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Be inspired by the stories of Bridge graduates who have excelled and achieved new milestones in their English language teaching careers. Find out how they’ve committed to their professional growth by pursuing advanced training and embracing lifelong learning to enhance their skills. See how these passionate educators have unlocked their full potential, showcasing the transformative power of self-investment and the boundless opportunities in the English teaching field.
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Eddy, From Nicaragua, Growing as an Educator Through Lifelong Learning
Driven by his passion for improving his students’ learning outcomes, Bridge graduate Eddy Salgado, from Nicaragua, has consistently sought opportunities for professional growth. His dedication to enhancing his teaching led […] -
Simone, Experienced EFL Educator, Stepping Up to Teacherpreneurship
Drawing from her vast experience teaching English to adults, Bridge Teacherpreneur Academy member Simone N. Webb plans to step up her TEFL career by starting her own online English teaching […] -
Indiana, From Argentina, Au Pair in the U.S.
In addition to new cultural experiences and fresh perspectives, Bridge grad Indiana Ricci, from Argentina, became an au pair in the U.S. as a way to gain the knowledge and […]
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Abril, From Argentina, Aspiring English Teacher and Au Pair in the U.S.
In addition to traveling and having the chance to improve her English skills, getting into teaching ESL drove Bridge grad Abril Galloti, from Argentina, to get TEFL/TESOL certified while in […] -
Antonia, From Brazil, Teaching English Online
Since Bridge graduate Antonia Paixão, from Brazil, turned her passion for the English language into a teaching career, she has aimed for higher goals and explored other areas in the […] -
Belinda, Teacherpreneur From Malaysia
Since she took the leap from lawyer to English teacher, Bridge Teacherpreneur Academy member Belinda Peyrelongue has grown in many ways. After years of teaching children and adults at a […] -
Ruben, From Mexico, Teaching Business English
Continued growth through niche building has been the path that Bridge grad Ruben Castellanos, from Mexico, has taken for almost two decades now. Having started his career by teaching at […] -
Jeannine, From Canada, Growing as a Teacherpreneur
Building a niche and choosing the best platforms are just some of the strategies that have helped Bridge grad Jeannine Brandt, from Canada, scale her online English teaching venture. As […] -
Roberta, From Brazil, Teaching English at a School and Online
Preparing for the IELTS exam and teaching English to monks abroad inspired the TEFL journey of Roberta Serralvo, from Brazil. Eight years after taking her newfound career to her home […] -
Clayton, From Brazil, Business English Trainer
An opportunity to prepare students for interviews made Bridge alum Clayton Oliveira, from Brazil, realize his potential in teaching English and switch from pursuing a career in engineering to teaching […] -
David, From the U.S., Teaching English in Japan
From learning a new language to living in distant towns, Bridge alum David Leach, from the U.S., has lived many colorful experiences in Japan for almost two decades. Formerly teaching […] -
Graham, From England, Teaching Business English in Colombia
Leveraging his experience in the tourism industry, Graham Sadler teaches Business English to professionals with Bridge’s corporate language program. Originally from England, he recently moved to Colombia where he has […] -
Kaylynn, From South Africa, Online ESL Teacher
Adapting to a different age group and switching class formats were just a few of the adjustments that helped Bridge alum Kaylynn Phillips, from South Africa, advance her English teaching […] -
Anastasia Griazeva, From Russia, Teaching Business English
Inspired by her mother, a primary school teacher for over 30 years, Anastasia Griazeva, from Russia, has been teaching for five years. A teacher with Bridge Languages for the last […] -
Shane, From Jamaica, Teaching Business English Online in Chile
For more than a decade, the English teaching career of Bridge alum Shane Lewis, from Jamaica, has been focused on fueling his passion for helping others and continuous professional growth. […] -
Vinisha, From India, Teaching Business English Online
Stemming from her fondness for reading in the English language, Bridge grad Vinisha Veerasekar forged her own path to become a Business English and IELTS test trainer. This later led […] -
Andrea, From Argentina, on Being a Global Educator
By pursuing her passion for globetrotting and teaching English, Bridge grad Andrea Beatriz Collados, from Argentina, has gained both a wealth of English teaching experiences and specialized skills. She recounts […] -
Celeste, From Argentina, Teaching English in Schools
For Bridge grad Celeste Addij, from Argentina, there’s always room to grow as an English teacher. This is the reason why she traveled to the U.S., where she’s currently focusing […] -
Matheus, From Brazil, Online English Teacher
While it’s no secret that preparing students for English proficiency tests is not an easy feat, this was a challenge that Bridge grad Matheus Nazário, from Brazil, gladly accepted – […] -
Elizabeth, From the U.S., Teaching ESL in Madrid
Having started out as a Spanish teacher, Bridge grad Elizabeth Nostrant, from the U.S., began her path toward TEFL while earning her master’s degree abroad. Currently teaching in Madrid, she […] -
Vinicius, From Bolivia, In-Company English Teacher
Seizing a number of unexpected opportunities led Bridge alum Vinicius Sierraalta, from Bolivia, to become an in-house corporate English language trainer in his home country. We interviewed him about how […] -
Johan, From Venezuela, on Teaching English in Brazil
Becoming fluent in English and six other languages led Bridge grad Johan Colmenares, from Venezuela, to not only connect with people from different communities but also build a career as […] -
Eddie, From the U.K., Teaching ESL Online in Spain
For Bridge grad Edward “Eddie” Hallifax, from the U.K, age has never been a setback to thriving in the English teaching field. Eddie started his TEFL career in Spain – […] -
Larissa, From Brazil, Online ESL Teacher in Chile
Coming from the speech-language field, Bridge grad Larissa Franca, from Brazil, seized an unexpected opportunity that began her career as an online ESL teacher in Chile. The pursuit of her […] -
Krzl, From the Philippines, on Teaching English in Chile
Known as a long country with diverse landscapes, excellent wine, and unique traditions, Chile might just draw you in if you’re an English teacher looking for nature-filled trips and adventures […] -
Deborah, From South Africa, Virtual Business English Teacher
A desire to work remotely and teach adults led Bridge grad Deborah Cairns, from South Africa, to shift to teaching English online to business professionals. She shares how she broke […] -
Natalia, From Ukraine, Teaching IT Professionals Online in Italy
Relocating to Italy has not only allowed IDELTOnline™ grad Natalia Minaieva, from Ukraine, to find safety but also expand her career in teaching English as a freelancer. Nowadays, she specializes […] -
Angie Joy, From Teaching Special Education to Teaching English Online
What keeps you going as an English teacher? For Angie Joy Certeza, it’s watching her young learners grow every day. After a stint in teaching kids and special education students […] -
Behzad, From Iran, Online ESL Teacher and “Lingo-Musician”
Drawing from his extensive career as a violinist and composer, Behzad Limooie, from Iran, used music’s link with language as the groundwork for developing his own English teaching methods. An […] -
Andrés, Online EFL Trainer, on Teaching in Mexico
If you want your next English teaching destination to be a country where you can learn a lot of history, try diverse cuisine, and brush up on your Spanish skills, […] -
Urvi, From India, Teaching English in an Academy
By merging her favorite school subject and her passion for teaching, Bridge grad Urvi Patel, from India, has built a career as an English teacher in her home country. Aside […] -
Maiss, From Jordan, Teaching Various TEFL Niches
Is it possible for an English teacher to thrive in three different TEFL niches? For Bridge grad Maiss Abu Fadaleh, from Jordan, it definitely is! She teaches English to young […] -
Monika, From Lithuania, Business English Specialist
A series of unexpected events led Bridge grad Monika Zebrauskyte, from Lithuania, to start globetrotting, running a business, and teaching English. Nowadays, she’s teaching Business English in her home country. […] -
Sergii, From Ukraine, Teaching English to Kids
Amidst the tough conditions caused by the ongoing conflict in the region, Bridge student and EFL teacher Sergii Bukhalov, from Ukraine, has been able to stand his ground and keep […] -
Tonia, From the U.S., Teaching English Online
Teaching from the comfort of her home has been the biggest perk for Bridge grad Tonia Herrera, from the U.S., ever since she set off as an online English teacher. […] -
Sithembiso, From South Africa, EFL Teacher in Japan
With his sights set on globetrotting, Bridge grad Sithembiso Nkosi, from South Africa, switched from the Physical Education field to teaching English. After earning online TEFL certification, he was accepted […] -
Oluyemisi, TOEFL® English-language Researcher/ Practitioner Grant Winner
Seasoned secondary school teacher Oluyemisi Adebola Oladejo, from Nigeria, was awarded the ETS TOEFL® English-language Researcher/Practitioner Grant this year. She discusses how winning this grant gives her a chance not […] -
Kim, Volunteer Online English Teacher in the U.S.
Kim Elliott volunteer-teaches through a program called CC English, which is offered by the Boulder, Colorado organization, Intercambio (a presenter at a recent BridgeUniverse Summit). We spoke with her to […] -
Gustavo, English Tutor and Teacher Trainer in Rio de Janeiro
Over the course of his 16-year career in ESL, Bridge grad Gustavo Fróes, from Brazil, has grown as a teacher and an entrepreneur. He started out teaching with a school […] -
Margarida, Online English Tutor and Digital Nomad, Currently in Croatia
Settling down in one place has never been an option for Bridge grad Margarida Coelho, from Portugal, since she quit her cruise ship stint a year ago. A digital nomad, […] -
Lisa, Teaching Business English Online From Argentina
Bridge grad Lisa Fiorella Andrada, from Argentina, shares how she developed the skills to become a virtual EFL teacher and offers tips on giving classes in a corporate setting. -
Jonathan, From Trinidad and Tobago, Teaching Business English Online
Jonathan, who has been teaching English online for the last four years, discusses what it's like to teach classes to business professionals and offers tips for understanding students' learning needs. -
Alicia Salomone, Ph.D., University of Chile Department Head and Bridge Grad
As the head of the post-graduate department at one of the top universities in Chile, Bridge grad Alicia Salomone, Ph.D., has led master’s and doctoral students toward becoming globally competent […] -
Julia, From the Dominican Republic, Working in Higher Education
Bridge IDELTOnline™ grad Julia shares what it's like supervising a test prep center at a university in the Dominican Republic while running her own consultancy business. She also offers advice for English proficiency test takers. -
Juicy Mae, From the Philippines, Teaching Online With Multiple Companies
The pandemic led Bridge grad Juicy Mae Ligad, from the Philippines, to shift from being a college instructor to an online English teacher. She shares how her TEFL career and teaching methods have developed and offers tips for engaging online... -
Online ESL Teacher Kristie on Working With GOGOKID
Meet Kristie, an online English tutor and teacher coach with GOGOKID! She shares what it's like to work with this leading online ESL company and provides insight into teaching English online. -
Hassan, From Tanzania, Teaching English in Turkey During COVID-19
When the pandemic hit, Bridge grad Hassan had to shift his classes online. Find out how he has adapted, what tips he has for teaching English online in Turkey, and what professional development opportunities he's been pursuing. -
Anne, From Great Britain, Teaching English in Argentina
Following a career as a researcher, Anne Usher de Ranson, from the U.K., got into English teaching and hasn’t let age, long commutes, nor the pandemic stop her from teaching ever since. She discusses what life is like in Argentina. -
Gabriela, From Mexico, Teaching English at an International School
Already an EFL teacher, Gabriela completed Bridge's graduate-level TEFL/TESOL course to advance her career. With her latest credentials, she now hopes to transition from substitute to full-time EFL teacher at the international school in Mexico City where she works. -
José, From Brazil, Teaching English Online in His Home Country
Leaving his job to live abroad in London paved the way for Bridge grad José Henriquez Alvarez, from Brazil, to discover his love for teaching English. He's now an ESL teacher for a renowned language institute in São Paulo and... -
Mariana, From Brazil, English Teacher at a Private German School
At a young age, Bridge grad Mariana Bueno, from Brazil, already had a strong interest in teaching English. Following this passion led her to pursue a career as an English teacher, and she's currently working for a private German school... -
Vesela, from Bulgaria, Erasmus Scholar and Online EFL Teacher in Chile
Meet Vesela, Bridge grad and Bulgarian EFL teacher who teaches English online for Chilean and Bulgarian language centers. She provides insight into her life in Chile and how she manages a busy teaching schedule. -
Jonathan, From Argentina, Business English Trainer and Materials Developer in Brazil
In the midst of the pandemic, Bridge grad Jonathan King, from Argentina, has benefited from his TEFL certification and is thriving as an online English trainer for professionals in Brazil. […] -
Mai, From Egypt, English Teacher and Student Exchange Facilitator
Mai, from Egypt, has a knack for languages that first led her to become an English teacher, then an English language consultant for Cambridge English a facilitator with the intercultural program, Erasmus+. We interviewed her about her professional career and... -
Colette, From Trinidad and Tobago, Public School Teacher in Japan’s JET Program
Driven by wanderlust, this Bridge grad's pursuit of an EFL career outside her hometown in Trinidad and Tobago steered her to an English-teaching position in Japan. We interviewed her to learn more about her TEFL experience under the JET program,... -
Vanessa, From Chile, Teaching English to Teens and Adults
Sparked by her interest in a British pop group, Vanessa, from Chile, developed a fondness for the English language that led her to become an ESL teacher. She shares how she landed her current positions, her strategies for teaching English... -
Madelyn, From the Philippines, Teaching at an International School in Dubai
At a young age, Madelyn found her calling to teach – a path that eventually led her to earn a doctorate degree and land a teaching position in the United Arab Emirates, where she's been living for the last five... -
Filipina Educator, Piya, on Her Journey From Teacher to School Principal in Africa
Bridge grad, Piya, is an experienced educator who got her start in Guangzhou, China, where she taught English for three years. She later relocated to the Democratic Republic of Congo in Central Africa, where she worked her way up from... -
Shakti, From Mauritius, Advancing His Online English Teaching Career
Bridge grad and multilingual English teacher, Shakti, from the island country of Mauritius, has been teaching English for 12 years. We asked him about his evolving career as a freelance online English teacher and how it's helped him weather change... -
Nasim, on Specializing in IELTS Exam Prep as a Teacher in Azerbaijan
Have you ever wondered what it's like to teach a specialized TEFL/TESOL niche, such as exam prep? We interviewed Nasim, who teaches at a language school in Azerbaijan, about the targeted courses she offers to prepare students for the IELTS... -
Jorge, From Chile, Engineering Student Turned English Teacher
A former engineering student, Jorge switched career paths to pursue his passion for teaching English and lifelong learning. He shares his experience with the many TEFL/TESOL certification courses he has taken and describes how he has adapted to become a...