Sarah Chen · Canada
Sarah Chen transitioned from traditional classroom teaching to become a top-rated global online TESL instructor, reaching students across 12 countries.
Sarah spent three years teaching in a traditional classroom in Toronto after getting her TESL certification. While she loved teaching, the commute and rigid schedule left little room for growth.
In 2023, Sarah joined TESL China's online teaching platform. The transition wasn't easy—she had to learn new digital pedagogy, manage time zones, and build rapport through a screen. TESL China's online teaching certification helped her make the shift.
Today, Sarah teaches students across 12 countries, from China to Brazil to Kenya. She earns 40% more than her classroom salary while working fewer hours. Her online teaching rating is 4.9/5, and she now trains other teachers in digital pedagogy through TESL China's academy.
"Online teaching didn't replace my classroom—it expanded it to the entire world."
Where this journey sits in the TESL China Development Path
TESL Starter
TESL Certified
Start
TESL Professional
Reached
Delivery Center Leader
Education Entrepreneur