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CIEE TEFL Alumni Spotlight: Annie Cheng
My name is Annie. I am originally from Taiwan and moved to San Francisco in my 20s to study Arts Administration master's program. Later on, I worked mostly in property... keep reading
CIEE TEFL Alumni Spotlight: Brianna Falcone
Hi! My name is Brianna, I am from Massapequa Park, New York and I studied International Relations at the University of Delaware. I completed my CIEE TEFL certification in 2018... keep reading
CIEE TEFL Alumni Spotlight: Madi Brundage
Hi! My name is Madi, I studied marketing at Texas State University. Quarantining during covid gave me the time to reflect on my career and decide to do something more... keep reading
Employee Q & A: K-12 Classroom Position in Hungary
Hello! My name is Alyson H, and I am originally from Boston, MA, USA. Both travel and teaching have always been very important in my life, so acquiring a TEFL... keep reading
Employee Q & A: Private Language Academy Position in Chile
I’m Will, and I’m currently living and teaching in Santiago, Chile. After spending two years working as an auxiliar de conversación in Madrid, Spain, I wanted to continue living and... keep reading
CIEE TEFL Alumni Spotlight: Donald Kerchis
Hello! My name is Don Kerchis. As a young man, I grew up in Farmington, Connecticut, a small suburban city on the outskirts of Connecticut's capital, Hartford. The year was... keep reading
Employer Q & A: Personal Considerations When Living in Santiago, Chile
Dreaming of a life abroad, but unsure if it's the right move? This Q&A tackles the personal side of teaching English in Chile. We'll explore everything from navigating a new... keep reading
Employer Q & A: The Teaching and Work Environment for the Private Language Academy Position in Chile
Curious about what it's really like to teach abroad? This Q&A dives deep into the day-to-day experience! We'll explore the teaching environment, including classroom dynamics, school culture, and collaboration with... keep reading
Employer Q & A: Logistics and Practicalities for the Private Language Academy Position in Chile
Ever dreamed of teaching English in Latin America? Look no further than Chile! This post tackles your burning questions about teaching English in Chile, featuring exclusive insights from the CIEE... keep reading
Meet the Employer: Private Language Academy Position in Chile
CIEE TEFL is honored to partner with various employers worldwide to facilitate job options for CIEE TEFL students and alumni. One of those options is the CIEE TEFL Job Placement... keep reading
CIEE TEFL Alumni Spotlight: Gregory Gaylor
Greetings! My name is Gregory Gaylor. I received my Bachelor of Science in Japanese, German, and International Business from Georgetown University in Washington DC, and I currently reside in Houston... keep reading
CIEE TEFL Alumni Spotlight: Claudia Macpherson
Hello! I was born and raised in Portland, Oregon, but my first big move was when I decided to move across the country to attend Villanova University in Pennsylvania. In... keep reading
CIEE TEFL Alumni Spotlight: Maddy Jimenez
Hello! I’m Maddy from New Jersey and studied business at Indiana University Bloomington. I graduated university during COVID 2020 and completed my TEFL certification in spring of 2022 to teach... keep reading
CIEE TEFL Alumni Spotlight: Bob Abbey
Hi, everyone! My name is Bob Abbey (he/him) and I’m a public librarian in Oregon. I’m also a brand new member of the TESOL community, having only just completed my... keep reading
CIEE TEFL Alumni Spotlight: Rebekah Colón Nieves
Rebekah holding the contract of the job CIEE TEFL connected her with! She's in Las Condes, Santiago, picking it up. Hi! I'm Rebekah and I am from the wonderful island... keep reading