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.

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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.

Classrooms Around the World - Teaching English in Ras al Khaimah, UAE

Katie Ayers, describes what it's like teaching English in the UAE and tells us about her students and the challenges she faces as an English teacher there.

Creating a Home Away from Home While Teaching English in the UAE

ITA alumna Katie Ayers shares with us how she created a more homely feeling with the free housing she was provided while teaching English in the UAE.

Top 5 Things That Surprised Me About Living in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE

Thinking about moving to Ras Al Khaimah, UAE to teach English abroad? Check out these top 5 things that surprised ITA grad Katie Ayers about living in RAK!