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13 Guidelines For Being An Effective ESL Teacher

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When I first started teaching four years ago, I was extremely sceptical about the effectiveness of online teaching, but since then I have accumulated a lot of experience; and I am now a proud and dedicated ESL teacher. There are guidelines / strategies that can help you to be an effective ESL teacher and I'd like to share with you a few things I've learned along the way:

1. Listen to your students

Hear them out and remember all the important details they've shared. Show them you care.

2. Don't come on too strong

Respect them. They will share more when they are both comfortable and ready.

3. Treat them right

Don't treat them like a number, and respond to them in a genuine way - they'll be delighted.

4. Be consistent

Don't take them for granted; treat them as good as you did the first time you met.

5. Treat them like a valued partner

Ask for their thoughts, show them that their opinion matters. Don't be afraid of the truth - you might like what you hear!

6. Build their trust

Be compassionate, sincere and courteous. Do your best to help, guide and teach them. Be confident with what you're saying/teaching.

7. Be open with mistakes

Stepping up and apologizing tells them you care, and not just about your ego.

8. Call on time

Follow through on your word. Walk the walk.

9. It's not you, it's me

Recognize your responsibility in any outcome.

10. Be knowledgeable of other cultures and countries

Basically, you don't want to be the socially awkward, red-faced English teacher, but rather the open-minded one that can have fluid discussions with his or her students about such matters.

11. Encourage them to talk more

Every opportunity to speak while in class should be afforded to the students.

12. Use humor while teaching

There is a qualitative difference between being a clown and being humorous and funny. A good laugh will allow them to relax, stimulate the creative parts of their brains and feel more comfortable speaking up.

13. Tell them "Thank You"

Kindness and gratitude can improve the quality of your relationship and keep them excited to learn more.

I hope you enjoyed and learned something about this post. Share your thoughts, comment below! Happy Teaching!

You may want to check the Perks of Being A Home-Based Online English Teacher.

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Qualities and skills employers are looking for

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Let us always remember that finding a job is also a competition. Employers want to hire applicants that are suited in their own qualifications. Applicants that has a special skill, knowledge, or ability for a particular job or activity. Listed below are the top skills and values employers seek from job-seekers:

1. Communications Skills (listening, verbal, written)

Employers want an exceptional listener and communicator.

2. Analytical / Research Skills

Employers want their workers to have highly analytical thinking and the ability to assess a situation and identify key issues that need to be addressed.

3. Computer / Technical Literacy

Almost all jobs now require some basic understanding of computer hardware and software, especially word processing, spreadsheets, and email.

4. Flexibility / Adaptability / Managing Priorities

Employers are looking for a flexible worker that can manage multiple assignments and tasks.

5. Interpersonal Abilities

Workers should be a relationship-builder and have the ability to relate to his/her co-workers.

6. Leadership / Management Skills

Employers want a goal-driven leader that could effectively motivates other employees to have high performance standards.

7. Planning / Organizing

Employers want a result-driven achiever and a goal-setting worker.

8. Problem-Solving / Reasoning / Creativity

Employers want an innovative problem-solver who can generate solutions and resolve complaints.

9. Teamwork

Employers want to have a resourceful team player who excels at building trusting relationships with customers and colleagues.

10. Personal Values:

Honesty / Integrity / Morality

Adaptability / Flexibility

Dedication / Hard-Working

Reliability / Responsibility

Loyalty

Positive Attitude

Professionalism

Self-Confidence

Self-Motivated / Ability to Work With Little or No Supervision

Willingness to Learn.

They are all elements that you can learn, cultivate, develop, and maintain over your lifetime. Once you have identified your skills and values and assessed the degree to which you possess, then remember to document them and market them (in your resume, cover letter, and interview answers) for job-search success.

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Perks of Being a Home-based Online ESL Teacher

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Working at home as an online ESL (English as a Second Language) teacher is maybe the most comfortable job there is. Some employees don't enjoy and just complain about their job because of unlimited reasons. I've been there, done that! Complaining is normal, but complaining everyday is not. So if you find yourself complaining almost everyday about your work, well, you may want to consider just working at home like me.

Now, let me share to you the perks / advantages of being an online ESL teacher based on my experiences:

1. Flexible Time but Well Paid

If you're not a morning person, then this job is perfect for you! You can work anytime you want! (Well, at least in our company) You can work just like the normal office hours (8 A.M to 5 P.M) or you can just work for 6 hours a day and get "above" of the highest daily minimum wage (in the NCR, Philippines). You can check this link for the list of daily minimum wages.

2. Save Gas / Avoid Traffic
Having a car is cheap, said no one. I believe that everyone or most of us had already experienced being late because of traffic jam, and no matter what explanation we do to our employers, we can never change the fact that we're still late. There goes the consequences, it could be salary deduction, suspension, etc. Simply because traffic jam is troublesome.

3. Less Stressful Environment
There is always a witch in every workplace. Tired of pretending that you don't care but deep down you actually do want to hit the person? Tired of all the negativity in the world? Tired of all the crab mentality? Breathe in and breathe out. Allow yourself to be more productive by giving your 100% attention; no negative vibes.

4. Learn and Make Friends while Teaching
Isn't it awesome to know different cultures? There are realizations when you teach English to foreign people / non native speakers. You get to understand their upbringing. You are able to make good friends. You are able to learn and speak new languages. And possibly, you can get a free and decent tour when you go to their country. Amazing!

5. Closer to your Family
It's everyone's dream to earn money while staying close with our family. Especially when you have kids. As a parent, it's important that you have enough time for your kids while giving them a comfortable life. As the saying goes "Family is not an important thing, it's everything." - Michael J. Fox

To wrap it up, being an online ESL teacher is as good as:

watching the sunrise or sunset while sitting by the seashore with the air kissing your cheeks.
eating your favorite dessert with your crazy friends.
waking up with the one you love.
enjoying a furry friend.
the smell of the coffee.
finding a parking space right away.
an old photo that makes you laugh.
laughing so hard that you cry and snort and look really weird!