Aidan
Profession: Language assistant / auxiliar de conversación
English Language Instruction
Teaching and tutoring for Spanish secondary and adult students pursuing certifications from B1 to C2 proficiency
Writing Center Peer Tutor
Education
Tutored fellow university students to improve the English grammar, structure and flow of their academic essays
Interests: I am a language lover! I have always been an avid reader and enjoy the exchange of ideas and cultures from around the world through language.
Education: Lewis & Clark College
Education
Bachelor of Arts in English
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Fluent)
Scott B
Profession: RS2 Limited. Agriculture Consultant
Agriculture, Research, Management, Consulting
A full management services company overseeing nutrition, Genetics and Animal Husbandry.
Eden Valley Poultry
Agriculture, Manufacturing, Logistics, Training and Development
Supervisor - As a team leader met customers strict deadlines while following quality assurance protocols.
Interests: After university I had a 20 year career in the food industry. I have been involved in primary production to further processing. I have done everything from shoveling manure to the vice-chair of a commodity marketing board. In 2013 we sold everything we owned and as a family we moved to Belize. For the past 10 years I have been living and traveling in Central America. During this time I started a construction equipment import company, spent some time working in the off-shore banking industry and played hockey in Mexico. I currently live in Medellin, Colombia
Education: Nova Scotia Agriculture College
Agriculture
Majored in Animal Science with a minor in Business
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Conversational)
Phil Griffiths
Interests: I have a passion for languages, and I'm currently learning Spanish. So I understand how difficult the process can be and just how much the right amount of encouragement can make a difference.
I also have a passion for travel. So, maybe you could give ideas about where to visit?
I'm also interested in health and fitness, and always like to hear what other people think about this subject.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Conversational)
Tom M.
Profession: Gymnastics Instructor
Teaching, Training and Development, Sports and Athletics, Real Estate
For over 15 years I owned and operated a mobile gymnastics business in Los Angeles. My clients included the Beverly Hills Parks and Recreation Department, L.A Unified and Malibu School district. I also owned and managed investment/rental properties.
Interests: I have a dog named Loki. He is a Corgi mix and I take him for walks on the beach or hikes in the mountains behind my home in Ensenada. I also enjoy bike riding, surfing and playing music. I am a musician who plays bass guitar and acoustic guitar. I sing and write songs. I do not have children but I do have 4 nieces and 1 nephew who live in the United States.
Education: Bachelor of Arts
Visual Arts, Real Estate, Performing Arts, English Language Instruction
I have a Bachelor of Arts degree from Binghamton University. Subjects studied included English, Acting, Public Speaking, History and Film.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Conversational)
Tiernan
Profession: Teacher
Teaching
Costa Rica
Interests: I am a huge fan of the UFC. I have played rugby for the majority of my life since I was 7 years old. I also have played a lot of a sport called Gaelic football, a sport native to my family in Ireland which I would be more than happy to explain the rules of. I am mildly addicted to watching movies and always love comparing opinions on films. Above all I love teaching the weird and wonderful culture of the UK and understanding and explaining the norms of my beloved homeland.
Education: Bachelors of Science degree in Psychology and Criminology from Swansea University
Mental Health, Law
I acquired a high 2:1 in my degree from Swansea university in Psychology and Criminology
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Basic)
Jay EM
Profession: Language Line
Training and Development, Teaching, Human Resources
Scheduled interviews with management teams.
Engaged candidates to quickly determine skills and motivation. Trained new Medical Interpreters.
Interests: I enjoy playing and watching sports. (NBA, UFC, NFL) In my free time, I watch movies like "Back to the Future" with my family or go on adventures like hiking or camping. I also like talking about health (fasting, ice baths, yoga, meditation, diet) I want to invest in NFT assets soon and can talk about Bitcoin and Altcoins all day. ETH, ADA, XRP to the moon!!!
Education: Peoria High School
Sports and Athletics, Agriculture, Entrepreneurship
Class of 2006
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Native)
Tom
Profession: Teacher
English Language Instruction
I worked for iTutor for 2 years teaching English to children and adults.
Scuba diving Instructor
Sports and Athletics
I am a NAUI instructor and have taught people of all ages how to scuba dive
Interests: I have been teaching in different areas, including English, for about 13 years. I have learned that patients and having fun learning are the best for you and me to have a productive and enjoyable learning experience.
I am also learning a new language(Spanish)so I understand the student-teacher relationship from a student's perspective.
Scuba diving, surfing, and riding motorcycles are just a few things I enjoy doing for fun
Education: TEFL cerified
English Language Instruction
I have my 120-Hour Advanced TEFL Certificate
Some college courses
Technology
I have taken some computer science courses
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Basic)
Mr. Cruz
Profession: ESL Teacher
Education
I currently teach SLA and English to first graders.
Interests: My first language is English and my second language is Spanish. Some of my hobbies include watching Anime, reading manga, watching Youtube videos, playing video games and cooking. I have 2 dogs and I have been a certified teacher in the US for 2 years. I am currently completing my 3rd year of teaching. I currently teach Spanish Language Arts and English to 1st graders.
Education: Bachelors Degree in Fine Arts
Education, English Language Instruction
I teach SLA and English to 1st graders. I am ESL certified as well.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Basic)
Nat Harvey
Profession: English Teacher
Teaching
During my gap-year before going to university I volunteered at a primary school in rural Vietnam to teach English.
Maths and Science Tutor
Teaching
Throughout my time at university I volunteered at the local high school as a Maths and Science Tutor.
Interests: I enjoy watching and playing sports, listening to music and playing the piano, and going to the cinema. Travelling the world is my absolute favourite thing to do - I have been to every continent other than Antarctica! I am always excited to learn about different cultures and new places to visit – this is one reason why I love teaching English as a foreign language!
Education: Master of Arts Economics Graduate from The University of Edinburgh
Education
I began my studies at The University of Edinburgh in 2017 and received an MA Economics Degree in 2021.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Basic)
Tutor Mark
Profession: Teacher of English Literature
Teaching
Teaching classes of 30 students (ages 11 to 19) about poetry, drama, film, creative writing and personal writing. Ultimately, this prepared students for their national exams and pathway to the university system.
Interests: I have been teaching in one of Ireland's leading schools for eight years. I love sports, travel and meeting new people. I know lots about music, film and gaming so I'm always looking to find something to talk to students about.
Education: Bachelor of Arts
Education
A student of English in University College Cork, Ireland.
Professional Masters in Education
Education
A professional university masters program that aligned subject knowledge with practical experience. This course is required to teach in schools in Ireland.
Level 5 TEFL Qualification
Education
Provided by the TEFL Institute of Ireland, this qualification allows for English as a Foreign Language to be taught online or in classrooms.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Basic)
Mishen Govender
Interests: I'm a fun and welcoming person that loves talking to people and helping others learn new skills.
Some of my favorite hobbies are taking photos, playing video games, and listening to music. I also love traveling and experiencing new cities: I've been to 14 countries and lived in 4 of them! I have a passion for teaching and a love for people, so I can guarantee that we will have a great time learning English together!
Education: Bachelor of International Business Management (Finance Major)
Finance and Banking
Bachelor of International Business Management (Finance Major)
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Afrikaans (Conversational), Spanish (Conversational)
Laurie
Profession: Volunteer English Teacher
Education
For three months I was the lead English teacher with an NGO in northern Greece called IHA that provides services to refugees. Apart from teaching, my roles included preparing and planning lessons and developing the curriculum offered by the NGO.
Interests: I love learning languages, I'm fluent in Spanish and have a decent grip on French. I lived in Greece for a few months last year and loved learning some of the language. I also love to read. My favourite book would have to be The Master and Margarita.
Education: CELTA
Education
I achieved a Pass B for my Celta course.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Fluent)
Russ in Florida
Profession: Academic Tutor
English Language Instruction
Helping students succeed in their college classes.
Computer Technician
Technology
Computer repair and configuration.
Interests: I like traveling, going to the beach, and learning new things. I also have a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from a university in the United States, and I have worked as a computer programmer and support technician for many years.
I know what it's like to learn a second language. I learned basic Spanish as a second language and even traveled to Mexico and Chile to practice my skills!
I grew up speaking English and learned all of the grammatical rules and vocabulary words, but I can also show you how native English speakers actually talk when they are having a natural conversation.
Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science
Technology, Internet, English Language Instruction, Education
Four-year degree in Computer and Information Sciences
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Conversational)
Nana Yaw Adomah
Profession: English Language Assistant
Education
I currently work as an English teacher i a bilingual school in Cartagena, Spain.
English Instructor
English Language Instruction
I taught ESL classes in the U.S. before moving to Spain.
Interests: Things that I am interested in:
-Traveling
-Music
-Soccer
-Etc.
What are your interests?
Education: Master en el aprendizaje y la enseñanza de la lengua española
Education
I studied teaching Spanish (for foreigners) in Madrid, Spain.
BA Applied Linguistics
Education
I studied Linguistics at Georgia State University in Atlanta, USA. I also received a TEFL certificate.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Fluent)
Eden Jay
Profession: gardener
Agriculture
I worked in a plant nursery for over a year doing gardening work
short term apprentice
Renewable Energy
I worked for a short while as an apprentice with a renewable energy company installing heating systems before I left
Interests: I love to travel, play music, workout and be in nature. I speak with a British accent and would be happy to help you with anything regarding British slang, humour, and typical British conversations. I am good at offering feedback and correcting errors in a way that helps you learn.
Education: TEFL course
Education
TEFL course
Scottish Highers
Education
Geography
RMPS (religious moral &philisophical studies)
Music
English
Scottish national 5's
Education
Geography
RMPS (religious moral &philisophical studies)
Music
English
Maths
PE
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Fluent)
Joe Youmans
Profession: Owner/Academic Director
Education, Entrepreneurship, English Language Instruction
Academic Director at Language Connection in Santa Cruz, Bolivia 2015-Present
TOEFL, SAT, IELTS Preparation
English teacher
Education, English Language Instruction
English teacher at Cambridge College in Santa Cruz, Bolivia 2011-2015
PET, FCE, CAE Preparation
Interests: My name is Joe and I have been an English teacher for the past 12 years in Santa Cruz, Bolivia where I am the academic director of an institute. I have my CELTA and DELTA teaching certificates and am currently working on a Master´s in Applied Linguistics.
I love meeting new people from all over the world, and I would love to discuss whatever interests you! I have lots of experience improving oral fluency, as well as exam prepation (TOEFL, CAE, FCE, IELTS). Or we can just have pleasant conversation.
Education: BA Psychology
Education, Mental Health
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 2010
CELTA
Education, English Language Instruction
Pass B from International House - Buenos Aires
DELTA
Education, English Language Instruction
Modules 1 and 2 from International House - Buenos Aires
Master´s in Applied Linguistics
Education, English Language Instruction
Currently enrolled at UMass - Boston
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Fluent)
Teacher Liam
Profession: English Instructor - Univesidad Internacional Menendez Pelayo
English Language Instruction
Teaching individual students and groups of university students English. One-to-one conversation and all round general English.
English Teacher - The English Workshop
English Language Instruction
Teaching all levels (A1 - C2) and ages (3 years old - adults) in different types of English courses, including general English, Intensive course, Business classes, Cambridge and Trinity exam focused clases and one-to-one conversation classes.
English Teacher - JMT Summer School
English Language Instruction
Teaching teenagers and young adults general English with a focus on conversation and fluency.
English Tutor - The Language Project
English Language Instruction
General English courses with students of all ages and levels. One-to-one classes and conversation classes.
Interests: I'm a tennis fan and I play twice a week. I also enjoy playing and watching most other sports and I'm a fan of Swansea City football club.
I'm a very sociable person who spends a lot of time with my friends, I enjoy watching a good series or some documentaries about whatever comes to my mind in that moment.
I have been living in Spain for the last 9 years and I speak Spanish. I love the food, climate and architecture here and enjoy visiting different cities and regions to learn more about the culture.
I love meeting new people and learning about different cultures and languages. Travelling is something I really love and I try to do it as much as possible.
I look forward to speaking to you and helping you achieve you objectives.
Education: CELTA English Language Teaching Certificate
English Language Instruction
An official internationally recognised qualification to teach English as a foreign language.
BA (Hons) Business Management
Entrepreneurship
A degree level qualification obtained in 2011 in the university of Cardiff Institute, Wales.
HND Tourism Management
Hospitality and Tourism
A 2-year course focusing on tourism, marketing and sustainability.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Fluent), Welsh (Conversational)
Sam
Profession: TEFL Instructor
Education
Ability to put together a lesson plan.
Communicate effectively.
Learned to listen to understand.
Taught English!
Interests: Majoring in Philosophy at Coastal Carolina University.
Minoring in Spanish at Coastal Carolina University.
Certified TEFL teacher.
Fellow student, I can truly understand other students.
Education: Undergrad Philosophy
Writing and Journalism
Currently pursuing my bachelors in Philosophy. Currently taking many writing classes along with philosophy classes
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Basic)
Steve
Profession: Machinery Technician in the United States Coast Guard
Military, Aviation, Training and Development, Government
I served in the United States Coast Guard for 20 years. As a machinery technician I was in charge of multiple types of machinery onboard ships. As part of my job I had many subordinates and was also a part of the Engineering Training Team.
Interests: I am new to teaching English but I have teaching experience from the military. I will write more in the 'work experience' section about my military experience. I love to meet new people from different cultures and learn about different places. Some of my hobbies and interests include: sailing, woodworking, metalworking, camping, music, art, religion, philosophy, and travel. I have been to most of the United States and also many countries, both for vacation and for work. I currently live in the country of Panama with my wife and 3 year old daughter.
Education: Some College
Writing and Journalism
In addition to military training I completed some college classes in writing and math during my time of service. I completed these classes through the American Military University.
Military Training
Military
I have been through military training and schools for the past 20 years.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Basic)
Zach
Profession: Market Analyst
Technology
As a Market analyst I track and forecast IT hardware, software, and telecommunications markets in Australia and New Zealand
English language teacher
Education
I taught English in an adult college in Rosario, Argentina
Business Development Intern
Entrepreneurship
I spent 4 months working in Medellin Colombia, learning and working in Customer success, marketing and business development at an IT startup that used self-driving robots to delivery food and groceries.
Restaurant / Bar Manager
Hospitality and Tourism
For many years, while a student, I managed and operated bars in Auckland, New Zealand.
Interests: I'm in my late 20's and currently a working professional in Auckland, New Zealand.
I have worked in over 30 jobs in my lifetime, starting work from a very young age, and I continued to work full-time all through my degree.
My hard-work has meant that I have been able to travel and live in various countries. Specifically, I have lived in Argentina, Peru, Colombia, and Australia. As such my Spanish is pretty good. Entonces si hablan espanol, puedo explicar los puntos mas dificiles en espanol.
Education: Bachelor of Commerce(business) / Bachelor of Arts
Entrepreneurship
I have a double degree majoring in International business, Marketing, Spanish language and Latin American studies
Spoken Languages: English (Native: Australia / New Zealand), Spanish (Conversational)