Jack Evans
Profession: Mining Engineer
Oil and Gas
I worked in the Australian desert helping to extract raw materials to build the world.
I worked at various mines from exploration stage (very fun) driving in the desert to open pit mining stage at FMG.
Writer
Writing and Journalism
I have written articles for industry magazines.
I have written numerous engineering reports, what sets me apart from other engineers is that I can spell and construct sentences that flow!
English Tutor
English Language Instruction
Tutoring people from beginner to advanced levels, with original languages including Chinese, French, Portuguese, Spanish.
I think the most useful thing I teach is the NATO spelling alphabet, it helps you to communicate accurately over the phone.
Preparation for Interviews/Job and College Applications
English Language Instruction
I have assisted non-native English speakers in job/college applications and interview preparation. I increased the confidence of my students with roleplays questions, working on pronunciation and vocabulary. Also, what to do when they forget words.
Interests: For fun I like hiking (recently I climbed Machu Picchu, Peru - WOW) and playing musical instruments. I have a hang drum which is beautiful to listen to. I go to the gym because I like to be strong, recently I deadlift 150Kg, squat 102Kg and bench press 85Kg. I am learning Spanish and have an intermediate proficiency!
I have visited these countries:
USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, Argentina, Belgium, UK, France, Germany, Italy, Greece, Spain, Switzerland, Sweden, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, UAE.
The countries I MOST want to visit: INDIA, CHINA :)
Education: Master of Engineering in Robotics
Renewable Energy, Technology, Internet, Manufacturing
Manchester University, UK
World Rank: #28
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Conversational)
George
Profession: English Teacher
Education
New Learning Academy (Costa Rica)
Private Tutoring (online)
English Language Instruction
(2019 - 2022)
I successfully helped a student achieve entry into ‘Modelo BRIT-Aragon’ - a bilingual program in a secondary school in Huesca.
I created personalized material tailored to clients’ needs (intermediate level: CEFR: A2-B1).
English Teacher (NewLink, Spain)
Education, English Language Instruction
(October 2019 - March 2020)
*I gave daily in-person classes to 12 students aged 8-9 (CEFR: A1 level / YLE “Movers”).
*I taught interactive and fun activities and marked exams.
Auxiliary English Language assistant (Salesianos school, Spain)
Education
(October 2019 - March 2020)
*21 hours per week facilitated and co-taught group conversational English classes to primary and secondary students.
*Weekly classes with adult learners (CEFR: B2-C1) developing conversational skills and grammar thr
Interests: I graduated with a BA (Hons) in Religion and Anthropology from the University of Manchester in 2018. I then completed a CELTA qualification in 2019 and have since been teaching English to Spanish speakers both online and in person.
I worked for a year in a school and a language academy in Spain. I then returned to the UK due to the pandemic and taught English online.
I now live in Costa Rica and teach English online to adults of varying levels (A1 - C1).
Education: BA (Hons) Religion and Anthropology
Research, Writing and Journalism, Education
The University of Manchester
(Upper Second-Class Honours)
My thesis was about the relationship between spirituality, secularisation, and neoliberalism.
CELTA
English Language Instruction, Education
British Study Centres, October 2019.
Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (PASS)
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Conversational)
Eli
Profession: Childhood Literacy translator
Non-profit
I translated Facebook posts into Spanish for Read To Them, a non-profit organization that focuses on increasing childhood literacy
English Teaching Assistant
Education, English Language Instruction
I am currently an English teaching assistant working at a high school in Madrid, Spain
Student Research Magazine editor
Writing and Journalism, Research
I was the chief editor of the Humanities section of Auctus, Virginia Commonwealth University's student research publication
Interests: Some fun facts about me: I was a vegetarian for 6 years, I have a pet dog named Jazz, and my favorite sport is baseball
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Spanish
Government, Education
Virginia Commonwealth University
TEFL Certified
English Language Instruction, Education
120 hour TEFL certification from the University of Toronto
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Fluent)
Garrett
Profession: Amazon delivery driver
Shipping and Transportation
I delivered packages to people!
Missionary
Non-profit
Preach the gospel to all who would like to hear the word of God.
Sales
Entrepreneurship, Sales
Aptive environmental pest control service. Door to door sales.
Interests: I’ve travelled to Peru, Turkey and Jordan, and most of the southern states and some northern in the USA. I lived in Mexico for 2 years on a mission trip for the LDS church.
Education: In progress electrical engineer bachelors degree
Technology
BYU Provo, Utah
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Fluent), Arabic (Basic)
Nick
Profession: Artist
Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Design
Multipotentialite.
Interests: 35 years on this planet so I know a little bit about a lot of things; don't hesitate to test your curiosity with me and ask any questions you have lingering on your mind!
Education: Secondary School
Performing Arts, Visual Arts
I left secondary school when I was 16 and have been traveling and living around the world ever since.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Fluent)
Andrew
Profession: English teacher
English Language Instruction
I have been teaching English in various different academies, collages and universities in Colombia for 4 and a half years.
Restaurant customer service manager
Hospitality and Tourism, English Language Instruction, Environment, Management
I worked in the restaurant and hotel industry for 25 years mostly in customer service and shift management roles
Sales Manager
Sales, Entrepreneurship, Management
I worked as the sales manager of a furniture import company in Australia for 3 and a half years
Interests: I'm from Australia and over the past 8 years have visited several different countries including Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, China, The Philippines, Fiji, Panama and Colombia. I love traveling, reading, meeting people, learning new things and listening to music especially rock and blues.
Education: Registered Manager of a licenced venue
Hospitality and Tourism
I am a registered manager for licensed venues in Australia meaning that I am legally licensed to manage clubs, pubs, hotels, restaurants and gambling venues in Australia
NLP Practitioner
Mental Health
I have studied several Neuro Linguistic Programing courses to understand how language works with our minds and effects our behavior to the word around us
TEFL
Education
I have started but not yet completed my TEFL certification
Spoken Languages: English (Native: Australia / New Zealand), Spanish (Conversational)
Joshua Hester
Profession: Pastor
Non-profit
I am the lead pastor for 2 churches. I have pastored 5 different churches in my experience and love it very much.
Interests: I am from the state of Oregon in the United States. I have a Master's of Divinity degree, and have been a professional in my field for over 5 years. I also have nearly 2 years of teaching and tutoring experience. I speak Spanish, play the guitar, and love rock climbing.
Education: Master's of Divinity
Non-profit
A 3 year degree.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Fluent)
Gringo abroad
Profession: Teacher
Teaching
Taught English to young Chinese students for two years. The classes ranged from introduction level to more advanced conversational levels.
Substitute Teacher
Teaching
I was a substitute teacher for a private school in Leon, GTO for more than a year. The classes that I taught were for the high school.
Tutor
Teaching
For years I have provided tutoring for peopling needing assistance in improving their English. My students ranged from young adults trying to complete high school, to older adults trying to enter a new career.
Interests: I'm a father of three who has been living in Mexico for the last six years. I love a variety of things, the outdoors, cooking, traveling, movies...you name it. Aside from teaching, I'm also involved in environmental work and am trying to help make a difference for the future.
Education: TESL
English Language Instruction
I have been TESL certified since 2019
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Fluent)
Troy
Interests: I am a big fan of football, outdoor activities, and cooking. I like to complete random challenges and try new things.
Education: University of Canterbury
Research
Bachelor of Arts, Majoring in Sociology and Spanish.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: Australia / New Zealand), Spanish (Fluent), German (Conversational)
Teacher Nathan
Profession: FEDEX Operations Administrator
Logistics
Clerical and administrative functions of linehaul, records management, quality assurance, and customer service. Tend to damaged and incorrectly addressed packages in a timely manner to optimize delivery time.
TESOL Instructor
English Language Instruction
Individualized student instruction in the fundamentals of English reading, writing, and speaking utilizing adaptive teaching methods.
Construction Foreman
Building and Architecture
Supervising overall project completion, communicating with coordinators to meet quality and time constraints, and supervising industry safety compliance
Interests: I am a teacher who loves learning about different cultures and food. I enjoy playing and watching football (soccer). I love to walk on the beach and enjoy snorkeling to find treasures from the sea. I look forward to learning more about your culture and likes!
Education: Bachelor of Education, Cum Laude
Education
University of Science, Arts, and Technology of Montserrat
Advanced Certificate in TESOL
Education, English Language Instruction
The Canadian Institute of English & Applied Neuroscience
Foundational Program for Teaching English Online
Education, English Language Instruction
TESOL International Association
Advanced Program for Teaching English Online
Education, English Language Instruction
TESOL International Association
Certificate in TEFL Teaching English as a Foreign Language Online to Young Learners
Education, English Language Instruction
Ministry of Science and Technology, PRC
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Conversational)
Josh
Profession: Primary School Teaching Assistant
Teaching
I taught at a primary school from 2017 until 2019. While there, I helped plan lessons with the teachers, took students out that needed additional help with English. I was also in charge of helping the students that wanted to do Cambridge exams.
English Teacher
Teaching
During 2018-2022, I taught at an academy from students of all ages, preparing them for tests that they had in schools, Cambridge exams, and improving their vocabulary.
Interests: Hello,
I've been in Spain for the past 5 years teaching English from children to adults. I enjoy listening to music and podcasts, and going on adventures with my friends!
Education: Bachellor's Degree in Hispanic and Germanic Studies
Hospitality and Tourism
I learned not only about the languages and grammar, but about the history and culture of the countries that spoke these languages
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Fluent), German (Basic)
Alex G
Profession: Two years as a tutor
English Language Instruction
I have been teaching English online for two years.
Interests: I have taught English online for two years now. I am studying to be a Bachelor in Science. Chemistry and English are some of the things I am most passionate about along with teaching.
Education: Bachelor of Science
Technology
Chemistry
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Native)
Dwight Wolczak
Profession: Department Head - Medical Cyclotron and Radiopharmaceutical Production
Consulting, Training and Development, Entrepreneurship
Working career was primarily involved in Healthcare in the USA and internationally in the Middle East where I supervised…taught…and…mentored teams of medical professionals.
Interests: I really enjoy meeting new people from all over the globe….and…find it fascinating how much we all actually have in common when we talk about things.
Many people have told me that I am easy to talk to…friendly…easy going…non-judgmental…and…that I have a unique talent to make complex subjects simpler.
I look forward to having conversations (in English) with any topic of your choice.
Learning any language takes…practice…practice…practice.
The goal for me will be to give you enough conversational practice…to help build up your own confidence in your English language skills…whether you want to be able to introduce yourself to a total stranger at a party…or…to be confident enough to speak at a podium in front of a large audience.
Education: BA - Psychology BA - Zoology MS - Nuclear Medicine and Radiological Health Physics
Medicine
Undergraduate courses in sciences in preparation for a career as a Medical Technologist…a Nuclear Medicine Technologist…and…as a Nuclear Medicine Radiopharmacist.
Diplomate of The American Board of Science in Nuclear Medicine
Medicine
Board Certification with expertise in Radiopharmacy and Radiochemistry.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Arabic (Basic), Spanish (Basic)
Gary
Profession: English teacher at Liceo Experimental a college in Tena
English Language Instruction
There I taught children from ages 7 to 11
Whitewater rafting guide and administrator for Rios Ecuador rafting company in Tena Ecuador
Hospitality and Tourism
Office,reception,to logistics and food preparation too guiding on the river
Owner manager of Riverpeople rafting company
Entrepreneurship
Everything
In country representative for World Challenge an outdoor adventure company
Hospitality and Tourism
Trips are organised for pre University students. I would help with student orientation, logistics emergency help, arranginging and managing community help projects.
Interests: I have 4 children 5 grandchildren, I was born in England lived for18 years in the republic of Ireland and now 30 years in Ecuador. I was a whitewater rafting guide, taught English in a college, managed my own tourist company, been a project finder and manager. I am now retired but not too tired to enjoy teaching English to anyone who wants to pick me. My many interests include history, geography science, technology, the natural world, travel and family values. Public speaking is my passion I am a proud parent of four children and a grandparent to five wonderful grandchildren. My life has been an adventure so far, having been born in England, living in the Republic of Ireland for 18 years, and now calling Ecuador home for the past 30 years. Throughout my life, I have had the pleasure of working in various roles such as a whitewater rafting guide, an English teacher in a college, a manager of my own tourist company, and a project finder and manager. Even though I am now retired, I'm still eager to share my knowledge and passion for teaching English with anyone who is interested. I have a wide range of interests, including history, geography, science, technology, the natural world, travel, and family values. Public speaking is one of my favourite things to do, and I love to connect with people through sharing engaging stories.
Education: Completed Secondary School
Education
Life experience from then on was my teacher
50 Years of Public speaking
Education
Involved Public speaking up to several thousand people to individual one on one teaching focusing on themes such as Family life,Morality, Hope, Environment.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Fluent)
Salomon
Profession: ESL Tutor
English Language Instruction, Teaching
I have been teaching English as a Second Language for 6 years now and worked with thousands of students to improve their many skills in the English language.
Medical Interpreter
Medicine, English Language Instruction
I interpreted conversations between two people from English to Spanish and vice versa so both could have a fluent conversation.
Interests: I am from Miami FL, at the age of 19 I joined the US Air Force and traveled the world and did really cool jobs, I did that for 10 years. I currently live in Nicaragua and work full-time as an ESL tutor.
Education: Technical Management
Technology
DevRy University Virginia
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Native)
Steve
Profession: English Tutor
Education
Tutored students in English as a second language for two years both online and in person.
Park Ranger
Government
I was a Park Ranger working in National Parks in the USA for 4 years where I met people from all over the world and helped them learn about nature and history in some amazing places.
Interests: I enjoy meeting new and interesting people and learning about other cultures and exchanging ideas. In my free time, I like spending time in nature, hiking, basketball, travel and I love reading, video games, history and watching interesting TV series and documentaries. We can talk about anything.
Education: Bachelor of Arts
Education
I have a Bachelor of Arts degree from Tulane University
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Conversational)
Jackson
Interests: Some of my hobbies include learning languages, skiing, hiking, weightlifting, cooking, and travelling.
I am currently learning Spanish and I am around a B2 level.
Education: Teaching English as a Foreign Language Certification
Education
I am TEFL certified.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Fluent)
Simon
Profession: English Teacher
Education, English Language Instruction
I have taught English to many different people and abilities, from ages 4 to people in their teens, as well as adults. I have also taught abroad in Spain for 2 years
Swimming Teacher
Sports and Athletics
I've been a swimming teacher since I was 14 and have a lot of experience working with all ages and abilities
Interests: I'm 26 and from London, and currently travelling in Europe. At university I studied philosophy, and I now make music
Education: BA Philosophy
Education
University of Sheffield
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Conversational)
Nate
Profession: Classroom Teacher
Education
10 years experience
Interests: I have ten years of experience teaching at public schools in the United States. I also have extensive experience teaching English in other countries and online. I’ve taught all subject areas, but Reading, Writing, and ESL (English as a Second Language) are my favorites.
Education: Masters of Education
Education
M.Ed
Bachelors of Arts
Education
International Studies
TESOL Endorsement
English Language Instruction
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
TEFL Certificate
English Language Instruction
Teaching English as a Foreign Language
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Fluent)
Luke
Profession: Online Tutor
English Language Instruction
Worked as an online tutor for more than three years.
Interests: I have lived in Spain for almost 20 years, I love meeting new people and visiting new places. I love fitness, cinema and gaming.
Education: Bachelor's Degree in English Studies
English Language Instruction
Graduated in 2022.
Master's Degree in Secondary Education with a Specialization in English
Education
Graduated in 2024.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Fluent)