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Padlet for ESL Teachers: Simplify Homework & Parent Updates

Padlet for ESL Teachers: Simplify Homework & Parent UpdatesBy: Allison Winzurk Published on: 02/02/2025

Learn how I use Padlet to manage ESL homework, streamline parent communication, and boost student engagement — even for students in China.

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Padlet for ESL Teachers: Simplify Homework & Parent Updates

Your Next Student Is One Awkward Message Away



Your Next Student Is One Awkward Message AwayBy: Allison Winzurk Published on: 26/01/2025

Want more students without the marketing headache? Tap into your network! Learn how to get referrals, connect with recruiter moms, and turn casual contacts into paying clients—all while being the awesome teacher you already are.

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Your Next Student Is One Awkward Message Away

Social Media: Blessing, Curse, or Just Really Tiring?

Social Media: Blessing, Curse, or Just Really Tiring?By: Allison Winzurk Published on: 19/01/2025

Struggling to find students on social media? Not all platforms are created equal! Discover where to focus your efforts (and where to avoid the spammy black holes) so you can attract the right students without wasting time. Smart marketing = more bookings! 🚀

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Social Media: Blessing, Curse, or Just Really Tiring?

“Where Do I Find Students?” and Other Things I Yelled at My Laptop

“Where Do I Find Students?” and Other Things I Yelled at My LaptopBy: Allison Winzurk Published on: 12/01/2025

Stop waiting for students to find you—go find them! 🌍 From Google to YouTube (and even ChatGPT), discover the best search strategies to generate leads and grow your online teaching business. Smart searches = more students! 🔎🚀

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“Where Do I Find Students?” and Other Things I Yelled at My Laptop