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Richelle Gamlam

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Beijing, China

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4 years 5 months

Traveler, blogger and serial expat, Richelle has been living and working in China for the last four years. From high school English teacher to college admissions consultant, Richelle has tried her hand at many different jobs in China. She spends all of her vacation days traveling Asia off the beaten path, and in her spare time, she loves to scuba dive, salsa dance and try weird foods no one else will eat. For more of Richelle's crazy misadventures, check out her blog .

University
George Washington University
Travel Experience
15+ Countries

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Great question!… What's the normal workload for teachers in China? 09/30/2017
I think the most challenging… What's the most challenging part of teaching in China? 09/30/2017
Definitely! I've been living… Is it realistic to make a career and build a life teaching English in China? 09/30/2017
Hi Kayla!
If you're a native 		I have done a TEFL course but do not have any other qualifications. What countries can I still teach English in? 09/20/2016
I actually created a salary What is the range of salary I will receive in this field? 09/20/2016
I definitely think so! I have Is it realistic to make a career and build a life teaching English at any of these countries? 09/20/2016
Hi Lauren,
I actually wrote a 		What places are hiring English teachers in China? 09/20/2016
Just to add to CIEE's What’s the normal workload for teachers in China? 09/20/2016
I actually had a friend teach How do you go about teaching in Burma? Is it safe to teach there? 09/20/2016
it depends on the country. Do you need a TEFL certificate to teach overseas? 09/10/2016
In China, usually teachers in Can you come home for holidays while teaching overseas? 09/10/2016
As someone who has taught and Is it dodgy to work for a school in China that has teachers working there illegally? 09/10/2016
Hi Shanequa,
That depends on 		What do I need to do to teach overseas if I don't have a specific certification? 09/10/2016
You may also want to apply What are some good options for me if I only want to teach abroad for a month or two? 09/10/2016
Saudi Arabia and the UAE tend What are my chances teaching in Middle East? 09/10/2016
Hi Allison,
I actually wrote 		How can I teach abroad with a family / kids? 09/10/2016
For clothes and shoes, most Is it smarter/cheaper to pack a lot now for teaching in China? Or should I wait to buy clothes when I get there? 09/10/2016
These salary expectation What are the qualifications like for teaching in the Middle East? 09/10/2016
Some schools in China Do I have to speak the local language to teach English abroad? 09/10/2016
Hey Robby! I actually did a What countries have the best salaries? 09/10/2016
Ideally, a TEFL with in-class Should I get tesl vs tefl certified? 09/10/2016
Hi Lindsay,
I also recommend 		Any recommendations for a good, affordable, online TEFL course? 08/27/2016
UAE, Saudi Arabia, and South Which country offers the highest payment for teaching overseas? 08/27/2016
I did an on-site TEFL program Is an on-site TEFL certification worth the money? 08/27/2016
Cambodia is also a good Where can I teach if I don't have TEFL or CELTA certificates? 08/27/2016