Meet The International TEFL Academy Instructors

What Class Do you teach at international tefl academy & when did you start?

I have taught the Online TEFL/TESOL Certification Course since August, 2017.

What is your educational background?

• Master's in Education from University of Colorado
• Bachelors in English from Colorado State University
• Certifications: TEFL & Celta

WHERE ELSE HAVE YOU TAUGHT?

USA:

• I have taught ESL at Colorado State University for 9 years
• I have taught Language arts to high school students at various schools in the states and abroad

Overseas:

• ESL in Chile and English as a subject to high school students in Honduras

What's Your Favorite Travel Memory?

The moment I stepped foot in Antarctica. A lifetime goal of visiting all seven continents was completed along with my first solo backpacking trip from Santiago, Chile, all the way south.

What countries have you visited?

I have a goal of traveling to every country in the world. I am currently at 57, so I won’t list all of those. My most recent trip took me to SE Asia where I traveled in Thailand, Myanmar, Laos, and Cambodia

What Advice Do You Have for ITA Students Who Want to Teach English Abroad? 

Be open to going anywhere. When I got placed in Chile, I honestly knew nothing about it, but I’m so glad I went. I met the best friends and learned about a whole new culture.