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chose to take up this project for many reasons. I have always
been told I’d be a good teacher - I have always wanted to go
to Thailand but could not afford it and I wanted to see if I
enjoyed it before committing to a full year contract.
Laura Gaudet, USA |
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is a unique opportunity for its short-term , intensive
immersion in the teaching process.
John Blake Batten, USA |
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wished to become certified without committing to a full year.
Nora Mcculla, USA |
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 After
teaching in Japan for two years, I wanted to explore teaching
in a different part of Asia. In addition to changing countries
I wanted to further my teaching knowledge and ability. This
program offered me all the aspects I was looking for in a new
and challenging experience.
Where better than Thailand to start my new journey?
Courtney, USA |
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 I
am interested in teaching and I wanted to experience a new
culture in a foreign country. Thailand sounds like a great
place and the project sounds great. I like that it is a
one-term commitment with the opportunity to stay longer at the
school if I want.
Mathew Bohne, USA |
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just graduated from college with a degree in teaching English
and I didn't really want to stay in the States to teach since
I had grown up in the same place all my life. I found this
program on line, I decided that I would want to teach in
another country.
Leslie Campos, USA |
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 I
want to teach in Chiang Mai, Thailand. So, I am taking this
course to be certified.
David Siegel, USA |
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the recent past I did some volunteer work overseas but I
didn't have any formal training to teach English as a second
language and ATI seemed like a good option.
Eric Mix, USA |
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chose to take up this project because I have an interest in
teaching and an interest in travel. Thailand has always
fascinated me because of the rich culture and ancient Buddhist
traditions. American TESOL Institute offered a program that
would both ease the translation from America to Thailand and
ensure that I could qualify English lessons to my students.
Another aspect of this program that appealed to me was the
guaranteed job placement in Thailand followed by assistance
with job placement in another Asian country.
Also, the locations for training program were excellent. It is
a privilege to study in such a gorgeous city as Chiang Mai.
Nicole Louise Gilbo, USA |
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took up this project because I had heard a lot of TESOL on the
internet. My partner of 6 years, Kesinee, is a Thai national
and I thought it would be good to come back to her home
country and teach her nationals English. I am 45, but was
never interested in teaching but I did a lot of staff training
and development in my job. I think the Thai people want to
learn English, and I have met people as young as 10 years old,
that can speak fluent English. Thailand is a country of smiles
and would dearly love to give something to the people in
return of their hospitality. I actually want a career out of
teaching in Thailand and would consider staying for a few
years. I get on very well with Kesi’s family and friends and I
really want to give something back to the people of Thailand.
Tim Bingham, England |
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up this project would allow me to :
i) acquire an internationally recognized certification in
TESOL.
ii) acquire the necessary training and experience to be able
to teach English to students in Thailand.
iii) have the opportunity to learn and understand more about
the right Thai culture and its people.
iv)interact and share in the course of my learning experience
with students from various cultural backgrounds.
San Meng Kuan, Singapore |
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with kids in a foreign setting.
Rob Freundlich, USA |
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 I've always loved traveling. I ‘ve also always wanted to live
in another country and experience the culture and way of life
there not as a tourist but as a member of society. I know a
lot of people who have been to Thailand and told me wonderful
things about the country. This program seemed like a perfect
fit.
Katherine Stuth, USA |
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no longer enjoyed my job. Before I started a new career, I
wanted the chance to experience a new culture and travel. This
combined cultures and areas where I wanted to travel.
Paul Jahnke, USA |
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chose to take up this project because I wanted to escape the
American 'bubble'. I just recently graduated from the
University of Maryland this spring, and had no idea what I
wanted to do with my life or where I wanted to live. I never
had the opportunity to study abroad in college or see the
world and I appreciate different cultures too much to never go
out and see the amazing things that this earth has to offer.
Therefore, I decided to take a huge leap of faith and discover
Thailand and what it would be like to teach there.
Lindsey Wayne, USA |
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wanted to travel on this part of the world but not just as a
tourist. By working and living here a chance to meet new
people and share more extraordinary experiences with them. I
chose this project specifically because of the short-term
experience it offered and because I had heard good stories
about it from others.
Eugene Shockey Funke, USA |
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 I
graduated from college in May and wanted to see if I enjoy
teaching. I have always wanted to travel to Thailand as well
so the project perfectly met my goals for the next year.
Charla Hughes, USA |
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have always wanted to teach abroad and Thailand is a place I
had wanted to visit. I thought this program would be the
perfect opportunity to see the country. I was so happy that it
would be a shorter stay than others because of my obligations
back home. I am excited to learn about the culture and
country.
Erin Breon, USA |
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 I
love to teach and I love to travel. This is an exciting
opportunity to experience a new culture, meet interesting
people and eat great food.
Darrin Cook, USA |
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have a long term desire to teach at all levels and I love to
travel and meet new people. Thailand is a country that I've
always wanted to visit. I am very excited about the
opportunities that will arise from program.
Karla Tentschert, USA |
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have chosen to take up this project in order to learn some new
methods / ways regarding teaching. Also, to gain experience
about Thai culture and meet new people.
Charmain Rodrigues, Bangladesh |
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have long considered a career in teaching. A student for my
whole life at this point, I have developed a deep respect and
appreciation for the role that teachers play in one's life. I
chose this specific project because it provides opportunity
for travel and growth . Popularly known as 'land of smiles' ,
Thailand boasts of beautiful geography and architecture as
well as a proud cultural history. I also have massive personal
interest in the Theravada Buddhist tradition and Chiang Mai is
renowned around Thailand exactly for this. As a teacher, I
hope that I can have a permanent impact on my students,
helping to instill pride and joy in their learning experience.
Through interaction with students, we will all become more
enlightened beings.
Gregory Hersh, USA |
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thought it would be great opportunity to travel and learn,
while making connections with local Thais along the way.
Mostly though I thought it would be a fun way to expand my
horizons. In particular, I would like to improve my public
speaking which is occasionally hilarious.
Joe Lyerla, USA |
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project sparked my interest for several reasons. It's a great
opportunity for teacher training while also providing a job
afterwards. It seems like a perfect way to expand my personal
and academic growth as well as cultural awareness. The Chiang
Mai location for teacher training was also extreme appealing
as I prefer Northern Thailand and its mountainous region.
Lastly, Alex, Suzy and other ATI employees have been ABSOULTELY kind and helpful. These all contributed to my
choice of this project.
Jaclyn Baca, USA |
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was interested in this program because I would like to get
TESOL certification. The teaching in a Thai school aspect was
great draw, as was the training. I was also very interested in
living in Thailand as I really enjoy the country.
Peter Caldwell, USA |
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wanted to see South East Asia and I also would like to teach
so I saw it as an exciting opportunity.
Paul Gomes, USA |
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went to Japan to teach English in 2006 with the desire to
travel. After two and a half years I wanted to try and do
something new again. ATI, Thailand was that chance to continue
my travels.
Chris Frosini, USA |
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wanted to come to Thailand because love to travel. I have
taught for New York Public schools and wanted to stay teaching
but wanted a new experience. I'm so excited!!
Anna Kaiper, USA |
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came to Thailand last year and loved it and also may have
aspirations to be a teacher so it was an ideal opportunity.
Plus I really didn't like my job! I also love traveling and
wanted to see more of South East Asia.
Grattan Maslin, England |
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TESOL Programs are accredited by USETTA
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TESOL Institute is state licensed in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA.
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TESOL Institute is a member of Central Florida TESOL Organization
located in Orlando Florida. 
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TESOL Institute is a Global ambassador school for iEARN ATI teachers
receive iEARN membership.
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TESOL Institute is a member of USDLA
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TESOL Institute is partnered with Interpark Communications and
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English language education at all levels, to undertake research in the
Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages, to offer
scholarships, to disseminate information, and to cooperate in
appropriate ways with other groups having similar aims and objectives.
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TESOL Institute is recognized by the Georgia Department of Education
Office of Professional Learning.
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TESOL Institute is approved by the FDVA to offer test for licensing
and certification needed to enter, maintain or advanced into
employment in a civilian vocation or profession under Title 38 of the
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