TT53 – Shifts, pivots and adjustments in teaching: Alexandra, international teacher and world traveler
In this episode, we meet an international teacher, Alexandra, who started out teaching in the USA, but has now taught in China, Viet Nam and Saudi Arabia. Through these experiences, she has learned to shift, pivot and adjust not only what she teaches, but how, where and who she teaches. Alexandra is a fabulous example of how much the teaching profession expects and relies on teachers to be able to be flexible, “multi-dimensional” and skilled enough to be able to teach whatever subject and levels are needed, to create and develop their own curriculum, to find their own resources, AND to coach or sponsor whatever sport or club that the school might offer. Teachers are so adaptable and flexible, and all for the greater good and to the benefit of their students! Alexandra offers up insights into what teaching is like in other countries and how one not only may need to adjust to a new language and culture, but also to a new school culture with different colleagues and a new curriculum. If you are a teacher and you love to travel or you are exploring other possibilities to seek a teaching adventure outside of the USA, this episode is for you!