Jess Gosling

Why I think Twitter is so important for Educators @WomenEdTW

A GUIDE TO USING TWITTER Why do we use Twitter? Access to a huge network of those involved in education: connections and advice is available from fellow teachers, leaders and experts and those who work towards social change (such as diversity and inclusion). These connections and discussions allow you to reach out to others globally.Continue reading “Why I think Twitter is so important for Educators @WomenEdTW”

Job Hunting Part 1

I have created these infographics as a bite-sized guide on how to find your next international school job.

How to impress your new school!

My latest article for #TES is about what you can do when you first begin at your new school to really integrate and get yourself known. I’ll be following my own advice next year, as my husband and I will also be searching for our next exciting position come 2022~2023! https://www.tes.com/news/6-ways-make-big-impression-new-school-teachers?amp

Awareness #MonthlyWritingChallenge

For this month’s challenge, I reflected on both awareness and self-awareness. To be aware requires a great deal of reflection and therefore self-awareness. I don’t feel we can really separate the two, they are interrelated and affect us to the core. For example, I am self-aware that I care. Everything about me cares: about well-being,Continue reading “Awareness #MonthlyWritingChallenge”

Back to School!

It is such an interesting time, the start of a new year, be in an school overseas or at home. As my new children join the class with limited English levels or are often very shy, I take a lot of time initially observing and trying to have short conversations or moments of shared interestsContinue reading “Back to School!”

Affirmation #MonthlyWritingChallenge

I have finally caught up with this month to try to write the blog for the challenge. I have enjoyed reading others and I think my writing will resonate with theirs. When I searched for a suitable picture on affirmations and I found a toddler staring up at large words. Words he can not yetContinue reading “Affirmation #MonthlyWritingChallenge”

Special Offer: One month publishing anniversary!

To celebrate, for one week, I have reduced the digital copy of ‘Becoming a Successful International Teacher’ by UK GBP £1, US $1 and Canada $1. So for the UK, the price is now £4.99! If you were thinking of purchasing it, do so soon for this great value price! Full price will resume onContinue reading “Special Offer: One month publishing anniversary!”

YouTube

I have begun recoding on my YouTube channel. So far I have added an introduction and a walk through of my guide. If you would like me to discuss certain topics or would like to have questions answered through these videos, please let me know and I will record topics for you. My plan isContinue reading “YouTube”

How to create your own book!

I was lucky to talk to the EntreEducator Elliott about creating my book and how to publish on Amazon. If you are interested, feel free to follow the link:

Playing around with Canva

Previously, I have experimented with Canva when making business cards, even when having a try at mocking up my book cover. Recently, I’ve been making little info-graphics to share areas of my book that I feel will help teachers at their particular stage of the international journey. Right now, teachers are either prepping to leaveContinue reading “Playing around with Canva”