Carl Heaton

Carl Heaton's blog on Ajarn.com


Running a niche website

Part four of ten ways to supplement your teaching income

Are you passionate about something? Do you have a lot to say on a certain subject? Are you an amazing cook or fitness guru? Running your own niche website is a great way of expressing your opinion and making money.


Copywriting

Part 3 of 10 ways to supplement your teaching income

First of all let me say that good copywriters are hard to find and thus extremely valuable. It is a niche job that has become more and more popular in the web sphere and has always had strong roots in print and media. As English teachers, you will already possess the strong skills you need in spelling and grammar but can you tell a story?


Blogging for cash

Part 2 of 10 ways to supplement your main teaching income

I'm going to discuss how to start a blog and cultivate it into a potential source of income by looking how to start a blog, write for the web and make money from your hard work.


Looking for private students

Part 1 of 10 ways to supplement your main teaching income

I started teaching in Thailand six years ago and now I am lucky enough to be the founder of one of Thailand's leading web and graphic design schools. Getting where I am now has taken a lot of hard work - but I now realize that there are many opportunities for teachers to supplement their main income like I did.


Featured Jobs

Full-time NES Teachers

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Bangkok


Primary Grade 3 Homeroom Teacher

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Primary Teachers (47-55K)

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English Teachers for May Start

฿35,000+ / month

Thailand


Part-time Online NES Teachers

฿500+ / hour

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NES / European Teachers for June Start

฿35,000+ / month

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Featured Teachers

  • Morgan


    American, 65 years old. Currently living in Australia

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    Filipino, 29 years old. Currently living in Philippines

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    Filipino, 24 years old. Currently living in Philippines

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    Filipino, 27 years old. Currently living in Philippines

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    Filipino, 26 years old. Currently living in Philippines

  • Rochelle


    Filipino, 27 years old. Currently living in Philippines

The Hot Spot


Teacher mistakes

Teacher mistakes

What are the most common mistakes that teachers make when they are about to embark on a teaching career in Thailand? We've got them all covered.


Need Thailand insurance?

Need Thailand insurance?

Have a question about health or travel insurance in Thailand? Ricky Batten from Pacific Prime is Ajarn's resident expert.


The dreaded demo

The dreaded demo

Many schools ask for demo lessons before they hire. What should you the teacher be aware of?


Can you hear me OK?

Can you hear me OK?

In today's modern world, the on-line interview is becoming more and more popular. How do you prepare for it?


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Renting an apartment?

Renting an apartment?

Before you go pounding the streets, check out our guide and know what to look out for.


Will I find work in Thailand?

Will I find work in Thailand?

It's one of the most common questions we get e-mailed to us. So find out exactly where you stand.