Staff Spotlight: Emilie Léveillé

Title:
Program Manager

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Emilie is from Canada. She is currently living and working in Thailand for TEFL Heaven.

What is your favorite travel memory?

My favorite travel memory is when my family and I rented a car in eastern Europe and visited seven countries in twenty days. On the way, we met lovely families that hosted us for the night and shared with us their stories. There is a lot of rich history in those parts of the world and it was fascinating to get a more in depth look into their past.

How have you changed/grown since working for your current company?

The company has helped me become excited and passionate about work again. It is allowing me to face exciting challenges and develop my skills as a communications graduate. It is also allowing me to develop deeper connections with individuals all over the world, which is truly something special and unique. I am on a continuous learning experience, which is very rewarding.

What is the best story you've heard from a return student?

The best story I've heard from a return student is how this experience has changed their lives for the better. Going to teach in a foreign country allows people to gain perspective and insights on other people's way of lives. It allows them to disconnect from their routines and get a deeper look into a culture that has been unfamiliar to them previously.

If you could go on any program that your company offers, which one would you choose and why?

The program I would choose to go on would be the Thailand program. It is truly a special program that has been carefully put together by people who have gone through the program themselves and lived the experience first hand. There is so much love and soul in this country and its beautiful culture that this is felt by every individual that comes along for the journey. The excitement and passion felt by the team's staff members is also something that is unique to this program.

What makes your company unique? When were you especially proud of your team?

Our company is unique because we help people find answers to some of the questions they have been pondering. "What should I do with my life?", "How can I work and be passionate about my employment at the same time?". TEFL Heaven allows people to change their lives and dive into a surreal experience that completely puts everything into perspective. It is a magical experience and a gift that is given to everyone who decides to embark on this journey with TEFL Heaven. I am especially proud of my team when I see the excitement of the people who come abroad through our company and have nothing but fantastic things to say about our team.

What do you believe to be the biggest factor in being a successful company?

The biggest factor in being a successful company is passion and honestly. At TEFL Heaven, we truly believe in the story we are "selling". We believe that we are providing people with a story and an adventure that will change their lives and give them an insight into the world's multiple cultures. There is so much of the world's beauty to discover, and we facilitate this by supporting them throughout their experience abroad. We are passionate and excited about their new journey ahead, but we are also honest throughout the process and provide them the best and most helpful information possible.