Key facts
- Tutor: Clare Welch
- Qualification: TEFL trained in Prague (1999); MA in Applied Linguistics and TESOL (2012)
- Roles: trainee work marking (offline and interactive courses); helped compile the Teaching English Online course (launched 2018)
- Teaching background: beginners to EU politicians and CEOs, exam students, and classes taught on a beach in Brazil
Clare Welch has been with Global English TESOL for a number of years and has been a fantastic support to her students over this time. We invited Clare to share something of her life and background, so read on below...
How did Clare get into TEFL?
"TEFL has been the most amazing path for me. In 1999 when I graduated from University, I was doing some voluntary teaching while deciding what came next. I knew I wanted to travel more so when I saw an advertisement for a TEFL course in Prague I decided to give it a shot.
It turned out to be the best decision of my life. I have met the most inspiring people and some of my closest friends are either EFL teachers or former students.
I think TEFL can keep challenging us and we’re always learning, with new teaching ideas, new technologies, new students. I completed my MA in Applied Linguistics and TESOL in 2012, so I also understand the challenges of studying at a distance while balancing work and other commitments.
What are Clare's best teaching memories?
In terms of my best teaching experiences, where to start? I’ve taught people from most professional backgrounds and even high flyers such as EU politicians and CEOs so those have been fascinating experiences. I love some of the kids I’ve taught, especially watching the shy ones come out of their shells and participate more. The pride I’ve felt in my exam students’ achievements has made the slog worth it for all of us. And running some classes on a hot sunny beach in Brazil… well, really, can you beat that?!"
Clare Welch
“And running some classes on a hot sunny beach in Brazil… well, really, can you beat that?!”
- Clare Welch, Global English TESOL tutor
What does Clare do for Global English trainees?
Clare marks work from trainees in a part-time capacity on both our offline and interactive courses. She assisted with the compilation of our Teaching English Online course, which launched in 2018.
The support and feedback that trainees get from their Global English TESOL tutors is one of the key features of all our TESOL training courses.
To hear from Clare and meet other trainees and tutors, why not join our Facebook group? It's the place to be for all things TESOL.
Frequently asked questions
What is Clare Welch's role at Global English?
Clare marks trainee work part-time across Global English's offline and interactive courses, and helped compile the Teaching English Online course, which launched in 2018.
What qualifications does Clare Welch hold?
Clare trained in TEFL in Prague in 1999 and holds an MA in Applied Linguistics and TESOL, completed in 2012 while balancing work and family commitments – the same kind of distance-learning challenge many trainees face.
Do Global English TESOL courses include tutor support?
Yes – every course includes support and feedback from qualified tutors like Clare. See the full range of TESOL training courses for details.