Mrs. Erica Melvin was on-hand in the Teacher Academy classes to speak with students about her experience teaching English as a second language through the Chinese company VIPKid. Erica is both a Kossuth graduate and a former elementary teacher with Alcorn County Schools. When her husband's job required the couple to move, Erica decided to explore online teaching as a way to keep doing what she loves while being flexible enough to relocate with her husband and make time for her family. Students were interested to learn what a typical day looks like for teachers at VIPKid. They also learned about the hiring process, training requirements, as well as the rewards and challenges involved.
Teaching Outside the Box
January 15, 2020