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My Cultural Excursion to the Ruins of Trujillo, Peru with a local school
Today, I’m thrilled to share a slice of my cultural journey as a traveling teacher, where my passion for education meets my love for travel. While lately, I’ve kept my work school visits at a minimum due to my busy exploration of the vibrant landscapes of South America (including a memorable road trip through the…
Read MoreSupporting Students with ADHD in the Classroom: Strategies for Teachers
When I first started teaching, I never realized just how much mental health could impact a student’s ability to learn. Despite having a background in psychology, I didn’t receive much training on how to recognize or support students with ADHD. As a result, it was difficult for me to know how to help my students…
Read MoreHow to Improve Your Memory and Study Strategies: A Comprehensive Guide for Students
Are you struggling to remember new information? Do you want to know how to enhance your learning process? If so, it’s essential to have a good understanding of how your memory works. In this blog post, we will explore some key insights on how your brain stores and retrieves information, and provide some practical tips…
Read MoreHow to Make an Interesting Presentation in Class: Strategies for Students
Are you preparing to give a presentation in class? Whether it’s for a project, a test, or a speech in front of your peers, presenting can be a daunting task. Fortunately, there are some simple techniques you can use to make your presentation more engaging and interesting. Here, we’ll discuss tips that my students found…
Read MoreThe Peruvian School System: A Guide for Expat Families in Peru 🇵🇪
Many expat families are looking for the right school for their children when moving to Peru. With its unique culture, rich history and stunning landscapes, Peru is an attractive destination for expats with children. But what are the options when it comes to schooling? As a traveling teacher and academic coach I contact…
Read MoreHow to Increase Your Child’s Motivation in School: Tips for Parents
As a parent, you can have a huge impact on your child’s motivation in school. Understanding your child’s school environment is the first step to helping them become more motivated. In this article, we will discuss how to better understand your child’s school environment and how to use this understanding to increase their motivation. …
Read MoreInterleaving effect – the better way to learn
What is the Interleaving effect? Even though this method is by far more superior over other learning methods, it is hardly used in schools. Keep on reading to find out why, or watch my video on this memory-boosting learning technique. Watch the video on the Interleaving effect and don’t forget to subscribe! If…
Read MoreWhy Academic Coaching is not the same as Tutoring
Multiple times over the last three years parents have approached me with the same question. Can I offer tutoring for their kids? The answer is usually a hard pass. But why don‘t I give them tutoring lessons? In order to understand this better, one needs to acknowledge that tutoring is not the solution to…
Read MoreTips to support a perfectionist teenager
The other day I put out an Instagram poll in my Story to ask all teenagers to tell me what was currently stressing them out the most. Besides the common answers like school and parents, I thought one answer was particularly useful to take up as a blog post and video idea. A dear…
Read MoreHow do you teach self-confidence to your child?
(Video in German with 🇺🇸🇧🇷🇵🇾 subtitles👍) Two weeks ago I put out a video asking parents what they think were important skills to learn for their children and teens. Their responses ranged from self-responsibility, finding a circle of friends, motivation and self-confidence. Since self-confidence and motivation go hand in hand, I decided to take…
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