Deshawn Peterson's TEFL Articles
Deshawn Peterson
At 27, Detroit native Deshawn Peterson decided to go on the adventure of a lifetime. He decided to take ITA's online TEFL course and head off to teach English in Shanghai, China, one of the biggest markets for teaching English abroad in the world. He shares some great insights and tips on how to make the transition to moving abroad.
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An English Teacher Shares His Travel Adventures in Shenzhen, Hong Kong, and Macau
ITA graduate, Deshawn Peterson, takes a break from his teaching English job in China to travel to Shenzhen, Hong Kong, and Macau.
Shanghai, China English Teaching Q&A with Deshawn Peterson
International TEFL Academy graduate, Deshawn Peterson, shares his experience teaching English in Shanghai, China after completing his Online TEFL Class with International TEFL Academy.
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- Delia Nugent
Teaches English in South Korea