Sara McKinney's TEFL Articles
Sara McKinney
After studying abroad in Mendoza, Argentina in college, Sara became interested in teaching English abroad because she wanted to travel in a way that would immerse herself more deeply into the culture. She also had a degree in Education, so teaching wasn't too far from her professional interests. After getting TEFL certified through ITA, Sara started working in a public school in Cali, Colombia through Colombia's Ministry of Education.
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New TEFL Posts from Sara McKinney
Firsts: Adjustments to life in Colombia as a New English Teacher
ITA graduate, Sara McKinney, describes a year of 'firsts' teaching English in Cali, Colombia after earning her TEFL Certification online.
Teaching English in Cali, Colombia: Alumni Q&A with Sara McKinney
Online TEFL class grad Sara McKinney discusses her experience living and teaching English in the Hearts for Change program in Cali, Colombia.
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