Nicole Townsend's TEFL Articles
Nicole Townsend
Originally from Des Moines, Iowa in the American heartland, Nicole studied international relations in college and wanted to choose a career path that would enable her to see new places and different cultures while at the same time having a job I truly enjoy. With no background in teaching, she decided to earn her TEFL certification and head to Zhengzhou, China to teach English to grade-schoolers.
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Teaching English in Zhengzhou, China: Alumni Q&A with Nicole Townsend
Nicole Townsend talks about getting TEFL certified & teaching English in Zhengzhou, China. Topics include salaries, savings, challenges, and much more.
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