Becoming Your Best Self: Teacher Analene Pam

Everyone wants to make big changes every day to become better versions of themselves. The lucky or hardworking ones find ways to do so. For teacher Analene Pam, becoming a part of 51Talk was the means for this. 51Talk not only helps her be financially independent but also builds her self-esteem through her experiences on the platform.

Along with five siblings, she was born in Davao City but was raised in Davao del Norte by parents who were employees. Unfortunately, after her father passed away in 1996, her mother had to raise them by herself. Despite heavy responsibilities, her mother was able to raise them well.

Because of her family’s situation, teacher Analene Pam grew up as a hard worker. In fact, she has been working as a marketing specialist at a financial institution in Davao City for six years, while also teaching in 51Talk. At the same time, she is also a single parent of her 19-year-old daughter and 18-year-old son. Given these facts, she is surely one of Davao's real-life superwomen as she juggles work and life successfully.

However, managing all these things would not have been possible without her secret weapon—teaching at 51Talk. Before starting her journey in online teaching, she already had experience as a preschool teacher for four years. A few years ago, teacher Analene Pam stumbled upon a 51Talk ad on Facebook and saw that this would be a great opportunity to continue her passion for teaching. Aside from the fact that 51Talk is a prestigious international company, the Refer-A-Teacher Program also enticed her to join and become a teaching partner.

Teaching in 51Talk has helped her expand her horizons and improve her skills through the different webinars and training sessions provided by the platform. Because of these opportunities, she has enhanced her self-esteem and found a profession that is worth doing. Now, she has been teaching on the platform for three years.

She considers her success in the 51Talk referral program as her achievement in life. It’s not only because of her referral rewards but also because the 51Talk referral program has helped her become more confident in interacting with people from all walks of life. Moreover, she can help other aspiring online EFL teachers by introducing them to 51Talk. Teacher Analene Pam has been so successful at referrals that she received an award as 51Talk's Top Referrer of the Year during last month’s 51TalkFlix: Your Future at Home event.

She felt very proud and more motivated when she was recognized as one of the top 51Talk teachers in the country. This recognition gives her a sense of accomplishment as it boosts her morale and makes her more driven. Most of all, it made her feel that 51Talk values her as a teaching partner.

Indeed, teaching at 51Talk has made a great impact on her life, especially when it comes to having financial freedom. Of course, being recognized as a Top Teacher Referrer is also a valuable milestone for her. Because of all these, she will continue her journey with 51Talk. Through the platform, she has the chance to learn every day, grow as a teacher, and become her best self. Also, dealing with young learners makes her feel young again.

For aspiring 51Talk teachers who want to be like teacher Analene Pam, she says, "Focus on the positive and good side always; don't invite negativities [into] all aspects of life; grow and invite more teachers; and, be excellent in what you do."

Through 51Talk, teacher Analene Pam continues to develop in a profession she values, maintain her financial independence, build her self-esteem, improve her confidence in meeting new people, and become the best version of herself. Like her, you can also achieve this. Join 51Talk today and take a step forward to your best self tomorrow.