Nicola Prentis Interview: Graded Readers, TEFL Investing for Beginners

Описание: ELT Under The Covers Podcast Interview #23 with Nicola Prentis (Chilled Investor).
Nicola began her career as an English Language Teaching MA graduate. She diversified her skills by transitioning to academic management, becoming a published writer of graded readers, and expanding her expertise to copyediting, content writing, and financial investments for teachers.
Find her at:
https://simpleenglishuk.wordpress.com...
https://chilledinvestor.com/
#NicolaPrentis #teacherpreneur #ChilledInvestor
__________________________________________________________________________________
Video Chapters:

Chapter 1: Introduction to Nicola Prentis
*00:00:00 - 00:05:00*
Introduction by the host, overview of Nicola Prentis' career.
Nicola's journey into teaching after studying philosophy.
Early experiences in different countries like Prague and Thailand.
The realization of wanting more stability and the decision to stay in teaching.

Chapter 2: Transition to Academic Management
*00:05:00 - 00:10:00*
Discussion on getting bored with teaching and moving into academic management.
Nicola’s role in summer schools and her love for managing teams.
Challenges of applying for management jobs outside summer schools.

Chapter 3: Venturing into Writing and Materials Development
*00:10:00 - 00:15:00*
Transition from teaching to writing graded readers.
Persistence in getting published and winning an award for her work.
Introduction to materials writing and its significance in her career.

Chapter 4: Professional Development in Teaching
*00:15:00 - 00:20:00*
Discussion on the lack of awareness around CPD (Continuing Professional Development) among teachers.
Experiences with CPD and the differences in institutional support.
Nicola's opinion on the importance of paid professional development.

Chapter 5: The Intensity of Summer School Management
*00:20:00 - 00:25:00*
In-depth look at the demands of being an academic manager in summer schools.
Planning lessons for the teachers, observations, and providing feedback.
Balancing administrative tasks with teacher support.

Chapter 6: Challenges in Academic Management
*00:25:00 - 00:30:00*
Dealing with resistance from teachers regarding feedback and lesson planning.
The logistics of managing supplies and resources for summer school projects.
The emotional and physical demands of the role.

Chapter 7: Writing Career and Current Ventures
*00:30:00 - 00:35:00*
Nicola’s ongoing writing projects and contributions to educational materials.
Transitioning from traditional teaching roles to a more diversified career.
Advice for teachers looking to branch out into writing or other educational roles.

Chapter 8: Final Thoughts and Future Plans
*00:35:00 - 00:40:00*
Reflection on Nicola's journey and what she has learned along the way.
Discussion on her latest projects, including helping teachers with financial planning.
Nicola’s thoughts on the future of teaching and educational entrepreneurship.

__________________________________________________________________________________
Check out more:
✔ Teacher Interviews:    • Teacher Interviews Podcast | TEFL | TESL |...  

✔ Explanation, Analysis & Example of Teaching Methods here:    • English Teaching Methods Exposed | TEFL | ...  

✔ Break downs of teaching clips:    • Teachers REACT! Educators Break Down Teach...  

✔ Influential teachers:    • Teaching Masters Series | Teaching Excelle...  
__________________________________________________________________________________

Stay connected with us on other mediums:

LinkedIn ►   / elt-under-the-covers-b72928229  

Instagram ►  / eltunderthecovers  

Facebook ►   / eltunderthecovers  

Spotify ► https://open.spotify.com/show/05KdfLj...

Amazon Music ► https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/6920...

Apple Podcasts ► https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...

Google Podcasts ► https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=...
__________________________________________________________________________________

More from ProfesorRich:
•    / profesorrich  
• ProfRichGaming =    / Канал  

More from NeilTEAcher:
• www.teamteacherchina.com
• TeamTeacherChina =    / @teamteacherchina  
• TeamTeacherBaby =    / @teamteacherbaby  
• TeamTeacherEnglish =    / @teamteacherenglish  

*This video contains affiliate links. If you click on one of them,
we'll receive a commission.*