Jasmine Shepherd | Online TEFL Course Instructor

Master of Science in Elementary Education, PreK-6, December 2012

Major: Elementary Education
Old Dominion University
Darden College of Education
Norfolk, Virginia, United States

Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies: Teacher Preparation, May 2011
Major: Teacher Preparation
Old Dominion University 
College of Arts and Letters
Norfolk, Virginia, United States

Commonwealth of Virginia Licensure: Postgraduate Professional Licensure in Elementary Education, Pre-K through 6^th grade

Georgia Educator Certificate: Early Childhood Education, Pre-K through 5^th grade

International TEFL Academy and INTESOL Worldwide: Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, 2012 

Nicaragua, Guatemala, Dominican Republic, India, Thailand, Cambodia, South Korea, Ghana, and Rwanda.

South Korea, Philippines, Italy, United Arab Emirates, Ghana, Jamaica, Mexico, Grand Cayman, Colombia, Nicaragua, Guatemala, Panama, Spain, France, Switzerland, The Netherlands, Haiti, Dominican Republic, India, Nepal, Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Kenya, Uganda.

I’ll never forget the feeling I felt leaving the United States for the very first time. I remember looking down over the city of Seoul as the plane prepared for landing with excitement to start such an incredible journey. My decision to step out on faith, to travel, and to teach, has changed my entire life. I have experienced tremendous personal and professional growth and have connected with so many beautiful people all over the world.

I encourage all ITA students who desire to teach abroad to go for it! Chase your dreams, immerse yourselves into the culture of new lands, be a HERO to your students, and make the most of this life! Teaching abroad is the opportunity of a lifetime!