The Future is Here: Teacher Kishi

Sometimes, we don't realize that the best things in life are already in front of us. After teaching for six years at 51Talk, teacher Kishi received the 2020 Top Teacher Award for Mindanao for her dedication and expertise. That's when she realized that a fulfilling future lies in teaching at home.

Before pursuing a teaching profession at 51Talk, teacher Kishi worked locally  as a registered nurse. While looking for new opportunities, teacher Kishi took her chances of finding a job online. Luckily, she got a quick response from 51Talk about the status of her application. In fact, 51Talk manages a fast application process where teachers can start learning, teaching, and earning in as fast as three days. Her interviewer was also kind and helpful, and this led her to choose to teach at 51Talk.

Since teaching with 51Talk, teacher Kishi now has a flexible work-from-home schedule. Because of this, she can devote her free time to doing her hobbies and taking care of her family, pets, and succulents.

However, life is full of ups and downs. For teacher Kishi, there came a time when she had to undergo surgery. Fortunately, she managed to cover all of her hospital bills and other expenses with the money she earned through 51Talk.

For teacher Kishi, 51Talk has truly changed her life as she can support her family's needs. She also added, "Apart from the material things, 51Talk taught me to be confident in delivering my teaching to my students." In fact, 51Talk offers professional training sessions with free TESOL certification and a dedicated support system for its teachers.

Because of all this professional support, teacher Kishi learned the ropes and even became 51Talk’s 2020 Top Teacher awardee for Mindanao for her incredible teaching knowledge and ability. She said, "I’m deeply honored to be one of the top 51Talk teachers. Actually, I’m forever grateful to 51Talk for giving me this lucrative opportunity. Because of this recognition, I will be a good example and continue improving myself."

Right now, teacher Kishi’s family and regular students will continue to be her motivation to keep her going at 51Talk. Because of them, she will strive to learn more, work harder, and be better every day.

To encourage other aspiring or current EFL teachers, teacher Kishi says, "To my fellow teachers, teaching students of different levels is quite challenging, but it will guide you to be better. Always give [it] your best shot!"

Indeed, the times are changing, and a successful teaching journey can now also be found right inside our homes. As the world shifts mostly to remote work, 51Talk continues to provide numerous professional development opportunities at home through free training for its e-Educators and aspiring teachers. With 51Talk, online educators like teacher Kishi can provide a fun and valuable learning experience for eager English learners.

If you have the heart to teach, join 51Talk today, and live a rewarding life like teacher Kishi.