Katie Ayers's TEFL Articles

Katie Ayers

A Seattle native who's heart is in Chicago, Katie holds an elementary education degree from Loyola Chicago. Since earning her TEFL certification from International TEFL Academy she first taught English abroad in Mexico before heading to the Middle East to seek new adventures in Ras al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.). While teaching in the U.A.E. she also served as an ITA Alumni Ambassador, publishing numerous articles and videos about her experience teaching English in the heart of the Middle East.

Read More: ITA's Vision & Mission

New TEFL Posts from Katie Ayers

A Survival Guide for Moving Abroad to Teach English in the UAE

ITA alumna Katie Ayers shares with us a survival guide for everything you need to know before moving to teach English in the UAE.

12 Things I Wish I Knew Before Moving to the UAE to Teach English

Interested in teaching in Abu Dhabi or Dubai? ITA grad Katie Ayers shares with us the 12 things she wished she knew before moving to teach English in the UAE.

But I Don't Speak Arabic! Teaching English in the U.A.E.

ITA Ambassador, Katie Ayers, shares with us what it's like teaching English in the UAE without speaking Arabic.

A Typical Weekend for an ESL Teacher in Ras al Khaimah, U.A.E.

ITA Ambassador, Katie Ayers, shares with us what a typical weekend in Ras al Khaimah, U.A.E. is like for an ESL teacher.

How to Prepare Yourself to Live & Teach English in the UAE

ITA Ambassador, Katie Ayers, shares with us the top ways you can prepare yourself to live and teach English in Ras al Khaimah, U.A.E.

Middle Eastern Meals: Dining Adventures with Katie Ayers in the U.A.E.

ITA Ambassador, Katie Ayers, tantalizes our tastebuds with her local food picks on where to eat while teaching English in Ras al Khaimah, U.A.E.