Tom Besold
Profession: English Teacher
English Language Instruction
Beckett Idiomas in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Interests: I am from Chicago, Illinois. I currently live in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where I teach English to business professionals. I love playing and watching sports.
Education: BA in History and English
Research
Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
TEFL Certification
Education, English Language Instruction
International TEFL Academy in Chicago, Illinois
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Conversational)
Angelo
Profession: My Ivy Mentors
English Language Instruction
I worked for a private Chinese school based out of Ningbo, China for 3 years. I specialized in teaching advanced students reading, writing, conversational English, and public speaking.
Interests: I also work as a professional DJ, so if you love music, let's talk about it! Some of my other interests include football (soccer), basketball, and literature.
Education: Associate of Arts- Seattle Central College
English Language Instruction
Received my AA degree in 2014 from Seattle Central College. Focuses in English, Communications, and Music History
TEFL Certificate- Oxford Seminars
English Language Instruction
Received a Teaching English as a Foreign Language certificate in 2019. Prepared me for my career as an English teacher.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Conversational)
Sean
Profession: High School English Teacher
Education
I taught high school English in Madrid, Spain for 6 years
Lecturer, Collegiate Spanish
Education
I currently teach college level Spanish courses
Interests: Originally from South Louisiana I now live on the Eastern Seaboard of the United States. Tell me where you have travelled or where you would like to!
Education: Bachelor of Science
Medicine
Neuroscience & Spanish
M.S.Ed.
Education
Master's in Education
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Fluent)
Francisco
Profession: Professor
Consulting, Non-profit
Primary areas are religion and inter-cultural studies. I teach at a university.
Interests: I am an American by birth but a Latino in my heart.
I am married to a beautiful woman and we have 4 children and 6 grandchildren.
I hold a doctorate and teach at a university.
I have lived in the United States, Peru, and Ecuador. I have visited Canada, Mexico, Costa Rica, and Chile.
I have led mission trips and I have some experience with medical clinics, work with families.
I read Greek and Hebrew.
I attend a Spanish speaking church in Phoenix Arizona.
Education: Professor
Non-profit
I have a Doctor of Ministry
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Fluent)
Gabriel
Profession: First Aid Instructor
Teaching, Education, Training and Development, Entrepreneurship
I ran my own business teaching First Aid to groups of various ages for several years.
Technical Project Manager
Internet, Management, IT
I managed software project development for a large, online retailer.
Lifeguard Instructor/Swimming Instructor
Teaching, Education, Sports and Athletics, Training and Development
I taught many skills to hundreds of people ranging in age from infants to seniors. I trained lifeguards and competed in lifeguarding competitions.
Interests: I'm always looking for new experiences and new skills to learn. I'm also a language learner! I'm an intermediate Spanish student.
I have lots of different hobbies and interests.
These are examples of some hobbies I enjoy:
axe throwing, archery, hiking, mountain biking, playing guitar (for fun), reading, watching movies, playing board games or cards and traveling to new countries to learn about other cultures.
Education: Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
Education
I have a 4 year degree in Philosophy from the University of Guelph. I specialized in Ethics.
TEFL Certification (120 hours) - OISE
English Language Instruction, Education
I have a 120 TEFL Certification from the University of Toronto - Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE).
I specialize in Online Teaching and Learning and Business English
Diploma in Shiatsu Therapy (2200 hours)
Education, Medicine, Mental Health
I trained in Shiatsu Therapy for 2.5 years. I studied both Western and Eastern medicine such as anatomy, physiology, acupuncture points and alternative health techniques.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Conversational)
Rafael Zambrana
Profession: US Customs, US Immigration and NASA
Government
After my military service I worked in NY City as a US Customs Patrol Office. I transferred over to the US Immigration service and then worked for NASA (retired). The Defense Contract Management Agency offered me a job and I worked for 10 years.
Interests: I was born in the island of Puerto Rico. My parents moved to the Unites States when I was 2 years old. We were a dual language family. Some spoke no English so I learned both languages growing up.
I served in the USAF and have worked for US Customs, US Immigration and as a Quality Assurance Inspector/Quality Systems Auditor for NASA. I truly enjoyed working with the astronauts and all the gear and equipment that would fly on the Space Shuttles. Shortly after retiring from NASA I was employed by the US Defense Contract Management Agency as a Quality Assurance Representative. We inspected items destined for the US military. I take pride in the fact that no item inspected by me ever failed in the field. After 10 years I decided it was time to retire for real. My wife and I decided to make Valencia Spain our retirement home.
Education: New Mexico State University (did not graduate)
Government
I studied Police Science with the goal of becoming a Criminologist. Studies were interrupted by family crisis. I joined the USAF shortly after leaving college.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Native)
Tutor Billy
Profession: Senior Vice President
Real Estate, Operations, Building and Architecture, Hospitality and Tourism
Worked for privately owned investment company with multiple businesses including investments in commercial real estate, the parking and transportation industry, as well as the tourism business.
Tutor
English Language Instruction
Six years experience tutoring English primarily to University aged students and up.
Interests: I'm an avid traveler and have visited most states in the USA, but I love to explore other countries and learn something of their culture. I have visited many areas of the world including Mexico, much of Central America, and
Argentina and Colombia in South America. I first traveled to Southeast Asia 18 years ago and fell in love with the area so when I decided to retire 4 years ago, I moved to Vietnam, where I currently live. I continue to explore Southeast Asia, but also want to know Korea and Japan. When traveling I enjoy seeing natural wonders and historical sites, but always make an effort to make friends with local people. I derive more pleasure from the memories shared with them than that moment of wonder inspired by a waterfall or a palace.
I love music - I'm just a listener, not a musician, but it's been a constant companion over the years. I like music from many different decades and genres. If it's good, it's good.
I used to play a lot of sports, but my passion was golf. I still watch it, but, unfortunately, don't get to play it anymore.
I spend most of my mornings drinking coffee and keeping up with the news from around the world. I think it's important for all of us to do so.
Education: Bachelors Degree
Government
Majored in Political Science, but my career was in commercial real estate, airport parking, transportation, and tourism.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Conversational)
Warren
Profession: English Teacher
English Language Instruction
Teaching small groups of students at an English Academy
Volunteer teaching assistant
English Language Instruction
Volunteer role internship teaching in public schools to teenagers
Product Manager - industrial chemicals
Sales, Marketing, Management
Sales and marketing management of traded industrial chemicals and raw materials
Sales manager - manufactured chemicals
Manufacturing
Sales and marketing of manufactured chemicals
Interests: I love teaching English and would like to help you in reaching your goals
Education: TEFL
English Language Instruction
2017
BSc (Hons) Chemistry
Manufacturing
1995
B.Tech Business Administration
Entrepreneurship
2004
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Conversational)
Jack Bishop
Profession: Banker
Finance and Banking
Commercial banking
Boxing Instructor
Teaching
I have done Martial Arts and Boxing since a child and have taught this skill to kids and adults alike.
Interests: I'm a 26 year old man from near London, England.
I have studied through University until recently, achieving both an undergraduate degree in Real Estate and a Master's Degree in Finance. So if you would like to speak more in depth about any more advanced, nitty gritty economic positions etc. then this is fine too!
Education: MSc.Finance
Finance and Banking
Master's Degree in Finance
BSc. Real Estate
Real Estate
Undergraduate degree in Real Estate, Property development and investment.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Basic)
Alexander Harper
Profession: Editor and translator
English Language Instruction
I am an editor and translator for an educational publisher.
I have also taught English as a second language to executives, university students, and primary school students.
Interests: I am married with two sons, and live in Bogota, Colombia. I worked in the stock market in New York for many years. I enjoy reading, bicycling and walking in the mountains.
Education: Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH, USA
Writing and Journalism
Political science and liberal arts.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Fluent)
Ben Wilson
Profession: Centre Director Explore Learning Wembley
Education, Sales, Operations, English Language Instruction
Line manager for 2 full time and 25 part time staff delivering maths and education provision for roughly 300 children between the ages of 4-15 years old.
Responsible for centre financial performance and strategy, team development and performance.
Client Liaison Manager at The Profs
Sales
Managed client stream using CRM platform Streak and other dedicated sales tools, matching students with tutors and overseeing relationships.
Worked to both company and individual targets through KPI measures to deliver continued company growth.
Interests: I have spent the 7 years since graduating working in managerial roles within tutoring companies, so I have a good idea of the kind of things a tutor needs to offer to be successful (i.e. good communication, organisation, adaptability).
I've recently made the move to working freelance full time, as I am keen to do more hands-on teaching while also having more control over my own working schedule.
Education: English Literature and Language BA Hons
Education, English Language Instruction, Writing and Journalism
Upper 2:1 (69%) from King's College London. Also achieved a 4.0 GPA during a semester abroad at University of Toronto during my 2nd year.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Conversational)
Tyler Thomas
Profession: Hanara English Camp Teacher
English Language Instruction
I helped lead an English teaching camp in South Korea - 2019
Interests: I am a college student at Gonzaga University.
I love learning and teaching languages, I have been studying Spanish for 5 years.
I enjoy traveling, I have been studying abroad for the past 6 months in many countries and continents around the world!
Education: GED
Education
Eastlake High School
Bachelors Degree
Education
Gonzaga University
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Conversational)
Erik del Universo
Profession: Volunteer English Teacher
English Language Instruction
Villa de Leyva, Colombia |
Teacher/tutor to individuals and small groups of English learners in a variety of styles including: story-learning and conversation, among other styles.
Story Learning Teacher
English Language Instruction
Bogotá, Colombia |
Creating and telling stories to English language learners using comprehensible input through video recordings.
Tutor / Language Assistant
English Language Instruction
Ibarra, Ecuador; Latacunga, Ecuador; Riobamba, Ecuador | Helping students with their conversational skills through oral tests and natural conversation.
Interests: I grew up in the United States and am now traveling and teaching in Latin America. I am learning Spanish, so I can relate to you as a fellow language learner.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Conversational)
Rex
Profession: English teacher, Hello Salamanca
English Language Instruction
September 2020 - present:
taught English grammar, reading and writing to Spanish pilots;
prepared students for SLP and ICAO exams
NGO intern; Global Action to Prevent War and Armed Conflict
Non-profit
Jan-May 2019:
tweeted reports from inside Security Council, ECOSOC and other UN meetings;
contributed to Twitter dialogues between UN delegates and NGOs;
wrote about my experience at the UN for Global Action’s online blog
Sustainability representative; Bard College Office of Sustainability
Environment
August 2017 - December 2019:
stocked and monitored a free store for recycled and donated clothing on campus;
oversaw a weekly sustainability table in Bard’s campus center dedicated to promoting healthy recycling habits
Interests: I am friendly, social and easy-going. My interests include practicing guitar, studying international affairs, cooking Lousiana cuisine and watching sports with friends -- especially American football (Go Saints!).
I also love studying the Spanish language (though I have a long way to go).
Education: Master's, Global and International Studies
Non-profit
- University of Salamanca, expected spring 2023
- Salamanca, Spain
- Focus in nationalism and conflict management
Bachelor of Arts, Global and International Studies
Non-profit
- Bard College, received May 2021
- Annandale-on-Hudson, NY
Bard Globalization and International Affair (BGIA)
Non-profit
- Academic and internship program with a focus on international affairs
- Certificate received May 2019
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Conversational)
Ian
Profession: EFL TUTOR
English Language Instruction
2007-2012: Museo Del Prado Madrid
2007-2011 : Regent Edinburgh
2009-2010 : EAC Edinburgh
2012-Present :1-1 tutoring face to face
2014-2015: The Edinburgh Experience
EFL Tutor
English Language Instruction
2017 : Centre Of English Studies Edinburgh
2018 : British Study Centres Cheltenham
2019 - 2021: Glasgow International School Of English
2018 – present: Freelance online tutor
Interests: Asides from being an English teacher I also work as an Artist (predominately illustration) and an actor on various T.V shows that get made here in Scotland!
Education: BA hons Interactive Media
Visual Arts
Napier University Edinburgh
HND new media
Internet
Edinburgh's Telford college
Additional Qualifications
English Language Instruction, Visual Arts, Internet, Education
TEFL International TESOL Qualification (120 hours)
NVQ Lifeguard and First aid qualification
SQA Highers: Art and Design(A), English(A), History(B)
First Aid at work 2018
SIA Safety and Security Licence
HND Digital Design
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Conversational)
Paxton
Profession: English Teacher with Academia Europea
Education
My first English teaching job was at a brick and mortar language school in Guatemala called Academia Europea. This is where I fell in love with teaching. From private 1-on-1, 30 minute classes, to LARGE 25 person, 4 hour classes, I taught them all.
English Teacher with Open English
Education
I started with Open English at the start of the pandemic about 3 years ago now. OE helped me prepare for the digital world of teaching. As drastically different as it is from physical teaching, my love for the craft remains the same.
Interests: More about me... let's see...
I grew up in a very small town in the middle of nowhere and very much still believe in "Southern Hospitality."
I don't have too much of an accent, but I can put on a thicker Texas accent at the drop of a hat.
My family is small but, since getting married, it's grown. My mom and sister still live in Texas, my mom is also a teacher and my sister does a little bit of everything from yoga to international finance.
Education: High School Diploma
Performing Arts
I graduated high school with a HEAVY focus on anything and all things music.
Pepperdine University
Performing Arts
I continued to study music for 2 years at Pepperdine University. Due only to financial reasons I was unable to continue my studies.
My focus was on classical piano and jazz drum set.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Conversational)
Ken
Profession: Homeroom Teacher
Education
My most recent role (3) was three years working in Shanghai as both a homeroom, language center, and private English instructor.
Interests: My daughter hates my Dad jokes
Education: International Relations
Law
I completed my Bachelors(BA) at Florida International University located in Miami,Fl
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), German (Basic), Spanish (Basic)
Jack
Profession: English teacher
English Language Instruction
Taught English to teenage and adult students in public institutions in Spain.
Online English Teacher
English Language Instruction
Taught English online to children with the company VIPKID.
Interests: Some fun facts about me include that I love languages (I speak Spanish and am currently learning German), lived in Spain for three years, and played the ukulele.
Education: Bachelor of Arts in English
Writing and Journalism
Studied English composition at Georgia State University.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Fluent)
Carlos
Profession: Relationship Manager
Finance and Banking
Bank of America RM
Interests: I am excited to learn more about you!
Education: Bachelors of English
English Language Instruction
Bachelors of English - University of South Carolina
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Fluent)
Patrick
Profession: VIP Kid Tutor
Teaching
I taught children from China.
Interests: I was born in Canada and receive a Bachelor of Commerce Business Degree. I have taught English to children in China through VIP Kids. Right now I am traveling through Mexico while teaching people English on Cambly!
Education: Bachelor Of Commerce
Finance and Banking
Business Degree
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Conversational)