Tarah

Professione: English Teacher
Education
I taught English as a foreign language to many students at cram schools and online.

Interessi: I am an outgoing person, I enjoy getting to know people. my background has allowed me to interact with people of all backgrounds and statuses and to use my skills to best develop myself and others. My strength is my ability to communicate with people at all levels. I believe that learning is the foundation for everything in life as it is something we do every day. So, come along and let's all interact to be students together.

Istruzione: Bachelors of Arts
Government, Entrepreneurship, Finance and Banking, Non-profit
I studied International relations which was the study of culture, history, people and livelihoods.

Postgraduate and TEFL
Education, English Language Instruction
I studied Chinese Language and literature and I did a teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL) certificate.

Lingue parlate: inglese (Madrelingua: Regno Unito), afrikaans (Fluente), cinese (Buono)


Amy

Professione: Kindergarten Homeroom Teacher
English Language Instruction, Education
Planned and delivered in-person and online lessons in English to a homeroom of 3-4 year old Chinese students.

Training School English Teacher
English Language Instruction, Education
Taught English to Chinese students 3-12 years old, ranging from pure beginner level to high school English level.

English Volunteer at Mission Adalante
English Language Instruction
Tutored beginner level adults in English for several months.

Catholic Charities Refugee Resource Specialist
Non-profit, Education
Assisted with English instruction for refugees of varying levels, built and taught a job readiness curriculum for refugees, and provided social work services in English, French, or through interpreters.

Media Specialist
Technology, Education
Worked to set up and run technology used to record online university courses. Used basic tech skills to problem solve issues.

Interessi: I am in my twenties and currently live in the United States. I have had the privilege of living in Cameroon, France (briefly), and China. I have spent many years of my life trying to navigate other languages, so I understand the challenge, joy, and journey it is to study another language. My hobbies include reading, gardening, language study, eating delicious food, casual hiking or biking, and spending time with friends and family.

Istruzione: Bachelor of Arts
Writing and Journalism
Degree of Bachelor of Arts in French Languages, Literatures, and Cultures; graduated 2018 from Colorado State University

Bachelor of Social Work
Non-profit
Degree of Bachelor of Social Work; graduated 2018 from Colorado State University

Lingue parlate: inglese (Madrelingua: USA / Canada), francese (Buono), cinese (Base)


Nicole :)

Professione: Tutoring Assistant
Education
For two years, I helped guide children with maths and English work at Kumon. I used to be a student there myself, so I could provide tutoring in an insightful manner that would encourage students to be more independent.

Volunteer Tutor
Education
Alongside my further studies, I volunteer with an EAL primary school student. I help with speaking skills whilst having fun! The main mission of this charity is to ensure students are enjoying extra English practice whilst developing fluency.

Sales Associate
Retail
I was a sales associate that would help provide customers with the optimal experience. Also, I ensured that standards of the company and myself were met by setting goals. I would also help some customers that spoke Cantonese and Vietnamese.

TEFL Teacher (Trainee)
Education
In Asia, I was teaching beginners English to elementary school students. I immersed myself in their cultures to help gain an understanding, which would be reflected in my teaching.
I taught some basic topics like hobbies and animals.

Camp Director Assistant
Performing Arts
I lead performing arts and sports sessions at a day camp for Vietnamese children. There was also a production at the end of the camp that I co-directed and wrote. Sessions included swimming, kickball, dancing, and acting.

Camp Counselor
Hospitality and Tourism, Performing Arts
Camp counselor at an overnight arts camp in Maine, USA for children. I taught an Asian cooking class, crochet and music- as well as looking over the girls in my cabin.

Online tutor
Education
Tutoring children with maths and science from KS3 to GCSE level online, using Google Meet and utilisng the online whiteboard to explain concepts and help with work,

Interessi: I am a thid-year biology student in the UK that loves learning languages. My hobbies include playing piano, saxophone and the chinese harp. I love listening to a range of music, from rock to jazz funk to pop. Also, I love cooking and trying new foods with friends and family.

Istruzione: A Levels
Education
The following qualifications were received at Wirral Grammar School for Girls.
Biology- A
Maths- A
Physics- B
Extended Project Qualification- B

I am currently a second-year biology student at the University of Bristol.

Lingue parlate: inglese (Madrelingua: Regno Unito), cinese (Buono), vietnamita (Base), tedesco (Buono)


Heather

Professione: English Language Specialist
Education, English Language Instruction, Teaching
- Instruction of English as a Foreign Language for primary through secondary school classes in Kharkhorin, Mongolia.
- English Olympiad training for advanced secondary students.
- English teacher training.

English Language Instructor
Education, English Language Instruction, Teaching
- English as a Foreign Language instruction for business professionals, university students, primary and secondary students, and children ages 3-5 in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Dental Hygienist
Medicine, Insurance
- Provide dental health services and insurance counseling to patients in the USA.

Interessi: It's more fun to talk in person, but I'll give you one fun fact: I get the hiccups every day! Strange, right?

Istruzione: Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene
Medicine
Certification to work as a dental hygienist.

Bachelor of Arts
Education
Study in Chinese languages and literature.

Lingue parlate: inglese (Madrelingua: USA / Canada), cinese (Buono), mongolo (Buono), indonesiano (Base)


Shayna Greene

Professione: English Teacher
English Language Instruction
I’ve been an ESL teacher for about 6-7 years (off and on).
- taught students of all different ages
- language exam prep (for several different language exams varying by country)
- taught in; China, Japan, Colombia, Taiwan

Swimwear Designer
Fashion, Design, Entrepreneurship
- design eco-friendly swimwear
- manage social media and sales
- operate and manage all aspects of a small business

Interessi: I’ll keep it short and sweet. I’m an adventurer and traveler at heart. I love nature and the outdoors, enjoy learning new things and skills, am pretty outgoing and enjoy good conversations on all types of topics. Quite open minded and inquisitive.
Oh, I’m also learning a couple languages too

Istruzione: Bachelors of Arts in Fashion Merchandising
Fashion
Attended Howard University in the USA

Lingue parlate: inglese (Madrelingua: USA / Canada), spagnolo (Buono), giapponese (Buono), cinese (Base)


Julie

Professione: Classroom Assistant
English Language Instruction
Hosted individual web-based English instruction for students to facilitate increased speaking skills, and also observed ELS classrooms

Interessi: I studied languages and linguistics in my undergraduate degree, and am also TESOL certified. I have experience in an English Language Institute that worked to ensure students would have the equivalent of a TOEFL score 67. My biggest interest is video games, and my current favorite is Elden Ring! I am focused on creating fun, dynamic conversations that can best prepare you for interactions outside of this platform. I look forward to chatting about interests and building fluency!

Istruzione: Bachelor of Arts
Education, English Language Instruction
Received Bachelor of Arts with a major in Linguistics and a minor in Spanish from a 4-year State institution.

Lingue parlate: inglese (Madrelingua: USA / Canada), spagnolo (Buono), cinese (Base)


Kierra

Professione: Teaching Experience
Teaching
I have over 3 years of combined experience teaching English online and in person. I have taught all ages groups from children to adults.

Interessi: Interests: Traveling, Beach, Dancing, Cooking, Chess, Games, Music

Istruzione: Education
Education
Bahcelor's Degree in International Studies with a minor in Spanish

Lingue parlate: inglese (Madrelingua: USA / Canada), spagnolo (Buono), cinese (Base)


Tutor Elise

Professione: Biology Tutor
Teaching
Individually tutored students in introductory biology for weekly hour-long sessions

Experimental College Instructor
Teaching, Environment, Performing Arts
Taught Biomimicry College Course
Taught Steel Pan music Course

Research Assistant
Environment, Research
Conducted 20+ oral history interviews and routine phone calls with historians to complete Digital Archive on Africatown, Alabama.
Researched environmental justice issues pertinent to the community's activism

Interessi: I am passionate about the environment, an avid movie watcher and reviewer, and music enthusiast.
I am half-Vietnamese and enjoy learning how to cook culturally important foods with my mom.
I lived in Brazil for a year before college, where I learned Portuguese, worked with wild animals, and began studying Capoeira Angola.

Istruzione: Bachelor of Arts
Environment
BA from Oberlin College in Environmental Studies and Biology, Comparative American Studies minor GPA 4.13

Lingue parlate: inglese (Madrelingua: USA / Canada), portoghese (Buono), francese (Base), cinese (Base)


Tutor Vanessa

Professione: Cantonese teacher to young children
Teaching
I taught Cantonese to young children for 9 years.

Online English tutor
Teaching
I taught English online to students in China, Korea, Japan for over 5 years.

ESL teacher
Teaching
I taught English as a second language in person to children in school.

Interessi: I am Chinese and I am born and brought up in the UK, so I am very understanding of different cultures and learning a new language. I have a degree in Psychology which helps me understand many different situations, I love meeting people from all around the world and learning about different cultures. I am very sociable and love chatting, meeting new friends and when at home I love cooking, baking and I have a love for exercising but I also have a love for eating 😅

Istruzione: Psychology BSc
Mental Health
I graduated from DeMontfort University with a degree in Psychology.

TEFL
Education
TEFL qualification

Lingue parlate: inglese (Madrelingua: Regno Unito), cinese (Buono)


Janet

Professione: Interior Designer
Building and Architecture
Create design concepts as lead interior designer, developed design details for construction documentation, and coordinated with engineering disciplines to ensure design feasibility

Interessi: I love trying new things! In the past two years I've done bouldering, rock climbing, archery, snorkeling, scuba diving, wakeboarding, pole dancing, pottery wheel throwing, glass blowing, embroidery, candle making.. I could go on! You can also talk to me about books, board games, and national parks!

Istruzione: Bachelor of Science, Interior Design
Building and Architecture
University of Texas at Austin

Lingue parlate: inglese (Madrelingua: USA / Canada), cinese (Fluente)


Hana

Professione: English Tutor
English Language Instruction
I am currently working with Babylangues to teach young children English in France.

Chinese Tutor
Teaching
One on One tutoring position teaching Chinese speaking, reading, and writing.

International English Volunteer
Teaching
Teaching English to Non-English speaking children in Thailand.

Interessi: I am an American currently living in France working as an English teacher for children. I love to travel, explore new cultures, meet international friends and of course learn new languages!

Istruzione: BA International Business and Chinese
Logistics
San Diego State University, California, USA
East China Normal University, Shanghai, China

Masters in International Business
Logistics
Montpellier Business School, Montpellier, France

Lingue parlate: inglese (Madrelingua: USA / Canada), cinese (Buono), francese (Base)


Jessica

Professione: Private English Tutor
English Language Instruction
I taught English to two students in Japan. One was a young girl and the other a middle-aged woman. We used English children's books and played card games in English.

Interessi: I have studied many languages such as French, Italian, Spanish, Chinese and most recently Japanese. I really understand the language learning process and I am committed to using my knowledge to help students improve effectively and quickly.

Istruzione: BA Japanese (2.1)
Education
I have a Bachelors of Arts from Hertford College, Oxford University.

Lingue parlate: inglese (Madrelingua: Regno Unito), giapponese (Fluente), francese (Buono), spagnolo (Base), cinese (Base)


Aubrey

Professione: Oral English Instructor
Education
Oral English Instructor at East China Normal University from 2018-2019

Interessi: Hello, my name is Aubrey! I love to learn about and discuss different areas of the world!

Istruzione: Masters of Landscape Architecture
Building and Architecture
University of Minnesota '22

Biology and Chinese Bachelors
English Language Instruction
B.A. Biology
B.A. Chinese Language

Saint Olaf College '18

Lingue parlate: inglese (Madrelingua: USA / Canada), cinese (Buono)


Teacher Wendy

Professione: VIPKid
Teaching, English Language Instruction
Online English classes for Chinese students

Event Production and Catering
Hospitality and Tourism, Performing Arts
Involved in the production of large-scale events for various companies in the NYC area and catered events for private clients and gatherings.

Account Manager
Technology, Sales, Customer Support
I worked as an account manager for several different technology startups in the NYC area, responsible for customer support, product education, software sales, client growth and retention.

Bartender/ Server/ Manager
Hospitality and Tourism, Training and Development
I worked in the hospitality industry for many years in various high end restaurants, mastered bar programs and cocktail creations, learned about the cuisine and wine production of different countries, and lead trainings for new employees.

Interessi: I am a nomadic wanderer who loves to discover and immerse myself in different cultures. I've spent the last two years traveling around southeast Asia and am currently living in a rural mountain village in northern Thailand. I love being surrounded by the lush nature here, learning to live in harmony with the local seasons and cycles, and I take walks every day to nearby rivers and waterfalls. I am passionate about QiGong, meditation, tea ceremonies, astrology, and dance, and am a water therapy practitioner and ceramic artist. I love to share stories of my travels and can't wait to hear yours!

Istruzione: Bachelor's of Science
Entrepreneurship
Bachelor's degree in Marketing from University of Maryland

Masters
Hospitality and Tourism
Masters degree in Hospitality Industry studies from New York University

Holistic Health Coach
Mental Health
Certificate program as a Holistic Health and Wellness coach from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition

Lingue parlate: inglese (Madrelingua: USA / Canada), cinese (Fluente)


Liu

Lingue parlate: inglese (Madrelingua), cinese (Madrelingua)


Nicole C.

Professione: Auction Assistant
Real Estate
Assist with various admin tasks for both live and online auctions.
Provide effective and efficient support service.


Online English Tutor
Education
Prepare students for Trinity GESE, IELTS and university foundation year examinations.
Develop individualised tutoring plans that integrate their exam curriculum objectives with different learning styles and ability in mind.

Interessi: As I have lived in such a diverse city like London all my life, I have been lucky enough to try cuisines from all over the world. On a Sunday afternoon, you can find me wondering around street food markets and trying out some delicious food.

My other hobbies include reading French philosophy and watching movies. I also think it’s really important to do physical exercise regularly, so I practise yoga every other day.

During my time in the University of Liverpool, I took intensive advanced Mandarin lessons, so I understand what it’s like to learn a new language.

If you’d like to chat about philosophy, living and studying in London/UK, movies or anything else in between, please feel free to reach out to me.

Istruzione: History Graduate from UK Russell group university 2:1
Research
Able to construct an argument and communicate findings in a clear and persuasive manner, both orally and in writing.

Lingue parlate: inglese (Madrelingua: Regno Unito), cinese (Fluente)


Sue

Professione: Lawyer
Law
I have worked in commercial litigation for three years, and previously worked in commercial and property law for five years.

Interessi: I love travelling and getting to know people from different cultures.

Aside from travelling, I love hiking and camping, watching movies, wandering through local markets, going to live music gigs, and trying out new baking recipes.

Istruzione: Bachelor of Law
Law
University of Queensland

Bachelor of Arts
Law
Majors: International Relations; Chinese-English Translation and Interpreting

Lingue parlate: inglese (Madrelingua: Australia / Nuova Zelanda), tedesco (Fluente), cinese (Fluente)


Jami

Professione: Current: artist/ ESL teacher
Visual Arts, English Language Instruction
I’m an ELS teacher whom provides private tutoring to students ages 6-adult. In my spare time I like to practice painting and experimenting with new art mediums and techniques.

Interessi: I believe learning a new language breaks barriers and opens you up to more opportunities.

Tell me about your favorite topics while we improve your English😁

Istruzione: BA visual arts
Visual Arts
I have a bachelor in visual arts, a TEFL certificate and over 6 years teaching experience

Lingue parlate: inglese (Madrelingua: Regno Unito), cinese (Base), thailandese (Base), afrikaans (Buono)


Deb

Interessi: Hi my name is Deborah and I have worked as an early childhood teacher since 2011. I have worked in a variety of early childhood settings including mainstream centres, Montessori centres and, in home-based childcare. I am a fully registered and qualified teacher.

My interests include going to a dance based fitness class such as Zumba or Sh'bam, spending time in nature particularly at the beach and on nature walks, karaoke, participating in boxing, martial arts, video editing/filming and many more visual arts related hobbies.

In addition to the TEFL certificate, I also have a graduate diploma in teaching primary (graduated in 2011), a graduate diploma in teaching early childhood (graduated in 2014) and, an NAMC Montessori 0-3 diploma (graduated in 2021).

Istruzione: Bachelor of Arts (with a double major in Linguistics and Media Studies).
Visual Arts
Media studies included studying script writing, film making, video editing, film arts, media representation and film history.

Linguistics involved the study of languages.

University: Massey University
Graduation year: 2009.

Graduate Diploma of Teaching Primary Education
Education
Qualification to teach in primary school education from 5 years to 13 years old.

University: Massey University
Graduation year: 2011.

Graduate Diploma of Teaching (Early Childhood).
Education
Qualification to teach in early childhood education from infants to six year olds.

University: New Zealand Tertiary College.
Graduation year: 2014.

Certificate in Te Reo Māori (Level 4).
Education
The study of Māori language (basic-intermediate level).

University: Te Wānanga o Raukawa.
Graduated: 2015.

TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language/ESL Language instructor.
English Language Instruction
University: TEFL Professional Development Institute.
Graduated: 2020.

Diploma of Montessori Studies 0-3.
Education
Montessori teaching qualification to teach infants right through to the age of three.

University: NAMC (North American Montessori Centre).

Graduated: 2021.

Certificate in Tikanga and Māori Language for the Home and Community (Intermediate-Advanced) Level 5.
Education
The study of Māori protocols, customs, culture and language.

University: Te Wānanga o Raukawa.
Graduated: 2021.

Lingue parlate: inglese (Madrelingua: Australia / Nuova Zelanda), cinese (Base), maori (Base)


Miss Jones

Professione: Teacher of Spanish, French, and Italian
Education
I have taught languages across all ages.

Interessi: I am a qualified languages teacher and I have spent years teaching people of all ages and abilities how to speak a range of modern foreign languages. I love what I do. I am a lover of life and everything in it. I love exploring the world, finding out about different cultures, and trying new foods. I am from the North of England, and I have spent time living in Spain. I currently live in the North of England. Other than teaching, I love playing the piano. I can't wait to hear about your life and interests :)

Istruzione: BA (Hons) Spanish and Italian
Education
I have a degree in modern foreign languages.

QTS PGCE Secondary
Education
I am a qualified teacher and I specialise in language training.

Lingue parlate: inglese (Madrelingua: Regno Unito), spagnolo (Fluente), francese (Buono), italiano (Buono), cinese (Base)