Kristine Bolt's TEFL Articles
Kristine Bolt
A citizen of Jamaica who holds a Master's Degree in engineering from UC Berkeley, Kristine literally traveled halfway around the world to teach English in Siberia, Russia after earning her TEFL certification online from International TEFL Academy. As an ITA Alumni Ambassador, Kristine has shared her perspectives on a variety of TEFL-related issues to help others with their transition of moving abroad to teach English overseas.
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To Be (Offended) Or Not To Be (Offended)? Experiencing Discrimination While Abroad
Kristine Bolt talks about her experience as a black woman teaching English abroad and her decision to no longer be offended.
Top 10 Things To Do While Living & Teaching in Yakutia, Russia
International TEFL Academy (ITA) graduate Kristine Bolt talks about the top 10 things to do in Yakutia, Russia as an English teacher.
Is Teaching English in Yakutsk, Russia Safe?
Kristine Bolt talks about her experience teaching English in what she thinks is the safest place on Earth - Yakutsk in Siberia, Russia.
My Experience Avoiding Culture Shock When Moving to Russia to Teach English
Kristine Bolt talks about why she had zero culture shock during her experience in Yakutsk, Russia.
How I Went From VP in Corporate Finance to Teaching English in Russia
From Jamaica to Siberia, corporate finance to teaching English abroad; here's how Kristine turned a negative into an opportunity to fill a dream.
Love in Unexpected Places - My Experiences Traveling & Teaching English Abroad
International TEFL Academy alumna Kristine Bolt from Jamaica talks about how she left the corporate field to find love in teaching English abroad.
Teaching English in Yakutsk, Russia: Alumni Q&A with Kristine Bolt
ITA grad Kristine Bolt, over 40, discusses her experience teaching English in Yakutsk, Russia after completing her online TEFL class with ITA.
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"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