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How to Survive (and Thrive) During your First Week as a Teacher in Thailand
Starting a new job is difficult no matter where you are. Starting a new job and moving across the world comes with a new set of factors and challenges. The... keep reading
Lessons I've Learned This Year (Spain's Version)
Hello - Hello! It has been quite some time since the last blog I uploaded. These last few months in Madrid have been nothing short of a whirlwind. I can’t... keep reading
Idioms: It’s an Art Afterall
The exchange At my school we had the pleasure of doing an international exchange with Italian and German kids. One week, Italian kids came and were matched up with Spanish... keep reading
5 Things to Know About Teaching in Spain as an Auxiliar de Conversación
Whether you have past teaching experience or not, we all have an idea of what education looks like based on our own time in the classroom. However, school in Spain... keep reading
Students On Strike
Now that we are coming to the end of October, most of us auxiliares are finishing up our fourth week of school. It is hard to believe that a month... keep reading
Lessons on Lessons
The first week of school I was met with many surprises, lessons learned, and excitement for what the year would bring. I came in on Monday to hand in paperwork... keep reading
Heart, Mind, and Soul: An Explanation of School Schedules and Students in Madrid Spain
School Schedules: A schedule in a school that flows well can make or break a school day for both the students and the teachers. In Arizona, at the school I... keep reading
What Teaching Abroad Is REALLY Like…
In many ways, the first day back at school after a holiday break feels familiar. The glitz and glam of the holiday season has worn off, the winter season continues... keep reading
First Day Jitters
Look at the title of this blog post again. Did you ever read that book back in Elementary school? It's a story by Julie Danneberg about someone who is nervous... keep reading
Teaching Responsibilities: What to Expect
I remember the first time I ever taught a class I was 23 and felt completely inexperienced and out of my depth. It took me 3 years of teaching before... keep reading
Tips for Teaching Young Learners Online
Online teaching demands patience and ingenuity. It has required the reimagining of the classroom experience. My school has been online for all but a few weeks of this semester, and... keep reading
When Life Doesn't Go As Planned
I wish this post could be overflowing with photos from incredible places, new foods, adventures with friends but unfortunately it won’t be filled with those things. I can’t even try... keep reading
Back to School
I appreciate stillness, but I long for movement. After over a month and a half since the last semester ended, my school resumed classes at the beginning of June, and... keep reading
School's Out For Summer!
First semester teaching abroad: CHECK! I just wrapped up my first semester teaching abroad and I'm so proud of myself. It was not the easiest semester that I've taught but... keep reading
Learning with My Students
As my first semester of teaching is coming to a close and I am assessing how much my students have learned, it is also important to recognize how much they... keep reading