Loves Teaching, Will Travel

Loves Teaching, Will Travel

This is a podcast for teachers and aspiring education professionals who love travel. K.J. is a long time educator with over 15 years of experience. Learn more about educational tourism, career development and solo travel. Are you interested in teaching abroad? Keep listening to learn from the people who've already done it. Produced especially for women and women of color. Get a copy of the newly released eBook by podcast creator and host K.J. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CGZGCFY7 To find the show notes, visit https://www.kjaroundtheworld.com/ Connect with K.J. on Instagram @always_travel_light

Episodes

May 22, 2024 11 mins

This week KJ wraps up Season 3 by reflecting on what we've done this season, celebrating the small wins and planning for the future. Whether you're reflecting on your career transition, celebrating milestones or looking forward to future goals, this episode is for you.

If you're new here, this space is for educators who love to travel, women who love solo travel and those looking to make a change in their life.

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This week KJ discusses the importance of lifelong learning through education and professional development. The episode also highlights the ways professional development and lifelong learning can support career transitions, including where you can find resources.

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 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 sur...

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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 ...

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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.

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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.

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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.


If you're new here, this space is for educators who love to travel, women who love solo travel and those looking to make a change in their life.

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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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February 7, 2024 12 mins

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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February 7, 2024 30 secs

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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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.

Are you curious about teaching abroad? Check out her new book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CGZGCFY7

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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

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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/B0CGZG...

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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

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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.

Also check out Tori's book here https://www.amazon.com/Teaching-Abroad-Traveling-International-Travel-ebook/dp/B0CBDD63QZ/


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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.

Interested in starting your own teach from anywhere journey? Check out KJ's latest book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CGZGCFY7

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September 27, 2023 34 mins

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 l...

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