Help me Teach English Abroad!

Courtney Demmings Start Date: Apr 10, 2016 - End Date: Apr 9, 2017
  • Cultural Exchange
  • Educational/Research Trip
  • TEFL/Teach Abroad
  • Russia
  • Colombia
  • Italy
  • China
  • Japan
  • Spain

My Travel Story

by: Courtney Demmings Start Date: Apr 10, 2016 - End Date: Apr 9, 2017
  • Cultural Exchange
  • Educational/Research Trip
  • TEFL/Teach Abroad
I've been through a lot in my life, and I'm only 25 years old. I got pregnant at 16, had a baby at 17, and he passed away in 2014, at seven years old. My biggest life goal is to become the person that he would have been proud of, and I believe that teaching English Abroad, and helping others, is the way to do that. 

My son was an amazing person. He was autistic, but had a pention for languages and would've loved to travel abroad and teach these languages to others, had he been given the chance.

There is a large market for teaching English abroad, but more than that - beyond the money and the exciting new experiences - is the ability to make a difference in the lives of people who, otherwise, wouldn't have that experience. 

I'm so passionate about this experience - giving back to others who have so little to give, but so much to gain - and, as a native English speaker, I feel that I could do this. It's something that I've wanted to do for a long time, but now I actually have the chance. 

Colombia is a country near and dear to my heart, and it's the home country of a child that I currently sponsor. 

Russia, Japan and China have a huge need for English speaking teachers, and it would be my privelige to give them what they are looking for.

There are other destinations that I'm looking into as well, but for now, the listed six are the ones that I am looking to go make a difference in.
  • Russia
  • Colombia
  • Italy
  • China
  • Japan
  • Spain

Adventure Registry

  • Digital Camera

    $ 100

  • Digital Video Camera

    $ 250

  • Air Miles

    25