February 22nd, 2025

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S5, E113 What kind of money can you earn as an overseas teacher? Elliott Zelinskas has a unique tool for you! Elliot returns to our show and shares his journey in international education, discussing his experiences teaching abroad and the launch of his new website, International Teacher Salary. We explore the importance of networking, the challenges of finding the “right fit”, and Elliott’s innovative approach to interviewing that empowers teachers to take control of their career paths. Elliott emphasizes the value of sharing information within the teaching community and encourages others to pursue their passions and create resources that benefit fellow educators.

**The ITP interviewed Elliott well before Elliott experimented with a "paywall". The paywall was only live for a few hours before Elliott took it down and returned to the free version. We have decided to post his interview with our fingers crossed that the site remains free! Only time will tell. Enjoy the interview. We did.

Chapters (00:00) Introduction and Overview
(01:54) Elliott's Journey in Education
(08:59) Navigating International Teaching Opportunities
(14:50) The Evolution of the Database and Community Contributions
(18:28) Navigating the Database: Features and Benefits
(20:21) Elliott's New Educational Tool
(22:13) Ensuring Data Integrity and Moderation
(26:04) Monetization and Future Plans for the Database
(29:01) Empowering Teachers in the Job Market
(37:39) Elliott's Future Plans and Closing Thoughts
(39:10) The Unpredictable Journey Ahead
(40:04) Transitioning from Teaching to Entrepreneurship
(40:54) Packing Light: Essentials for the Move
(42:59) Brushes with the Law: A Lighthearted Anecdote
(45:37) Future Plans: Exploring New Destinations
(47:38) Giving Back: The Importance of Community
(50:16) Empowering Others: Sharing Knowledge and Experience
Takeaways:
Elliott's journey began with a passion for teaching and travel.
Networking played a crucial role in Elliott's career advancement.
The International Teacher Salary website aims to provide transparency in teacher salaries.
Teachers can leverage online resources to find the best job opportunities.
Elliott encourages teachers to take initiative in their job search.
The importance of understanding the financial implications of teaching abroad.
Elliott's experience highlights the value of community support among educators.
The website allows teachers to filter job opportunities based on personal values.
Elliott's story serves as inspiration for educators looking to innovate in their careers.

The International Teacher Podcast is a bi-weekly discussion with experts in international education. New Teachers, burned out local teachers, local School Leaders, International school Leadership, current Overseas tTeachers, and everyone interested in international schools can benefit from hearing stories and advice about living and teaching overseas.
Additional Gems Related to Our Show:
Greg’s Favorite Video From Living Overseas - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQWKBwzF-hw
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Greg’s Personal YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLs1B3Wc0wm6DR_99OS5SyzvuzENc-bBdO

Books By Gregory Lemoine:
⁠"International Teaching: The Best-kept Secret in Education"⁠ | by Gregory Lemoine M.Ed. ⁠
"Finding the Right Fit: Your Professional Guide for International Educator Recruiting Fairs and Amazing Stories of a Teacher Living Overseas⁠" |by Gregory Lemoine M.Ed.

Partner Podcasts:
​Just to Know You: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/just-to-know-you/id1655096513
Educators Going Global: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/educators-going-global/id1657501409