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Teacherpreneurs
Discover the inspiring journeys of Bridge graduates who have embraced an independent English teaching path. Learn what motivated them to build their teaching businesses, focusing on niches that align with their passions and expertise. Dive into their stories to uncover their strategies to grow their businesses in an ever-evolving market. From overcoming challenges to celebrating successes, these teacherpreneurs are redefining what it means to teach English on their own terms and making a lasting impact in the field.
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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 […] -
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 […] -
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 […]
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Rachel, From the U.S., Digital Nomad and Teacherpreneur Academy Coach
Inspired by the idea of traveling and a love of world festivals, Bridge alum Rachel Story, from the U.S., took the leap and became a digital nomad. This led her […] -
Carol, From Brazil, Shares How Teacherpreneur Academy Is Supporting Her Independent Teaching Journey
Following a long stint teaching English in language schools and freelancing online, Bridge grad Carol Akiyama, from Brazil, decided to go after her dream of running her own English teaching […] -
Shemmiah, From Trinidad and Tobago, Independent EFL Tutor
As an English teacher and a course developer, Bridge grad Shemmiah Lewis, from Trinidad and Tobago is brimming with ideas and activities to lead her students to success in an […] -
Marcos, From Brazil, on Running an Online ESL Business
Empowering Portuguese-speaking students to communicate in English has always been the main goal of Bridge grad Marcos Pinheiro de Araujo, from Brazil. He began his own online English teaching school […] -
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 […] -
Rachel, From the U.S., Independent Online English Teacher
Being proficient in the Spanish language paved the way for Rachel Bryan, from the U.S., to not only meet Hispanic people but also help them improve their English skills. As […] -
Halan, Aviation English Specialist, on Teaching in Brazil
With its stunning landscapes (including gorgeous beaches) and laid-back culture, it wouldn’t be a surprise to hear that Brazil is on your bucket list of countries in which to teach […] -
Halan, From Brazil, Teaching Aviation English Online
Leveraging his background in aviation and his communication skills, Bridge grad Halan Bastos, from Brazil, began his own online ESL venture, in which he specializes in teaching aviation English in […] -
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 […] -
Bridge Grad Vera, From Russia, Taking English Teaching to Social Media
When she returned home from teaching English in Chile, Vera wanted to continue helping her students practice English, so she started Speaking Club, a weekly live speaking event on Instagram. She shares how she uses social media to engage current... -
Mathews, From Brazil, Shifted From Engineering to ESL Teaching
After studying engineering in college, Mathews decided to return to a long-held passion and become an ESL teacher. In our recent interview with him, he details how his professional path took this turn, and how he uses social media to... -
Chris, From the U.S., Running His Own EFL Company in Japan
IDELTOnline grad Chris Smith has been an EFL teacher in Japan for the last 10 years. Now, he runs his own English teaching company in Kanazawa City. We spoke with him about being a teacherpreneur and the Japanese government’s support... -
Luisa, From Brazil, Online ESL Teacher and Life Coach in the U.S.
In this excerpt from a recent video interview with Luisa, she shares how she found her passion for these two careers and explains the ways teaching and life coaching are interconnected. -
Rory Falls, From Canada, Teaching English Online to Brazilian Students
Business English specialist and founder of The Language Mountain, an online ESL company, Rory shares what it's like to run a business on the side of his full-time job in finance and discusses his teaching philosophy. -
Andres, From Mexico, Multilingual Freelance Online EFL Teacher
Multilingual Bridge grad, Andrés Bermudez, from Mexico, talks about starting an online language school during the pandemic and shares tips for teaching ESL to different age groups. -
Deborah, From Switzerland, Independent ESL Teacher and Business English Specialist
Meet Bridge grad Deborah, from Switzerland, who works as an independent private English teacher. With more than 18 years of experience, she provides tips on growing a tutoring business and shares her expertise as a business English specialist. -
Sophia, From South Africa, Private English Teacher in Greece
After earning a degree in computer programming, Sophia, gravitated toward teaching, staying on as an instructor at the college she attended. Later, when she moved to the island of Lemnos in Greece, she combined her expertise in teaching and love... -
Mark Lee, English School Owner in China, on Reopening Amid the Pandemic
A long-term career in facilities management led Mark to Asia, where he has lived for the past decade. Two years ago, he made a professional switch to the field of English teaching, opening a language center for children in Changchun, called...