Teacher Profile Samples

International TESOL Teacher Training, in conjunction with TEFL International, provides internationally recognized and accredited TESOL courses and TESOL certification in a wide variety of interesting and exotic locations around the world. We are quite proud of our in-class TESOL certification courses and what is achieved through them. It is quite something to see what can be achieved in four short weeks-both by our teacher training staff and by the trainees attending our courses. Many of our trainees arrive with no prior knowledge or experience of teaching English and by the end of the course they are confident, skilled and able to take on teaching positions in countries all over the world. At the end of every course, our trainees complete extensive feedback forms and evaluate their...  [Read more]

  Now an example of a straight arrow ESA lesson for our engage phase. What we're going to do is to show the students a video of animals and they are going to say what they like about those animals and try to create a list of some more. So, remember what we're trying to do here is to get the students talking and thinking in English. We're using a typical engage activity, which is to create a list and we try to make sure that all the students have been involved in some way in creating those lists. Moving on to the study phase, the first part is going to be the board work and the teacher is going to try to elicit from the students what each of those animals can and can't do. Typically, what the students will say is just single words, so "run," "jump," "fly," etc. What we would then...  [Read more]

English is one of the most commonly used second languages across much of the world and it is currently being studied by tens of millions of people from all backgrounds and cultures. How and where they choose to study can vary considerably, but one thing that most English language students have in common is that their studies are led by a tutor known as a TESOL teacher (or something similar such as ESL teacher, TEFL teacher, etc). The role of a TESOL teacher is to slowly build up their student's abilities in the four language skills; reading, writing, speaking, and listening, to enable them to reach their individual study goals, which could be for work, study, travel, or a variety of other reasons. Please note: the acronym TESOL stands for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. ...  [Read more]

If you choose an in-class TESOL certification course or an online TESOL course with tutor support, you need to be sure that the teacher trainers you will have contact with are experienced, qualified and knowledgeable in all areas of English language teaching. At ITTT we pride ourselves in only employing trainers who we know can tick all three of these boxes as a bare minimum. We are fully aware that taking a TESOL course is a serious commitment in terms of your time, effort and finances, so it is only right that we provide you with the very best tuition and guidance possible. Our in-class certification courses run for 4 weeks straight and in that time our trainees spend many hours in the classroom receiving instruction in a wide range of topics, from teaching methodologies and classroom...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about College TESOL Teacher and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: J.H. - U.S.A. said: english as a Global LanguageGlobalization has invaded almost every square mile of this planet. Hegemonic cultural norms that were once seen as “Western” have invaded nations at an extremely fast pace. Western cultures, ideologies and ways of life have become crucial for progress and success. It is no wonder why learning english is in such high demand. Markets for english schools have been popping up throughout the world in nations as far as Thailand to Costa Rica, with the need for...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Company TESOL Teacher and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: A.H. – U.S.A. said: I have gained a great deal more from the course than I originally thought I would. I have learned the basics of teaching as well as the details of how to deal with a variety student/course/classroom situations, problems, and difficulties. I have learned how to prepare for and teach a class by using the ESA method. I have been given valuable tools to use in the classroom and many activity and exercise ideas, as well as ways to adapt everyday games, items, or resources to be suitable...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Companies TESOL Teacher and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: S.C. - China said: From this course, I have revised and refreshed my knowledge of the english language. I have developed an understanding of how to create a lesson plan for a class and feel confident enough to be able to put the skills I have learnt into practice. I can now see how important it is to establish rapport with students and make the lessons exciting and fun to gain motivation and enthusiasm towards the class. I have also learnt that everyone learns differently, and it is up to the teacher and...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Dates TESOL Teacher and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: K. P. - U.K. said: Motivating StudentsNearly all of the conscious behaviour of human beings is motivated. It was once held that motivation had to be provided by external influence. Today it is more generally believed that motivation is an individual trait of which certain people possess more than others. However, basic motivational needs and drives vary between individuals, depending on their interest in the work at hand and their current personal situation. Motivation is an inspiration to work or to achieve...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Fee TESOL Teacher and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: K.D. - U.S.A. said: New Technology in the ClassroomAs I was throwing around ideas for this independent research article, I had some trouble coming up with a topic. So What I decided to do was talk about a topic that interests me and how it can be applied to the classroom. What I decided upon was the use of new Technology in the classroom. We live in an age of computers, and to discount the use of technology in the classroom is selfish and flat-out lazy. Within this research article, I plan to talk about some...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Agency TESOL Teacher and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: J. F. - Japan said: Motivation in the ClassroomMotivation in the classroom is an essential factor for classroom effectiveness and school improvement that involves “RESOURCES/TEACHERS/STUDENTS' ABILITY” Teacher motivation has to do with teachers' desire to participate in the education process by imparting knowledge to his/her students because he genuinely cares for his students. Motivation is not completely a new term/word. What is interesting about it is that it is commonly assumed to be a good thing...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Lesson TESOL Teacher and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: L.N. – U.S.A. said: I’ve learned a lot about english even in this basic class. It’s amazing to me everything I know, but don’t know why I know it. I would be very interested into studying english in more depth. I am looking forward to being able to put to use what I have learned: the stages of teaching, the lesson plans, interacting with the students, and feeling as though I am helping someone. Those are accomplishments I will take away from this class with pride. I’ve learned a...  [Read more]

To embark on teaching English abroad, what you truly require is a strong willingness to explore something new and a teaching qualification that attests to your completion of a certain level of teacher training. In this context, the widely recognized credential is a TESOL certificate. Such courses usually have minimal prerequisites, making them accessible to a wide range of individuals. What level of English is required to take a TESOL course? What age limits are there with TESOL courses? What educational background do I need to take a TESOL course? Do English language teachers need to be bilingual? Do qualified teachers still need to complete a TESOL course? Do I need to know a lot about grammar to teach English abroad? A fundamental requirement for enrolling in a TESOL...  [Read more]

Teacher Career Development Wikipedia® states that the study of career development looks at how individuals manage their careers within and between organizations and how the organizations structure the career progress of their members. This is alluding to the fact that professionals and organizations are in a partnership. This definition fails to mention the importance and influence of colleagues throughout the lifetime of a career. It is the freedom and support that is given to the teacher by her employer and colleagues throughout the lifetime of her career that can create the feelings of happiness, satisfaction and fulfillment, to not have this can lead to a career that is discarded only to search for something that may not be as rewarding. So what happens to teachers when the...  [Read more]

Teacher Self Analysis My early experiences of learning in the State education system of the UK clearly affected my career and attitude to education. In the main, I was taught by root, this had the affect of making me become bored and if I am honest, I did not take full advantage of my education. Later realising I still had some untapped potential I enrolled on a course in Higher Education. I expected the same teaching methods that I had experienced earlier in my life, but instead found a more progressive, student centered approach. My motivation was high and I achieved my Certificate in Education. I took these varied experiences with me when I entered teaching some ten years ago. I soon found that most learners at the college were I worked were poorly motivated, lacking drive and...  [Read more]

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International TEFL and TESOL Training's classroom based TESOL courses focus on the fundamental and practical areas of Teaching English in the modern world and deal primarily with the real knowledge and skills needed by teachers in the classrooms of today and the future. We retain our core principles throughout all of classroom based TESOL certification courses at all of our locations. The most fundamental and practical area of all of our TESOL certification courses. Our course trainees teach real, local students of English and put into practice the knowledge and skills gained on the course. Course trainees work closely with an individual student aiming to focus on rapport-building, error analysis and correction and addressing the individual needs of the student. Trainees have three...  [Read more]

International TEFL and TESOL Training will do all we can, pre-course, on-course and post-course to ensure you have an excellent experience. Our support services start before you begin your course and continue throughout your teaching career. Support services are your one stop reference for all aspects of your experience of teaching english abroad.   Here at International TEFL and TESOL Training our many years of experience has shown us that embarking on a teaching career overseas can be an intimidating experience, especially if you have never taught before. For this reason our support services will give you valuable advice and tools, such as lesson plans to assist you in your teaching career. You may contact our support services at any time, from anywhere in the world, even after...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Accreditation TESOL Teachers and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: B.L. – U.S.A. said: Having taught EFL in South Korea for 15 months with no prior teaching experience, this course was extremely an enjoyable program for me. While teaching overseas, I would be following formats that really did not make sense to me, but after taking this course I have discovered so many reasons for why I was required to teach certain lessons with distinct structures. The course provided me with a great review of english grammar. I am a native english speaker, and even I have problems...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Companies TESOL Teachers and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: J.M. - UK said: Games in the classroomGames in the classroom offer so many different benefits to both students and teachers. Games can be used in every aspect of teaching a language. To start games can be used as a useful ice breaker between students, this not exactly related to teaching the language but still just as important. Anything from simply pairing students off and asking them to find out an interesting fact about each other. This will help students become more familiar with each other and make...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Company TESOL Teachers and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: J.P. - China said: Classroom ManagementDo I have classroom management problems? When I just became a local english teacher in China, of course I did. Firstly, let’s look at reasons why the children might be misbehaving. Are they bored? Does learning english not engage them? Are they tired with sitting at their desks? Maybe the children find english hard and do not think they can learn it so they hide their lack of confidence by misbehaving. Maybe the naughty child just thinks that the teacher does not like...  [Read more]