Yesterday I received an email from BEDA Spain with my "Certificado de retneciones e ingress..." which is the certificate you need when you do your taxes. WHAT! PAY!! TAXES!!! Yes my friends...BEDA Spain and taxes coexist! If you decide to become an auxiliary with the BEDA Spain program you have to file your spanish taxes with the Agencia Tributaria. And just like dealing … [Read more...]
Adios Puertollano
You may not have known the name of the town that I've lived in for the last 7 seven months. Mainly because I never fully mentioned it. The second school I was placed with for my BEDA assignment was Maria Immaculada in Puertollano. Puertollano is a very small town about 1 hour and 15 minutes south of Madrid on the AVE high speed train. It was once a thriving coal mining town … [Read more...]
BEDA Spain: Why I’m leaving
This update is long overdue. But I thought I should share that my renewal process with the BEDA Spain program was canceled. Why? My career aspirations and outlook for my future "adult self" has changed. And to continue to stifle in this role as an underpaid and disrepected ESL teacher in Spain seems a bit ridiculous. I no longer find happiness with the lesson plans because … [Read more...]
For Sale!
Here are the items For Sale! If the Facebook link brought you here…thank you for visiting. Email me or PM on Facebook for prices and if you have any questions. 600w Blender: Great for smoothies and soups! *Same power watts a the Nutribullet!!!! Spanish Grammar book and Kenneth Cole Wedges *shoes are size 8M! Link for … [Read more...]
Spanish Food
Currently missing from this site are some recent eats! Let's take care of that now, shall we? We love Spanish food and after this post, you will too :) Beverages in Spain are addictive! And by beverages we mean COFFEEEEEEE! Cafe con leche at its finest :) To be fair this cold beverage was enjoyed in France :) What goes great with coffee in Spain? … [Read more...]
Teaching Primary Students
Primaria: Primary students Age range: 6-12 years old 1st of primary: 6 years old 2nd of primary: 7 years old 3rd of primary: 8 years old 4th of primary: 9-10 years old 5th of primary: 10-11 years old 6th of primary: 11-12 years old Classroom Size: 23-28 students Classroom dynamics: Their personalities range from class to class. You will find some freakishly … [Read more...]
My BEDA Experience
I get a lot of questions about my time with the BEDA program. I made a short video today during my hike/walk up to the El Miner statute in my town. At the end of the month I will make a more in depth video reflecting on all aspects of the program such as: 1. Arrival/orientation/Administrative staff 2. Your school BEDA liason 3. Teachers/staff 4. Students 5. Online class: … [Read more...]
Semana Santa in Spain
Hey guys! Here is a new video I did showing my Semana Santa in Spain. During the holiday we had April 12-21 off from school. We have another (unrelated) holiday from May 1-5th! #awesomeness How did you spend your Easter holiday aka semana santa ? (CLICK inside the box to play) httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLqx2DHuCK8 … [Read more...]
Apartment in Spain
Hey Travel Bugs! Just want to share my latest YouTube video! It's a tour of my first apartment in Spain. Let me know if you would like to see my current apartment. CLICK the picture to watch the video! httpvhd://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsYAPo7iJIc Questions? Leave a comment down below! … [Read more...]
Teaching Nursery Students
Infantil: Nursery students Age range: 3-5 years old Group 1: 3 years old Group 2: 4 years old Group 3: 5 years old Classroom Size: 23-26 students Classroom dynamics: The students usually will sit in groups of 4- 6 around tables. The tables may have their names taped to the desks. This is very helpful when dealing with large groups of students. For example in my school … [Read more...]