Chrystal Smith's TEFL Articles
Chrystal Smith
Teaching English abroad was a life long dream of Chrystal's, but she wound up getting sidetracked in a successful career as a hairdresser. After getting burnt out in the industry, she finished community college, got her TEFL certification from ITA, and set on off to Heredia, Costa Rica to teach English.
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New TEFL Posts from Chrystal Smith
Soul Purpose: Realizing My True Calling after Teaching English in Costa Rica
International TEFL Academy graduate Chrystal Smith talks about her newfound calling after teaching English in Costa Rica: being a mother.
Teaching English in Heredia, Costa Rica: Q&A with Chrystal Smith
A native of Olympia, WA, Chrystal Smith tells about her path to getting TEFL certified and teaching English in Heredia, Costa Rica.
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Teaches English in South Korea