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Change Careers and Become an International Educator  

Insights and advice from career changers who found teaching success abroad 

Are you ready to turn your passion for education into a meaningful career? In this complimentary 60-minute webinar, four international teachers share how they successfully transitioned into teaching careers outside of the U.S. Learn from their journeys, get empowered with actionable tips, and discover how your background and skills can help you confidently lead a classroom. 
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This session is ideal for aspiring international educators.   

You'll Learn:

 

✓ How career changers from a variety of industries started teaching.

✓ Pathways to earn your U.S. teacher certification without committing to being a full-time student.

✓ The personal and professional benefits of an education career.

✓ How skills from your current career can enrich your impact in the classroom.

✓ Real ways second-career teachers have advanced in the education field. 

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Host

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Joseph A. Pearson

Head of Community at Moreland University 
 
Moderator
 
Joey Pearson is a value-driven educator and community engagement manager who strives to empower educators across borders. His commitment to equitable education aligns with his doctoral research at the University of California, Los Angeles. 

Meet Your Presenter

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Taylor Williams

Instructor at Moreland University   

 

 Taylor Williams is a faculty instructor at Moreland University with over 14 years of experience in K-12 and university education. He has a master’s in Educational Technology and is currently the Coordinator of Professional Learning, AP, and Secondary Curriculum at the International Christian School in Hong Kong.

Meet Your Panelists

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Nathan Howard

TEACH-NOW Candidate & Science Teacher
 
Shanghai, China 
 
Nathan Howard transitioned from the renewable energy sector to education after 4 years in engineering. Originally from the U.S., he now teaches middle school science at a bilingual school in Shanghai as he pursues his passion for cultural exchange. 
 
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Marwa El Askary

Elementary Teacher
 
Cairo, Egypt
 
 
Marwa El Askary is an engineer-turned-educator with a passion for elementary math. Originally from Egypt, she taught at a British international school in Cairo before relocating to the United States.
 
 
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William Hyun Gu Lee

TEACH-NOW Candidate & Aspiring Art Teacher
 
Seoul, South Korea
 
William Hyun Gu Lee has a background in art and design. Equipped with insights and experience from other jobs, he is pursuing teaching certification and fulfilling career in education where he can share his knowledge and creativity.
 
Maxine-Go

Maxine Go

TEACH-NOW Candidate & Aspiring English Teacher
 
Philippines
  
Currently a freelance illustrator, Maxine Go has a background in English and East Asian Studies. With experience in learning design and tutoring, she plans to teach middle school English internationally while pursuing an M.Ed. in Educational Technology.