Jalena Johnson
Jalena Johnson, AKA "Lena," lives in South Carolina. She's a military veteran completing her doctorate in business administration. Lena has been teaching, homeschooling, and working with children for over 10 years. She's TEFL certified and currently teaching English online to students abroad. She enjoys traveling, writing, music, great food, and having tons of laughs! Her motto and life approach is "Teach from the heart."
Posts by Jalena
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Do You CCQ? Using Concept Checking Questions in the ESL Classroom
“Do you understand?” “Does that make sense?” “Do you have it?” It doesn’t matter how a teacher might ask, these types of questions are not the most effective attempts at... -
Teaching English Online Salaries – How Much Can I Make?
Teaching English online is a rapidly growing field, as people in all fields seek flexible, well-paid work they can do from home. Fortunately, teaching online presents a solution! But can... -
What’s the Typical Hiring Process for Online Teaching Jobs With Companies?
If you've been thinking about teaching English online, you've probably browsed through the many jobs with online tutoring companies. Are you ready to take the next step and apply? An... -
How Do I Prepare for a TEFL/TESOL Interview?
Teaching interviews for online or classroom-based teaching jobs can be nerve-wracking, especially if you're new to the field of TEFL/TESOL, but it helps if you know what to expect! We'll... -
A Comparison: Teaching One-on-One vs. Group Online English Classes
While the general teaching methodology is the same when teaching one-on-one or group classes, there are some differences to be aware of, including the time allotted to teach, the content...