• Teaching ESL without a degree

    I have worked with so many amazing educators of different walks of life including tutors and paraeducators. I’m often asked about teaching English as a second language (ESL) without earning a bachelor’s degree. There has been a shift in the TESOL  world with online learning platforms becoming a popular and…

  • Fight on!: Synchronous Learning

    On May 11, 2018, I graduated and earned my Masters of Arts in Teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL) from the University of Southern California. This was a very proud moment for me as I am the first in my family to earn a master’s degree (and a…

  • The Synchronous World of Teaching

    When I was a kid, I loved the Nickelodeon television show, Ken & Kel. Hey, 90’s kids! I remember watching an episode where they traveled to the year 3000. In the beginning of the episode, Kenan and Kel were late to school due to Kenan oversleeping. Kenan got dressed, and they both rushed…

  • How I Began Teaching Online

    I began teaching English as a second language online in September 2016. At the time, I was substitute teaching and tutoring face-to-face with a local company. Late one night, I was scrolling through my Facebook feed when I saw a sponsored advertisement for VIPKid. Of course, my first thoughts were is…