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Amelia Simkins
Amelia Simkins received her BS in Packaging from Michigan State University in 2009 and spent 10 years working in corporate America. Today, after earning her TEFL certification from International TEFL Academy, Amelia is teaching English online from all over Europe and living comfortably on less than one-third of the salary she made as an engineer. Despite this significant reduction in her income, she finds herself to be immeasurably more satisfied and content with life.
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5 Reasons Teaching English Online is Way Better than Being a “9-5” Corporate Engineer
ITA alumna, Amelia Simkins, highlights the reasons she thinks teaching English online is way better than being a 9-5 Corporate Engineer!
- 13 Companies That Let You Teach English Online Without a Degree
- Top 5 Countries to Make the Most Money Teaching English Abroad in 2025
- What is TEFL and What is TEFL Certification?
- No Degree, No Problem: The 6 Best Countries to Teach English Without a Degree
- TEFL / TESOL / TESL / CELTA / DELTA - What’s The Difference?
- International TEFL Academy vs TEFL.org: What You Need to Know
- Best Budgeting Tips for Digital Nomad TEFL Teachers
- TEFL: My Passport to a Digital Nomad Lifestyle
- Teaching English in Dongtan, South Korea: Q&A with Kendall Lisa
- International TEFL Academy Wins Top Award for International Education in 2024
"Love ITA! Not only a wonderful program to help me get my TEFL certification but a great resource and alumni community."
- Delia Nugent
Teaches English in South Korea