Erica Brown

While studying Marketing and Sociology at Grand Valley State University, Erica had the opportunity to study in France and teach English in the Philippines. Though she had no previous teaching experience, she developed a passion for the position through close relationships with her students. Currently, Erica works in Sales at a Michigan based company, but continues to stay connected with the Philippines as much as possible. She enjoys traveling, cooking, and always has a craft project on hand.

How to Have a Successful Teach Abroad Experience created on 2013-10-01

Your flight is booked, suitcase is packed, accommodations secured – you’re ready to begin your first teaching job overseas. Everything is in order; the only problem is you’ve never taught in a classroom. Before panicked thoughts start rushing through your mind (or maybe they already have), take a deep breath and relax – it will be okay. With some simple preparatio...

Making Lessons: Five Interesting Ideas created on 2013-10-01

Making lessons can sometimes be the hardest part about teaching abroad. Finding ways to engage your students, get them excited to learn, and make it a fun experience is frequently quite a challenge. Try to think outside the box, pick your brain for unique ways of approaching a subject, look at online resources or lesson plans, and learn from your fellow teachers mistakes, and more importantly t...

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