Coordinación e Instructores

Place of Birth: Mattoon, IL, USA

Education: Associates of Art in Speech Communication from Lake Land College in Mattoon, IL. Bachelors of Science in Communication Studies from Illinois State University in Normal, Illinois. Minors included Business Administration and Economics.

TESL-TEFL Certified.

Likes: My favorite food is pizza. My favorite TV shows are Mad Men, Stranger Things, and The Crown. My favorite music artist is Frank Sinatra, but I listen to a wide variety of music, such as classic rock, pop, alternative, jazz, and EDM. I enjoy running, playing tennis, and traveling.

Dislikes:Coffee with no cream or sugar, being in crowded places, and not being busy.

I am an American from a small town in the Midwest of the United States. I have traveled to other countries, such as France and England, but this is my first time in Ecuador. My impression of Ecuador so far is that is a beautiful countries with delicious food and very kind people. I am looking forward to getting to know the country and people better during my time here! Prior to coming to Ecuador, I worked in a variety of industries, including computer software sales, insurance, retail, and pharmaceutical. The aspect I have most enjoyed while working in these various industries is the ability to help others, either by sharing knowledge or connecting them with the resources they need. That is also the aspect I enjoy most about teaching. I believe that a good teacher is one who is passionate about helping their students and puts the learning needs of their students first.

Place of Birth: Pichincha, Ecuador

Education: - Marketing focusing on the Organization of Trade Fairs and Special Event Organizations in Berlin, Germany. - Social and Political Science

Likes: I like Ecuadorian food, all kind of music and enjoy romantic comedies very much

Biography: "After completing my university degree in Ecuador, my goal was to study abroad. Through much hard work, I obtained a scholarship to follow post-graduate studies in Marketing focusing on the Organization of Fairs and Special Event Organizations in Berlin, Germany. At this time I was able to carry out my professional practicum in the third largest fair event in Germany."

"All though my professional development, I have diligently attended foreign language training. My individual and professional awareness of the importance of speaking English as an ever learning life skill has taken me to where I am today. Not only am I an English Teacher but the skill of teaching-learning has contributed in my personal profile as a holistic and updated professional with options in all areas of my career advancement."

Lieu de naissance: Province de Chimborazo - Equateur

Université: - Diploma de Lengua Francesa, Alianza Francesa de Paris, Universidad d'Angers, Francia, Licence en Français Langue Étrangère, - TEFL/TESL/CCA, CEC-EPN

Goûts: Elton John, Nicolas Cage, Alain Delon, Juliette Binoche, tennis, danse salsa, meringue, la cuisine chinoise, j’adore la cuisine française, j’aime bien sortir avec mes amis, j’aime les films espagnols , mes chanteurs préférés sont: Charles Aznavour, Demis Roussos , Julien Clerc , Michel Berger et France Gal. J’aime aussi la lecture et le théâtre.

Je déteste: Les gens mal élevés.

Biographie(en français): "Je m’appelle Amarilis, je suis professeur de français au CEC depuis 2007, j’aime bien mon travail et mes étudiants, j’ai eu la chance de faire mes études universitaires en France cela m’a permis d’apprendre le français, j’ai aussi donné des cours d’espagnol à l’Université d’Angers, après mon séjour en France je suis partie en Espagne à Valladolid je suis restée longtemps là-bas. J’adore voyager et avoir des amis partout. J’ai eu la chance d’être en Allemagne, en Colombie, au Portugal et en Suisse, je voudrais faire le tour de mon pays bien sûr!!!"

"Je suis contente de pouvoir partager mes expériences avec mes étudiants, je leur dis souvent de poursuivre leurs rêves, je les encourage à apprendre une nouvelle langue car c’est aussi une façon de découvrir d’autres cultures."

"IL EST BIEN CONNU QUE LES VOYAGES FORMENT LA JEUNESSE."

Place of Birth: Edinburgh, UK

Education: Diploma of Higher Education (Chemistry), Edinburgh, TEFL/TESL/CCA Certificate, CEC-EPN, Quito, Ecuador

Likes: Ice cream, Asian food, Lord of the Rings, music, working with children.

Dislikes: People who are ignorant of other cultures (and are OK with it!) Bad desserts.

Biography: "I came to Ecuador in 2014 as a Christian (Evangelical) missionary, after having tried to work in Cuba and encountering problems. I took a couple of months to work on my Spanish at a school in Quito an then began to work with children and young people at a church in Sangolqui. I met my Ecuadorian husband there, and we got married a year later in my native Scotland."

"I've always enjoyed teaching and I'm really happy to now have this opportunity to teach English. I believe it's very important to have good teachers who really care about helping their students learn and about their students in general, and to create an environment of mutual respect in the classroom, especially when working with adults."

Place of Birth: Pichincha Province, Ecuador

University / Degree: UTE – Lic. Ciencias de la Educacion – Administracion Educativa

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Biography: "I lived in Chicago, IL with my family for 15 years, where I went to college and worked. I got married and moved back to Ecuador. At first I worked as a teacher teaching preschool to fourth grade. It was a great experience. After that, I started to work at CEC-EPN in April 2002. I also went back to school and got a bachelors degree in teaching from UTE in February of 2009. Over the years at CEC, I got the APIEL Sufficiency, Proficiency, TESL, and other certifications. I'll work as a teacher as long as I feel that I can make a difference in people's lives."

Place of Birth: Pichincha, Ecuador

University / Degree: Teaching Degree (licenciada), Universidad Central, Quito, Ecuador

Likes: Christmas and cooking

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Biography: "I´m an Ecuadorian by birth, but have always been interested in other languages and cultures, especially India. And this was even when I was single and hadn´t met my husband, who is from India. I guess I must have been an Indian in my previous life. HAHA! (That´s what my husband says because they believe in life after/before life).

My interest in languages resulted in a teaching degree, so here I am! About personal, travel, other languages, etc:

• I have 2 kids.
• I have been to the States (seen a glimpse of India in N.J)
• I am trying to learn my husbands mother tongue (Punjabi- very complicated)

And working at CEC (Teaching English and Spanish) and enjoying it!"

Place of Birth: Cabimas, Zulia, Venezuela

Education: BLa Universidad del Zulia, Venezuela. MAJOR: Bachelor of Science in Chemistry.

TESL-TEFL Certified.

Likes: Big fan of Italian food, beer and soccer. Good rock and indie music: must-haves. Love traveling and languages!

Dislikes: Not many I can think of.

I was born and raised in Venezuela before the 21st-century socialism's unmitigated disaster hit my country. After getting my diploma, I was able to escape 3 years ago and chose Ecuador due to its culture's similarities to the Venezuelan one; nonetheless, I lived through big changes that were made easy by my dear Ecuadorian and expat friends. I worked in a cafeteria for a couple of years and met a lot people, which was a great way to start building something here. Luck came knocking on my door with a teaching position 1 year ago. Suffice to say, I immediately fell in love with the profession. I realized that anyone can have a diploma in teaching. Not everyone with a diploma can teach, though. It's all about caring for your students and their understanding and also a little about explaining the rules and their really confusing exceptions in English Grammar. Although my first job as a teacher was great, I set myself to find a new challenge and CEC-EPN is it. I'm thrilled to be part of this tremendous team. Hopefully, I will continue to improve my teaching skills and cultivate ravenous minds for English at the same time.

Place of Birth: Pichincha Province, Ecuador

University / Degree: Bachelor Degree in Linguistics/ Diploma in University Learning Management

Likes: Ecuadorian typical food, drink, and music; Dancing; reading; talking to people; helping people; cooking; bakery; handycrafts; traveling in and out of the country.

Dislikes: Smoking, drinking alcohol, wasting time, dishonesty

Biography: "I love teaching. I consider my students the reason for my profession. I enjoy every class I teach. I love to meet people and talk to them about a variety of topics; I try to learn more and more from others. I also like to travel a lot. I have visited some countries in Europe and Africa, as well as some cities in the United States. I speak Spanish as my native language, and German and English as foreign languages. I think learning languages helps one a lot in understanding people in order to help them. Ecuadorian people are good and friendly; and most of them are honest and hard-working. They need more help from government in order to get a higher degree of development. I believe that I should teach my students everything I know about the language, as well as the values that can help a person for his/her integral development."

Place of Birth: Pichinca Province, Ecuador

University / Degree: Licensed in Education, Quito, Ecuador

Likes: I love playing basketball, reading books, going climbing and talking to people

Biography: "Hi! I'm Azu. I'm Ecuadorian and I love my country. When I started studying English, I was 16 years old. It was like an anecdote because I hated English. As a matter of fact, I was about to fail third course. My mom decided to solve this problem somehow, so she registered me in a private institute, and I started studying English there. Soon after I liked it because of the teacher. When I graduated, I had already decided what to do and continued studying languages, this time French and German. I believe it is a great way to meet people and know much more about different cultures. Today I'm an English-French teacher, and I enjoy doing it!"

Place of Birth: Pichincha Province, Ecuador

Education: National Tourist Guide, Universidad Central, Quito, Ecuador

Likes: I like seafood and ethnic food. My favorite groups are Linkin Park, Paramore, Black Eyed Peas, and Metro Station. I love Harry Potter books and movies. I also love recycling.

Dislikes: I don't like it when people are late. I also don't like it when people act like victims of situations by blaming others for the situations they decide to be in.

Biography: "I started studying English formally when I was 17. I had to do it because of the major I chose at Central University (I'm a tourist guide). I have liked English since I was a child. My sister used to listen to music and watch movies in English, so it woke up a special interest in the language for me. Well, my family and I are Ecuadorians; in fact, most of my family is from Cuenca originally. This is very interesting because when I talk to my students or co-workers they think I've lived in an English-speaking country, but I haven't."

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Place of Birth: Ann Arbor, Michigan, U.S.A.

Education: The University of Michigan Ann Arbor. MAJORS: Spanish and Sociology with Honors. MINOR: Intergroup Relations.

TESL-TEFL Certified.

Likes: I’m an exercise enthusiast and enjoy anything from lifting, to cycling, to yoga. I am also a big fan of movies with some of my favorites being “The Dark Knight,” “No Country for Old Men,” and “Finding Nemo.”

Dislikes: Wet socks, unwashed dishes, and hair in the shower.

I grew up in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the same town where I eventually attended the University of Michigan. While I studied there I was involved in many student groups including SAPAC, the Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness Center, and CommonGround, a social justice education program. I eventually declared majors in Spanish and Sociology and capped off my final year by writing a sociological thesis on heterosexual masculinity. During my time at my university, I became increasingly involved in pedagogical pursuits, not only through my extracurriculars, but also through coaching at the high school level for my former rowing team. Since I was also studying Spanish, teaching in a Spanish speaking country quickly became a part of my post graduate goals. While it took some time to make this goal a reality, I am extremely proud and excited to be in Ecuador to contribute to educational efforts, improve my own language abilities, and experience a new and beautiful culture.

Place of Birth: England

University / Degree: Cambridge Certificate Course in Language Teaching to Adults, International House, London, Hampstead Technical College: English Literature, Biology, Product Design

Likes: Favorite foods include anything with spices.

Biography: "After extensive travel around Europe, I realized that traveling was truly one of my passions. I appreciated that teaching English would allow me to pursue this passion, so when I was told of a job opening in Ecuador, I jumped at the chance."

"I came to Quito in 2007 with little knowledge of the country and was unable to speak Spanish. My first job in Quito was teaching English at Colegio Intisana. Although adapting to a new culture and the work was a challenge, I found my calling in teaching. Outside of work I began to immerse myself in the culture and used my time to travel within the country. I found many friends here, learned Spanish, salsa, and I fell in love not only with Ecuador but also with its people."

"After I finished working at Intisana and volunteering in different areas in Quito, I backpacked around South America. I was able to travel to Peru, Bolivia, Argentina, and Chile. It was an amazing experience and helped me in making Ecuador my choice of being a place of long term stay."

"On my return to England in 2008, I began to study at International House London where I was awarded the Cambridge Certificate in English Language Teaching (C.E.L.T.A). I returned to Quito in 2009 and began working at CEC. I have been perfecting my skills as a foreign language teacher over the past year, and I am returning to England in the summer of 2011 to obtain the Cambridge Diploma in English Language Teaching to Adults (D.E.L.T.A)."

"I believe that English is an extremely important tool that helps people to achieve their goals both professionally and personally and I thoroughly enjoy the experience of assisting in this capacity."

Place of Birth: Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Education: B.A. in Sociology with a concentration in sociological social psychology from Kent State University (Kent, Ohio)

TESL-TEFL Certified.

Likes: I like eating peanut butter, listening to music by Mac Miller, watching the tv show Broad City, and enjoy having deep conversations with people.

Dislikes: Negativity and close-mindedness.

I graduated with honors after completing an undergraduate thesis titled "A Neurosociological Approach to Gender Bias in STEM Careers". I interned at the LGBTQ+ Student Center at Kent State University and worked as an advocate assisting victims of crime in Akron, Ohio. I have a passion for education, sociology, and crisis intervention work. Everyday I experience gratitude for having the opportunity to live in Ecuador and I find joy in the learning process that comes with teaching English.

Place of Birth: Robbinsdale, Minnesota, USA

Education: BA Psychology at The College of St. Scholastica and MSW at Washington University in St. Louis.

TESL-TEFL Certified.

Likes: I love anything entertainment related - singing, dancing, live shows, karaoke, movies. I also enjoy reading and running.

Dislikes: People chewing with their mouths open.

I am so incredibly excited to be teaching, living, and learning in Ecuador. I studied abroad in Ireland when I was in College and had the opportunity to travel to Italy and England. I look forward to learning about and experiencing an entirely new environment and culture. I took Spanish in middle and high school and am excited to be immersed in it and take a whole new appreciation of the language back with me. I’m a first generation college student and am extremely passionate about the power of education. My Master’s degree in social work was focused on the school setting and bridging the gaps in education disparities. I’m so thankful to have the opportunity to be here alongside students and peers who are so eager to learn and push themselves through the power education.

Place of Birth: Marseille, France

Education: Master's degree in French Literature (Université Lyon 2 Lumière, France) Bachelor's degree in Spanish literature and civilisation (Université Bordeaux Montaigne, France).

TESL-TEFL Certified.

Likes: Reading all kind of books, listening to folk music and jazz, travelling around the world.

Dislikes: Cilantro.

I'm French, but I lived in Venezuela, Morocco and Ireland for a few years, and I can speak French, Spanish and English. I believe that meeting other people and cultures makes you a better person, and that's why I like to learn and teach languages, especially here in Ecuador where people are so warm and welcoming.

Place of Birth: Pichincha Province, Ecuador

Education:- TEFL/TESL/CCA™ Certificate Program, Quito, Ecuador, recognized by Juniata College, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. - UTE (Universidad Tecnológica Equinoccial) Bachelor in Hotel Management, Quito, Ecuador

Likes: I love spending time with my family, traveling, cooking something delicious, going to the movies, 80´s and 90´s music, classic rock, taking long walks, board games. I really like Ecuadorian food, Italian food, sushi, chocolate, wine and cheese.

Dislikes: Lies, injustice, dishonesty, lack of respect, corruption, too much noise, and traffic.

Biography: "I was born in Quito, Ecuador on the 26th of October. I studied and graduated at La Inmaculada High School. I studied Hotel Management at UTE (Universidad Tecnológica Equinoccial). I worked as a Hostess, Receptionist, and Assistant Manager in some Hotels, so I had the opportunity to meet many interesting people and improve my English."

"I've always interested in being a better professional, perfecting my language skills in English and achieving all my goals. I've been teaching English for three years. I'm so proud to be part of CEC because I studied here many years ago and I had a really great time learning. I got my sufficiency, proficiency and I got the TEFL/TESL/CCA™ Certificate a year ago. Definitely, it´s worth it because I've been applying all the knowledge I received during the TEFL. Teaching English has been one of the greatest experiences of my life."

"A good teacher should improve his/her teaching skills day by day in order to adapt new teaching methods and interact with the students. It's important to be able to establish a friendly rapport. Besides, a good teacher praises the students for their accomplishments, making them aware of their progress and helping them overcome their weakest learning points."

Place of Birth: Pichincha, Ecuador

Education: PUCE, Quito; U. Central, Quito; UTPL, Quito, Loja; Defense Language Institute, United States Air Force, San Antonio, Texas, USA; Licenciado en Linguística, Instructor Técnico, Traductor Técnico, Intérprete Simultáneo

Likes: I love Ecuadorian classical music, acting, coins, bills, collecting miniatures, and sports.

Dislikes: Nothing special

Biography: "I come from a big family. I have five brothers and three sisters. Our parents passed away some time ago, but they are still lliving in our minds, hearts, and daily actions. They gave us and made of us what we have and what we are now. We are a typical Quitenian family, and we love each other very much."

"I am married to Angélica. In fact, we have been happily together for almost forty years, and we hope to continue enjoying our lives together for as long as God lets us do so. We have three grown children in their thirties: Anita, David, and Daniel. All of them are professional people and I am thankful to God for their lives and their love. I am also very proud of them. My happiness became greater when I became the grandfather of a beautiful baby girl, Antonella Sarahí. She has given me strength and encouragement since the very moment I learned she was coming into this world. Later, Melissa Anahí, Esteban Josué, and Leyre Isabella came to make my life really happy and all of them - my family - is what gives me faith, courage, love, and wisdom to try to be a good husband, father, grandfather, friend, and professional."

"Since I was a little boy, I dreamed about becoming a cardiologist, but when I finished high school, the political situation of Ecuador changed my plans, so I became a language teacher. I have really felt pleased praticing this profession. I love teaching so much that I would like to be in a classroom for many more years. I have always tried to be up to date according to the new trends in teaching and changes in society and world changes. I like to make and to have friends, to have a sincere and good fellowship with everybody around me. Since 1971, I have worked for the Ecuadorian Air Force as a technical translator, interpreter, and technical instructor. At present, I work for Academia de Guerra Aérea where officers and airmen take different courses to better develop their military career. Every day, I learned important facts about aviation, machines, and things related to war, peace, and international subjects."

"So far, my experience at CEC has been great. I like this institution because of the authorities and staff, the students, the environment, and the way teaching is carried out here. I hope to continue having the privilege to be part of this great project."

Place of Birth: Texarkana, TX/USA

Education: BA--English, University of Southern California--Los Angeles, CA; MA--TESOL, The New School--New York, NY; MSW, Columbia University--New York, NY.

TESL-TEFL Certified.

Likes: sushi, pink lemonade, rock/folk music, Bob Dylan, The Beatles, Ryan Gosling, Kate Winslet, 500 Days of Summer, running, swimming, cooking, traveling.

Dislikes: I was born and raised in Texarkana, TX. I did my undergraduate studies in Los Angeles, CA, and my graduate studies in New York, NY. I have also lived abroad in Japan for two years, Zambia for two years, and England for two years. While living abroad, I was fortunate enough to visit 60 countries all over Asia, Africa, Europe, and Central America. I speak a bit of Japanese and Bemba (language of Zambia). I studied Spanish in school and am hoping to greatly improve my speaking and understanding abilities over the course of this year. It is my dream to one day live on every continent with South America now being lucky number 5. I have visited Argentina, but otherwise Ecuador is my first real exposure to South American culture. I am hoping to have the opportunity to travel around this beautiful country and some of the neighboring countries as well during my stay here. My impression of Ecuador is that it's filled with amazing nature, friendly people, and delicious food. I feel the importance of learning English is that it is an international language and can help to build bridges with people from other countries when traveling or living abroad. In my opinion, what makes a good teacher is someone who encourages students to take risks and who is there to help students traverse that bridge across language and culture.

Place of Birth: Chimborazo Province, Ecuador

University / Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Applied Linguistics, concentration in English

Likes: Reading, swimming, chocolates, spend time with my family

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Biography: "I was born in Chimborazo Province, Ecuador. From a very early age, perhaps 14, I knew that when I grew up I should be a teacher. When I was 16, I traveled to the United States with an American Field Service scholarship. I finished High School in Maryland where I lived with a wonderful family. I think this was one of the best experiences in my life. Again in Quito, I studied Linguistics applied to English Teaching at the Catholic University. My dream of being a teacher was fulfilled when I started teaching in 1968.

I got married in 1971. My husband and I have had a very good life together. I have three wonderful and successful sons. I’ve traveled a lot and visited many interesting places. At present, I’m teaching at CEC and at the Army Politechnic school.

Many years have passed. I’ve enjoyed teaching. I really love it and I’m proud to say that during all these years I’ve been in touch with my students’ hearts as well as their minds."

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Place of Birth: Dana Point, California, USA

Education: California State University Fullerton, Major in International Public Health

TESL-TEFL Certified.

Likes: Favorite food: Mexican. Favorite Music: Velvet Underground, Grateful Dead, and Chuck Berry. Favorite Sport: Dancing! Hobbies: Traveling, cooking, rollerskating, and piano.

Dislikes: People who talk over someone else that is talking.

I was born and raised in sunny Southern California, more specifically in a small beach town known as Dana Point. I grew up 5 minutes from the beach, so naturally, spent a majority of my life soaking up the sun and swimming in the ocean. My love for traveling began when I was 17 years old and I saved enough money to fly myself to Tanzania, Africa to deliver healthcare with a program called Medlife. This trip inspired me to continue to travel, and I have visited a new country every year since. Since I have been in Ecuador, I have fallen in love with this country! The people here have been nothing but kind, respectful, and welcoming. The food, especially all of the fresh produce, is wonderful. The scenery, volcanoes, mountains, sunsets, and sunrises are unlike anything I have ever seen. I am overjoyed to be spending a year in this new place I can now call home!

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Place of Birth: Bellflower, California, USA

Education: BA in English from UC Berkeley

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Likes: in no particular order: running, crochet, Indian food, The Cranberries

Dislikes:your, you're, their, there, and they're

I'm a first grade bilingual education teacher in the United States. I speak Spanish and English. I've come to Ecuador to gain a global perspective on education. I am happy to share what I know in order to build a global standard of education.

Place of Birth: Pichincha, Ecuador

Education: Bachelor of Arts in English, Central University, Quito, Ecuador

Likes: I love sports, especially soccer and volleyball. My favorite food is chicken. I am a romantic person I love Ballads and Bachatas. My favorite singer is Juan Fernando Velasco, but I also prefer to dance Cumbias, Salsa and Bachatas. I don’t like movies so much. In my free time, I love to be with my children. They are my reason for living.

Dislikes: Envy and selfishness of people

Biography: "My name is Daniel Tipán Cañaveral. I am 28 years old. I am from Quito. I live in the south of Quito where I found happiness. I studied at Mejia high school, then I started to study at CEC where I began from Beginner because English wasn't my best subject, so I had the opportunity thanks to my parents to finish all levels at CEC, and with that knowledge I went to study at Central University in order to finish my studies in English. Now English is very important in my life because I have worked as a teacher in different places; for example, 27 de Febrero High School for about 5 years, and right now I am beginning my dream to be a teacher in the place where I studied 8 years ago (CEC)."

"I started working as a customer assistant at CEC for about 2 years where I met great co-workers and friends. It was a very nice experience and also hard because I knew the sacrifice that a secretary does to open a course, and I really admire it. But today, thank God, I can grow professionally in the same place and hope to stay here a very long time to continue to show my enthusiasm, strength, courage, energy, thanks to the parents I have. I hope to soon know another country with my family and together learn the wonderful things in this world."

"My inspiration for growing comes from my parents, my wife and my children. I have everything in this life: happiness, love, peace and very good friends in my heart. Learning a new language is a challenge, but it is also rewarding when you have the chance to use it and especially to teach it. Thanks to my boss Henry for giving me this opportunity."

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Place of Birth: New York State, USA

University / Degree: B.A. in Romance Languages, Queens College of the City, University of New York (CUNY); TEFL Certificate, CEC-EPN

Likes: Baseball, football, Formula1, Italian & Mexican food, beer, classic rock, Clint Eastwood movies, Discovery/History/NatGeo Channels, Wile E. Coyote, Pink Panther, Beavis & Butt-head, South Park, Robert Ludlum & Tom Clancy novels, playing with my daughter, playing cards, board games, mahjong, Nintendo64, bowling, billiards, photography, Shafferhunds, Republican Party, being appreciated for my work, students who make an effort.

Dislikes: Liars, hypocrites, know-it-alls, freeloaders, lazy people, stuck-up people, people who are not punctual or stand you up, cheaters on exams, people who can't drive correctly, traffic jams, my ex-mother-in-law, cats, small dogs, warm beer, salsa/merengue/reggaeton, injustice, corruption.

Biography: "I was born in New York City to Ecuadorian parents and lived there for 24 years before moving here in 1989. I had come here on vacation 4 previous times. I began traveling around Ecuador in order to meet my family and see the sights. I began teaching English in 1993, originally as a hobby and to make some extra money, but it soon turned into a career. I came to CEC in 2001. My daughter, Samantha Nicole, was born in 2001, and is my pride and joy. I miss my hometown, my friends, going to Yankee games and all the comforts of American life. One of my dreams is to show NYC to my daughter."

Dave scored a 5 (out of a possible 5) on the APIEL exam and obtained a grade of "Distinction" in the TEFL/TESL/CCA™ course.

Place of Birth: New York City, NY

Education: B.A. in Linguistics from the University of California Santa Barbara

TESL-TEFL Certified.

Likes: Languages, good food, swimming, the ocean, hiking, books, movies, cooking, travelling and translation

Dislikes:Inconsiderate or close-minded people

I was born in New York City, but I have lived in various parts of United States. I lived in Ukraine when I was 17, which has fostered my love for travelling and getting to know other parts of the world. I prefer to live and really get to know a place and a culture rather than backpack and get to know it "in passing." I love teaching English and particularly enjoy working with my students on their writing. I tutored academic writing at the University of California, Santa Barbara, so you could say writing is somewhat of a specialty of mine. I also enjoy teaching my students about the United States and giving them an insider's perspective on both culture and current events.

Place of Birth: Pichincha Province, Ecuador

Education: Central University, Quito, Ecuador

Likes: Ecuadorian food (ceviches), funny movies

Dislikes: Biography: "My name is Edith and I live at La Mitad del Mundo(the Equator). My most positive work experience was working as a volunteer teacher in another country. During my life, I have enjoyed learning different things from a variety of cultures. I speak both English and Spanish."

"I'm very friendly and love teaching. That is the reason why I studied to be a teacher. I'm really happy to be working at CEC."

Place of Birth: Enugu, Nigeria

Education: MBA in Banking and Finance, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria

Likes: I like reading books, travelling, learning new languages and cultures, staying in the midst of young people. I like eating yaguarlocro, yapingacho and morocho!!!

Dislikes: I absolutely dislike staying idle!

Biography: "I was born and bred in Nigeria. I worked briefly in a bank after obtaining my BSc. from Enugu State University of Science and Technology. Afterwards, I got my MBA and came to Ecuador. I have been to Netherlands, Australia, UAE, Brazil and Mexico, and I speak English, Spanish, Chinese, Ibo, Wawa and Hausa languages. I love Ecuador and its people, because they are wonderful and friendly and I am in love with the beaches here !!!!"

"Speaking various languages, especially English, makes students stand out in every aspect of their life. Therefore, I encourage my fellow teachers in CEC-EPN to work assiduously with love and patience, so that our students can tap from our wealth of knowledge and experience in order to realize their dream of speaking English."

Place of Birth: Machala, El Oro, Ecuador

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Machala, El Oro, Ecuador

Likes: Movies, Music, Wrestling, Extreme Sports, Seafood

Dislikes: Anything made out of liver

My name is Eddy, I'm from Machala, currently I live in Quito with my girlfriend, I'm a professional wrestler and trainer, I studied at the military academy in Machala. At the age of 17, I moved to the USA for work and college, I studied at Norwalk Community College in the State of Connecticut, and in New Haven, I attended the Pro Wrestling Academy to learn about professional wrestling. In wrestling, I got to travel all over the Northeast area and got to meet lots of legends of the wrestling world. I moved back to Ecuador in 2013 and continue my wrestling career. I have a 5 year old son,but he lives in the States with his mom. I've visited a few countries like Peru, Colombia and Panama. I have friends all over the world, from high school classmates to wrestling colleages. I do plan to visit other countries if time permits. I'm a big anime fan, I've been watching it since I was 9 years old, and continue watching until this day.

Place of Birth: Ecuador

Education: Information Technology Degree, South Bank University, East London, UK

Likes: What I love as an Ecuadorian are traditional things like seafood and football. I also like punctuality and being friendly.

Dislikes: Rude people, abuse

Biography: "I am Ecuadorian. I was born in a small town called Mocha. My childhood was a happy one. I used to play on the street, get dirty, run everywhere, and get to know everyone."

"I went to college in Ambato after I tried to get a degree in Riobamba (SPOCH), but after a year I quit and left the country. I travelled to Spain and lived there for a year. After that, I went to the UK where I studied and got my degree."

"I've been teaching English for a year and I enjoy doing it. I like the idea of helping people to learn this important language."

Place of Birth: Cotopaxi Province, Ecuador

Education: Masters in Teaching Higher Education, ESPE(Armed Forces University), Quito, Ecuador

Likes: I love Ecuadorian food; one of my favorites is "seco de chivo".

Biography: "I have studied in various places I would like to metion: Central University, ESPE, Queensland University, University of Maryland in Baltime Country, University of Illinois in Chicago, Fulbright Commission, and University of Azuay among others. I worked at ESPE and Central University for about 33 years and I became an IBO English teacher at Colegio Benalcazar in Quito where I became a pioneer in teaching English by working hard with brilliant teachers and national authorities as well. For the aforementioned opportunities, I've traveled to many places including the USA, Mexico, Panama, and Brisbane, Australia."

"I could certainly say that English opens doors; that is why I feel the necessity to help students to learn this international language and become the citizens of the future."

"A good teacher feels the necessity of giving others what he or she was given and more in a better way."

Place of Birth: Russia

University / Degree: Systems Engineer, Central University, Quito, Ecuador

Likes: Favorite places: small Italian cities, the Ecuadorian coast, mountains & rainforest. Favorite food: seafood (all kind of cebiche, bandera, cangrejos, fish). Human values: friendship, solidarity, loyalty. Languages: fancy English language used by American youngsters, Russian slang, Ecuadorian highlanders’ intonation & pronunciation of Spanish, courting in French. Informatics: programming with PhP & C++; databases (MySQL & ORACLE); networking (optical fiber & Linux administration), informatics’ security (encryption algorithms & assembler). Favorite music: jazz (Chick Corea, Duke Ellington, Frank Sinatra, John Coltrane, Louis Armstrong, Miles Davis, Ray Charles), rock’n roll (Nancy Sinatra, Patty Smith, Paul McCartney, Pink Floyd, Santana, Sinnead O’Connor, The Rolling Stones), salsa (Ray Barretto, Rubén Blades, Celia Cruz, Ibrahim Ferrer, , Oscar d’León, Beni Moré, Eliades Ochoa). Favorite TV shows: “Merci Professeur” (TV5), “El Chavo del 8”. Favorite movies: “Space Odyssey 2001”, “Once Upon the Time, in the West”, “Todo sobre mi Madre”. Favorite quotation: “Louie, I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship” (Humhrey Bogart – from Casablanca). Favorite books: “Le Petit Prince”, “Don Quijote de la Mancha”, “The Old Man and the Sea”, “Master I Margarita”."

Dislikes: Gross words, rude people.

Being a teacher: "Keeping contact with your students and making them feel you are beside them, moments that can’t be foreseen in your class planning, are vital. Teaching is a very dynamic interaction: there are always good situations when your students may use the target language in a creative way (for their own use, as well as for the improvement of the whole class). A good teacher can’t just let these unique opportunities pass by."

Place of Birth: Pichincha Province, Ecuador

University / Degree: Bachelor's Degree, University - Chimoborazo - Riobamba, Ecuador

Likes: Persian food, swimming, spending time with my kids

Dislikes: I hate lies and lazy people

Biography:"When I was 18 years old, I traveled to the USA. (Witchita, Kansas) as a foreign exchange student and I learned so many things, especially about American culture, the language and about myself. That was the reason I decided to study at the university in order to become an English teacher. I worked at ESPOCH and at Salesians High School. I think that Ecuadorians are hard workers and friendly. Nowadays, it is very important to learn English because it is a universal language. I really believe what makes a good teacher is to earn students' confidence, to prepare classes in advance, to be punctual, and to create a friendly atmosphere."

Place of Birth: Pichincha Province, Ecuador

University / Degree: B.A. in Applied Linguistics in English, Polytechnic School of the Armed Forces, Quito, Ecuador

Likes: I love teaching and working with young people. I enjoy reading poems and Psycholinguistics books, and listening to music. I like seafood very much, and enjoy excercising every morning

Dislikes: I really dislike hypocrisy, disloyalty and mediocrity

Biography: "I'm Ecuadorian and have been working as an English teacher for more than 25 years. I've always worked with children and teenagers. This made me understand not only their needs and skills, but also their personal and family problems. For this reason, I chose "Emotional Intelligence" as the subject for my B.A. final graduation thesis. In 2008, I obtained my degree, Bachelor of Arts in Applied Linguistics in English, with the highest score."

"I studied and graduated at the American School of Quito, and then I got married to an army officer. As a result, I had to live in many different Ecuadorian cities. I've always worked as a teacher, and being a teacher has been one of the most important experiences of my life."

"Now I can truly say that 'learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere'."

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Place of Birth: Osage, Iowa, USA

Education: University of Iowa; Major: Marketing; Minor: Spanish - Located in Iowa City, Iowa, USA

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Likes: Hiking, traveling, running, cooking, practicing Spanish, trying new restaurants, coffee

Dislikes:Being late, being disorganized, baking, freezing cold Midwest weather

I am very excited to be living and working in Ecuador! I grew up in a small farming town in Iowa and received my undergraduate degree in marketing from the University of Iowa in 2015. I worked for a healthcare publication company in Chicago for two years planning national conferences and doing account management. I enjoy traveling both in and outside of the US. Last year I hiked the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. It was an incredible experience and sparked my interest to come back to South America for a longer period of time. I am a native speaker of English and am working to improve my Spanish while I´m here. This is my first time teaching in a professional setting. During this year I will be completing my TEFL certification. I am looking forward to helping others improve their English while experiencing and learning about the Ecuadorian culture.

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Place of Birth: Paraguay

Education: B.A. in Sociology, SUNY New Paltz, New Paltz, NY, USA

Likes: Asian food such as sushi, coffee, popcorn, music in general, soccer games, movies in general.

Dislikes: Cake

Biography: "Growing up in the minties production capital of the U.S., I developed an affinity for all things spearmint: gums, toothpastes, personalities, etc. In each of the 13 countries I have visited, I have sought out the cool, fresh elements of culture. These include a variety of stylish and elaborate hats I have collected."

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Place of Birth: Honduras, Central America

Education: Educational Science, English mayor. Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja.

Likes: I love Ecuadorian typical food, specially locros and ceviches. I think colada morada is the best fruit punch I have ever tasted and "pajaro azúl" the worst drink. I love romantic music and singers such as Joan Manuel Serrat, Sabinas, Adele, Garth Brooks, Steve Wonder

Biography: "I have been living in Quito for 23 years now and I am still in love with this country. The majesty of the Andes just overwhelms me. I had the opportunity to go backpacking on most of the big volcanoes and climbed 19 low mountains including the ticky Corazón. I have been so fornutate to find incredible friends who have made me feel at home. I usually say that I have to countries: Honduras is where my roots are and Ecuador where my heart is."

"Living and teaching in Latin America involves having to teach new cultures. We, as Latin Americans, tend to travel little, even in our own country, so facing cultural issues is part of our daily teaching. The challenge of being an English teacher is that besides having enough English language knowledge, one must be willing to open doors to a whole different world for one's students."

Place of Birth: Pichincha Province, Ecuador

Education: TEFL/TESL/CCA™ Certificate, CEC-EPN,Quito, Ecuador

Likes: Food: Everything with meat! /Drink: Orange soda and milk /Music: Rock and Metal /Artist: Gustavo Santaolalla and Carlos Santana /Band: Three Days Grace /Actor: Johnny Depp /Actress: Natalie Portman /Movie: The Crow (1994) /Sport: Basketball / Hobbies: Playing Guitar and Video Games

Dislikes: Lies, lateness, reggaeton music, crowded places

Biography: "My name is Fabian, I was born in Quito, I previously worked at La Salle High School as a physics teacher and that experience made me realize how much I liked to teach, so I tried to combine that passion with my love for English and take the TEFL course at CEC-EPN. There, I learned a lot about how to be a teacher and I also fell in love with the institution itself, so that is why I applied for a job here, and amazingly enough, I got it!!"

"I think that learning English has become a major necessity in our current era. That’s why, in my opinion, being an English teacher is a really important role in the preparation process of children, teenagers and adults alike."

"About my life: I love music. I’ve played guitar for over ten years now and I have a band called “Marceline” with some of my best friends, I also play other instruments like bass and piano. Also, video games are a really important part of my life. I started playing video games when I was 5 years old and now I consider myself a semi-professional video gamer with some tournaments under my belt. Finally, I really love playing basketball, although I’m not very good at it."

Place of Birth: Pichincha, Ecuador

Education: Pedagogy Diploma, UTPL, Quito, Ecuador / Master in Business Administration, Universidad Andina, Quito, Ecuador / TEFL/TESL/CCA Certificate Program, Quito, Ecuador

Likes: I like reading books and watching science fiction movies. I like all kinds of music but especially pop, salsa, techno and rock. I love dancing salsa and merengue. My favorite actors are Al Pacino and Robert De Niro. One of my favorite foods is “churrasco”.

Dislikes: Traffic jams, people who talk too much and don’t listen, disrespectful people, crime in Quito.

Biography: "I'm Ecuadorian. I'm very interested in the business area but also in teaching, That's why I have completed studies in both fields. I love watching movies and reading books in English. I've been to New York and North Carolina visiting my sister and friends. I also travelled to Colombia last year. The culture, people and food were amazing. I look like a serious guy, but I'm pretty friendly and hilarious with friends. English is, without a doubt, one of the most important languages in the world."

Place of Birth: Pichincha Province, Ecuador

University/Degree: M.A in English Grammar and Composition, Clinton University, USA

Likes: Science & technology, pasta, fruit juice, music (romantic, folk, and tropical) Indiana Jones movies, swimming

Dislikes: Dishonesty, people who are not punctual

Biography: "I am from Quito, Ecuador, a mestizo like the rest of my fellow citizens. I have visited the USA, Canada, Spain, Venezuela, Colombia, Peru, etc. I speak Spanish, which is my native language, English, which is my love and my way of living, as well as a little Quechua, which is very interesting."

"Ecuadorian people are warm, honest and funny, although most of them are not punctual."

"English has worldwide importance in all areas of daily living: technology, the economy, politics, etc. Teaching English is not just a job, it is not work, and it is not a burden. Teaching English is the best experience of life where you learn as much or more than your students. Conditions for teaching include: punctuality, good character, good humor and lots of love."

Place of Birth: Imbabura Province, Ecuador

University / Degree: B.A. in English Teaching, UTPL, Loja, Ecuador

Likes: I like life in all its manifestations. I like seafood, wine, soft jazz, Alan Parson, The Beatles, Sean Connery, Julia Roberts, Romance and war movies, swimming, playing the guitar and photography.

Dislikes: There are a few things that I don’t really like. They include boring and long ads on TV, dishonest people like false politicians, people who produce pollution, and, especially, people who utilize their own double-speak loaded with hypocrisy and cynical opportunism.

Biography: "Hi there! I’m Fernando Martinez and I think, through teaching, one can help the world be a better place. I used to work in photography making maps of the Earth's surface. I learned English to travel abroad for a scholarship as a technologist in aerial photography in Enschede, The Netherlands. I became a teacher by accident, because the aircraft I used to work on fell and crashed. Fortunately, I wasn’t part of the crew that day. Since then, I decided to work in much safer fields! I miss being an aerial photographer, though. While teaching, I got two university degrees. The first was my BA in teaching English at the UTPL, the Open University, Loja. The second was my BS in biology at the Catholic University, Quito. As a biologist, I have also worked on environmental assessment projects in stream ecology, too. I think what makes a good teacher is not about technique solely. It takes a great deal of connective capacity to reach the students, to have them reach each other, and for everyone to learn the subject being studied."

Lieu de naissance: Haiti

Université: Ecole Professionelle de Jacmel

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Je déteste: "Je ne supporte pas les gens hypocrites, j'ai horreur de ça."

Biography: "Je suis Fouchard, j'ai 46 ans, je suis l'aîné d'une famille de 9 enfants. Mes parents ont sacrifié leurs vies pour nous. À chaque fois que je pense à eux, j'ai les larmes aux yeux. Je me rapelle quand j'avais 8 ans, c'était le jour de la remise des livrets aux enfants. J'étais très content et en courant je suis tombé et une petite pierre est rentrée dans mon front, c'est pourquoi, si vous regardez bien mon front, vous verrez une marque, c'est mon souvenir d'enfance."

"Je parle 4 langues quotidiennement: français, anglais, créole et espagnol. J'aime beaucoup l' Équateur et plus particulièrement Quito. Il y a seulement une chose que je n'aime pas, c'est le froid, car je déteste ça."

"Pour moi, l'anglais est une langue merveilleuse et très importante, je réalise que lorsqu' une personne parle anglais, ça rend plus facile la communication. Une petite anecdote: une fois je suis allé au Panama, je voulais acheter des pièces de rechange, je ne savais rien en espagnol et le vendeur ne savait rien en français, ni en créole et ni en anglais. J'avais beaucoup de difficultés à me faire comprendre, et lui aussi d'ailleurs. Enfin, il m'a dit "il y a une personne qui parle anglais ici, vous parlez anglais"? "Oui" j'ai répondu! Après quelques minutes, j'ai vu un asiatique qui descendait un escalier et il a dit: "Good morning sir, may I help you"? J'ai acheté tout ce que je voulais et depuis ce jour j'aime l'anglais."

"Pour être un excellent professeur, premièrement il faut être patient, en second lieu il faut être enthousiaste et faire passer cet enthousiasme aux étudiants, en un mot, il faut avoir de l'inspiration. Après trois années comme prof au CEC, au moment où je vous parle, je me sens fier. Comment? C'est lorsque je rencontre un de mes ex- étudiants et que nous conversons en français ou en anglais. Oui, je me sens réellement content.

"Vous qui lisez maintenant cette biograhie, "Ne laissez jamais vos rêves derrière vous, marchez toujours avec eux car le rêve est le carburant qui fait fonctionner votre véhicule" N'abandonnez jamais!"

Place of Birth: Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador

Education: M.A. in Translation and Interpreting, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia

Likes: Tennis, Chess, Pop Music and my favorite food is pasta.

Dislikes:Tardiness, and when people use their cell phones in a restaurant.

I started learning English in school but my passion for it began when I travelled to USA for a study abroad program at Nacel International School in St. Paul, Minnesota. I continued in the same state my undergraduate studies at The University of St. Thomas. There I learned not only English but also French which also became my passion. Another important experience I had with languages is my Master degree in Translation and Interpreting which I did in Sydney, Australia at the University of New South Wales. There I learned not only about the language but also about the culture of the place.

It was one of the most rewarding experiences I had. I have been teaching since I got back from Australia in 2013 in different Universities and institutions. Sharing my knowledge with other people does bring satisfaction to me and I really enjoy teaching.

Place of Birth: Pichincha Province, Ecuador

University / Degree: TEFL/TESL/CCA Certificate Program, CEC-EPN,Quito, Ecuador, M.B.A.,Agronomy, SEAEN, Lima, Peru

Likes: I enjoy Italian, Japanese, and vegan food, symphonic music, American & Latin Jazz, Folkloric music from Latin America, as well as Choral music. Regarding movies, I prefer good directors rather than actors. Hobbies playing the guitar, chess, and zodoku. I'm learning how to dance salsa and tango. Sports: jogging.

Dislikes: Injustice, war, ethnic conflict, and/or any lack of respect for differences.

Biography: "As a kid of the 40s, I had a pleasant, semi-bucolic life. I was lucky to have an American lady as a godmother, who helped enhance my English abilities. Once I finished High School, I left home because of my reluctance to study law. I stayed in Guayaquil for a short time and then I moved to the US, where I traveled around for a while. My best experiences happened in Arizona, Texas, and Boston, Massachusetts. As I had the opportunity to work, I learned to admire the democratic principles and the many virtues of the American people that helped build that great nation. After returning to Ecuador to study my major, I got a job in the local affiliate plant of General Tire. This enabled my active participation in strategic business planning and performance reviews of the company, as well as continuous travel to the US as Head of Purchasing. The company offered me in-training in manufacturing, corporate purchasing and corporate personnel. I have traveled around South America and Europe, the late looking for my roots, and I discovered that I am a mix of Italian, Catalonian, French, and Jewish Ancestors. As I am a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, genealogical research has become an important duty in my life."

"Working for multinational companies, in international trade and the steamship business has given me certainty of the importance of English. And as strongly as I believe in "love thy neighbor", teaching English is, for me, not an ordinary activity to make a living. It is an invaluable tool to enhance young Ecuadorian students' lives, allowing them to be more competitive, productive, and have better access to scientific information, therefore enabling them to take on superior challenges."

Gabriel was the first CEC teacher to get a 5 - top grade - in the APIEL examination.

Place of Birth: Pichincha Province, Ecuador

Likes: I enjoy playing my guitar and composing music. I also love my job, I love being an English teacher. Some of my hobbies include: learning languages, reading, acting, making short films and photography. Music: Hard Rock, Classic Rock, Metal, Nu-Metal, Grunge, Blues, Jazz, Classical Music. Movies: Mind-bending, suspense and drama movies

Biography: Learning a language is an open door to a whole new culture. For myself, English has always been my favorite language. English is the world’s most widely used language. Learning English gives you more opportunities in your career and studies all around the world. From my own personal experience, I’ve enjoyed learning languages since I was a child. Besides, I like ancient cultures and languages. They always teach us valuable lessons.

Learning ancient Greek, for example, gave me the opportunity to gain a better understanding of my native language roots; Spanish. In addition, it helped to learn and understand new languages like French.

In my opinion, you should enjoy all you do in life, your studies, your job, everything. As a teacher, I encourage my students to enjoy learning English, not just because “they have to” or because it is important for their lives.

English is a wonderful language to learn. I invite everybody to try it; you’ll love English as much as I do.

Place of Birth: Pichincha Province, Ecuador

University / Degree: Master en Ciencias de la Educación, Central University of Ecuador; TEFL/TESL/CCA Certificate, CEC-EPN, Quito, Ecuador

Likes: The Beatles´ songs, Johnny Depp, horror films, all kind of music

Dislikes: Pineapple

Biography: "I was born in Quito. When I was a little child, I always wanted to be a teacher. I decided to study English because I like it. After I started college, I had the opportunity to study French and I won a scholarship. I went to France for about a year, during which time I improved my French. It was a wonderful experience because I discovered another culture. I met new people and I had the chance to travel around Europe. I visited interesting places. After, I came back to Ecuador and started to work at Central University of Ecuador as a French and English teacher. I think both English and French are very important nowadays. I love my job, and I would like to continue working here forever. "

Place of Birth: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Education: University of Alabama: Political Science and Spanish double major, Tuscaloosa, AL

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Likes: Hanging out with friends, going to the movies, volunteering, listening to music, working out Lover of Italian food.

Dislikes: Disrespect

I was born and raised in a small town in the southern United States. Opportunities were limited, but through the power of education, I was able to achieve scholarships to the University of Alabama, which granted me the opportunity to study, travel, and volunteer at home and around the world. I find it my calling to help students understand and capitalize on the power of learning, and the raw potential it grants for those willing to excel. I witnessed elementary students in Nicaragua choosing to learn English during their Christmas break. I witnessed adult American immigrants in the U.S. choosing to learn English after hours of working to provide for themselves and their families. Whether for economic opportunity, cultural exploration, or simply necessity, I see that same desire here in Ecuador. I cannot wait to do everything in my power to help my students discover theirs.

Place of Birth: Illinois , USA

Education: TEFL, B.A. in Humanities De Paul University, Chicago, Ill.,USA

Likes: Books, science fiction, Lord of the Rings, soft romantic rock, U2

Dislikes: People who smoke and drink too much, intolerant people

Biography: "I was born to John and Evelyn Reed on one of the hottest days in August. The second of five born in Centralia, I lived there until the age of nineteen when I moved to Chicago. There I was married, became a mother, and finished university. I worked as a Systems Engineer for ten years, as well as in other positions such as executive secretary, office manager, and inventory control person. After marrying an Ecuadorian, I came to Ecuador permanently. After ten years, my husband died, but I decided to stay. So here I am."

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Place of Birth: Pichincha Province, Ecuador

Education: Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, Anticipated Completion 2017, Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja, Ecuador.

Likes: listening to music, dancing, playing basketball, cooking, and reading books.

Dislikes: Watching TV.

Biography: "I started loving being a teacher when I realized that I can explain things with passion. I think that a teacher needs not only love but also patience with others, so that is why I started teaching. I am a really patient person and I enjoy being in front of the class sharing what I know with my students. I have experienced the marvelous challenges of helping students who don’t like the language in order to make them love the language or at least to not have conflicts with it. My classes are really active, funny and interesting because students deserve the best of me."

Place of Birth: Portland, Oregon, United States of America

Education: Lewis & Clark College: Sociology & Anthropology: Portland, Oregon.

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Likes: Favorite food: Mexican food: tacos, burritos, pasole. Love hip-hop, R&B, cumbia, salsa. My favorite movies are documentaries and biographies. My favorite hobbies are running, hiking, socializing, laughing, and joking with friends.

Dislikes: I dislike loud chewing, impolite people, and being stuck in traffic.

Prior to joining World Teach, Goldann worked in the Office of Portland City Commissioner Amanda Fritz as a policy liaison and executive assistant. Shortly after college, she worked at the National Crime Victim Law Institute to support victims’ rights in the courts. While interning at the Center for Intercultural Organizing, she worked to increase the number of underrepresented registered voters in Oregon. She also served as an AmeriCorps Vista in the Summer Youth Connect Program, a city wide initiative to promote high school and career readiness for opportunity youth, in the Office of Mayor Sam Adams. She is passionate about social equity, public service, and education accessibility for underrepresented youth. Goldann was born and raised in Portland. She is a graduate of Lewis & Clark College with a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Anthropology. In her free time, she enjoys volunteering for various civic engagement organizations, running, traveling to new places, and spending time with her family and friends. She speaks English, has lived in Cuenca, Ecuador in the past, and loved the culture and pace of life. She is passionate about teaching and educating students to become empowered members of the community.

Place of Birth: Quito, Province of Pichincha, Ecuador

Education: I am an English Teaching Graduate (Central University of Ecuador - Faculty of Philosophy - School of Languages) and a Master in University Teaching and Educational Management (Univesidad Tecnológica Indoamérica).

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Likes: My favorite kinds of food are Ecuadorian typical food and Italian food, as well. I also prefer fruit juice, and I don't drink any alcohol at all, except "piña colada" which I love. Additionally, I like romantic and folk music and I also enjoy cumbias. Moreover, my favorite singer is Sandro de America, but unfortunately he is dead now. On the other hand, I almost never watch films or television because I don’t have much time. However, I like romantic and action films, being Steven Seagal my favorite actor. Regarding to sports, I can say that I don't do any sports because I have asthma. Nevertheless, I loved playing basketball as a child. Furthermore, I can also mention that my favorite hobby is teaching English because I really enjoy being a teacher. I also love making gorgeous and very elegant cards for all kinds of occasions, from Baby Showers to funerals. In addition, cooking, making cakes, desserts, and handicrafts are things I also love doing.

Dislikes: I don’t like corruption, rude people and feeling myself unable to change some things that are wrong.

I was born in Quito - Ecuador on February 12th, 1967. Therefore, I am 51 years old now. I went to La Providencia Elementary School and High school where I majored in Social Sciences. Then I entered the Faculty of Philosophy of the Central University, that is the place where people interested in becoming teachers usually study. I majored in English Teaching in the School of Languages there since I had always wanted to become a teacher. Before graduating from University I started working in a small school and then I got a job at ITSA where I taught English to future executive secretaries. About one year later, after graduating from university, I got a job at Juan Montalvo High school where I worked for 20 years. Four years after starting working in this high school, I also got a job at UTE where I worked for 24 years. I can say that this was one of the best working experiences I had had, but unfortunately the Language Institute was closed and all the teachers were fired three weeks ago. Luckily, now I am going to start working for CEC of Politécnica Nacional and I am sure that it will also be a very enriching and pleasant experience because teaching English is my passion and I consider myself blessed enough for being what I have always wanted to be: a teacher. It is important to mention that teaching is one of the most inspiring professions due to the fact that teachers are able to touch their students’ minds and souls to help them be better human beings in benefit of themselves, their families, society and the world in general and even more considering we are lucky to teach English, which is the language able to bring down borders and open as many personal and professional doors as people desire.

Place of Birth: Fort Campbell, KY, U.S.A

Education: Majors: TESOL and Spanish. James Madison University.

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Likes: Hiking, Donuts, animals, traveling, bagels, teaching, music, movies, croissants (bread in general), and dancing.

Dislikes: A dirty bathroom.

I was born in Ft. Campbell, Kentucky and then my family moved to Honolulu, Hawaii. Afterwards we moved to Monterrey, California then Austin, Texas then Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and then Charlottesville, VA. I continue to visit my dad on his various tours as a diplomat to South American countries. He currently resides in Peru and I will visit him and his family in May! I studied my two passions: Spanish and TESOL at James Madison University. While I was there I volunteered for an organization called YoungLife and simply put, it transformed me. After graduating I taught two years at a public elementary school as an ESL teacher. All of these things have brought me to Ecuador! I'm thrilled to teach English at CEC.

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Place of Birth: Massachusetts, USA

University / Degree: MLA (Master's Degree), Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass., USA

Likes: Gardening, (certified Maine Master Gardener), cooking, birdwatching, favorite movies - The Cabinet of Dr.Caligari, Happy Feet, 2001: A Space Odyssey

Dislikes: Students using cell phones in class!

Biography: "I was born and raised in Boston, but I now live in Maine. I received my Bachelor's Degree (BA) from Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota with a major in Anthropology/Sociology, and I received my Master's Degree from Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts with a major in Spanish Language and Literature. I have also attended Northeastern University School of Engineering and Massachusetts College of Art. I worked for 15 years as a Quality Assurance Software Engineer for various companies, including Sybase and Amazon.com. I completed an apprenticeship at a registered national historic site, Moravian Pottery and Tile Works, as an artisan tilemaker and founded my own tilemaking studio. Other languages I have studied include Russian, Portuguese, French, Arabic, Chinese and German. I completed my undergraduate studies in Brazil and my graduate/linguistic course in Ecuador. I am happy to return to Ecuador. I am a lifelong learner and find that continuing education is indispensible for both personal success and happiness."

Lieu de naissance: France

Université: Brevet Professionnel de la Jeunesse, de l'Education Populaire et du Sport Activités Physiques pour Tous (B.P.J.E.P.S A.P.T) chez Tran-faire Paris 10eme

Goûts: Mon plat préfère est le seco de chivo. J'aime boire le jus de naranjilla, et j'aime tous les types de musique. Mon passe-temps est faire du sport parce que j'ai enseigné le sport en France. J'aime beaucoup voyager partout le monde.

Je deteste: Rien

Biographie (en français): "Mon nom est Igor Artieda, et je suis né à Paris. J'enseigne le français ici au CEC. Ma mère est allemande et mon père est équatorien. J'ai vécu en France pendant 30 ans, et je suis venu en Equateur en 2011 parce que je voulais rester avec mes grandparents. Je parle français et espagnol, et j'étudie anglais au CEC. Je suis au niveau Avancé 1 et je veux finir tous les niveaux."

Place of Birth: Ecuador

University / Degree: Languages and Linguistics Major, Catholic - University, Quito, Ecuador/TEFL Certificate, CEC-EPN,Quito, Ecuador

Likes: Music, dancing and reading

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Biography: "I love teaching, so I've been a teacher for about 22 years. I've taught people of different ages from three to seventy-five years of age. I've taught English and Spanish, although I speak French too. I hope my teaching experience can help the new generations at CEC-EPN to reach their goals."

Place of Birth: Pichincha Province, Ecuador

Education: TEFL/TESL Certificate Program, CEC-EPN, Quito, Ecuador

Likes: Figure skating, traveling

Biography: "I took the TEFL/TESL/CCA at CEC-EPN in February 2011. I studied English at CEC for two and a half years. I am Ecuadorian and I like my country a lot. Respect is something I consider really important."

Place of Birth: Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Education: Berry College, Rome, GA; Psychology and Spanish Major

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Likes: favorite food: chicken wings; music: NeedToBreathe; movie: She's the Man; hobbies: being outside and food

Dislikes: mean people.

My name is Bella Fornuto and I am a recent graduate of Berry College, in Rome, GA. I majored in Spanish and Psychology and am hoping to continue my ecuation, after this year of volunteering, by pursuing a Specialist's Degree in School Psychology to become a bilingual school psychologist. I love the Spanish language and through learning the language have really come to appreciate the value of learning new languages. After living in this country for a month now, I can also say that I love all things Ecuadorian, but the food, the people, and the landscape specifically. In my classes, I like to have fun with my students and make English both enjoyable and relatable. I am looking forward to the rest of my year here in this beautiful country!

Place of Birth: Pichincha Province, Ecuador

Education: Educational Sciences - English Teacher Universidad Central del Ecuador

Likes: I love seafood. I like flamenco music and my favorite artist is Oscar Lopez. I love comedy, action and drama movies. I like to go jogging and my favorite sport is soccer. 

Dislikes: I don't like rap music.

Biography: "My name is Jaime Bustamente. I was born in Cuenca, Ecuador on January 14, 1965. I studied primary and secondary school there. In 1982, I moved to Quito to study Physical Education, but I couldn't finish. From 1985-2000, I worked as an Administrative Assistant for the Municipality of Quito. My wife and I got married in 1989, and we now have four children: Priscila, Rebeca, Melisa and Jonathan. I got my teaching degree in 1998. As a teacher, I've worked for a couple of private institutes in Quito. I like to teach, and I love to know people from other cultures and show foreigners the beauty of my country."

Place of Birth: Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

Education: B.A. in International Studies, minor in Sociology, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia

Likes: Hiking, literature, philosophy, languages, exercise, history, travel, photography

Dislikes: Too much noise, earthquakes, boredom, being inactive

Biography: "My name is Jasper. I'm from a small city in the south of Australia. I studied international studies at Macquarie University and now I am studying my Master's Degree in Applied Linguistics. "

"I've lived and worked in Georgia (the country) and China. I've also been to Turkey, Japan, Armenia, Laos and the USA. I can speak bad Russian, shaky Japanese, basic Georgian and passable Chinese. I can also say "no" in Armenian. Ecuador is a wonderful country with stunning biodiversity, relaxed people and delicious bananas."

"Education is important to me because it can empower people and change lives. A good teacher is patient and sensitive to students' needs. Language is a pattern of lving - it's important that our teaching is authentic and engaging for our students."

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Place of Birth: Quito, Ecuador

Education: B.A - from UCE (English Teacher). Master in Linguistics UCE. Quito, Ecuador.

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B.A - Applied Linguistics to English Language, Universidad de las Fuerzas Armadas – ESPE, Quito, Ecuador.

Likes: I enjoy reading short stories and listening to all kinds of music. I love playing board games with my family.

Dislikes:Bad and negative attitudes. I can´t stand people who are always gossiping or lying.

I have always enjoyed teaching and learning. Teaching English is one of the most interesting experiences in my life. I am really happy to have the opportunity to teach English at CEC-EPN. I really enjoy teaching young adults and adults. I think that a good teacher exhibits a lot of patients and the ability to efficiently and effectively interact with people.

Besides from this language, I also speak French and one year ago, I decided to go on a one-month solo trip to Europe where I knew Spain, France, Belgium, Germany, The Netherlands, and The Czech Republic. This experience has totally changed my life and helped me to become aware of the magnificent beauty of the world we live in and the importance of cross-cultural communication all over the globe.

Place of Birth: Missouri, USA

University / Degree: OSU-M. science, OCU B. science, M.Ed, Drury University

Likes: Travel, reading, swimming, trying new foods, cooking

Dislikes: Prejudice, stereotypes, stubborn people

Biography: "I came to Ecuador to study Spanish. I am from Springfield Missouri. The Simpsons! I fell in love with Ecuador. Main teaching idea: English is EASY!!! I love helping others understand and practice the English language. I have traveled to many countries and experienced many cultures. I love Ecuador and the USA!"

Place of Birth: Pichincha Province, Ecuador

Education: Courses in education, methodology and teaching, USMC South Carolina and Greensboro College

Likes: I love Italian, Colombian , Ecuadorian and American food. I Really enjoy the following: Formula 1 , UFC, ice skating, armor and weapons, motorcycles, Rock n Roll music, cooking, and good American whisky.

Biography: "Well what can I say about myself; it is a little difficult to talk about myself, but anyway, I´ll give it a try. I like to do different activities; among those, I enjoy my motorcycles, classic cars, cooking and teaching. I enjoy traveling a lot, and I spent 16 years of my life in the USA. I did different types of jobs, especially in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Staten Island and Long Island, New York. Enough about me. I hope to see you in my classes at CEC."

Place of Birth: Pichincha Province, Ecuador

University / Degree: UNAQ (Universidad Autonoma de Quito) 5th Semester Business Administration

Likes: I like all kinds of food, Ecuadorian food, beer, rock music, alternative, and all music but bachata or reggaeton. I play the guitar, go out with my friends and especially like spending time with my daughters, that´s what I love the most

Dislikes: Politics, lies, routing, people who complicate about everything, racism, injustice

Biography: "I'm a family guy and I think I've done many things now that make me happy. I have 2 daughters, Brenda and Natalia, and they are the reason for my life. I was married for 6 years. Now, I am living alone and buying a house. I've worked as a teacher for almost 10 years. I'm from Quito and I love my country and my family. I just returned to university, where I'm studying Business Administration, and I love it. I am happy working here at CEC…what else!?"

Place of Birth: Quito, Ecuador

Education: TEFL/TESL/CCA Certificate Program, CEC-EPN, Quito, Ecuador

Likes: Teaching, learning, video games, pizza, traveling, comic books, coffee and sleeping

Dislikes: Disorder

Biography: "I have enjoyed traveling inside the country my whole life. I have also studied a lot to be a teacher to learn how to learn. I have worked as a private teacher, which was an awesome experience that I used for learning and sharing what I know. I think that a good teacher must realize the students needs and figure out what is going on with the students. A good teacher needs to manage time and activities in the right way. I speak two languages (Spanish and English). I think that learning English is very important in order to communicate in the world and for doing business."

Place of Birth: Pichincha, Ecuador

Education: CEC TEFL/TESL/CCA Certificate Course, CEC-EPN, Quito, Ecuador. B.Sc. in Education, EFL major, Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja, Ecuador. Bachelor's in Natural Resources Management, Universidad San Francisco de Quito, Ecuador.

Likes: Acting & Dancing, jeweler & cyclist,, traveling (extensive traveling in North America, South America, and Europe)

Biography: "I have dual citizenship - Ecuadorian and German. I enjoy teaching English. I feel lucky to have worked with children, teenagers and adults. Learning English really can change your life and can create many opportunities! I look forward to seeing my students achieve their academic goals. I love travelling. I have been to the United States, Canada, most of the European countries, Bangkok, Colombia, Peru, Chile, and of course, I have travelled around Ecuador. Yet this is not enough for me!"

"I also love to serve God as a missionary and as a mission interpreter. My hobbies include jewelry making, dancing and reading. My bike has been my vehicle since 1999, and I thank God every day for this blessing."

Place of Birth: El Oro Province, Ecuador

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Teaching English, Universidad Central del Ecuador, Quito, Ecuador

Likes: Karaoke, cycling, and listening to music

Biography: "Well, I'm a hardworking teacher because I really love what I do, and I hope my students feel confident enough to tell me what they need to reinforce in order to change their weaknesses into strengths."

"What else can I say? I really love teaching, so I continuously take new courses, seminars, workshops and anything that could help me to improve the way I teach by using more updated techniques and tools. That way, what my students learn is more than necessary to be proficient as students or even professionals. In other words, lifelong learning is what I want to get from them."

"Something else that I really love to do with my students is working on plays because we have so much fun during rehearsal. We also enjoy ourselves a lot on the day they present their efforts at acting, pronouncing, imitating and making people laugh."

"To summarize, I have to say that the small things in life become one's best experiences as a teacher."

Place of Birth: Pichincha Province, Ecuador

University / Degree: TEFL/TESL/CCA Certificate, CEC-EPN, Quito Ecuador

Likes: I like teaching very much, except high school. I've taught high school for six years, and even if I love kids, I prefer to teach adults

Dislikes: Not having enough time for myself

Biography: "I lived in Spain for 20 years, and it's a big change for one to live here. I've been here for a while, and I think that Ecuador is a great place to live, and above all to raise children. I have two grown boys. I'm single now, and life is a bit hard, but I love the independence. I like the life I'm living now, and I try to keep myself and my children busy."

Place of Birth: Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador

Education: Master in Communication Mangement UDLA

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Likes: Food: Italian, music: pop, jazz and blues, artist:Shakira,band: maroon 5, actor: Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendez

Dislikes:I hate impunctual people, I do not like it when people lie

I am an Ecuadorian woman who studied Marketing but studied Education as well. I used to be a workaholic person but then I realized that in life what matters is what makes yourself happy, and that is how I ended as a University Teacher. I learned that I like to help people to reach their goals. English is such a wonderful language it has opened me doors everywhere and I want everyone to know how far they can go by learning and applying other languages in life. I have been teaching for 13 years now, it helped me yo pay my University degree. It started as something temporary but I fell in love with teaching. Then I finished my career as a Marketing engineer and I started to teach Business Management, as I studied Marketing I designed projects for my students to create their own businesses and products and sell them in fairs. The years were passing and I was looking for a way to combine Marketing and Education that is why I decided to study my Master, and after that I created my company, I opened a communication & Marketing consultant agency that provide help to entrepreneurs, artirsts, fashion designers to promote their brands by using content marketing and integral communication strategies. Business teaching helped my to participate in fairs , and contests. Indeed, there was a national contest called the company of the year here in Quito, and my team and me won the 1st place I felt I was able to go anywhere I wanted. Then we applied to the regional contest in Jamaica and I was the coach of the team, we won the 1st place in this contest as well. It was an amazing experience! Now, I am studying my PhD in Education and that have let me travel around South America and Caribean Islands, I am really happy now that I work at CEC, I have always wanted to work at Politécnica University. To Coclude, I am a passionate woman who was a dreamer, fights for them and now is a tireless doer. I love my life and I am thankful for all the good things and lessons that God and its Universe have given to me and all the good people that I have met all the way through.

Place of Birth: Pichincha, Ecuador

Education: - Master of Science, University of Missouri, St.Louis, MO, USA - Biological Sciences Major, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador

Likes: I am a person who loves nature. Especially, I love to walk identifying birds and admiring plants around natural areas. At home, I enjoy preparing a good meal, taking care of the garden and sharing these activities with my family. Also, I like to see a nice and relax movie. Most of the time my children and I watch comedy movies or cartoons. Finally, I would like to say that I love to teach because it is how I leave my footprint on the world. It is my way to contribute to changes in attitude and expression.

Biography: "My name is Janeth Katherine Aldas Saltos. I was born in 1968, am Ecuadorian and I consider myself a 'mestiza'. I lived in Saint Louis, Missouri for 5 years, from March 1996 until March 2001. I studied my Masters degree at the Biology Department in Ecology, Evolution and Systematics at UMSL. Also, I started the PhD. Program at the same university. I worked as a T.A. in the biology department with non-major students from the university. I learned cool teaching methods from my biology advisor. I am proud to be a Missouri State alumni based on my exchange program 'Laspau-Fulbright'."

"I lived in Germany for about 3 years, and I learned German because my husband is German. Living in three different Cultures: the Ecuadorian, American and European, with different backgrounds, I felt the necessity to communicate with people in each culture, and I found that English is the science language that helps me to overcome communication barriers in that subject. English helped me to know people from many different countries, cultures and to survive and start living in Germany."

"Finally, as a teacher, I learn from people, I transmit my own experiences to my students and I try to make my classes enjoyable. I also love the English Department at CEC; it makes me feel at home."

Place of Birth: Old Saybrook, Connecticut, USA

Education: Eastern Connecticut State University Major Business Administration Concentration International Business Major Spanish Minor French

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Likes: I love going on hikes, and skiing. I love listening to music, singing, dancing, and karaoke. Most of all, I love eating.

Dislikes: One of my pet peeves is someone that chews really loud.

Studying Language in the States, for me has been a reminder that I have the ability to explore the world. Culture is at my fingertips and extremely accessible. All I have to do, is capture it. My parents always loved travelling and instilled the craving into my life when I was very young. The most recent trip I took, to Spain, let me learn more about myself and subjects I have studied my entire scholastic career. I think that I am given the opportunity every single day to teach people that language is more important than Americans make it out to be. In other countries it is the norm to know more than one language. It is a privilege to comfortably converse with people in other countries, and I am thankful that I have the skill to do so. My last trip was to Spain with one of my International Business classes. We travelled from Barcelona to Madrid with a few day trips to other cities, including Toledo. It was evident that I benefitted the most of all my classmates from this trip as I was the only girl and the only student that could speak Spanish fluently. I decided to not buy the flight back to the States with my class and stay a few more months to explore the rest of Spain and walk the Camino de Santiago. The Camino de Santiago is a Christian pilgrimage to Compostela Santiago. Each day I walked an average of twenty miles. On this journey I met people from all around the world, who were all looking for inspirations for their next move in life. I constantly found myself acting as an interpreter between pelegrinos as we walked towards the Atlantic. What I have learned is to know a second language has made all the difference in my life, I only aspire to see the rest of the citizens of the world to think the same.

Place of Birth: San Francisco, California, USA

Education: University of Nevada, Reno; English Literature Major; Religious Studies Minor

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Likes: I love reading and writing poetry, as well as anything that involves adventuring outdoors!

Dislikes: When people take up the entire side of the street/sidewalk!

After various volunteer experiences, and working as a writer for the Borgen Project (a nonprofit organization which works to combat global poverty), I have seen the way in which education can truly empower individuals, as well as entire populations. It is through this lense that teaching has always appealed to me, in conjunction with my passion for experiencing other places and cultures outside of those I am accustomed to. My wish is that through teaching English, I will not only be able to positively impact the lives of my students, but also personally learn just as much from them in our exchange!

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Place of Birth: Austin, Texas, USA

Education: M.A. in German Studies, minor in Linguistics, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA Ph.D. in Wildlife & Fisheries Sciences, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, USA

Likes: Dancing, reading, learning, working out, cooking, experiencing new things, meeting new people

Dislikes:Oatmeal, people who won’t say no when they mean it!, unreliability, poor/incomplete instructions

My life has been varied, and I have lived in many places. I am from the United States, and I’ve lived in Texas, Maryland, North Carolina, Arkansas, Tennessee, Arizona, and Washington, DC. I’ve also lived in Austria, Germany, the Czech Republic, Mexico, Guayana, and Argentina before coming to Ecuador.

Academically, I have focused on languages and cultures. Even my doctorate – in Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences – is about how culture and values affect people’s use of and attitudes toward natural resources as well as how to incorporate local values and culture into natural resource conservation to improve conservation effectiveness.

In addition to teaching conservation and natural resource sciences, I have taught English as a Foreign Language in Argentina, Austria, and Mexico, English as a Second Language in Arizona, USA, and German in Argentina and the USA. I am also a trained, certified writing tutor and spent almost 2 years working at the Texas A&M University Writing Center. I currently work as a proofreader and editor in addition to teaching at CEC.

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Place of Birth: Pichincha Province, Ecuador

University / Degree: B.A. in Education, English Teacher. M.A. in Psycopedagogy U.T.P.L.

Likes: Spending time with my family, sunflowers, orchids, red wine, cats, Johnny Depp, independent movies, long walks, dancing, swimming, trying new things

Dislikes: Reggaeton, bachatoas, vallenatos, unkind people

Biography: "Hi, I´m Lucia Jimenex. My close friends call me Lucy or Lu. I belong to a big and lovely family. I consider myself an uncomplicated and friendly person, but really determined and committed with the ones and things I care about."

"I´ve worked with young adults for 10yrs. Also I work in UIDE (Universidad Internacional del Ecuador). I´m very proud of being part of this group of friends and professionals at CEC."

"I love teaching. I feel I have a lot to share and a lot to learn."

Place of Birth: Pichincha Province, Ecuador

University / Degree: Degree in Education, UTE University, Quito, Ecuador

Likes: I collect elephants. I enjoy cooking and spending time with my family.

Dislikes: None.

Biography: "My husband and I got married in 1978, and we have had a very nice life together. We have a daughter who is a doctor now. I have visited some very interesting places. I have traveled to the USA and Canada as a tourist, but I have never lived in either country. I have been teaching English and French since 1973, and I have really enjoyed this experience. I think our students need to have an interesting and motivating time in class. They should have the opportunity to learn and practice English in creative classes to demonstrate that they can make use of their new knowledge to express ideas and information in real life situations."

Place of Birth: Pichincha Province, Ecuador

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Likes: I enjoy watching comedies and cartoons. My favorite foods are pizza and chicken. I love listening to Doom Metal music. I like going out with my close friends and playing cards.

Dislikes: I don´t exercise very much and I hate chocolate!

Biography: "I was born in Quito. I have two younger brothers. My father passed away so I live with grandma since my mother lives in Spain. I've been working at CEC since 2002. I started as a Spanish teacher and now I teach English, French and German. I love learning and teaching languages, that´s why I studied linguistics at PUCE. I´m learning Mandarin and Quechua right now. It's fascinating!"

"I consider myself a good teacher because I've learned a lot from the TEFL/TESL/CCA course, the classes at the university and my colleagues. I am very creative and interactive, and I always look for having a good relationship or friendship with my students. I've taught children, teens and adults and I've learned interesting things and values."

Place of Birth: Azuay Province, Ecuador

University / Degree: Degree in Marketing, Junior College, Quito, Ecuador

Likes: Dancing, movies, travel, reading, volleyball

Dislikes: Rain

Biography: "I was born in Cuenca, a beautiful city full of colonial architecture and with nice people. It is located in the south of the country. I grew up in the coastal region because my parents worked there as doctors. Then when I was 9 years old I came to Quito. I stayed here and studied English at a well-known high school called Cardenal Spellman. Once I finished high school, I studied at Junior College, where I studied Bilingual Secretarial Technology, then Manager Assistance, and later Marketing. "

"During all my preparation, I have studied English and also practice it at the different organizations where I've worked. I love English, and also love to meet people from different cultural backgrounds. All the experiences I've had have guided me to become a teacher. I enjoy being a teacher, and every time I have an opportunity, I take courses that help me become a better professional."

"I also speak Portuguese, and I have traveled to England, Spain, Brazil, Colombia, and the Dominican Republic. I love to travel and meet people."

Place of Birth: Singapore

University / Degree: Licenciada en Ciencias de la Educación, Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja, Quito, Ecuador

Likes: I enjoy watching comedies, my favorite actors are Mel Gibson and Bruce Willis. I like to listen to pop and romantic music. The movie that really impacts me is "Armageddon". I enjoy aerobics, dancing, reading and singing.

Dislikes: Lies

Biography: "I'm from Singapore, and I've been living in Ecuador about 20 years. I speak English and Spanish. I had the wonderful opportunity to start my career as an English teacher very young. I have worked at Rockerfeller School and Sebastian de Banalcázar High School in conversation course that was given to students. Later, I also worked at the Benedict School of Languages and at the Universidad Cristiana Latinoamericana. Now, I'm working working at CEC in the evenings, as well as with children at another school."

"I enjoy teaching English to Ecuadorians, especially to kids. I must say that Ecuadorians are charming people and in a certain way they are also wonderful and interesting too. On Saturdays, I've decided to work on a project of my own. I have an English club called "Early English" where children from 4 to 7 years old come and have fun learning English. I hope to be able to enhance children's English learning, and that with time they will learn and know all the great opportunities they might have and enjoy with this language. At the same time, I also hope to do a great job with young people and adults too."

Place of Birth: Pichincha Province, Ecuador

University / Degree: Masters in Education

Likes: Richard Gere, Meryl Streep, Patch Adams movie, tennis, Liga, sleeping, swimming, and being with my family.

Dislikes: Onions and dishonest people.

Biography: "I'm a happy person. I have a wonderful family and two lovely boys. My spouse is a very good husband and a very intelligent person. I love to travel, and have almost traveled around the world. I've lived two years in the USA and four years in France."

Place of Birth: Pichincha Province, Ecuador

University / Degree: Doctor of Education, Universidad Central, Quito, Ecuador

Likes: Italian food, Ecuadorian food, water, Beatles, Steven Seagal, Julia Roberts, swimming, spending time with my two children

Dislikes: Smoking, dishonesty

Biography: "Teaching is the best experience in my life because I know that I can help people develop their minds and face their problems in the real world. They learn about a new culture through English, can travel and study in any foreign country, and of course they have better opportunities at work. Teaching English to adults gives me the opportunity to talk about any topic in class, and sometimes the most important part is to share experiences in any aspect."

Place of Birth: Pichincha Province, Ecuador

University / Degree: Bilingual Executive Secretary, 24 de Mayo College, Quito, Ecuador

Likes: Dancing, making friends, pizza, orange juice

Dislikes: Artichockes, vallenatos, Charles Brown(the actor)

Biography: "I was born in Quito on November 8 th . I grew up with a lovely family in Quito. I have three brothers and one sister, so I've learned to be generous and patient. My mom and dad have been the most important influence in my life. They taught me a lot of ethical and moral values that I have used during my school years and also now. The high school where I studied had some British teachers from whom I learned a lot of English. I graduated from high school in 1998, then studied at 24 de Mayo College for 2 years. There I got my degree as a Bilingual Executive Secretary. I enjoyed learning English, so I started studying English and French at Catholic University. After that, I heard about CEC and decided to study there. I started at Advanced 2 and have now finished all the levels I'm very happy to be a new teacher at CEC. Now, I have the opportunity to put into practice what I have learned. In my point of view, English is the easiest language to learn. However, the pronunciation and intonation can be difficult for a non-native speaker. That's why I try to spend some time talking with native speakers and also practicing by myself. Learning a new language is a challenge, but it is also rewarding when you have the chance to use it and especially to teach it. "

Place of Birth: Singapore

Education: - Universidad Politécnica Salesiana, Degree in Social Communication and Multimedia Design - MINOR(S): TEFL/TESL/CCA - EPN /Juniata College

Likes: I like Anime and Manga, videogames and photography. Also Japanese culture and kendo. About music, I like rock and metal. My favorite bands are Green Day, Muse and Zeromancer and my favorite singer is Utada Hikaru

Dislikes: Lies, lazy and rude people

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"One thing I enjoy from teaching English is the chance to help people to get involved with the language, not only by learning grammar and structures but also by learning interesting facts about it. English is not only a language; it is an instrument that allows people to open doors to many opportunities. If you ask me the reason why I enjoy teaching, it is because I like to see how my students do their best and improve with their effort each day."

Place of Birth: Massachussets, USA

Education: Florida Teaching Program, Florida International University, Miami, Fl, USA

Likes: Seafood, Barbeques

Biography: "At the moment, I work as an ESL/EFL Instructor in CEC's Linguistics Dept at Politécnica Nacional University, I worked at ELLIS as its Regional Manager for South America, and I am the Executive Director of English and Spanish Language Institute in Quito Ecuador,an exclusive training facility that applies the most advanced technology to teach both Languages. I have also been ELLIS Regional Manager of Marketing and Sales for S.A,Teacher-Trainer and Academic Consultant since 2001. In addition, I have participated as Speaker and Lecturer in many different TESOL/TEFL presentations organized by National Federation of English Teachers in Caracas, Venezuela, Lima-Piura in Peru, Sao Paulo-Rio de Janeiro in Brasil, Bogota-Medellin-Cali-Ibague-Manizales in Colombia, Santiago-Concepcion-Valparaiso in Chile, Mendoza-Mar del Plata-Buenos Aires in Argentina, and Quito-Guayaquil-Cuenca-Loja in Ecuador. I recently participated as lecturer in two Academic Presentations: one in Santiago Chile and the other in Ibague Colombia. I have been fortunate to occupy some positions within the Educational Market; first as the English Coordinator for Ecuador International University, later as an English teacher at Intisana IB, then as an Alliance Academy ESL teacher, and finally as a Cotopaxi Academy ESL Teacher."

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Place of Birth: Newfield, New Jersey, United States

Education: Hampton University receiving a bachelors degree in Liberal Studies with a minor in Elementary Education.

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Likes: Ice cream, soccer, Cardi B, Will Smith.

Dislikes: people who chew with their mouths open, vegetables.

I am an American from a small town on the east coast of the United States. I have traveled to other countries, such as Costa Rica, but this is my first time in Ecuador. My impression of Ecuador so far is that is a beautiful country with delicious food and very kind people. I am looking forward to getting to know the country and people better during my time here! Prior to coming to Ecuador, I worked as an 5th grade teacher in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. I believe that a good teacher is one who is passionate about helping their students and puts the learning needs of their students first. I believe that a good teacher is one who is passionate about helping their students and shows that passion everyday in the classroom.

Place of Birth: Loja Province, Ecuador

Education:Master’s Degree in Applied Linguistics to the Bilingual Spanish-English Education, Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador (PUCE-SI).

B.A. in English, Technical University of Loja / TEFL/TESL/CCA Certificate Program, Quito, Ecuador.

Likes: Hiking, cooking, reading, volleyball, photography, and working; keeping in touch with my family and friends; Ecuadorian typical food, especially Lojana; punctuality, honesty

Dislikes: Drinking alcohol, tardiness

Biography: "I was born in Loja and moved to Quito when I was 17 years old. Since then, I have worked to support myself and have studied at the same time. I completed the Fulbright Commission English Teaching Program. I realized that I love teaching when I did social work for my high school." I also did a Master's degree in applied linguistics to the bilingual Spanish-English Education.

""I believe that for being successful in teaching a language, one should motivate students and create a pleasant environment so that students will be more able to take part in the lesson."

Place of Birth: Walla Walla, WA, USA

Education: Warner Pacific University Portland, OR Bachelor of Arts: English Literature Masters: Secondary’s Education

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Likes: Sushi. Açaí bowls. Ice cream. Tacos. Reggae. Rap. Office Space. Wrestling. Trail running. Drawing.

Dislikes: When people pick their nose and try smearing boogers on me. That’s a deal breaker.

Well, I was born in the beautiful tucked away oasis that is The Pacific North West. Both of my parents immigrated here from their beautiful countries, Mexico and República Dominicana, in Latin America to look for better opportunities for the future of their family. I was brought up with sports being the glue that brought our family closer, and ironically put me farther away from my family as well. Having done soccer, judo, and wrestling for a majority of my life I got the opportunities to travel around the world on more than one occasion and compete/train for the United States on select wrestling teams all around the world. During this marvelous journey I found myself longing to teach students, not just in the wrestling room, but the classroom. I finished my undergrad degree in a record of six years, and followed that up with finishing my graduate degree in a year. All these benchmarks have led me to the point I’m at. Teaching abroad to students that would benefit tremendously. I feel that what I bring to the table, as far as being a teacher, is going to be relationship building and instilling a positive outlook of education and all the amazing opportunities it can bring someone.

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Place of Birth: Pichincha Province, Ecuador

University / Degree: Chemical Engineer, TEFL, Universidad Central del Ecuador, Quito, Ecuador

Likes: As a true Quiteña, I delight in the typical foods of my country, like fritada, tortillas de papa, hornado, pristiños, espumilla...mmm delicious!!! My favorite singer is Ricardo Arjona, a prolific and at times irreverent singer-composer. My favorite writer is Gabriel García Márquez, whose writing style has kept me intrigued to the very last page. My favorite poet is of course Pablo Neruda, whose poetry is passion, strength and food for the soul of any reader.

Dislikes: I detest all lies, disloyalty and hypocrisy

Biography: "I am Ecuadorian by birth and proud to have been born on the Independence Day (October 9) of such a great city as Guayaquil. I have been married for 18 years and have an adolescent daughter. Throughout my life, I have dedicated myself to the learning of new things. I have committed myself to scientific investigations for many years as well as teaching. After obtaining my degree in Chemical Engineering, I decided to study English full time at CEC until I became a language teacher. This experience has made me visualize and understand the world from a different perspective. It has helped me to grow intellectually as well as personally."

"I have worked in various educational settings for many years but when I was given the opportunity to work at CEC, I realized how wonderfully different teaching could be. I am grateful for having met dedicated professionals who know how to work as a team. These are the people who work at CEC. Herein lies the secret success of the CEC English and Spanish Language Programs."

Place of Birth: Pichincha Province, Ecuador

Education: Degree in Education Sciences in English, Universidad Nacional de Chimborazo, Riobamba, Ecuador

Likes: Reading books, ceviche, listening to romantic music.

Dislikes: Lies

Biography: "I was born in Ambato, and I have been teaching in different high schools in Ambato, Riobamba and Quito since I graduated as a teacher 13 years ago. I took the academic levels at CEC and then the TEFL/TESL/CCA program, which was an amazing experience. I have traveled to the U.S. twice. It was a nice experience. My two kids, Ariel and Martin, as well as my husband Fabian, are the best part of my life. I love them and I love teaching. And, of course, I am really happy to be here."

Place of Birth: Pichincha Province, Ecuador

University / Degree: Licenciatura in Adult Education, UTE, Quito, Ecuador

Likes: I very much like to write stories and poems, and I also make patchwork and quilting

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Biography: "I've been working as a teacher for more than 25 years. My specialty is Spanish Language and Literature. I really love Spanish, its grammar, spelling and literature, and I also like to write about women and traditions, as well as sew."

"My experience as a teacher at CEC has been really nice. I teach beginner level and I enjoy this job very much. Young people from Ecuador want to learn English because they need it for their education and for their jobs. I think CEC is a wonderful place to learn English. CEC is very organized and, as a teacher, I am strongly motivated to go ahead working in this institution."

"I'm a grandmother and I mention this because teaching is a profession that allows one to continue working and giving other people the best of their life experience."

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, CA, USA

Education: Philosophy: UCLA

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Likes: Reading, Learning, Being Curious, Being Active, Ceviche, Sushi, My Family, Learning Spanish, Dancing, Singing, and Playing Piano

Dislikes: 1-Ply Toilet Paper

"All humans by nature desire to know" -Aristotle Metaphysics. In the 3rd Century BC, if you walked into the Library of Alexandria, you would see written above the entrance in Greek "Soul Hospital". In the ancient world, learning was not only considered a part of human nature, but also the means by which we can cure the soul. I believe that education has the same aim as it did 3000 years ago: to improve the well-being of the learner. Our world has so many barriers (.e.g. language, culture, geographic, etc.), but the more barriers we break down the closer we become to being a united human species. I teach English because I believe that language supervenes on culture. Thus, learning another language entails learning about another's culture (i.e. another way of being). By opening our minds to how other people speak, think, and live, we become closer to maximizing our human potential by living with less judgement towards other people, living happier lives and becoming better people.

Place of Birth: Pichincha Province, Ecuador

University / Degree: UTPL, B.A. in Teaching English, 24 de Mayo College - Bilingual Executive Secretary

Likes: Chocolate cake, pizza, Chinese food, hiking, going to the movies, learning languages

Dislikes: Injustice and lazy students

Biography: "I was born in Sangolqui on May 24th. I got my college certificate at 24 de Mayo college with a minor as a Bilingual Executive Secretary. After a year and a half of hard work as a manager's assistant, I decided to travel to Europe to study Business Administration. Since I enjoyed teaching Spanish there, I left my Business Administration program and I started a Teaching Methodology program to become a teacher's aid in Switzerland. Later, I decided to keep on studying in my own country, so that's why I went back home and got my B.A. in Teaching English as a Foreign Language at the UTPL. While I was in Switzerland, I enjoyed learning English and French, and that's the reason why I wanted to keep on studying. I studied English at CEC and I took French and Japanese classes at the Catholic University as well. I think that the best university is the “University of Life,” and that´s why I traveled to Switzerland, France, and Spain. Now, I feel proud of being a part of CEC-EPN."

Place of Birth: Pichincha Province, Ecuador

Education: Master of Business Administration, American Intercontinental University, Weston, FL, USA

Likes: I love going to the gym to do cardio. I also love dancing to any type of music but would like to learn salsa at a professional level. I enjoy hanging out with my friends and we enjoy going to the movies and listening to music.

Dislikes: When people don't give the seat on a bus to a handicapped or pregnant person.

Biography: "I was born in Ecuador and lived here until I was 14. Then I moved to the U.S.A. to study there. I completed my high school, university and masters there. I lived in the U.S.A. for 13 years and moved back to Ecuador 2 years ago. When I lived in the States, I had the chance to travel around working and doing events for a marketing company. I enjoyed traveling and getting to know people of different cultures, trying new food, and visiting new places."

"In my jobs in the U.S.A., I had the opportunity to use both Spanish and English. Here in Ecuador, knowing another language is really important. It will open doors to new opportunities professionally and personally speaking."

"For me, being a good teacher involves getting your students to enrich their knowledge by using proper pronunciation, learning good grammar and being able to interact with anybody while having confidence in themselves."

Place of Birth: Pichincha Province, Ecuador

Education: Business Engineer, TOEFL, TEFL, Pontificada Universidad Católica, Quito, Ecuador

Likes: Meat, soda, pop, Al Pacino, Braveheart movie, and football

Dislikes: People who lie and baseball

Biography: "I am Pablo. I'm Ecuadorian and I became an English teacher in 2010. I got a college degree in business, but teaching is the thing I do best. I have experience working with children, teenagers and adults."

"My native language is Spanish and I studied French a long time ago, so I must be a little rusty. I learned English because I needed it for education and so it was easy for me. I like watching TV, surfing the Internet, playing my guitar, and football. I consider myself a very good teacher that knows exactly what to do in order to teach."

Place of Birth: The Netherlands

University / Degree: Bachelor in Geography, PABO, Apeldoorn

Likes: I like fritada and hornado. My passion is nature hiking and climbing mountains in Ecuador with my wife. My hobby is collecting and watching movies.

Dislikes: I hate dishonest people, public services in Ecuador, and unpunctuality. People don't do what they promised.

Biography: "I worked a lot of different jobs in Holland, such as carpenter, teacher, salesperson, in a travel agency, as well as hardware store manager. I speak five languages: Dutch, Spanish, English, German and French. I like to learn Quichua and Mandarin. I have lived in Ecuador since 2002 and it's my "Patria". I love Ecuador and its people, and of course its nature. My English teaching philosophy includes teaching about real life situations, cultures, customs, and habits."

Place of Birth: Loja Province, Ecuador

University / Degree: Bachelor's Degree, Universidad de Loja, Ecuador

Likes: I like to sing, and I belong to a Gospel Music Group. I also like outdoor activities

Dislikes: Heavy metal music

Biography: "I was born in Loja and I finished my studies there. I also met my husband there, even though he is from Quito . We got married in 1994 and we have 2 daughters. The older one is 5 and the younger one is 4. I began teaching when I was 15 years old. At that time, I taught children. I liked it a lot so I decided to study to be an English teacher. During the last 10 years, I've been teaching at the University and Language Institutes in Loja, as well as in Quito."

Place of Birth: Pichincha Province, Ecuador

University / Degree: Masters in Professional Pedagogy, ISPET Quito, Ecuador

Likes: Reading (especially science & technology newsletters), dancing, spending time with friends, traveling both inside and outside of Ecuador , and trying new things.

Dislikes: People who are not punctual

Biography: "I was born on the 19th of February, on a Tuesday, during Carnival. I went to elementary school at Colegio San Francisco de Sales, and took secondary school at Colegio Nuestra Madre de la Merced. I graduated from John F. Kennedy High in Denver, Colorado. Afterwards, I took psychology and pedagogy at Universidad Tecnica de Loja. I also have a Masters in professional pedagogy with ISPET in partnership with UTE de Quito."

Place of Birth: Hawaii, USA

University / Degree: B.A. in Psychology, University of Massachusetts, Boston, MA, USA

Likes: I enjoy reading, traveling, U.S. politics, world music, spicy foods, and my cat.

Biography: "I was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, and raised in the southern part of the U.S. and in Venezuela. Travel has always been an important part of my life. I taught English for three years in Merida, Venezuela in the 90s and then returned to the States to work in Human Services in the Northeast. Returning to Los Andes had been a continued goal of mine while living in the States. I am now proud to call Quito my home and workplace."

Place of Birth: Nigeria

University / Degree: B.A of Fine Arts, Obafemi Awolodo University

Likes: "I like eating mote and drinking natural juice. In my free time, I´m into drawing abstract African art using various symbols and lines to capture my subject. Teaching and preaching are what I can´t do without on Sundays. I like to laugh a lot and even laugh at myself!"

Dislikes: "I strongly dislike smoking, drinking alcohol, and procrastination."

Biography: "I came to Quito in 2005 as a volunteer teaching English and arts in a village called Turujta. Teaching English in Ecuador is interesting and challenging. The attitude of the students motivates me to teach more. I speak English, Yoruba, Ondo, and Spanish. However, I need to improve my Spanish."

Place of Birth: Quito, Ecuador

Education: Bachelor's Degree in English and French/ Masters in Superior Education/ TEFL/ TKT

Likes: Typical food, drinking juice, natural and fresh food, the band Coldplay, and science fiction movies

Dislikes:Sports, violence, rude people, negative things

Biography: "I'm Ecuadorian. I used to live on my parents' farm with indigenous people, so I started speaking Kichwa when I was a baby. I studied English at ESPE where I took the English sufficiency. Then I studied at Catholic University in the Faculty of Linguistics. Because English was my favorite language, I studied at British Council and Fulbright Commission. During my life, I have been teaching English to children, teenagers, and adults."

"I think English is very important for people. Therefore, I decided to specialize in it. Nowadays, I am studying a masters in linguistics at Central University on weekends."

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Place of Birth: Taiwan

Education: B.A. in Arts, Fu Jen Catholic University, Taipei, Taiwan

Likes: Reading, movies, riding bike, travelling, driving

Dislikes: Rude people

Biography: "I was born and studied in Taiwan. After I graduated from Fu Jen Catholic University, I worked for China Airlines as a Flight Dispatcher at TPE airport for 2 years, and for Capital Motors (the General Distributor of Mercedes-Benz in Taiwan) for nearly 9 years, starting as an apprentice, assistant mechanic, mechanic and technical training engineer. I have been teaching Chinese-Mandarin as one of my jobs in Costa Rica and Ecuador since 1996. I’m glad I have the chance to help people on the other side of the world to know more about the language and culture of China and Taiwan. And trust me, to learn and speak Chinese is much easier than most of the languages you know. It’s an old language, but also the language for the future and to make friends with more than 1/5 of the people in the whole world."

Place of Birth: Cañar Province, Ecuador

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Tourism, Universidad Tecnologica Equinoccial, Quito, Ecuador

Likes: Thai food, beer, all kinds of music, watching sports, playing soccer, travelling, meeting people, reading, learning, speaking foreign languages and having fun

Dislikes: Cold showers, the rain when you are walking outside with or without an umbrella, excuses, unfriendly impolite fake people, unpunctuality, mediocrity

Biography: "Ever since I was a kid, I have loved English and everything related to it, so I decided to learn it, which I did, and I would say by myself, because it was not very well-taught in school. I think the main reason why I got so much into it was my love of rock music. Also, I had a chance to study and work in Austin, TX and New York City for about four years. Then I came back to my homeland, Ecuador, and I thought it would be a great opportunity to meet all sorts of people and learn a lot more while teaching English to my fellow latinos, so I did. I have been a teacher for thirteen years now, nine of which were in the Fulbright Commission English Teaching Program, and one a half in Gwangju, South Korea, where I also taught Spanish to university students of Spanish major. As a good Ecuadorian, I love my country, especially its food, variety and nature. In my opinion, as long as you enjoy the opportunity to help and attain success by leaving a positive mark in other people's lives, you will become a good teacher day after day."

Place of Birth: California, USA

Education: Masters Degree in Educational Management, Catholic University of Ecuador (PUCE), Degree in International Relations, UTPL, Quito, Ecuador

Likes: My favorite band is Nightwish. I love movies and music. I also love chocolate!

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Biography: "I'm Elizabeth Albán and I'm 37 years old. I have a large family on both my mom's and dad's sides, like most Ecuadorian families. My great grandparents came from Europe during the Second World War and they fell in love with Ecuador. They bought land in the southern part of the country and my grandmother was born in Cuenca."

"I feel I have always been in touch with different nationalities because of our family history. For this reason, I dediced to get a degree in International Relations. I think that English is not only a language, but a very useful tool to work and communicate."

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, USA

Education: California State University, Long Beach

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Likes: cooking, American football, sports, coaching, reading, hiking, favorite movie: The Pursuit of Happiness.

Dislikes:tomatoes, waking up late, wet socks

My name is Rodrigo Flores and I am from Los Angeles, California. Some of my biggest passions are youth development and coaching american football. Before coming to Ecuador, I worked as a program coordinator in Santa Ana, California where I was in charge of promoting safe play and leadership amongst students. I have also coached american football for over 3 years and will continue to do so as part of the coaching staff of Los Lobos De Quito, a football team based here in the city. I am a first generation American born to Mexican parents which I am thankful for. I am excited for this journey in Ecuador and look forward to all the challenges and triumphs that are to come.

Place of Birth: Pichincha Province, Ecuador

University / Degree: Licensed English Teacher, Universidad Católica, Quito, Ecuador

Likes: Santana, Richard Gere, Al Pacino, yoga, meditation, embroidery, exercising, chatting with interesting people

Dislikes: Smoking, dishonest people, impolite people

Biography: "I have three girls who are grown up by now. I was born in Quito in 1949. After high school, I went to the USA as an exchange student. When I came back, I started to study linguistics at Catholic University where I graduated as an English teacher. I've taught in some schools in Quito at both the primary and secondary levels. I've also taught 1st level English at the Faculty of Tourism and Business Law at SEK University in Guapulo. I'm happy to teach at CEC now. I really enjoy it."

Place of Birth: Pichincha Province, Ecuador

University / Degree: Ecotourism Degree/National Tourist Guide, PUCE, Quito, Ecuador

Likes: My hobby is listening to all kinds of music except Reggaeton, but especially rock. I love Ecuadorian food, and I also like action movies. My favorite sport is basketball.

Dislikes: Reggaeton music!

Biography: "I've worked for the past four years in travel agencies, but a year and a half ago I got the chance to be a primary school English teacher for a few hours. That's when I got interested in being an English teacher full time. I thought it could be a great experience to be able to teach English to adults. I am a very proud Ecuadorian, and I started to learn English when I was 5 years old. I got the opportunity to be an exchange student in the USA for a year."

"For me, the "English language" has given me the opportunity to express myself, and has opened the door to a lot of job opportunities in my case. Learning English is definitely a very important thing because it is a universal language that has united a lot of people."

"I think a good teacher is a person who takes their job seriously and realizes the extent to which students depend on them. Most importantly, it is someone who tries to get to know his or her students in order to earn their trust."

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Place of Birth: New York, New York, The United States of America

Education: State University of New York at Geneseo, PSYCHOLOGY, GEOGRAPHY:Geneseo, New York

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Likes: My likes include yoga, playing and listening to music, singing, photography, videography, watching movies, writing and reading, improving my Spanish, as well as baking. Ooh, also: me encantan semicolons.

Dislikes: One of my top pet peeves is narrow-mindedness. I also don`t like sneezing, but what can you do...

My name is Sarah Simon, or Sarita (the latter flows much better off the Spanish tongue). I would characterize my teaching style as both silly and serious; I will make fun of myself in front of students to break down the walls between us. Counterintuitively, this usually helps to build respect and rapport. Earlier today, a student asked me what I studied at university. I answered, "psychology," and everyone reacted with a kind of eureka moment: "oohhhhh!" I studied psychology because the discipline describes me: Inquisitive, caring, critical, and people-oriented. I also have a quirky sense of humor; buy me a quimbolito and we'll talk.

Place of Birth: Pichincha Province, Ecuador

University / Degree: Agroindustrial Technologist, Escuela Politécnica Nacional, Quito, Ecuador

Likes: Favorite drink: Dr. Pepper. Favorite music: hip-hop and rock. Favorite actor: Adam Sandler. Favorite actress: Jennifer Aniston. Favorite movie: Anger Management. I like soccer, tennis, and my hobbies include listening to music and going to the movies

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Biography: "I was born in Quito, and my father and mother are from Quito too. I've been to the US several times. The first time I went there was over 20 years ago, when I was 14. It was a very good experience for me. I studied at Escuela Politécnica Nacional, and I studied for almost a year at CEC-EPN."

Place of Birth: Worcester, Massachusetts, USA

Education: Public Policy and Management: Human Services and Psychology, Albany NY

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Likes: fI love going to the movies, reading and baking in my spare time. My favorite foods are burritos and sushi. My favorite movies include the Harry Potter series, Pride and Prejudice and Hidden Figures.

Dislikes: I dislike waking up early in the morning, people who are judgemental and closedmindedness.

My name is Shannon and I grew up in Connecticut and then moved to Upstate New York. I became involved in teaching English when I helped to coordinate the ¨Syrian Education Program¨ located at the Global Institute for Health and Human Rights at the University at Albany. This program provided online science and English classes for internally displaced medical students living in Aleppo and Idlib, Syria. Becoming the Teaching Assistant for this class made me realize how much I love to teach English and the importance of building community. In the future, I hope to work supporting international education policy, especially for forcibly displaced populations. I was incredibly excited to teach English at CEC to continue to improve my Spanish skills and learn more about Ecuadorian culture. In my classes, I am excited to play lots of games and to facilitate many discussions on current events.

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Place of Birth: Fort Ord, California, USA

Education: - B.S. Mass Communications (emphasis in public relations) and minor in Spanish from St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN, USA

- M.S in Public Communication & Technology from Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, USA

Likes: I enjoy practicing yoga, biking, reading, and watching all types of movies. My favorite shows are Stargate SG-1, Charmed, and Mad Men.

Dislikes:I'm not fond of mustard and cats.

Growing up as an "army brat" (I grew up in six different states because my dad was in the army), I couldn't help but develop a thirst for traveling, languages, and cultures. I received my bachelor's degree St. Cloud State University in 2013, and I had the opportunity to meet students from all over the world there. I also volunteered abroad in Australia for a month during college in 2011. I received my master's degree from Colorado State University in 2016, and I was a graduate teaching assistant for two years there. I also just got married in June 2017 to a wonderful man. I answered "the call" of teaching abroad, and I now I'm a WorldTeach volunteer, and I have the pleasure of teaching English here in Ecuador! English is becoming one of the most globally used business languages, and I'm happy to teach students English and help open up career opportunities for them.

Place of Birth: Pichincha Province, Ecuador

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University of Ravenhurst, Bachelor of Arts in English Education with a Minor in Linguistics.

Likes: I like reading and swimming, I love Italian food

Dislikes: Injustice

Biography: "I am Ecuadorian. After completing my studies in Quito, I specialized in the USA, England, and Panama. I have traveled to many countries. I have taught English in Quito and Caracas, Venezuela. English is a universal language, which is a must have for Ecuadorians in order to meet the challenges of the new world. As a teacher, I feel it is of upmost importance to implement the best teaching methods in class to meet the students needs. The best methods are those which incorporate the multiple learning styles of the students in each classroom."

Place of Birth: Pennsylvania, USA

Education: Major: Arabic Language and Islamic History — Minor: Religious Studies — Bard College, New York; CELTA — University of Texas at Austin

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Likes: Learning languages, geography, horticulture, cooking

Dislikes:Seafood

I grew up in Austin, Texas, and graduated from Bard College in New York in 2012 with a degree in Arabic and Islamic History. Afterward, I worked for several years as a head preschool teacher. I studied to become a teacher of English as a second language at the University of Texas at Austin in 2016 and worked for one year with immigrants from Central and South America at the El Buen Samaritano community program. I came to Ecuador in February of 2017 and enjoy the weather, the people, the food, and the nature that this country has. It's been very enjoyable to prepare students for further academic and professional work in English. In my free time, I like to explore, relax with friends, and learn foreign languages.

Place of Birth: Columbus, Ohio. United States of America

Education: Spanish and Education (majors)

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Likes: I love volleyball, soccer, wine, and Walk off the Earth (band)

Dislikes: Chewing with ones mouth open

Hello my name is Tim Chucta. I am 24 years old and from a small rural town located outside of Columbus, Ohio (USA). I graduated in 2016 from the Ohio State University with an undergrad in both Spanish and Education. I am a firm believer that education is the building blocks of a society, so I couldn't be more elated in becoming a new addition to this field staff here at CEC. I am most excited to impact and help develop the skills of students who are acquiring the English language at this university. During my undergrad I studied in Madrid, Spain for a semester (2014). This was an eye opening experience for me as I shortly found myself falling in love with the Hispanic culture, traditions, and the daily lifestyle. After this trip I knew that my new found passion was to immerse myself and become a positive/impacting figure within any given Spanish environment. The best way, for me, would be through teaching. A good teacher is comprised of; patience, diligence, a desire to share ideas/knowledge, and above all a desire to impact peoples' lives. I believe my teaching style entitles all of my beliefs listed above. I have been in Ecuador for a dismal amount of time, but within this I have found so much cultural richness and kindness amongst the citizens. Not to mention that Ecuador's beautiful diverse topography and gastronomy is not comparable to any other country that I have ever experienced. I am very excited to commence this year/ become a part of this workforce, and I look forward to the many experiences that are to come.

Place of Birth: Kaohsiung, Taiwan, ROC

Education: Universidad Cristiana Latinoamericana, Quito, Ecuador

Likes: Chinese food, movies

Dislikes: Biography: "I am from Taiwan and have lived in Ecuador for 20 years. I taught Mandarin Chinese at Escuela Politécnica del Ejercito from 2008 until February 2015. I speak Spanish and English as well. I like Ecuador very much. I love its beautiful scenery and friendly people."

"Being a good teacher involves knowing your students needs so that you can satisfy them accordingly."

Place of Birth: New York State, USA

University / Degree: B.A. - International Relations & Sociology, SUNY at Empire State

Likes: My Faith #1, real friendships, travel, jazz & blues, Turkish Food, snow and water skiing, tennis, hiking, British, Turkish and Russian Literature, Brazilian Bossa Nova (music), languages

Dislikes: Complacency, injustice

Biography: "In my life, the thing that has made the biggest difference is my faith. Fifteen and a half years ago, I accepted Christ Jesus as my savior and lord. I've never looked back. My life is in total peace. Life and death issues don't bother me anymore, and I have a deeper joy, much more so than ever before."

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Place of Birth: Carchi Province, Ecuador

University / Degree: B.A. and Masters Degrees, University of Loja, Ecuador

Likes: I like Ecuadorian food and going swimming. I don't watch too much TV. I like to travel around Ecuador and enjoy natural places in my country

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Biography: "Hi everyone. I want to tell you something about myself. I am an Ecuadorian teacher. I have taught English in kindergarten, primary school, secondary school and now I am teaching in ESPE and CEC. During the last five years, I have taught only in universities. My first job as an English teacher was in Loja university in Quito. It is a distance program university, but I taught English in regular classes two hours every day or Saturdays. Next, I worked at Central University for three years. It was a beautiful experience."

Now, I am working in ESPE and at CEC. I hope to make many friends and that my students understand everything because I like to teach English and I always do my best every day."

Place of Birth: Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Education: MSc. Advanced Microelectronic Systems, University of Bristol, UK. BSc Computer Science, Electronics, Mathematics, University of Bangalore, India

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Likes: Running, Indian Classical Music and Dance, Fitness.

Dislikes: Mess.

I am from India, a country not so dissimilar to Ecuador. Good education, especially english education is a dire need for people's mobility across economic and political barriers. I was working as an Engineer and had an epiphany that I am needed elsewhere. I decided to pursue my long time dream of becoming a teacher. I quit my job and went to a village in rural India to teach English. Then I applied to WorldTeach and I came to this beautiful country with beautiful people. My goal is to make a substantial change in my students lives, not just with qualifications and proficiency in English Language but also to open their minds to new ideas and philosophies. I speak seven languages. I am on my way to be fluent in my eighth, Spanish. I have lived in three countries before coming to Ecuador but I am sure I will fall in love with Ecuador more than I have already, during my teaching here at CEC.

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California

Education: Bachelors of Art Degree in Sociology and Administrative Studies, University of California Riverside.

TESL-TEFL Certified.

Likes: being a Latina educator, traveling, enthusiastic Salsa dancer, Los Angeles Dodgers, visiting national parks and historic sites, love action and non-fictional documentaries,

Dislikes: People who don’t cover their mouths when they cough or sneeze.

I graduated from the University of California Riverside with a BA degree in Sociology and Business Administration. I served in the 2012-2013 City Year New York AmeriCorps, where I worked in a neighborhood in Brooklyn to significantly help at- risk students stay on track to graduate. Since then, my focus has remained in higher education counseling. I am continuously look for ways in which I can lend a hand in uplifting marginalized groups and helping them advance toward their educational, personal, and professional goals. In my spare time, I enjoy volunteering in my community with educational and civic non-profit organizations. This is my first time in Ecuador and the people have been so welcoming to make me feel right at home. Working with such a special and talented community in Quito is very rewarding because it allows us the opportunity to provide these students with the necessary tools to educate their thinking and bridge cultural gaps.

Place of Birth: Pichincha Province, Ecuador

Education: B.A. in Anthropology, Universidad Politécnica Salesiana, Quito, Ecuador

Likes: Art and science (cinema, dancing, acting, Physics, Astronomy, Cosmology); music (classical, new age, rock, oriental); cats and Ecuador: a real treasure.

Dislikes: Diseases.

Biography: "I began teaching when I was very young (19). First, I taught Spanish to foreign students. Since languages have always been my passion, I studied Latin, Portuguese, Italian, English and French. I studied Anthropology and I attended college long enough to realize that formal education wasn't the best alternative for me to learn what I wanted to learn. Therefore, I studied Philosophy at Nueva Acrópolis del Ecuador and I studied Psychology at the Instituto Ecuatoriano de Psicología Jungiana. I began teaching English in 2008 and I took the TEFL course in 2013. Teaching is one of my passions. That's why it has always been for me a source of continuous learning and personal growth. Learning and teaching a language are very exciting experiences because they imply an approach to different forms of perceiving the world since language is an important part of a culture's foundations."

"Teaching also allows me to have all the time I need to do the other things I love such as dancing and studying. I'm devoted to nourish my mind and soul with knowledge and that's why I love to have a job that lets me read a lot (eventually even take any available course in science) and rehearse dancing every day. I do belly dance and contemporary dance and this is another source of growth for me. It allows me to be in touch with my inner self and express it in an artistic way. I manage to combine all these things in my daily life because I conceive learning as a never-ending process that involves body and mind enrichment and I think that I'm here to learn as much as I can in the time I've been given…"

Place of Birth: Pichincha Province, Ecuador

Education: Bachelor of Arts in Music and Sound Production with a Minor in Contemporary Music, San Francisco University, Quito, Ecuador

Likes: I love Ecuadorian food, especially seafood like cebiche. I like grapes and orange juice. I like to listen to music, any kind of music. My favorite band is Café Tacvba. I love to watch movies and analyze their soundtracks and BSO. In my free time, I play soccer and volley (ecuavolley). I go out and travel around Ecuador as well.

Biography: "I was born in Quito. My father is from Cuenca and my mother from Quito. My name is Wilber, but my friends and family call me Willy. I have worked in video and television projects with my brothers; so that is why I acquired a basic knowledge in this field. Right now, we are working in our new Production Company called Apeiron Makers, which develops any audio-visual projects. I play the guitar and the electric bass. I am part of two bands; one is called "Kallari". We play folk music. The other band is called "Desemejanza", which plays fusion and contemporary music. I'm co-producing new bands, and I have been the sound engineer of a band called Legato on several occasions. In a couple of years, I would like to study a Master's Degree of Film Scoring at Berklee College of Music.

"Also, I've worked with children and communities around the country, organizing summer camps. In the TEFL course, I realized how much I like being a teacher. I've taught English in high school as a substitute with young learners, which was very fulfilling."

"In my free time, I like to play ecuavolley and soccer, travel around Ecuador, and spend time with my family and friends."

Place of Birth: The Netherlands

University / Degree: Hogere Scheepvaart en Transport College Rotterdam, Holland

Likes: I like Italian food, wine, beer and whiskey. My favorite actor is Denzel Washington. I love to play pool and cards. I like almost all music.

Dislikes: I don't like music I can't understand like death metal.

Biography: "My name is Willem de Blank. In my life, I've traveled around Europe and Latin America. I like history and cultures. I speak Dutch, German, English and Spanish. I think it's easier when you speak more languages because you can learn new languages faster. During my trip I've learned Spanish, which wasn't easy because of it's Latin origin, which is kind of different from the other languages that I know. The good thing about learning Spanish is that you can understand the mistakes made by your students. I think that communicating with different people is very important and you can learn so much. Even in my own language, I learn new words, so if you are willing to learn you can improve everyday in any aspect. For me, coming to Ecuador was a good move. I love it. I got married here and have kids. What else does a man need!".

Place of Birth: Medford, Oregon, USA

Education: BS Mathematics - University of Oregon

MAT Mathematics Teaching - Southern Oregon University

TESL-TEFL Certified.

Likes: Running, reading, Mexican Food, coffee, Hip Hop, Rap, Alternative, Abba, etc.

Dislikes: When you go to throw something away, but there is no garbage bag in the trash can.

After graduating from Southern Oregon University I taught high school math for four years in Oregon. This was a great experience, but I am happy to be teaching English now, in Quito. I enjoyed English classes in school; I enjoy reading fiction, writing, and editing the writing of others. Language is a wonderful, complicated thing--perhaps our greatest achievement as a species, and I am happy to be a part of the process of language learning, in a city as amazing as Quito, no less!

Place of Birth: London, England

Education: B.A in Managerial Communication, Universidad San Francisco de Quito, Quito, Ecuador

Likes: Organize language exchanges, sing in karaokes, watch sitcoms, comedy movies, listen to pop music and ballads./p>

Dislikes:Alcohol, cigarettes, drugs and discos (except Bungalow)

I was born in England but I have lived in Ecuador most of my life because my parents are from here. After I finished university in 2001 I moved to London, where I worked for two and a half years for Marriott Hotels in Reservations and Telemarketing. In 2004 I moved to Spain, where I began working as an English teacher in Madrid in 2006. In 2007 I returned to Ecuador and continued teaching English in different places like USFQ and American Junior College. In August 2016 I began working for CEC, and I am very happy to be one of its English teachers!

Place of Birth: Santiago, Republic of Chile

Education: Studied Psychology in Chile / Bachelor of Science in Education with a major in Child Psychology in Ecuador / a Master Degree in Neuropsychology and Education in Spain. TEFL/ TESL/ CCA Certificate in Politécnica University- Ecuador.

TESL-TEFL Certified.

Likes: I love Organic Chocolate! I love music! I love to teach! I believe that education is crucial for human growth, we are always learning!

Dislikes: don't like lack of respect and lies.

I'm from Chile, and I've been living in Ecuador for a long time. I learned English as a Second Languague. I Studied Psychology in Chile / Bachelor of Science in Education with a major in Child Psychology in Ecuador / a Master Degree in Neuropsychology and Education in Spain. TEFL/TESL/CCA Certificate in Politécnica University - Ecuador. I have my own office of neuropsychology, psycho pedagogical and psychology helping children, youth and adults. And I have a professional consultancy in education: Neuro Coach. I started working as an English Teacher long ago I have had a really nice experience working children, adolecents and adults. I have worked in schools, non-profit institutions and now I am so glad to work at Politécnica University!

Place of Birth: Philippines

University / Degree: Masters in Education, Universidad San Francisco de Quito, Ecuador
B.Sc. in Commerce, Major in Business Administration, Saint Louis University, Baguio City, Philippines

Likes: Chess, volleyball, basketball, playing with my two kids

Dislikes: War, disunity, hypocrisy

Biography: "I love my work. I meet different teachers from a variety of countires such as the U.S., the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Germany. It's nice to see such a diversity of people all working in the same place.

I speak three languages; English, Spanish, and Filipino, and am married to an Iranian woman who speaks four languages; English, Spanish, German, and Iranian.

Our Ecuadorian students are motivated to learn English, so it's easier for us to teach. What makes a good teacher? I believe what William Ward says: 'The mediocre teacher tells, the good teacher explains, the superior teacher demonstrates, the great teacher inspires.'"

Ernesto is Coordinator of Operations for Extensions.

Place of Birth: Pichincha Province, Ecuador

Education: Master of Arts in Liberal Studies, concentration in Linguistics, Hamline University, St.Paul, MN, USA

Dislikes: None

Biography:"Teaching has always been a part of my life I come from a family of teachers, instructors and professors, so I have always been surrounded by teaching methodologies, learning strategies, language analysis, and other education topics, even at home I enjoy and look forward to the times I teach. "I studied at the University of Minnesota, Universidad Central del Ecuador, and Hamline University (MN). My field of concentration, while studying for a post graduate degree, was language analysis and language production."

"I have taught ESL and EFL since 1994 to different learners. Fifth and sixth graders were my first students and then I taught most every grade in high school. Since 1998, I have taught adults in various universities and institutes."

Andrés is the Academic Coordinator.

Place of Birth: Florida, USA

Education: Bachelor of Arts in Advertising, San Francisco University, Quito, Ecuador

Likes: I really enjoy mountain biking, watching movies and listening to music. I love pizza and meat, a good steak is above everything.

Dislikes: People that are not true to themselves and reggaeton music

Biography: "I'm Bernard and I was born in Florida but came to Ecuador when I was three months old. I have been living here since then."

"I love traveling and meeting people from other cultures and ethnic backgrounds. I strongly believe that we can learn a lot of things from people from other parts of the world."

"When it comes to teaching, I am really passionate about it and enjoy sharing my knowledge with other people as well as learning from them. My love for teaching makes me a very good guide or leader for people learning English.

Bernard is Subcoordinator of CLIC (Coordinación de Lingüística e Intercambios Culturales). He is also an experienced translator.

Place of Birth: Pichincha Province, Ecuador

University / Degree: Licensed in Psychology, Catholic University, Quito, Ecuador

University / Degree: Licensed in Psychology, Catholic University, Quito, EcuadorLikes: Reading, mountain climbing, basketball, languages, teaching, psychoanalysis

Dislikes: People who aren't honest

Biography: "I was born in Quito, although I come from an Italian family, which I think has made me interested in learning different languages, so I speak Spanish, English and German. What is really odd is that I don't speak Italian! My family has always been very fond of the arts, so I also learned how to act and have performed in a couple of plays. I really like traveling and have lived in the USA(Minnesota) and in Germany. Learning different languages is very important because besides getting a good job I've learned how to deal with people who are different and to understand other points of view."

Juan Pablo is Subcoordinator of CLIC (Coordinación de Lingüística e Intercambios Culturales). He also teaches advanced level English courses.

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TESL-TEFL Certified.

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Lindsay is Subcoordinator of CLIC (Coordinación de Lingüística e Intercambios Culturales).

Place of Birth: Jelgava, Latvia

Education: Master's Degree in International Business, University of Latvia, Latvia

Likes: Traveling, cuisine

Dislikes: Fake People

Biography: "I believe that if you really want something you should spend every single penny in it. Dreams come true."

Zanna is Subcoordinator of CLIC (Coordinación de Lingüística e Intercambios Culturales).