Teaching While Learning: A Podcast for ESL Teacher

This is episode is for those that are interested in the overall topic of the podcast but aren't into long form discussions. I have taken a few key exchanges from "Is Your Teaching up to Snuff?" to provide you with a more easily digestible episode. Talk Central: https://www.facebook.com/talkcentralcafe Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-hillebran-45122593/ Contact with me via email: tim.hillebran@teachingwhilelearning.com Teaching While Learning on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/teaching-while-learning Teaching While Learning on Minds: https://www.minds.com/twlpodcast/ Intro/outro by: "Cross That Line" by Seven Hours to Southland

We're trying something different for the second half of this season and offering up a bonus episode! Dean Brownless was kind enough to sit down with me to kick things off. Join us as we talk about his book, Enviable English Dialogues and Where to Find Them.  Dean’s books: Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Enviable-English-Dialogues-Where-Find-ebook/dp/B085HGYJMG Readmoo: https://readmoo.com/book/210137800000101 Teaching While Learning on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/teaching-while-learning Teaching While Learning on Minds: https://www.minds.com/twlpodcast/ Intro/outro: "Cross That Line" by Seven Hours to Southland

Mandy Hsu started managing foreign teachers while working at a school in Australia. Now, she works as a co-teacher at a local school in Taiwan. Join us as she talks about navigating both jobs and her thoughts on managing and working with ESL teachers.  Teaching While Learning on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/teaching-while-learning Teaching While Learning on Minds: https://www.minds.com/twlpodcast/ Intro/outro: "Cross That Line" by Seven Hours to Southland

Are you looking for some insider information into what it's like to work with a local teacher? Piper Wesson joins me to give you some tips to make sure you start things off on the right foot with your co-teacher.  Connect with Piper on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/piper-chou-829745199/ Teaching While Learning on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/teaching-while-learning Teaching While Learning on Minds: https://www.minds.com/twlpodcast/ Intro/outro: "Cross That Line" by Seven Hours to Southland

Rhys Clements truly enjoys teaching ESL online. He's been slowly but steadily building his LinkedIn presence up so he can engage with his community and help them flourish in the online world. Listen to him give tips on building a steady stream of students and how to engage them even though you aren't in the same room.  Connect with Rhys on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhysjclements/ Teaching While Learning on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/teaching-while-learning Teaching While Learning on Minds: https://www.minds.com/twlpodcast/ Intro/outro: "Cross That Line" by Seven Hours to Southland

Alex Salter got out of online teaching because he wanted something different, but more importantly to further his career. When he made the transition to the classroom, he had to make some adjustments. Alex has a lot of great advice and insight for those looking to do the same.  Connect with Alex on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-salter-66590a12/ Teaching While Learning on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/teaching-while-learning Teaching While Learning on Minds: https://www.minds.com/twlpodcast/ Intro/outro: "Cross That Line" by Seven Hours to Southland

This is episode is for those that are interested in the overall topic of the podcast but aren't into long form discussions. I have taken a few key exchanges from "Face to Face vs. Online Learning" to provide you with a more easily digestible episode. Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-hillebran-45122593/ Contact with me via email: tim.hillebran@teachingwhilelearning.com Teaching While Learning on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/teaching-while-learning Teaching While Learning on Minds: https://www.minds.com/twlpodcast/ Intro/outro by: "Cross That Line" by Seven Hours to Southland

Sylvia Spanos spent a year of her life teaching ESL in Spain. In this episode, she's going to dive into Spanish culture, how she dealt with the slow pace of life there, and what kind of person may find it a great place to begin their career.  Connect with Sylvia on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sylviaspanos/ Teaching While Learning on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/teaching-while-learning Teaching While Learning on Minds: https://www.minds.com/twlpodcast/ Intro/outro: "Cross That Line" by Seven Hours to Southland

Jason started his teaching career in Taiwan, but after he and his wife began feeling like life had become too comfortable, they packed their bags and headed for Morocco. He needed to make some adjustments arriving with two little ones, but he soon found out that Morocco was an incredible place to teach and raise a family. Connect with Jason on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-sando-b45b10156/ Teaching While Learning on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/teaching-while-learning Teaching While Learning on Minds: https://www.minds.com/twlpodcast/ Intro/outro: "Cross That Line" by Seven Hours to Southland

Alberto Ferman-Romero is a native of Mexico and has been teaching there for a large portion of his life. He is just the right person to dig deep into Mexican culture, the teaching environment, and what ESL teachers can do to enjoy their time outside of the classroom. Connect with Alberto on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jos%C3%A9-alberto-ferman-romero-484b1b33/ Teaching While Learning on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/teaching-while-learning Teaching While Learning on Minds: https://www.minds.com/twlpodcast/ Intro/outro: "Cross That Line" by Seven Hours to Southland

This is episode is for those that are interested in the overall topic of the podcast but aren't into long form discussions. I have taken a few key exchanges from "A Dizzying Amount of Places to Teach" to provide you with a more easily digestible episode. Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-hillebran-45122593/ Contact with me via email: tim.hillebran@teachingwhilelearning.com Teaching While Learning on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/teaching-while-learning Teaching While Learning on Minds: https://www.minds.com/twlpodcast/ Intro/outro by: "Cross That Line" by Seven Hours to Southland

Johan Vorster taught ESL in Taiwan for over a decade before he and his wife decided to take the plunge and open a school of their own. He doesn't staff his learning center, Knock Knock English, with any teacher he can find. He prefers to build a relationship with them first and then invite them on board.  Knock Knock English: https://www.facebook.com/kkenglishtw/ Teaching While Learning on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/teaching-while-learning Teaching While Learning on Minds: https://www.minds.com/twlpodcast/ Intro/outro: "Cross That Line" by Seven Hours to Southland

Jay Lin took the road less traveled when he made the choice to start a English learning center in Taipei. Instead of solely chasing profits, he puts his teachers at the forefront and uses a few different approaches to attract talented educators. Connect with Jay on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linshaochieh/ My Dear Teacher: https://www.mydearteacher.com/ Teaching While Learning on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/teaching-while-learning Teaching While Learning on Minds: https://www.minds.com/twlpodcast/

Lauren Klein had to learn a few hard lessons after landing her first teaching gig and moving abroad. However, it was from these lessons that she was able to turn herself into a high-performing ESL recruiter. She knows what teachers are looking for and works tirelessly to help them find a position that suits them.  Connect with Lauren on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenklein93/ Teach Abroad Opportunities ( discussion board, blogs, advice, job postings) https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12134635/ Teaching While Learning on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/teaching-while-learning Teaching While Learning on Minds: https://www.minds.com/twlpodcast/ Intro/outro: "Cross That Line" by Seven Hours to Southland

This is episode is for those that are interested in the overall topic of the podcast but aren't into long form discussions. I have taken a few key exchanges from "Resume and Interview Tips" to provide you with a more easily digestible episode. Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-hillebran-45122593/ Contact with me via email: tim.hillebran@teachingwhilelearning.com Teaching While Learning on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/teaching-while-learning Teaching While Learning on Minds: https://www.minds.com/twlpodcast/ Intro/outro by: "Cross That Line" by Seven Hours to Southland

This is episode is for those that are interested in the overall topic of the podcast but aren't into long form discussions. I have taken a few key exchanges from "Stressors of Teaching ESL" to provide you with a more easily digestible episode. Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-hillebran-45122593/ Contact with me via email: tim.hillebran@teachingwhilelearning.com Teaching While Learning on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/10479614/ Teaching While Learning on Minds: https://www.minds.com/twlpodcast/ Intro/outro by: "Cross That Line" by Seven Hours to Southland

Thomas Bellmore taught ESL in South Korea for two years, during which, he saw many things that turned him off from teaching. But, it was the business model of most hagwons and an overall lack of fulfillment at work that led him down another path. Teaching While Learning on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/10479614/ Teaching While Learning on Minds: https://www.minds.com/twlpodcast/ Intro/outro: "Cross That Line" by Seven Hours to Southland

John Murn has a very unique perspective on what can happen to someone who becomes complacent after teaching ESL for too long. As the co-founder of All Hands Taiwan, John has seen firsthand the struggles one can have when trying to transition out of the industry. Connect with John on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnmurn/ All Hands Taiwan https://allhandstaiwan.com/ Teaching While Learning on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/10479614/ Teaching While Learning on Minds: https://www.minds.com/twlpodcast/ Intro/outro: "Cross That Line" by Seven Hours to Southland

After being introduced to the concept of teaching ESL by a friend, Alan McIvor decided that Asia was the place to begin. However, after arriving in Taiwan Alan realized that teaching ESL wasn't what he expected. After dealing with a lack of work life balance for a few years, he decided to exit the industry. Connect with Alan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcivoralan/ Teaching While Learning on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/10479614/ Teaching While Learning on Minds: https://www.minds.com/twlpodcast/ Intro/outro: "Cross That Line" by Seven Hours to Southland

This is episode is for those that are interested in the overall topic of the podcast but aren't into long form discussions. I have taken a few key exchanges from "Teacher Journeys" to provide you with a more easily digestible episode.  Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-hillebran-45122593/ Contact with me via email: tim.hillebran@teachingwhilelearning.com Teaching While Learning on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/10479614/ Teaching While Learning on Minds: https://www.minds.com/twlpodcast/ Intro/outro: "Cross That Line" by Seven Hours to Southland