria, Spain.
English Teacher, The London School of Languages and Cultures
English Language Instruction
I taught English to students of various levels at a language academy for eight months in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
ESL Tutor, Cambly
English Language Instruction
I have been a Cambly tutor since January, 2023
ESL Tutor, Preply
English Language Instruction
I have been a Preply tutor since February, 2024
Interests: I am originally from the USA, but I'm on the move often. I love meeting and connecting with people, learning about them, and providing support with their English studies. I have a passion for learning foreign languages, and love to share that with students. My hobbies include hiking, SCUBA diving, football/soccer, geography, farming/gardening, and travel, and I am more than happy to discuss these topics with students who are also interested.
Education: BA Geography
Environment
I have a BA Geography from Western Washington University with minors in German and Geology. I am currently pursuing an interdisciplinary master's degree in Agriculture, Ecology, and Societies.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Basic), German (Basic)
Brent
Profession: Volunteer Coordinator
Environment, Education
October 2019 - November 2022
Houston, Texas, USA
Environmental Programs Specialist
Environment, Education
December 2018 - October 2019
Oklahoma City, OK, USA
Recreation Leader
Environment, Education
April 2018 - October 2018
Fort Worth, Texas, USA
Naturalist/Volunteer Coordinator
Environment, Education
August 2017 - January 2018
Fort Worth, Texas, USA
Biological Science Technician
Environment, Education
May 2015 - October 2015
United States Fish & Wildlife Service
Interests: I am a trained natural scientist and have worked in the parks and recreation field for 20 years. This includes leading education programs for children and youth.
English is my primary language, but I studied Spanish in the university and I have been bilingual for 10 years. In my free time, I enjoy traveling, and I have spent a lot of time traveling in Latin America.
Education: Bachelor's of Science in Zoology/Environmental Studies
Environment
The University of Oklahoma, 2014 (Norman, Oklahoma, USA)
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Conversational)