Helen Schenck's TEFL Articles
Helen Schenck
A western girl at heart, International TEFL Academy Admissions Advisor Helen grew up in Texas and New Mexico and gained her love of travel on her first trip abroad to India. After college, Helen had the amazing opportunity of living and teaching in Madrid for a year. Upon returning to the U.S. she joined International TEFL Academy where she has spent more than 5 years assisting hundreds of people from all backgrounds to achieve their goals of getting TEFL certified & teaching English abroad.
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10 Reasons Why You Should Teach English Abroad in Mexico in 2025
From a great job market to tasty cuisine, check out 10 reasons why you should look into teaching English in Mexico in 2025.
10 Common Mistakes to Avoid in the Classroom While Teaching Abroad
About to start your year teaching English abroad? Make sure not to make these 10 common mistakes!
11 Reasons Why You Might Choose to Teach English in Latin America Over Spain
Interested in teaching in a Spanish-speaking country? From finances to travel learn why Latin America may be a better place to teach abroad than Spain.
5 Weekend Trips You Can't Miss While Living Abroad in Spain
Looking for great weekend trips from Madrid or other main cities in Spain? Here are the best weekend trips in Spain for English teachers overseas.
Teaching Abroad Changed My Life: 8 Tips To Help You Do It Too
ITA Advisor, Helen Schenck, offers tips for how you can become a confident teacher without prior experience.
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- 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