Presentations
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Filing Taxes & Growing Your Money
Living and working abroad offers exciting opportunities, but it also comes with financial responsibilities, especially when it comes to filing taxes and managing your savings. Both are essential aspects of long-term financial health, and they go hand-in-hand. While you file taxes to meet your legal obligations, growing your wealth through smart investments ensures that your Continue reading
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Goal Setting & Job Hunting
Originally presented at the Nagano All-JET Conference in Matsumoto on October 17, 2024. Goal setting is important for both general life and in the context of job hunting because it provides direction, focus, and motivation to achieve desired outcomes. In life, setting goals helps individuals prioritize their time and efforts, aligning daily actions with long-term Continue reading
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Implementing Backwards Design and Project-Based Learning as an ALT
As an ALT (Assistant Language Teacher) in Japan, balancing creativity with the curriculum requirements can be challenging. However, employing strategic frameworks such as backwards design and project-based learning (PBL) can enhance student engagement, promote deeper understanding, and help students meet learning objectives. In this blog post, I’ll explain these educational concepts and provide practical tips Continue reading
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