Tom - Teacher
Profession: English Language conversation assistant - Martorell, Barcelona
English Language Instruction, Education
Primary school language assistant, helping students practice and improve their fluency and accuracy.
Worked in groups of 3-4, and general TA for students in lessons.
English Teacher Intern - Seville, Spain
Education, English Language Instruction
English teacher for A1A2 lessons (groups of 7+)
One-to-One Conversational exam practice for B1 and B2 learners on their prepared topics - also helped with exam improvements.
Diverbo Language camp counsellor
English Language Instruction, Education
Counsellor (and previously volunteer) for English Language summer camps in Spain (Various locations) for English learning teens over a week of one-to-one chats, games and team activities.
Interests: I love comedy, guitar, and learning. Travelling is also a big love, I have been living around Spain for over a year doing English teaching work and I adore it.
I drink coffee, enjoy meeting new people and petting my two dogs, Bee and Fly. (If you're lucky, you may see them in lessons?).
Education: Physics BSc - University of Bristol
Education
2017- 2020 BSc - Graduated second class honours (2:1)
Thesis topic on Physics education - Methods of encouraging engagement through multimedia platforms.
CELTA - St Giles
English Language Instruction
2016 - Pass.
English language teaching qualification.
See link below for specifications and assessments
https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/Images/21816-celta-syllabus.pdf
PGCE Science (Physics) - University of Oxford - Deferred until 2023
Education
Physics teacher training - Have deferred study until Jan 2023.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Welsh (Fluent), Spanish (Conversational)
Robbie
Profession: English Language Assistant
English Language Instruction
I've spent the last 2 years working as an English Language Assistant in several primary schools in Spain. It was an incredible experience where I immersed myself in a different culture and developed my skills teaching English as a foreign language.
English Teacher
English Language Instruction
Whilst working as an English teacher at a Spanish Academy I grew my experience as a teacher and learnt some fun and exciting ways to teach the language.
Interests: As mentioned above I enjoy sports like football and cricket, keeping active by cycling and hiking, and learning about the world and different cultures. I also love learning languages, I speak fluent Spanish and I want to learn French. Recently, my biggest achievement has been completing the Camino Primitivo de Santiago, a challenging, two week hiking route in the north of Spain. I met people from all over the world and the experience has inspired me to live my dream in the coming months and travel the world.
Education: BSc Geography with Study in Continental Europe
Environment, Renewable Energy
I graduated in Geography from the University of Bristol in 2020. Some of my specialisations include: microplastic pollution, environmental degradation and climate change. Let me know if you're interested in discussing these issues!
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Fluent)
Jack
Profession: Finance
Finance and Banking
I have worked in a number of finance and banking roles in the past 10 years.
Interests: I have a passion for traveling and meeting people from different cultures. I enjoy learning new languages, visiting historical sites, and hiking in my free time.
Education: Bachelor of Commerce
Finance and Banking, Law
The Bachelor of Commerce Degree programme is the leading undergraduate business degree in Ireland.
Masters in Law
Law
This LLM European law program is a 1-year master’s specialization at the internationally renowned Leiden Law School at Leiden University.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Basic)
Sam
Profession: Language Teaching Assistant / Auxiliar de Conversación
Education
Worked for two years teaching english as a foreign language in Spanish public schools.
Led Classes, designed lesson plans and learned how to teach in the classroom environment.
Private English Tutor
Education
During my time in Spain, gave english lessons on the side.
Applied and modified classroom teaching techniques to the 1-on-1 format.
Interests: I am from Portland Oregon in the United States, but I live in Spain.
I love to travel and discover new cultures. My favorite thing about learning a new language is meeting new and interesting people.
I love to skateboard, to read, to listen to music, and to learn new things. I am always looking to discover and to share new experiences.
Education: BA - Economics and Political Science - Western Washington University
Government
Graduated Cum Laude with a Minor in Spanish
Master - Advanced English Studies - University of Salamanca (Ongoing)
English Language Instruction
Master's degree in English, directed towards teaching and investigation
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Fluent)
David Leigh
Profession: We Will Rock You London
Performing Arts
I performed in musicals in London when i lived there in 2012-2015
Interests: Hi people, I'm David, A musician that works around Europe singing.
My first language is English, I grew up in Wales but have lived in London and Madrid also.
I love to travel and also have a dog named Milo... I look forward to speaking with you as i love to meet new people, and learn about different countries and cultures.
Education: BA Hons (Musical Theatre)
Performing Arts
I did my Bacholers Degree in Musical Theatre in the UK in 2012-2015.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Basic)
Adam P
Profession: Teacher
Education
I worked as a teacher of English for the indigenous Wiwa people of colombia. While not easy nor financially rewarding, it was an absolute pleasure teaching the people so that they could find better jobs and resources.
Journalist
Writing and Journalism
In New Orleans, I worked as a journalist for a people's rights newspaper. While not compensated for my time or effort, I enjoyed every moment of learning and speaking with people on the street
Interests: I am from New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. I grew up and lived there my whole life so I know how people really speak in the states. Currently, I am living in Mexico and studying spanish so I can best help Spanish speakers but French, Portuguese and Mandarin are soon on the way!
Education: Bachelors in English
English Language Instruction
At University of New Orleans, I am studying English and Journalism for almost 4 years. This means I've read many texts and have learned to interpret English in a more abstract way. Rest assured, you are in good hands as I am good at communicating!
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Conversational)
Aidan
Profession: TEFL Teacher
Education
Certified TESOL teacher of English based in Madrid, Spain, since 2004. I have worked for language schools, in multinational companies and online private tuition.
Interests: I love living in Madrid where I have started a family, with whom I spend almost all my free time. I am also a big fan of all types of music - from cumbia to punk rock - and I am a big Arsenal fan! As well as teaching English, I also do "football tours" of Madrid.
Education: Bachelor of Arts in German and Spanish
Education
I graduated from the University of Wales, Swansea, in 2003 with Second Class Honours, Division 1 (2:1)
TCL Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CertTESOL)
Education
From Trinity College London. Completed in February 2004 at Chester School of English, Madrid.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Fluent)
ironfox
Profession: US Foreign Service Retired
Government
Foreign Service Specialist Office Management and Human Resources
Interests: Married father of 3. Former Sergeant in the Army. World Traveler
Education: Masters in Human Resources
Government
Masters in HR
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Basic)
Mark
Profession: English Language Assistant
Education, English Language Instruction
Work in public school classes with teenagers reviewing grammar and conversation English
Private English Tutor
Education, Teaching
Work one on one with students of various ages and levels of English. We work on grammar exercises and build conversational fluency.
Interests: I am 24 years old and currently living in Spain. I have been an English teacher here for two years. I enjoy talking to others, traveling, and listening to music.
Education: Bachelor of Arts
Education
I received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Studies and Spanish.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Fluent)
Thomas M.
Profession: English Second Language Instructor at Open English LLC. in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
English Language Instruction
Lead private and group Zoom online business and general English language instruction for up to 12 adult working professionals in Latin America.
Submit detailed written feedback evaluating students performance and outlining areas of improvement.
English Second Language Instructor at (IPAI) Pacific Language Institute in Jacó, Costa Rica
English Language Instruction
Research, design, and edit educational lesson plans for use with an ESL course book for up to 6 students via live class.
Provide business English language instruction to working professionals
Test comprehension, grammar, pronunciation and correct
Investment Consultant at TD Ameritrade Financial Services in Miami, Florida, USA.
Finance and Banking
Offer personized investment solutions and guidance to customers in a face-to-face branch setting.
Manage a proprietary book of affluent clientele with assets of 250K+ seeking fee based advice
Utilize customer relationship management technology a
Investment Representative at the Charles Schwab Corporation in Phoenix, Arizona.
Finance and Banking
Serve the investment needs of high net worth active traders throughout the world.
Interests: "Live life with no excuses and travel with no regret." - Oscar Wilde, Irish poet.
Education: Masters degree in International Affairs (economics focus) from Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida, USA.
Finance and Banking
Graduate school study abroad: Valencia, Spain, London, England, Panama City, Panama, Amsterdam, NL 2002-2005.
Bachelors degree in Economics w/ minor in Business administration from Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida, USA
Finance and Banking
Omicron Delta Epsilon International Honors Society in Economics, 2000.
Minor in Business Administration.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Conversational)
Steven Davis
Profession: English as a Second Language/Geography Teacher
Education
Pleasant Grove Jr. High, Pleasant Grove, Utah, United States
English as a Second Language Teacher
Education
Hazelwood School District, St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Greenville University Pathways ESL Tutor
Education
Greenville University, Greenville, Illinois, United States
Interests: I am an experienced English as a Second Language teacher. I have over three years of experience teaching English as a Second Language and am certified to teach English as a Second Language in Missouri, Illinois, and Utah. I love helping English Language Learners read their highest potential!!
Education: M.S. Curriculum & Instruction
Education
Northwest Missouri State University
B.S. History/ESL Education
Education
Greenville University
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Conversational)
Coach Lio
Profession: IELTS Coach
English Language Instruction, Teaching, Education
Teaching the format of the IELTS and test taking strategies
TEFL Trainer
Teaching, Education
Teaching TEFL methodology to future TEFL teachers
Freelance Photographer
Visual Arts
Doing photo gigs for a variety of needs on a freelance basis
Interests: I have a wide range of interests, sometimes obsessions haha. I work as an English teacher, right now as a TEFL trainer, and also as a photographer. I'm also in the middle of my bachelor's of I.T.( Information Technology).
I'm currently living in Argentina, but I lived in Peru for 2 years prior. I like Dungeons and Dragons, video games, anime, learning languages, and just too many things to list.
I would love to get to know you and see what we have in common or what we don't! That way you can introduce me to something else I might just obsess over next.
Education: Bachelor's of Science in Information Technology
Internet, Technology
In progress
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Fluent)
Tanner LT
Profession: Senior Teacher
English Language Instruction
I teach business and general English, create specialized English courses, and manage a team of language teachers
Interests: I like to do a lot of things and have a lot of interests. I love traveling, being active, acting, doing standup comedy, spending time with friends, eating, and more. I love talking about current events and other interesting topics.
But enough about me, I want to know more about you and how I can help you achieve your English goals!
Education: Master degree of Linguistics
Education, English Language Instruction
My linguistics studies focused on language acquisition and multilingualism.
Bachelor degree in Spanish
Education
Spanish language
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Fluent), Czech (Conversational), German (Basic), Arabic (Basic)
Elliot
Profession: English Teacher
Education
Language Academy in Sevilla, Spain
Freelance English Teacher
Education
Freelance online English teacher in Spain
English Conversation Partner
English Language Instruction
Conversation partner in an English immersion program in Spain
Interests: I am an Australia living in Spain. I have a background in customer service, and I really enjoy helping people. One of the things I enjoy most about teaching is the personal connections I make with my students.
Education: Certificate in Cultural Awareness
Education
James Cook University
Spoken Languages: English (Native: Australia / New Zealand), Spanish (Conversational)
Andrew F
Profession: Elementary School Teacher
Education
2019-2022
Interests: I love traveling the world, volunteering, coffee shops, and cool restaurants!
Education: Bachelor's Degree
Government
University of Massachusetts, USA
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Fluent)
Cailen White
Profession: Recruitment Consultant
Training and Development
Helped people find jobs and hosted interviews
Travel Agent
Hospitality and Tourism
Recommended travel plans and destinations to those who wanted a holiday
Business Development Manager
Training and Development
Went to various stores to understand why our product wasn't selling and helped to inform staff on product information and sales tactics
Actor/Singer
Performing Arts
Main cast in a theatre show that ran in Melbourne for five months
Interests: In my spare time I'm a musician, I love meeting new people and I love to travel. I try to be as kind as I can to the people around me and being a good friend is a big part of my personality. I like to joke around and have fun but also know when it's time to be serious and consider myself very productive when a task needs to be completed.
Education: JMC Academy
Performing Arts
Advanced Diploma of Music
Deakin University
Writing and Journalism
Diploma in Professional and Creative Writing
Spoken Languages: English (Native: Australia / New Zealand), Spanish (Basic)
David Kosmak
Profession: English Professor
English Language Instruction
more than 10 years of formal ESL, Business English and English language arts instruction at various high schools and universities in Mexico
Interests: I love cats, biking, reading, exploring and appreciating many forms of artistic expression—and baseball :)
Education: BA English
English Language Instruction
Bachelor of Arts Degree in English, Language & Literature emphasis; double minor in Applied Linguistics and German (2009, Grand Valley State University, Michigan, USA)
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Fluent), Czech (Native), German (Conversational)
German
Profession: IBDP Teacher
Education
I am an IBDP Biology and Nature of Science Teacher
Interests: Tennis Player
Outdoor Life Style
Science Geek
Internationally minded
Education: Postgraduate Diploma In Science Education
Education
I have focused my interests on Social and Scientific Issues for Curriculum Design.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Native)
Elliott
Profession: Environmental nonprofit
Non-profit
I am an urban planner by profession and have worked in that field for over two years in addition to teaching English
Interests: I'm a history lover and writer. I would love to engage students on cool pieces of history like the life of Napoleon Bonaparte or the invention of colored television !
Education: BA political science
Education
I hold a BA in political science and urban planning from the University of Virginia
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Conversational)
Lance
Profession: Designer
Design, Technology, Research, Writing and Journalism
I worked as a designer, researcher, and writer for design firms and tech companies for many years.
Interests: I recently worked as a software designer in the corporate world, but I'm currently focusing on making music. I'm a very relaxed person, so I especially like to write ambient music. My other interests include art, design, nature, and tech. But honestly, I enjoy talking about anything! My favorite places are Inhotim in Brazil, and Point Reyes in California.
Education: Bachelor's Degree, Philosophy
Research, Writing and Journalism
My experience with academic reading and writing has taught me how to express myself accurately and clearly.
Master's Degree, Design
Building and Architecture, Technology, Visual Arts
In design school I learned how to simplify and communicate complex ideas for different types of people.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Basic)