I met Emily and Teo at Elon University when Emily and I were the only two Spanish majors in the semester’s Senior Seminar class. We had
Teaching Archive
VIPKID: How to Be a Five Apple Teacher
Last month I passed my first year mark with VIPKID! I’ve met many wonderful students with this program and I love watching their progress throughout each
Teach Abroad Programs
If you’re a recent graduate, gap year enthusiast, or simply want to avoid adulting for a while, teaching English abroad might appeal to you! There are
Is VIPKID Right for You?
VIPKID has revolutionized the world of ESL with its one-on-one, flipped classroom English lessons for Chinese children ages 4-12. At only five years old, VIPKID has
Teaching a VIPKID Class
I’m now into my seventh month of teaching English online with Chinese company, VIPKID. It’s been one of the most rewarding, convenient and unique jobs I’ve
The Students of VIPKID (first 100 days)
In May of this year, I was hired to teach English with VIPKID: a company located thousands of miles away in Beijing, China. VIPKID is an online
Online Teaching With VIPKID
In this rapidly developing digital age, I’ve seen a huge influx of ads promoting online work in the hopes that applicants take the bait for a better
How to Tutor Unmotivated High School Students
Last year was my first year as a language assistant (or auxiliar) in Madrid, Spain. I was assigned an elementary school and worked primarily with first
8 YouTube Videos to Use with Young Students
This is my second year working with 1st and 2nd graders and for many of them, learning a second language isn’t easy. The students I work
How to Be Successful in Private Tutoring
Upon starting your work as a language assistant, you will undoubtably be bombarded with job offers from parents who would like their children to have extra
Halloween at Cantos Altos
Follow my blog with Bloglovin Although Halloween isn’t traditionally celebrated in Spain, it’s becoming more popular with the influence of Americans and with globalization in general.
Pros and Cons: Studying Abroad vs. Working Abroad
After two years of being abroad for different reasons, I have a few perspectives of some of the pros and cons of both studying and working
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