Are things getting better for black teachers?

Postbox letter from Lee

For years, black teachers faced significant barriers when applying for TEFL jobs in Thailand. Schools often prioritized white, native-speaking teachers due to the stereotype about how an English teacher "should" look.


Tips on landing your dream English teaching job

Sound advice from an interview expert

Try to think of some way to bring evidence of your skills to the interview. Take in copies of your best lesson plans to show how you’ve been professionally trained to develop a classroom strategy that makes for a highly successful lesson. It could also be used if a demo class is required.


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