Tara Toller
4-Skills: 100 & Speaking Skills
Tara has been teaching ESL for almost 9 years. She taught grammar and Business English in Spain for a year and then went to Japan. In Japan she taught English to children and adults of all ages and abilities for 6 years. She spent one year teaching on a boat while travelling around the world before coming home to Victoria.
Education: University of Calgary: Bachelor of Arts – Major in Cultural Anthropology.
Teaching Experience: Over 8 years in Japan and Spain.
Teaching Certificate: TESL Canada Federation Professional Certificate Standard One (Permanent)
Hobbies and Interests: Travelling, wakeboarding, cooking, and studying Spanish.
Favourite Quote: “Do one thing everyday that scares you.” -Unknown
What countries have you been to?: Japan, China, Korea, Thailand, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Kenya, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Spain, France, Greece, Sweden and about 30 others!
tara@teslcanada.com
Paul Emme
4-Skills: 200 & Speaking Skills
Education: University of Victoria: Bachelor of Arts in English
Teaching Experience: Montreal, South Korea.
Teaching Certificate: CELTA
Hobbies and Interests: I play Guitar, bass, and banjo. I also love reading.
Favourite Quote: ”I’d rather have a bottle in front of me rather than a frontal lobotomy.” -Tom Waits
What countries have you been to?: I’ve visited eight Canadian provinces, twelve American states, and from Seoul to Busan in South Korea.
into@eslschoolcanada.com
Anny Scoones
4-Skills: 300
Education: University of Victoria: Bachelor of Arts in Education
Teaching Experience: Many years being a substitute teacher in the Victoria area. (Also taught horse riding lessons!)
Teaching Certificate: TESL Canada Federation Professional Certificate Standard One
Hobbies and Interests: Riding my horse, Hiking, Exploring local areas, Arts and Culture, Reading Historical Novels.
Favourite Quote: “Good job!”
What countries have you been to?: Mexico, Cuba, Portugal, Russia, Belarus, North Africa, Ireland, Mulaysia, USA, and most Western European countries, Taiwan(airport).
into@eslschoolcanada.com
Daniel Pimentel
4-Skill: 400 & Speaking Skills & TOEFL Preparation
Daniel has taught beginner & intermediate ESL classes. His favourite ESL teaching experiences have come from teaching Business English and TOEFL. He says, it is much more challenging and rewarding.
Education: University of Victoria: Bachelor of Arts – Major in Political Science. Camosun College: Diploma – Financial Accounting and Marketing.
Teaching Experience: 3 years in Thailand and Canada.
Teaching Certificate: TESL Canada Federation Professional Certificate Standard One (Permanent)
Hobbies and Interests: I love watching great movies, especially comedies and thrillers. Tennis is my favourite sport, and I enjoy playing with anybody from beginners to professionals. In the summer, you can find me kayaking along the harbour, hiking and exploring the outdoors, and barbecuing in the evening!
Favourite Quote: “Feed the right wolf” (Means to be positive and have positive thoughts)
What countries have you been to?:Canada, Portugal, Japan, USA, Thailand, Mexico and China.
Anything else you want to say?: I love teaching English! There ain’t nothin’ better!
info@eslschoolcanada.com
Jonathan Granfar
4-Skills: 500 & IELTS Preparation
His international experience in three continents has given him the ability to connect with students from all over the world and from all walks of life. As a conscientious teacher, he is always trying to bring out the best in his students whether they are beginners or advanced IELTS candidates. Jonathan’s encouragement and support always makes students feel comfortable and gain confidence with their English.
Education: University of Victoria: Bachelor of Arts – Major in Sociology. McGill University: Master of Arts – Culture and Values in Education.
Teaching Experience: 9 years in Canada, China and Spain.
Teaching Certificate: TESL Canada Federation Professional Certificate Standard One (Permanent)
Hobbies and Interests: Playing guitar and songwriting, international travelling, chocolate making, bicycling, and food.
Favourite Quote: ”Blessed is the man who can laugh at himself, for he shall never cease to be amused.” -Unknown
What countries have you been to?: Spain, France, Italy, Switzerland, Portugal, Germany, Czech Republic, England, Canada, U.S., Israel, China, Bolivia, Chile, Peru.
into@eslschoolcanada.com
John Morgan
Business English & Speaking Skills
Education: University of Victoria: Bachelor in Applied Linguistics. University of London: Master of Arts in Teaching English
Teaching Experience: Canada, 13 years of University Teaching in Korea.
Teaching Certificate: TESL Canada Federation Professional Certificate Standard One (Permanent)
Hobbies and Interests: Travelling, hockey (Canucks), horror movies.
Favourite Quote: “Do or not do. There is no try.” -Yoda in ‘The Empire Strikes Back’
What countries have you been to?: England, Spain, Portugal, Greece, Japan, Korea, H.K., Tailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, U.S., Canada.
into@eslschoolcanada.com
Jonathon Gentille
Speaking Skills
Education: Bachelor of Sociology with honors, Japanese language minor; Master from the School of Life.
Teaching Experience: Montreal, South Korea.
Teaching Certificate: TESL Canada Federation Professional Certificate Standard One
Hobbies and Interests: Music, Juggling, Politics, Solar energy, Economics.
Favourite Quote: ”You don’t have to run faster than the bear, you just have to be faster than the slowest camper.”
What countries have you been to?: Canada, El Salvador, Ireland, England, Japan, Belgium.
Anything else you want to say?: This is the happiest school I’ve worked in!
into@eslschoolcanada.com