Loves Teaching, Will Travel

This week KJ discusses the financial considerations and the planning that goes into career transitions, especially for educators. If you're interested in taking a new career path? This episode will focus budgeting, saving and managing debt.

So, if you're not sure where to begin, especially when it comes to transitioning out of your teaching career, this episode is for you.

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This week KJ explores effective interview strategies for educators transitioning to new roles or industries, including how educators can showcase transferable skills and experiences.

Whether you're transitioning to a new job, experiencing a career shift, or seeking to reignite your passion in your current role, this episode offers invaluable insights and practical tips to support you on your journey. So, if you're not sure where to begin, especially when it comes to transitioning out of your teaching career, this episode is for you.

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This week KJ shares practical advice and tips for updating resumes and LinkedIn profiles to reflect career changes and attract new opportunities.

Whether you're transitioning to a new job, experiencing a career shift, or seeking to reignite your passion in your current role, this episode offers invaluable insights and practical tips to support you on your journey. So, if you're not sure where to begin, especially when it comes to transitioning out of your teaching career, this episode is for you.

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This week KJ explores strategies for maintaining work-life balance and prioritizing self-care while navigating career transitions. Whether you're transitioning to a new job, experiencing a career shift, or seeking to reignite your passion in your current role, this episode offers invaluable insights and practical tips to support you on your journey.

So, if you're not sure how to balance the changes you've been experiencing. Especially when it comes to transitioning out of your teaching career, this episode is for you.

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This week KJ sits down with Melissa of Millennial in Debt aka the Beyoncé of personal finance. If you're asking yourself why is a personal finance professional on a podcast for educators. Who could blame you. But here's the kicker, Melissa started her professional journey as an educator in New York City. She seemed like the perfect person to speak to those of you still on the fence about remaining in your teaching careers.

Melissa gives us wonderful insight on her journey transitioning from educator to tech maven, now entrepreneur. Providing some great tips on how too could make the transition.

So, if you're not sure where to start when it comes to transitioning out of your teaching career, this episode is for you.

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This week KJ discusses strategies for educators to transition into new career paths, including assessing skills, exploring options, and setting goals. If you're not sure where to start when it comes to transitioning out of your teaching career, this episode is for you.

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This week KJ explores the signs and symptoms of burnout among educators, and why recognizing these signals is crucial for initiating change. If you're on the fence about continuing your teaching career, this episode is for you.

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This week KJ is welcoming everyone back to a new season of the podcast. KJ starts by reassessing her why, revisiting those thoughts from season 1. After several years of podcasting, traveling and teaching from anywhere, it was only right to start a new season of the podcast in a reflective stance.

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The podcast is back! We've made it to 3 seasons and I couldn't be more proud. Look forward to more interviews, informative and inspiring episodes as we continue to navigate a life of loving teaching and travel.

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It has been an incredible season. From interviewing amazing women who have already taught abroad to taking a look at KJ's own experiences as an educator teaching from anywhere. It has been a wonderful ride and this episode is the final party to what has been a season of learning, planning and making things happen.

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See you next season!

Coming February 2024.

This week KJ talks about teaching abroad with a family. Whether you're going with the entire family or as a single-parent. It's important to know what to expect and the right questions to ask if you want to start teaching abroad, but have dependents.

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This week KJ talks about travel and leisure while teaching abroad. Whether you're creating a routine for yourself, taking yoga classes or going on day trips, it's important to find opportunities for leisure while you're in your new host country.

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This week KJ talks about how educators can transition from the classroom to teach from anywhere? KJ discusses the state of teaching in 2023 and how teachers can turn burn out and strife to abundance and alignment by transitioning to opportunities that fuel their love for teaching and learning. Are you curious about teaching abroad? Check out her new book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CGZGCFY7

What is TEFL you ask? Teaching English as a Foreign Language. Over the past year KJ has worked as a TEFL teacher online. In this episode she shares a variety of her experiences, from connecting with new students around the world to being in her comfort zone teaching online. Keep listening to hear more about KJ's experience. Are you curious about teaching abroad? Check out her new book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CGZGCFY7

This week KJ covers the conversation of being ready to teach abroad and the things that come with this decision. Being ready doesn't mean just getting up and going. It starts with where and when to apply to schools. The recruitment process and the relocation tools needed to get from your home country to your new home abroad. From applications to visas KJ covers it all.

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This week KJ Interviews Adalia Aborisade. The conversation topics ranged from why Adalia left teaching to teachers being financially prepared for retirement. If you're a teacher on the fence about what to do next, this episode is for you. Learn more about Adalia by following on her Youtube: https://youtube.com/@AdaliaAborisade?si=Nkwk3Hrhy4FPlsa1

Interested in the financial topics Adalia discussed with KJ? Check out her website here: https://pickygirltravelstheworld.com/resources/

This week KJ sits down with international teacher Tori McNealy. Tori began her teaching journey in the U.S., but burnout pointed her in a different direction. Tori now teaches in Nigeria with a renewed joy for teaching. Keep listening to learn more about Tori's journey as an educator.

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This week KJ talks with Carynne, a preschool teacher from New York who taught in China back in 2019 and 2020. Carynne shares not only her international teaching experience, but her love of travel. Keep listening to hear some of Carynne's solo travel adventures.

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This week KJ interviews former preschool teacher Kiersten Brown. Kiersten discusses her travels and teaching experience from a preschool teacher in the USA to teaching English in Panama. Keep listening to hear the conversation take a deep dive into Kiersten's current time in Spain and her transition from TEFL teacher to Autonomo (self-employed). Interested in starting your own teach from anywhere journey? Check out KJ's latest book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CGZGCFY7

This week KJ covers being able to teach from anywhere with remote work. KJ discusses a variety of opportunities out there for educators, from teaching and tutoring on platforms like OutSchool and Preply to creating a monetized blog highlighting your knowledge and expertise as an educator.

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This week K.J. talks about the lessons learned going back to Finland after several years. Some things have changed, but others have remained the same. The food and the culture continue to make an impact. K.J. talks about trying new things and connecting with more people. In this episode K.J. also debuts her new book. This is a book that captures season 1 of the podcast, focusing on how education professionals can use a variety of tools to live the life they want teaching from anywhere. The book can be found on Amazon, using the link here: https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B0CGZGCFY7&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_61Q41W9KEP75PB7QF8ZQ&tag=kjar-20

This week K.J. talks about solo travel for women. If you've ever wondered what it would be like to travel solo, K.J.'s got you. After sharing some of her own experiences on solo travel, she highlights the importance of taking risks and being confident in who you are. K.J. also talks about being mindful and street smart in your travels to stay safe while meeting new people and connecting with the world. Keep listening to learn more.

Welcome back to a new season of the podcast. This episode recaps where K.J.'s been all summer and the adventures she's been on, including another education focused trip to Finland. This episode also highlights what she has planned for season 2 of the podcast. Remember to subscribe to the podcast for bonus episodes that will inspire and inform you as a teacher who loves to travel.

As season 1 is wrapped up, KJ thanks everyone who played a special role in the first season of the podcast. Always inspired and inspiring others, KJ wraps up season 1 by encouraging everyone to remember their "why". From teachers, to consultants or those just starting a career in education, it's important to remember why education became a central part of your life. If you love teaching and you love to travel, this podcast was inspired by you.

We're also excited to share there will be a season 2 of podcast. Remember to come back here August 30th for the start of season 2.

This week KJ takes a deeper look at a few education systems around the world and explains why it's important for teachers to explore them. When you think of relocating abroad, it's important to think of what school environment works for you. What grade levels you'd like to teach and whether the teaching philosophy aligns with your own. Keep listening to learn more about education abroad.

This week we connect with California native Latrice from Paris Chic Code. Latrice started her career in fashion, but now works in higher education in Paris. Listen to hear more of her inspiring story.

What does the future of teaching look like? This week KJ talks about where the future of teaching is heading. Online education and distance learning is no longer some myth or something only for a select few. From language schools to K-12 institutions, KJ talks about opportunities for teachers that can be found online.

This week KJ interviews Kristin from Growing Global Citizens. Kristin has spent many years teaching in the U.S. and abroad, with a variety of credentials including certification in ESL and Bilingual Education. Keep listening to hear more of her story. 

Change can be good, but only if you want it to. If teaching in the U.S. no longer feels right for you or you're looking to take a break from teaching, this episode points you in the right direction. Are you ready to make a change? Join the subscription to hear from teachers who made the change and decided to teach abroad. 

Are you interested in going abroad, but you don't know where to start? Educational tourism might be the path for you to take. Keep listening to hear KJ's own experience with educational tourism and how travel has been her passion ever since. Remember to check out the bonus episodes, subscribe now at https://anchor.fmkj-around-the-world/subscribe

This week KJ shares some insight on networking. Building partnerships and reciprocal relationships can be essential to making some big steps in your career. Keep listening to learn how.

Also remember to check out the bonus episode out this week as well. 

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This week KJ interviews Adrienne Waller from Worldwide Educator. As an educator and administrator living abroad Adrienne has taught in a variety of countries including Qatar and China. Keep listening for more, including where you can find Adrienne's organization. 

This episode KJ talks about staying motivated and inspired even when the world is falling apart around us. KJ shares her own story of motivation and inspiration that has helped her to stay on her path of discovery and awareness. If you're a teacher who believes a career in education has become a lost cause. Keep listening for more inspirational stories that may just help you to get back on track. 

KJ interviews Jacquie, a U.S. certified teacher who has experience teaching in the U.S. but has also taught in two different countries over the past few years. Keep listening to hear Jacquie share her experience working for an international school in China.  

This week KJ explores options for those without certification. For those thinking they may not have what it takes to teach abroad, KJ has some insight that may change minds. KJ also shares some details on finding the best location to meet your needs if you don't have an education background or degree.  If you're inspired to teach but don't currently have the qualifications, this is a great way for you to get your start. 

This week KJ talks with Kylie from the blog Between England and Everywhere. As a teacher who has worked in the U.S., abroad and now online she adds some perspective on what it's like for teachers who have a passion for travel. Kylie talks about the highs and the lows of teaching and relocation. She also shares where listeners can find her on her own adventures. 

This week KJ focuses on getting hired at an International school and the things education professionals must do and think about as they apply. One of the most important thoughts has do be whether the school aligns with not only professional values but personal values. KJ also provides some resources that will be helpful on the journey to teaching or working abroad in the field of education.

This week KJ talks about "where the money resides". Before anyone can relocate, it's important to know the salary that might be offered no matter your field or experience. But as a teacher it's also important to ask yourself what is it that you want from your salary. When you consider relocation, be sure to ask yourself some important questions in the planning process. This week KJ shares a few of her own. KJ also shares some resources about countries with the best salaries for teachers working at international schools and the best salaries for people who want to teach English. 

This week KJ talks about starting the process of getting recruited and hired. It is important to ask yourself a few questions before you can determine where and how to apply. First you need to ask yourself. Where do I want work? What countries, communities or schools can I apply to that align with my philosophy? Once these questions are answered, seek out learning environments and people who can help you to get there. Finally, KJ also shares a few resources that can help you to get started on your journey of relocation. The goal of this episode is to help you get noticed, recruited and ultimately hired. 

Why do we want the things we want? This episode we will talk about knowing our "why". It's important to have a plan and K.J. talks about the importance of discovering this on a individual level. What works for one person may not work for everyone else. What is it that makes you hold on to the dream of teaching and being able to give back to your students. We'll also talk a little bit about options. What are some opportunities available abroad for teachers interested in moving abroad. Would it be more appealing than what we currently have here. As the podcast grows and we continue to build our community, we'll here from people who have walked the walk and moved abroad for teaching opportunities. These individuals will not only serve as inspiration but motivators for anyone who loves teaching and is willing to travel. 

Welcome to the first podcast episode in this series. The first episode introduces listeners to the host K.J. This episode also gives some background about the podcast and its mission to support people who love teaching and are ready to learn more about connecting their love for teaching and travel. 

We're gearing up for our new podcast. On this exciting journey you will hear from some of my favorite people, their teaching journey abroad and how might be able to live the same dream. 

Coming Soon January 2023 get ready for a fun, informative podcast that centers on teaching, travel and everything in between for teachers and aspiring teachers who want to move and teach abroad.