186 Tefl jobs in the United States

• Developing lesson plans and materials to teach basic language skills to students.
• Conducting online or in-person language classes for students.
• Evaluating students' progress and providing feedback to help them improve.
• Collaborating with other volunteers and staff members to develop effective teaching strategies.
• Providing support and guidance to students to help them achieve their language learning goals.
• Participating in training sessions and workshops provided by TEEI to enhance your teaching skills.

• Experience in teaching or tutoring language learners.
• Ability to develop and implement effective lesson plans.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others in a multicultural team.
• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.
• Passion for helping underprivileged communities through education.
• Fluent in English.
• Having a language teaching certificate is highly valued.

• Remote and flexible scheduling: We only require a minimum of 6 hours of work per week, and you can choose when to work based on your schedule and availability.
• The chance to join a highly motivated multinational team: You'll work alongside other passionate individuals from around the world, all dedicated to making a positive difference in Ukraine.
• The opportunity to influence the daily lives and future of Ukrainians: By contributing to TEEI's projects, you'll be helping to shape the future of Ukraine and make a tangible impact on the lives of its people.
• Creative freedom and the ability to acquire new skills: We encourage our volunteers to think outside the box and come up with innovative solutions to the challenges we face. As a result, you'll have the opportunity to develop new skills and broaden your experience in a supportive and collaborative environment.
• Great networking and educational opportunities: By working with TEEI, you'll have the chance to connect with other professionals in your field and learn from their experiences and expertise.
• Job meaningfulness and tangible results: Above all, volunteering with TEEI is a chance to make a meaningful difference in the world and see the tangible results of your efforts.

Ready to inspire the next generation of world leaders? Join our revolutionary online learning community where passionate educators from around the globe connect with ambitious students from 30+ countries every single day.

Our team is looking to bring on passionate educators to support our growing student base online teaching roles. This position offers the opportunity to teach bright, motivated students from around the world while maintaining flexibility in your schedule. You'll play a key role in delivering high-quality, personalized learning experiences as we continue to expand our reach globally.

Crimson Global Academy USA, is an accredited US private online high school and we're looking for qualified, passionate, and inspiring subject teachers who are looking to transform the future of Education. You'll get to be a part of a team of highly experienced teachers conduct lessons in small, engaging virtual classrooms. Our students are ambitious, studying with us part-time (in addition to their traditional school) or full-time (as their sole education provider). Many of our students are aiming to attend top universities in the US and UK.

We’re seeking experienced, passionate Entrepreneurship and Innovation Teachers to teach our Group classes starting in September!  

100% remote teaching with global impact!

The time slots we have available are (all times are in PST):

- 7:30AM
- 10:30AM
- 2:30AM
- 7:00PM
- 9:00PM

You can choose one, or all of these time slots if progressed.

Key Responsibilities :

• Deliver personalized, high-quality instruction, adapting to each student's unique learning needs.

• Utilize diverse teaching strategies and digital tools to create an engaging and supportive learning environment.

• Assess student progress, provide targeted feedback, and adjust teaching methods to ensure optimal learning outcomes.

• Plan and execute clear course schedules, detailing session content and assessment timelines.

• Conduct professional, interactive live sessions, leveraging online learning resources to enhance the educational experience.

• Set relevant homework, design and administer assessments, and provide constructive feedback to encourage student growth.

• Develop educational materials, including tests and exams, contributing to CGA’s rich resource library.

• Efficiently manage your online classroom on Canvas, keeping it organized with assignments and assessments for easy student access.

Requirements :

• A minimum of 5 years of teaching experience in a school setting (please note, while valuable, we are unable to count tutoring experience towards this requirement).

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in the subject area you will be teaching.

• Exceptional communication skills for effective interaction with students, parents, and the CGA team.

• Familiarity with online teaching platforms and a passion for innovative education methods.

• Comprehensive knowledge of the AP/US Diploma Curricula.

About Crimson Global Academy:

CGA is a world-class online school delivering live, real-time learning to ambitious students around the world. With over 1000 students joining us from 65 countries, our vision is to unlock our students' limitless potential, together, for extraordinary futures.

We are doing this by:

• Igniting a passion for learning that accelerates academic performance and success regardless of age.

• Fostering a global community that broadens students' perspectives and develops their skills to make a difference on the world stage.

• Providing cutting-edge technology for teachers to launch students into their future while giving parents transparency into their child’s education.

If you’re passionate about delivering personalized, impactful education in a flexible, one-on-one environment, Crimson Global Academy is the perfect fit for you. Join us in our mission to shape the future of learning, apply now!

To learn more about our innovative approach, check out our newsletters and inspiring student success stories.

Ready to inspire the next generation of world leaders? Join our revolutionary online learning community where passionate educators from around the globe connect with ambitious students from 30+ countries every single day.

Our team is looking to bring on passionate educators to support our growing student base online teaching roles. This position offers the opportunity to teach bright, motivated students from around the world while maintaining flexibility in your schedule. You'll play a key role in delivering high-quality, personalized learning experiences as we continue to expand our reach globally.

Crimson Global Academy USA, is an accredited US private online high school and we're looking for qualified, passionate, and inspiring subject teachers who are looking to transform the future of Education. You'll get to be a part of a team of highly experienced teachers conduct lessons in small, engaging virtual classrooms. Our students are ambitious, studying with us part-time (in addition to their traditional school) or full-time (as their sole education provider). Many of our students are aiming to attend top universities in the US and UK.

We’re seeking experienced, passionate Linear Algebra Teachers to teach in our Da Vinci Programme!

100% remote teaching with global impact!

We are really looking for a teacher who is comfortable with editing and adapting a syllabus amongst the below


Key Responsibilities :

• Deliver personalized, high-quality instruction, adapting to each student's unique learning needs.

• Utilize diverse teaching strategies and digital tools to create an engaging and supportive learning environment.

• Assess student progress, provide targeted feedback, and adjust teaching methods to ensure optimal learning outcomes.

• Plan and execute clear course schedules, detailing session content and assessment timelines.

• Conduct professional, interactive live sessions, leveraging online learning resources to enhance the educational experience.

• Set relevant homework, design and administer assessments, and provide constructive feedback to encourage student growth.

• Develop educational materials, including tests and exams, contributing to CGA’s rich resource library.

• Efficiently manage your online classroom on Canvas, keeping it organized with assignments and assessments for easy student access.

Requirements :

• A minimum of 5 years of teaching experience in a school setting (please note, while valuable, we are unable to count tutoring experience towards this requirement).

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in the subject area you will be teaching.

• Exceptional communication skills for effective interaction with students, parents, and the CGA team.

• Familiarity with online teaching platforms and a passion for innovative education methods.

• Comprehensive knowledge of the AP/US Diploma Curricula.

About Crimson Global Academy:

CGA is a world-class online school delivering live, real-time learning to ambitious students around the world. With over 1000 students joining us from 65 countries, our vision is to unlock our students' limitless potential, together, for extraordinary futures.

We are doing this by:

• Igniting a passion for learning that accelerates academic performance and success regardless of age.

• Fostering a global community that broadens students' perspectives and develops their skills to make a difference on the world stage.

• Providing cutting-edge technology for teachers to launch students into their future while giving parents transparency into their child’s education.

If you’re passionate about delivering personalized, impactful education in a flexible, one-on-one environment, Crimson Global Academy is the perfect fit for you. Join us in our mission to shape the future of learning, apply now!

To learn more about our innovative approach, check out our newsletters and inspiring student success stories.

Ready to inspire the next generation of world leaders? Join our revolutionary online learning community where passionate educators from around the globe connect with ambitious students from 30+ countries every single day.

Our team is looking to bring on passionate educators to support our growing student base online teaching roles. This position offers the opportunity to teach bright, motivated students from around the world while maintaining flexibility in your schedule. You'll play a key role in delivering high-quality, personalized learning experiences as we continue to expand our reach globally.

Crimson Global Academy USA, is an accredited US private online high school and we're looking for qualified, passionate, and inspiring subject teachers who are looking to transform the future of Education. You'll get to be a part of a team of highly experienced teachers conduct lessons in small, engaging virtual classrooms. Our students are ambitious, studying with us part-time (in addition to their traditional school) or full-time (as their sole education provider). Many of our students are aiming to attend top universities in the US and UK.

We’re seeking experienced, passionate Financial Literacy Teachers to teach our Group classes starting in September!  

100% remote teaching with global impact!

The time slots we have available are (all times in PST):

- 7.30am and 10.30am Tuesday and Friday 
- 7pm and 9pm Tuesday and Friday

You can choose one, or all of these time slots if progressed.

Key Responsibilities :

• Deliver personalized, high-quality instruction, adapting to each student's unique learning needs.

• Utilize diverse teaching strategies and digital tools to create an engaging and supportive learning environment.

• Assess student progress, provide targeted feedback, and adjust teaching methods to ensure optimal learning outcomes.

• Plan and execute clear course schedules, detailing session content and assessment timelines.

• Conduct professional, interactive live sessions, leveraging online learning resources to enhance the educational experience.

• Set relevant homework, design and administer assessments, and provide constructive feedback to encourage student growth.

• Develop educational materials, including tests and exams, contributing to CGA’s rich resource library.

• Efficiently manage your online classroom on Canvas, keeping it organized with assignments and assessments for easy student access.

Requirements :

• A minimum of 5 years of teaching experience in a school setting (please note, while valuable, we are unable to count tutoring experience towards this requirement).

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in the subject area you will be teaching.

• Exceptional communication skills for effective interaction with students, parents, and the CGA team.

• Familiarity with online teaching platforms and a passion for innovative education methods.

• Comprehensive knowledge of the AP/US Diploma Curricula.

About Crimson Global Academy:

CGA is a world-class online school delivering live, real-time learning to ambitious students around the world. With over 1000 students joining us from 65 countries, our vision is to unlock our students' limitless potential, together, for extraordinary futures.

We are doing this by:

• Igniting a passion for learning that accelerates academic performance and success regardless of age.

• Fostering a global community that broadens students' perspectives and develops their skills to make a difference on the world stage.

• Providing cutting-edge technology for teachers to launch students into their future while giving parents transparency into their child’s education.

If you’re passionate about delivering personalized, impactful education in a flexible, one-on-one environment, Crimson Global Academy is the perfect fit for you. Join us in our mission to shape the future of learning, apply now!

To learn more about our innovative approach, check out our newsletters and inspiring student success stories.

Ready to inspire the next generation of world leaders? Join our revolutionary online learning community where passionate educators from around the globe connect with ambitious students from 30+ countries every single day.

Our team is looking to bring on passionate educators to support our growing student base through part-time teaching roles. This position offers the opportunity to teach bright, motivated students from around the world while maintaining flexibility in your schedule. You'll play a key role in delivering high-quality, personalized learning experiences as we continue to expand our reach globally.

Crimson Global Academy USA, is an accredited US private online high school and we're looking for qualified, passionate, and inspiring subject teachers who are looking to transform the future of Education. You'll get to be a part of a team of highly experienced teachers conduct lessons in small, engaging virtual classrooms. Our students are ambitious, studying with us part-time (in addition to their traditional school) or full-time (as their sole education provider). Many of our students are aiming to attend top universities in the US and UK.

We’re seeking experienced, passionate Computer Teachers who have extensive experience in Lower Secondary Computing.

100% remote teaching with global impact!

Key Responsibilities :

• Deliver personalized, high-quality instruction, adapting to each student's unique learning needs.

• Utilize diverse teaching strategies and digital tools to create an engaging and supportive learning environment.

• Assess student progress, provide targeted feedback, and adjust teaching methods to ensure optimal learning outcomes.

• Plan and execute clear course schedules, detailing session content and assessment timelines.

• Conduct professional, interactive live sessions, leveraging online learning resources to enhance the educational experience.

• Set relevant homework, design and administer assessments, and provide constructive feedback to encourage student growth.

• Develop educational materials, including tests and exams, contributing to CGA’s rich resource library.

• Efficiently manage your online classroom on Canvas, keeping it organized with assignments and assessments for easy student access.

Requirements :

• A minimum of 5 years of teaching experience in a school setting (please note, while valuable, we are unable to count tutoring experience towards this requirement).

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in the subject area you will be teaching.

• Exceptional communication skills for effective interaction with students, parents, and the CGA team.

• Familiarity with online teaching platforms and a passion for innovative education methods.

• Comprehensive knowledge of the AP/US Diploma Curricula.

About Crimson Global Academy:

CGA is a world-class online school delivering live, real-time learning to ambitious students around the world. With over 1000 students joining us from 65 countries, our vision is to unlock our students' limitless potential, together, for extraordinary futures.

We are doing this by:

• Igniting a passion for learning that accelerates academic performance and success regardless of age.

• Fostering a global community that broadens students' perspectives and develops their skills to make a difference on the world stage.

• Providing cutting-edge technology for teachers to launch students into their future while giving parents transparency into their child’s education.

If you’re passionate about delivering personalized, impactful education in a flexible, one-on-one environment, Crimson Global Academy is the perfect fit for you. Join us in our mission to shape the future of learning, apply now!

To learn more about our innovative approach, check out our newsletters and inspiring student success stories.

Ready to inspire the next generation of world leaders? Join our revolutionary online learning community where passionate educators from around the globe connect with ambitious students from 30+ countries every single day.

Our team is looking to bring on passionate educators to support our growing student base online teaching roles. This position offers the opportunity to teach bright, motivated students from around the world while maintaining flexibility in your schedule. You'll play a key role in delivering high-quality, personalized learning experiences as we continue to expand our reach globally.

Crimson Global Academy USA, is an accredited US private online high school and we're looking for qualified, passionate, and inspiring subject teachers who are looking to transform the future of Education. You'll get to be a part of a team of highly experienced teachers conduct lessons in small, engaging virtual classrooms. Our students are ambitious, studying with us part-time (in addition to their traditional school) or full-time (as their sole education provider). Many of our students are aiming to attend top universities in the US and UK.

We’re seeking experienced, passionate Creative Engineering Design Teachers to teach our Group classes starting in September!  

100% remote teaching with global impact!

The time slots we have available are (all times are in PST):

- 2pm
- 9pm

You can choose one, or all of these time slots if progressed.

Key Responsibilities :

• Deliver personalized, high-quality instruction, adapting to each student's unique learning needs.

• Utilize diverse teaching strategies and digital tools to create an engaging and supportive learning environment.

• Assess student progress, provide targeted feedback, and adjust teaching methods to ensure optimal learning outcomes.

• Plan and execute clear course schedules, detailing session content and assessment timelines.

• Conduct professional, interactive live sessions, leveraging online learning resources to enhance the educational experience.

• Set relevant homework, design and administer assessments, and provide constructive feedback to encourage student growth.

• Develop educational materials, including tests and exams, contributing to CGA’s rich resource library.

• Efficiently manage your online classroom on Canvas, keeping it organized with assignments and assessments for easy student access.

Requirements :

• A minimum of 5 years of teaching experience in a school setting (please note, while valuable, we are unable to count tutoring experience towards this requirement).

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in the subject area you will be teaching.

• Exceptional communication skills for effective interaction with students, parents, and the CGA team.

• Familiarity with online teaching platforms and a passion for innovative education methods.

• Comprehensive knowledge of the AP/US Diploma Curricula.

About Crimson Global Academy:

CGA is a world-class online school delivering live, real-time learning to ambitious students around the world. With over 1000 students joining us from 65 countries, our vision is to unlock our students' limitless potential, together, for extraordinary futures.

We are doing this by:

• Igniting a passion for learning that accelerates academic performance and success regardless of age.

• Fostering a global community that broadens students' perspectives and develops their skills to make a difference on the world stage.

• Providing cutting-edge technology for teachers to launch students into their future while giving parents transparency into their child’s education.

If you’re passionate about delivering personalized, impactful education in a flexible, one-on-one environment, Crimson Global Academy is the perfect fit for you. Join us in our mission to shape the future of learning, apply now!

To learn more about our innovative approach, check out our newsletters and inspiring student success stories.

Ready to inspire the next generation of world leaders? Join our revolutionary online learning community where passionate educators from around the globe connect with ambitious students from 30+ countries every single day.

Our team is looking to bring on passionate educators to support our growing student base through part-time teaching roles. This position offers the opportunity to teach bright, motivated students from around the world while maintaining flexibility in your schedule. You'll play a key role in delivering high-quality, personalized learning experiences as we continue to expand our reach globally.

Crimson Global Academy USA, is an accredited US private online high school and we're looking for qualified, passionate, and inspiring subject teachers who are looking to transform the future of Education. You'll get to be a part of a team of highly experienced teachers conduct lessons in small, engaging virtual classrooms. Our students are ambitious, studying with us part-time (in addition to their traditional school) or full-time (as their sole education provider). Many of our students are aiming to attend top universities in the US and UK.

We’re seeking experienced, passionate Health and Physical Education Teachers who have extensive experience in these subjects.

100% remote teaching with global impact!

Key Responsibilities :

• Deliver personalized, high-quality instruction, adapting to each student's unique learning needs.

• Utilize diverse teaching strategies and digital tools to create an engaging and supportive learning environment.

• Assess student progress, provide targeted feedback, and adjust teaching methods to ensure optimal learning outcomes.

• Plan and execute clear course schedules, detailing session content and assessment timelines.

• Conduct professional, interactive live sessions, leveraging online learning resources to enhance the educational experience.

• Set relevant homework, design and administer assessments, and provide constructive feedback to encourage student growth.

• Develop educational materials, including tests and exams, contributing to CGA’s rich resource library.

• Efficiently manage your online classroom on Canvas, keeping it organized with assignments and assessments for easy student access.

Requirements :

• A minimum of 5 years of teaching experience in a school setting (please note, while valuable, we are unable to count tutoring experience towards this requirement).

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in the subject area you will be teaching.

• Exceptional communication skills for effective interaction with students, parents, and the CGA team.

• Familiarity with online teaching platforms and a passion for innovative education methods.

• Comprehensive knowledge of the AP/US Diploma Curricula.

About Crimson Global Academy:

CGA is a world-class online school delivering live, real-time learning to ambitious students around the world. With over 1000 students joining us from 65 countries, our vision is to unlock our students' limitless potential, together, for extraordinary futures.

We are doing this by:

• Igniting a passion for learning that accelerates academic performance and success regardless of age.

• Fostering a global community that broadens students' perspectives and develops their skills to make a difference on the world stage.

• Providing cutting-edge technology for teachers to launch students into their future while giving parents transparency into their child’s education.

If you’re passionate about delivering personalized, impactful education in a flexible, one-on-one environment, Crimson Global Academy is the perfect fit for you. Join us in our mission to shape the future of learning, apply now!

To learn more about our innovative approach, check out our newsletters and inspiring student success stories.

Ready to inspire the next generation of world leaders? Join our revolutionary online learning community where passionate educators from around the globe connect with ambitious students from 30+ countries every single day.

Our team is looking to bring on passionate educators to support our growing student base online teaching roles. This position offers the opportunity to teach bright, motivated students from around the world while maintaining flexibility in your schedule. You'll play a key role in delivering high-quality, personalized learning experiences as we continue to expand our reach globally.

Crimson Global Academy USA, is an accredited US private online high school and we're looking for qualified, passionate, and inspiring subject teachers who are looking to transform the future of Education. You'll get to be a part of a team of highly experienced teachers conduct lessons in small, engaging virtual classrooms. Our students are ambitious, studying with us part-time (in addition to their traditional school) or full-time (as their sole education provider). Many of our students are aiming to attend top universities in the US and UK.

We’re seeking experienced, passionate AP Comparative Government & Politics Teachers to teach our Group classes starting in September!  

100% remote teaching with global impact!

The classes are taught on Mondays and Wednesdays at  (all times are in PST):
- 9am (on both Monday and Wednesday as one class)
- 1pm (on both Monday and Wednesday as one class)
- 4pm (on both Monday and Wednesday as one class)

The preference is to have one teacher who can teach all slots. 

Key Responsibilities :

• Deliver personalized, high-quality instruction, adapting to each student's unique learning needs.

• Utilize diverse teaching strategies and digital tools to create an engaging and supportive learning environment.

• Assess student progress, provide targeted feedback, and adjust teaching methods to ensure optimal learning outcomes.

• Plan and execute clear course schedules, detailing session content and assessment timelines.

• Conduct professional, interactive live sessions, leveraging online learning resources to enhance the educational experience.

• Set relevant homework, design and administer assessments, and provide constructive feedback to encourage student growth.

• Develop educational materials, including tests and exams, contributing to CGA’s rich resource library.

• Efficiently manage your online classroom on Canvas, keeping it organized with assignments and assessments for easy student access.

Requirements :

• A minimum of 5 years of teaching experience in a school setting (please note, while valuable, we are unable to count tutoring experience towards this requirement).

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in the subject area you will be teaching.

• Exceptional communication skills for effective interaction with students, parents, and the CGA team.

• Familiarity with online teaching platforms and a passion for innovative education methods.

• Comprehensive knowledge of the AP/US Diploma Curricula.

About Crimson Global Academy:

CGA is a world-class online school delivering live, real-time learning to ambitious students around the world. With over 1000 students joining us from 65 countries, our vision is to unlock our students' limitless potential, together, for extraordinary futures.

We are doing this by:

• Igniting a passion for learning that accelerates academic performance and success regardless of age.

• Fostering a global community that broadens students' perspectives and develops their skills to make a difference on the world stage.

• Providing cutting-edge technology for teachers to launch students into their future while giving parents transparency into their child’s education.

If you’re passionate about delivering personalized, impactful education in a flexible, one-on-one environment, Crimson Global Academy is the perfect fit for you. Join us in our mission to shape the future of learning, apply now!

To learn more about our innovative approach, check out our newsletters and inspiring student success stories.

Ready to inspire the next generation of world leaders? Join our revolutionary online learning community where passionate educators from around the globe connect with ambitious students from 30+ countries every single day.

Our team is looking to bring on passionate educators to support our growing student base online teaching roles. This position offers the opportunity to teach bright, motivated students from around the world while maintaining flexibility in your schedule. You'll play a key role in delivering high-quality, personalized learning experiences as we continue to expand our reach globally.

Crimson Global Academy USA, is an accredited US private online high school and we're looking for qualified, passionate, and inspiring subject teachers who are looking to transform the future of Education. You'll get to be a part of a team of highly experienced teachers conduct lessons in small, engaging virtual classrooms. Our students are ambitious, studying with us part-time (in addition to their traditional school) or full-time (as their sole education provider). Many of our students are aiming to attend top universities in the US and UK.

We’re seeking experienced, passionate AP Environmental Science Teachers who have extensive experience to teach our Group classes starting in September!

100% remote teaching with global impact!

The class times we are looking for are (in PST time):

Schedule: Monday & Wednesday classes (teachers don't need to cover all time slots)

Available time slots (PST):
- 6AM 

- 9AM

- 1PM

Key Responsibilities :

• Deliver personalized, high-quality instruction, adapting to each student's unique learning needs.

• Utilize diverse teaching strategies and digital tools to create an engaging and supportive learning environment.

• Assess student progress, provide targeted feedback, and adjust teaching methods to ensure optimal learning outcomes.

• Plan and execute clear course schedules, detailing session content and assessment timelines.

• Conduct professional, interactive live sessions, leveraging online learning resources to enhance the educational experience.

• Set relevant homework, design and administer assessments, and provide constructive feedback to encourage student growth.

• Develop educational materials, including tests and exams, contributing to CGA’s rich resource library.

• Efficiently manage your online classroom on Canvas, keeping it organized with assignments and assessments for easy student access.

Requirements :

• A minimum of 5 years of teaching experience in a school setting (please note, while valuable, we are unable to count tutoring experience towards this requirement).

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in the subject area you will be teaching.

• Exceptional communication skills for effective interaction with students, parents, and the CGA team.

• Familiarity with online teaching platforms and a passion for innovative education methods.

• Comprehensive knowledge of the AP/US Diploma Curricula.

About Crimson Global Academy:

CGA is a world-class online school delivering live, real-time learning to ambitious students around the world. With over 1000 students joining us from 65 countries, our vision is to unlock our students' limitless potential, together, for extraordinary futures.

We are doing this by:

• Igniting a passion for learning that accelerates academic performance and success regardless of age.

• Fostering a global community that broadens students' perspectives and develops their skills to make a difference on the world stage.

• Providing cutting-edge technology for teachers to launch students into their future while giving parents transparency into their child’s education.

If you’re passionate about delivering personalized, impactful education in a flexible, one-on-one environment, Crimson Global Academy is the perfect fit for you. Join us in our mission to shape the future of learning, apply now!

To learn more about our innovative approach, check out our newsletters and inspiring student success stories.