Who Teaches English Abroad?
If you speak English, you can learn to teach English. This simple fact means that a wide variety of people are drawn to traveling and earning money by teaching English abroad. It’s the perfect occupation for people looking for new opportunities in a difficult job market, those looking to get out of the 9 to 5 rat-race, students and recent graduates looking to explore new horizons and retirees… Check out the categories below and read stories from i-to-i graduates from North America who have been there and done it.
Job Hunters Teaching English Abroad
Stacy Clearman was stuck in a job that was only meant to help her make ends meet; she was looking for work which required international experience so she chose TESOL.More detail
Professional Teachers Teaching English Abroad
Jeffrey Scott from Allen, Texas was a highly educated teacher stuck in a rut in the university system. He decided to change his viewpoint entirely and headed to China.More detail
Graduates who Teach English Abroad
Alyssa Williams from Northfield, Minnesota, had wanted to go abroad during college but was a star athlete, so she decided to take the plunge after graduating.More detail
Life-Changers who Teach English Abroad
Life has some big changes in store for Texan Dottie Smith. She’s taking the bull by the horns and is getting ready to explore the wider world thanks to her TESOL certification.More detail
Students Who Teach English Abroad
Jack Laude from Kootenai, Idaho hit on the idea during high school to really make a positive difference in the world as well as set himself apart from the crowd.More detail
Retirees who Teach English Abroad
Nancee E. Peterson from Arizona got fed up with life in the US and decided to take advantage of the opportunities a TESOL certificate offered. She wanted to improve her Spanish skills and decided to give Ecuador a go.More detail
Globetrotters who Teach English Abroad
Kari Clinker from Wisconsin is a veteran traveler. She went abroad, taught English and decided to up her qualifications with a TESOL certificate. Nice game plan!More detail
Volunteers who Teach English Abroad
Janis Vergara has made TESOL an integral part of her life. She met her husband while teaching him, taught ESL locally and is now planning to teach abroad.More detail
