Cactus Language Trainer Profiles
Michelle
Language: Dutch
Location: London, Brighton & South East UK
Michelle is 31 years old. Even though she grew up in the UK, her mother tongue is Dutch. She has a Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults from Eastbourne College of Technology, but has also been teaching Dutch for several years. In addition, Michele has a M.A. in Leisure Management and a Certificate in Practical Teaching from Luton University. Her work experience includes three years in recruitment consultancy and a six-month stint as a theatre production manager. Her hobbies are poetry, live concerts, theatre, and sports.
Anais
Language: French
Location: London & South East UK
Anais is a 31–year old French woman, who has been living in London for quite a long time. She has a Degree in Intensive Management and teaches French and English to international students ranging from business students to children. She also has a Certificate in Teaching French as a Foreign Language to Adults from International House. She has also worked in a number of companies in London and Paris including 18 months with AOL Time Warner in International Sales and Media Planning. Anais is fluent in French, English and German, but also speaks Spanish. She is interested in literature, foreign cultures, outdoor activities and playing the flute.
Rogerio
Language: Portuguese
Location: London & South East UK
Rogerio is a 31-year-old Brazilian who has been living in London for three years. He has a degree in Portuguese Language and Portuguese Literature. He has taught city professionals and diplomats both in Brazil and in the UK. In his leisure time Rogerio likes reading English and Portuguese books and listening to Brazilian music.
Galo
Language: Spanish
Location: London & South East UK
Galo is 32 years old and grew up in Ecuador. He has a Certificate in teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language from the International House in London and has been teaching general Spanish for two years. Galo previously served for 11 years in the Ecuadorian Air Force flying helicopters, working in training and radar - this included a term training in the United States. Galo now lives in the UK for personal reasons. His hobbies are football, basketball, volleyball and dancing as well as travelling, aeronautical technology and aviation.
Beatrix
Language: German
Location: London, Midlands & South East UK
Beatrix is 34 and lives to the north of London. She is currently taking an MA in Applied Translation Studies specialising in Politics & Education, Business & Economics, and Oenology. Since 1999, she has provided German Language tuition to corporate clients in the legal, financial, entertainment and commodities trading sectors in one-to-one and group settings. Students benefit from a well-qualified, experienced and confidential trainer with in-depth business knowledge, able to offer tailor-made training according to the company's and student’s individual needs. She has lectured at a London university teaching evening adult access beginners and advanced German Language courses. She also previously taught German and French at a secondary school. Apart from teaching, Beatrix has worked on the German Wine Institute's public relations account, aiding with translations of business correspondence, contracts, information material and enquiries, and organising exhibitions and tastings.
Beatrix has a BA (Hons.) in Modern Foreign Language Education, a Diploma in Teaching English as a Foreign Language and a Masters in Business Administration (Germany - University of Applied Sciences) specialising in Marketing & Oenology. Her other interests are sporting activities such as badminton, skiing, swimming and yoga, and cultural activities such as opera, theatre, ballet, musicals and concerts. She also reads a variety of international literature and is interested in oenology. Other teacher profiles are available on request.