One major part of teaching to consider if you want to join this profession is dealing with OUTBREAKS! For example last month there was an outbreak of "gripe" which is the flu. OK…this is expected in the winter and with the children sitting in such close proximity to each other it's hard for them not to sneeze in each others face. Yesterday one teacher told me her son came … [Read more...]
And then time stopped…
I've been really busy lately traveling and trying to start an entrepreneurial endeavor. Oh yeah and moving along with my Peace Corps application. Had my final interview a week and a half ago. Def have been slacking on my blog posts. This weekend however will be a quiet one and I have a ton of posts to write and about 3 YouTube videos to film. I most likely will stop making … [Read more...]
BEDA Application
I've been getting a ton of questions regarding: 1. How to apply to the BEDA Spain program/application process 2. People wanting to hear about the "black experience" living in Spain I will address these 2 points soon in a video/post this weekend. Stay blessed, Tamara … [Read more...]
¡Feliz Año Nuevo!
2014 is here! While I had no qualms with 2013, I am happy it's over :) I learned a ton of lessons both in my personal and professional life and that I am thankful for. But…there is so much more I need to accomplish! And in 6 months I will enter the world of the "30 something" ha ha. I've been on vacation since December 20th! In the BEDA program you get 18 days of winter … [Read more...]
Feliz Navidad!
Merry Christmas or Feliz Navidad everyone! I hope your holiday season is blessed with love and positivity! Enjoy your time with loved ones and help bring some holiday cheers to those in need if you can. Talk soon, Tamara … [Read more...]
Changing BEDA Schools
November 8th was the last day at my previous school. Now that I have moved I can tell you the name of my former town :) The 2 months I spent in Madridejos were great and I was really sad to move on. Well what happened? Why are you changing BEDA Schools? Based on the BEDA guidelines my school followed their own method of implementing the program which requires an … [Read more...]
Still in Spain!
Hey Guys! This is the longest I've ever been away from my bloggity blog! Really missed it! I am still in Spain…sorry if I wasn't clear about this earlier. Finally have internet in my new apartment and am settling into said new apartment :) I'll have a few update coming. And YES!!! the BEDA application is now open: The website appears to still be down so follow these … [Read more...]
How I applied to BEDA Spain
Step one: Around this time last year I perused the website and found as much information regarding the program as possible. Even googling “BEDA Spain” returned Powerpoint's and blog posts with requirements about application process. Early November (2012) I emailed the program manager expressing my interest in applying and requested the application. The program manager … [Read more...]
To BEDA or not to BEDA?
Let me preference this by saying there will be some comparisons to teaching in South Korea. OK...actually a lot! After all that is where I was teaching last year (2011- 2012). And comparing my experiences working in both countries may ultimately help those who starting out in the ESL field and choosing the location for their first experience. ….You might need a cafe con … [Read more...]
The day I ate kitchen!
I've been in Spain now officially for 4 weeks! And over the last few weeks I've probably experienced every emotions known to man! But mostly happiness and surprise …AND some confusion :) For one, my students are great! A complete 360 from my middle school monsters in Korea lol. Since I teach pre-school to fourth of secondary school (think sophomores/juniors of high school) its … [Read more...]