52 Teaching Jobs in 52 Weeks

I must keep this week short. I haven’t had a lot of time to write here lately.

This week’s job is brilliant – it is needed for all age ranges and all subjects (when I say all I am being quite literal). Tutors are needed through a company: www.wyzant.com. I tutored through this company a few times before I left the country. There was no crazy paperwork. I went to an individual’s home (though you could always meet at a public place) and I was paid once I logged the hours through direct deposit. Many college students, adults going back to college and of course, elementary through high school students are seeking help from tutors. You set your hourly fee.

I hope you’ll check the site out! I wish you all the best to you in your search

By the way, I just discovered this artist/band, Florence + The Machine. I must recommend it here. I am having a music feast for my ears and every ounce of me is loving it, maybe you’ll like it too (It’s on the rock side!)

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I need hair shears, though I am not sure how to find them here in Korea! I walked into a shop, and I was quite nervous to let anyone cut my curly thick-textured hair. Soon I’ll find it though. My hair needs a cutting, desperately!  I could easily walk in a Sally’s and get a pair, but of course there’s no Sally’s here. And, for whatever reason, I lost my scissors before I moved out here. It really is an agitation!

Anyway, I finally got my package from my Aunt and Uncle. It cost $300 to ship vitamins, oatmeal, Bragg’s Apple Cider Vinegar, Excedrin, and Kyolic Garlic. And I got another package of toothpaste by Kiss My Face (because I have been told by the locals “There’s not good Korean toothpaste”). Many Koreans (if not all) are always brushing their teeth after meals. It sort of puts me to shame.  Maybe they brush about four times a day.

Needless to say, all these things are truly needed because they keep me healthy. I will say I’ve kept myself free from coughs with my regimen!

I hope this week’s blog can be of assistance to you – this week’s job, is to work for a non-profit organization. Sure there are cut backs, but that doesn’t mean even non-profits aren’t hiring.  There’s just a shift in the air, a shift of money happening.  Just watch the money it is still here, it can’t just disappear right?

Please visit this site: www.tntp.com you’ll find jobs there (77 at this date).  Also check out my book for other links for where to search! All the best to you in your endeavors!

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I travelled to the Maum Meditation headquarters in Nonsan, South Korea this past weekend and it was quite wonderful. I was surrounded on all sides by the world’s natural protectors, mountains.  Everything is in Kilometers, which for whatever reason, I can’t seem to remember the height of this magnificent mountain range. Nor can I remember the distance (again in Kilometers) we travelled to get there.  What I do know is that I had a wonderful time.

Joe Moksa (wearing yellow) and I corresponded via email and phone for a while before I finally got to meet him. He is responsible for translating the text into English. Miriam (far left wearing black and yellow) is training to help others through this meditation process of Maum (which means mind in Korean).

Miriam ran around and introduced me as her sister to everyone. I was under someone’s wing and I felt so protected both by Miriam and Joe. Perhaps reflective of the mountains.

For about eight hours straight I was offered food from literally everyone. In the 1970s Korea suffered some major economic problems that also led to increased suicide rates and deaths due to lack of food. Now that food is abundant, it is offered. In fact, as I was told, one of the common questions asked of passersby is, “Have you eaten?”  I sat to people I didn’t know and I ate their food. I passed by people I didn’t know and they offered me food. I walked down the road and people I didn’t know offered me food. I was stuffed.  The more I learn about Korea and the more I explore, the more fascinated I become with the development of culture – a people who suffered now willingly feed others without hesitation. Peculiar to me.

Well, it is of no surprise that this week’s job is Youth Representative.  This position is all too encompassing to describe in one definition.  However, what you’ll do is about as simple as this: you’ll look after youth in a variety of settings (indoor, outdoor, overseas, etc…). These positions vary from various companies providing supplementary educational experiences to children. One company you may consider checking is People to People. Also, visit some of the local private schools and counselors of the public schools. They have access to a wide variety of possibilities through their networks with programs for children domestic, abroad, and local. There are also several possibilities for this position to be found through your own simple search of “Youth Representative” jobs. So, have a look at it.

All the best teacher!

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