Tefl Professional Development

Tue, 18 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Opening New Doors by Choosing Professional Development It has been the most extraordinary experience in developing my skills as a teacher. My own personal philosophy is that life has no finish line, it’s just a struggle uphill were you are continually overcoming adversity and constantly improving. This philosophy applies to many facets of life but few things better than the art of teaching. Table of Contents Role Models Professional Development New Ideas Do you want to acquire new teaching skills? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Jack W. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT....  [Read more]

Wed, 22 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas TEFL Course as a Part of Professional Development Teaching English as a foreign language for the first time is not as easy as it may seem. A TEFL course is an important precursor for anyone interested in teaching English professionally because it provides the necessary tools, techniques, and guidelines that will make the teaching experience as successful as possible for both the teacher and the students. A TEFL course provides prospective English teachers with essential information regarding lesson structure (ESA), grammar fundamentals, class size dynamics, class material information and many other lessons that prepare the teacher for the role. Table of Contents Reasons to take training Benefits for students Practical grammar Peer...  [Read more]

Mon, 20 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Acquiring Teaching Skills as Part of Professional Development From my teaching experience of teaching English to foreigners of other languages, I had never realized how important it was to learn different teaching methods and skills. I did not major in teaching nor anything related. I majored in Business Administration and simply was allowed to teach ESL in another country where I was not raised, and I did it. Nowadays I compare these skills taught and how different I was teaching back then, that I am so willing to start teaching again, but with these newly acquired skills, I learned. I can remember several experiences in my teaching days that I committed many mistakes that this lesson taught me how to avoid, i.e. how not to talk...  [Read more]

Mon, 16 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Why Do Teachers Need to Work on Their Professional Development? Why Teacher Career Development? As one of the hundreds of thousands of educators around the globe, I knew that I still have a lot of space that needs to develop on the path of my teaching career. Table of Contents Reasons to develop professional skills The importance of being an educator TEFL/TESOL Training Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Joyce P. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Reasons to develop professional skills Being an educator is not an easy profession, because for me teaching is not just a...  [Read more]

Tue, 09 Nov 2021 Zareena Younis Destinations Alumni Experiences The Increasing Need for Continuous Professional Development in the Middle East In western society, continuous professional development (CPD) is part and parcel of most jobs where one will have to undertake regular training and have monthly meetings to see how one's work can be improved. There is the encouragement to develop your skills and certify yourself for better job satisfaction and promotion. Table of Contents Importance of CPD The Increasing need for CPD in the Middle East The benefit of CPD and how it can bridge the gap of education between the Middle East and Western society. Recommendations for educational establishments in the Middle East Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Related Articles:...  [Read more]

Zareena Younis Zareena is a TEFL Instructor based in Sulimaniyah, Kurdistan, Iraq. She enjoys motivating students in authentic ways and to inspire others to have optimism. Read my articles Nepotism in the Education Sector | ITTT | TEFL Blog Zareena Younis Destinations Alumni Experiences Nepotism, known as “wasta” in the workplace, is common in the Middle East, especially in the private sector. Personally, this area of common practice was unknown and unheard of to me as I come from a system of being recruited through the normal steps of applying for a job, being selected for an interview, and then being hired based on my experience knowledge, and skills. Teacher vs. Student-Centered Approach in the Middle East | ITTT | TEFL Blog Zareena Younis Alumni Experiences Teachers...  [Read more]

Scarborough, UK - English job offered Date posted:2007-05-07 | Writer: ANGLOLANG | Email: [email protected] Enthusiastic, creative EFL teachers needed for quality, non-residential, British Council accredited private language school in Scarborough. Teach General English to groups of adults and teens in our superb manor house equipped with the latest technology. Supportive, fun and professional team. Summer teacher development workshops. Teaching hours: min. 16 hours per week, possibility of c.24 hours neg. From mid June(neg) to mid/late August. Possibility of some work in September. Regret: no telephone interviews Email CV and photo to: [email protected] Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each...  [Read more]

Teacher Development Strategy for Non-Native Speakers   Are you a new ESL teacher or thinking of becoming one? This live stream will help you understand how to develop in this field and become a real professional. #TEFL#BestTEFL #TeachEnglishOnline Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Click here and get started today: https://bit.ly/37gs5vO What is TEFL Certification? Where is it valid: https://bit.ly/36ma2Fg Check out our wide range of TEFL Courses: https://bit.ly/3ltqt73 Teach English online from anywhere you want: https://bit.ly/3ltqEPL Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Ask a Non-Native TEFL Teacher: Career, Motivation, Self-Development   Q&A with Liza. Ask any questions about TEFL career-building, English learning motivation, self-development, or anything on your mind! #TEFL#BestTEFL #TeachEnglishOnline Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Click here and get started today: https://bit.ly/37gs5vO What is TEFL Certification? Where is it valid: https://bit.ly/36ma2Fg Check out our wide range of TEFL Courses: https://bit.ly/3ltqt73 Teach English online from anywhere you want: https://bit.ly/3ltqEPL Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Regular TEFL Positions in Australia Date posted:2014-09-03 | Writer: Navitas English | Email: [email protected] Navitas English has employment opportunities available for TEFL certified teachers from time to time. Our major course start dates are January, March, July and September, but we recruit teachers year-round. We are currently looking for talented professionals to work full-time on courses beginning in September. We are Australia's leading provider of ELICOS programs (English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students), delivering courses to more than 8,000 students annually through 7 mainland centres, with partner operations in Oman and Singapore. Navitas English seeks to attract talented people and is committed to developing, supporting, challenging and rewarding...  [Read more]

TEFL Jobs in Costa Rica  ESL Teacher Writer: Centro Cultural Costarricense-Norteamericano | Email: [email protected] Work with Centro Cultural Costarricense-Norteamericano Costa RicaWe are excited to offer you the opportunity to teach English in virtual and face-to-face scenarios with an established institution with over 78 years of service to the country. Centro Cultural Costarricense-Norteamericano is a non-profit language institute and cultural centre declared to be of public interest by the government of Costa Rica. We serve the needs of thousands of English learners from around the country through our consolidated language programs and innovative learning materials. Our teachers are true educational professionals who plan and deliver high quality learning experiences for...  [Read more]

Positions Teaching EFL in Costa Rica Date posted:2019-06-05 | Writer: Idioma Internacional | Email: [email protected] Incredible EFL teaching opportunities await you helping others improve their quality of life by teaching English as a second language. Idioma Internacional in Costa Rica is looking for professionals to join our teaching team starting in July 2019! We also recruit and hire professional and qualified teachers on a year-round basis Idioma Internacional is a language institution celebrating nearly 20 years of providing quality instruction and communicative solutions to companies around the Central Valley. Our office is based in the middle of a busy downtown neighborhood of San José, Costa Rica. THE POSITION: We are seeking EFL teachers who are flexible, passionate, caring...  [Read more]

EFL Teachers Needed in Vietnam Date posted:2019-05-23 | Writer: Apollo Education and Training Vietnam | Email: [email protected] Use your TEFL skills to experience working in a fascinating country with a unique cultural combination of old and new, traditional and modern. Apollo Education and Training Vietnam is currently looking for energetic, creative and dedicated EFL teachers to join our teams in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Hai Phong. We have 22 years of experience teaching English in Vietnam and currently operate more than 20 training centres nationwide. Our teaching staff at Apollo is an experienced and supportive group and we are looking for other qualified and dedicated ESL professionals to join this dynamic team and help to deliver quality education to Vietnamese young...  [Read more]

Teaching Opportunity in Costa Rica Date posted:2022-07-16 | Writer: Idioma Internacional | Email: [email protected] Idioma Internacional, celebrating over 20 years in San Jose, Costa Rica, has incredible virtual ESL teaching opportunities available! Work with corporate professionals, technical high school students, and students sponsored with government scholarships in Costa Rica.We are looking for dynamic TEFL/CELTA/ESL/EFL Certified teachers who genuinely have a passion for education and helping others.As a member of the Idioma team, teachers participate in robust professional development with ongoing trainings with opportunities for growth in other departments!Salary and benefitsOpportunity to come to Costa Rica, a beautiful, tropical, Spanish speaking paradisePersonalized support from...  [Read more]

Job Teaching English in Germany (2) Date posted:2014-05-29 | Writer: Institute4languages | Email: [email protected] Institute4languages is an innovative and professional language school located within the vibrant red-brick warehouse district, Speicherstadt, in Hamburg. We are currently looking to recruit outstanding EFL teachers to augment our freelance teaching team. The successful candidate will be working in company with professional clients both on a one to one basis, as well as in small groups of between 4 and 6 professionals. Qualifications: The successful candidate should have a undergraduate degree or higher and a certificate level qualification (normally CELTA or TESOL), at least one year post-certificate full-time teaching experience and be based in Hamburg. They...  [Read more]

TEFL Job in Indonesia (4) Date posted:2016-03-17 | Writer: EF English First | Email: [email protected] EF English First is looking for an EFL teacher to join a dedicated team of four teachers in a newly opened school in Semarang. We specialize in teaching all levels of students, from early elementary to teens, from young adults to business professionals. You will be supported with EF English First courses geared specifically towards each age group and regular teacher training workshops with an emphasis on continued professional development. Semarang lies in the northern part of Central Java. It’s a bustling mid-sized city with a population of 1.5 million. A hub for business throughout the region, Semarang has great transport connections with Ahmad Yani airport offering flights...  [Read more]

Teach English in Saudi Arabia (4) Date posted:2015-02-25 | Writer: INTERLINK Language Centers | Email: [email protected] INTERLINK Language Centers are seeking committed EFL instructors with a variety of backgrounds and qualifications to work in Saudi Arabia. Our programs prepare students for professional or academic functions that include English as a medium of communication. For more than three decades, INTERLINK has been offering intensive English, academic preparation, and cultural orientation programs to students, scholars and professionals from around the world on university campuses in the U.S. Since 2003, it has been providing foundation year English and orientation programs at Al Yamamah University in Riyadh. In 2010, in cooperation with English Gate Academy (EGA) of Saudi...  [Read more]

Positions For EFL Teachers in Mexico Date posted:2016-01-02 | Writer: Belitz Mexico | Email: [email protected] Berlitz Mexico is seeking full and part time EFL instructors to join the friendly and professional team at our centre in Tijuana. We also have opportunities for French, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, and German instructors. You will be responsible for delivering foreign language lessons at the high standard Berlitz sets, to a wide range of students who vary in age and background, from young learners to adults, professionals to students, requiring to learn for business and/or social occasions. SALARY AND BENEFITS: -A competitive salary -A professional training and development program -Visa sponsorship and insurance MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: -Native level fluency -University...  [Read more]

Occasional Opportunities Teaching EFL in Paraguay Date posted:2019-11-07 | Writer: Columbia University of Paraguay | Email: [email protected] Established in 1991, Universidad Columbia del Paraguay (Columbia University of Paraguay) is a higher education institution located in the medium-sized city of Asunción (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Asuncion. We have occasional opportunities for TEFL qualified English teachers who are planning to stay in Paraguay. Officially accredited and recognized by the Ministerio de Educación y Cultura, Paraguay (Ministry of Education and Culture, Paraguay), Universidad Columbia del Paraguay is a coeducational higher education institution. We offer courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education...  [Read more]

Expat ESL Teachers Needed in Southern Vietnam Date posted:2023-05-28 | Writer: VUS - The English Center | Email: [email protected] VUS has consistently been one of the biggest employers of English teachers in Vietnam, currently employing over 2,000 English teaching professionals. We offer great opportunities for teachers to explore new cultures and environments in different areas of Vietnam.We are looking for full-time/part-time English-speaking teachers who can take on a wide variety of ages (predominantly with 6-16 year olds) during both weekends and weeknights at our centers in Ho Chi Minh City, as well as in Dong Nai, Binh Duong, Tien Giang and Ba Ria.- Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities and organized lessons with provided materials (Lesson plan submission is not a...  [Read more]

TEFL Position in Russia Date posted:2016-10-18 | Writer: Windsor English Language School | Email: [email protected] Windsor English Language School is a friendly, independent establishment, looking for EFL teachers in our schools in Moscow, Saint-Petersburg and Vladimir. We are also looking for a teacher for our new school that is going to be opened soon in Irkutsk, a cosy Siberian city near lake Baikal with a lot of universities. Different start dates are available. Windsor provides a range of general and specialized courses to students and professionals. In addition to general English, our school provides IELTS preparation and ESP courses in finance, law, medicine and content-based courses in a range of subjects. We are an IELTS Pretesting Centre and an official partner of University of...  [Read more]

Use Your TEFL Skills to Live, Work and Travel in Costa Rica Date posted:2018-08-30 | Writer: Idioma Internacional | Email: [email protected] Are you looking for adventure and travel? Are you tired of working a traditional 9-5? Would you like to help others improve their quality of life by teaching English as a second language? Idioma Internacional in Costa Rica is looking for professionals to join our teaching team starting in September and October 2018!  We are a language institution celebrating nearly 20 years of providing quality instruction and communicative solutions to companies around the Central Valley. Our office is based in the middle of a busy downtown neighborhood of San José, Costa Rica. THE POSITION: We are seeking EFL teachers who are flexible, passionate,...  [Read more]

Immediate TEFL Vacancies in Australia Date posted:2015-11-16 | Writer: Hawthorn-Melbourne | Email: [email protected] Hawthorn-Melbourne has experienced exceptional growth in the University of Melbourne Bridging Program (UMELBP), and is currently recruiting high-calibre TEFL professionals for the (southern) summer peak season, from now until 5 February.  Preference will be given to teachers with appropriate English for Academic Purposes experience, or related relevant experience with IELTS and other pathway preparation courses. Teachers with High School qualifications and experience are also sought. Established in 1986, Hawthorn-Melbourne has been providing students with high quality English language training for 29 years. We are located in a peaceful residential...  [Read more]

Teach Motivated Adults EFL in Saudi Arabia Date posted:2019-03-07 | Writer: Wall Street Institute | Email: [email protected] Are you looking to develop your TEFL career in one of the Middle East’s most vibrant and exciting countries, working alongside an international team of teachers where every day at work you will be making a real difference? Wall Street Institute is looking for dynamic, outgoing EFL teachers who can inspire our adult students to learn and develop their language skills. Founded 40 years ago and growing stronger every year, Wall Street Institute has provided instruction to over 2 million students and has over 400 centers in 27 countries, with a dominant presence in Saudi Arabia. Our innovative Wall Street Institute Method integrates the best of proven...  [Read more]

Positions For TEFL Qualified Teachers in Russia Date posted:2018-06-06 | Writer: Windsor English Language School | Email: [email protected] Windsor English Language School is a friendly, independent establishment, looking for native level speakers EFL teachers in our schools in Moscow to start in August 2018. We provide a range of general and specialized courses to students and professionals. In addition to general English, our school provides IELTS preparation and ESP courses in finance, law, business and content-based courses in a range of subjects. We are an IELTS Pre-testing Centre and an official partner of University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations. We work closely with the Moscow Examination Centre, and many of our teachers, once sufficiently experienced, go on to become certified...  [Read more]

Immediate TEFL Vacancies in Costa Rica Date posted:2018-01-08 | Writer: Idioma Internacional | Email: [email protected] Idioma Internacional has unique, full-time and legal TEFL job opportunities in and around the central valley! Work with corporate students. Be trained for virtual classes. Deliver specialty programs with Costa Rican high-schoolers. Learn how to become a Language Evaluator. We seek creative professionals to join our dynamic team for February 2018! Our teaching staff are talented, diverse, caring and committed, both to the students we teach and to helping their fellow teachers throughout their careers here. In return for these qualities in our staff, we offer teachers a professional and reliable work experience and the opportunity to make a difference, alongside a fun...  [Read more]

Mon, 18 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Why is Child Development Important? In my summative task, I would like to speak about child development, covering some points why it is important to pay attention to the development of the kids while they are at the age of being taught. Table of Contents So during my years, I realized that child development covers the full scope of skills that a child masters over their lifespan including development in: So, I concluded that child development is an important tool to ensure that children meet their ‘developmental milestones’. We know that development and learning are thoroughly connected. Parents play the most important part of child development. Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related...  [Read more]

Online English Teachers Needed Date posted:2022-09-16 | Writer: The Really Great Teacher Company | Email: [email protected] ATTENTION GREAT TEACHERS & TUTORS! Are you a really great teacher because you are passionate about inspiring those you teach? Let The Really Great Teacher Company (TRGTC) support your personal and professional growth on your journey to influence students through teaching English. An opportunity with us also includes:CAREER ADVANCEMENT: Many opportunities will be available in the future for growth and movement into more senior positions.DEDICATED SUPPORT TEAM: We provide all materials and the human support you need.PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Our Inspiration Academy has free courses available for our whole team, in various fields of study, to support...  [Read more]

EFL Teacher and Teacher Trainer Needed in Tanzania, East Africa Date posted:2019-09-05 | Writer: The Tanzanian Children's Fund INC | Email: [email protected] The Tanzanian Children’s Fund is seeking a native English speaker with ESOL/ESL/ELL experience to work for the Rift Valley Children’s Village in rural Tanzania. Our ESOL Teacher / Teacher Trainer will work alongside RVCV’s Education Director at Oldeani Secondary School to improve the English competency of students as well as equip teachers with the skills and knowledge to be high quality teachers in English. Founded by India Howell in 2004, RVCV operates in partnership with the Tanzanian Children’s Fund (TCF) and is a loving and permanent home to 97 children. RVCV is located in a remote and impoverished...  [Read more]

Vacancies Teaching English in China Date posted:2019-01-30 | Writer: Meten English | Email: [email protected] Meten English, also known as Meten Education Group has opportunities for TEFL qualified teachers. We were founded in 2006 and are the leading language training institute for adult students learning English, with domestic headquarters in Beijing and Shenzhen as well as 24 other major cities in China and offices in New York and Los Angeles. We provide various programs including Meten general English, Meten Standardized Test Preparations, Meten Overseas Services, Meten Preparatory Academy (G7 – 12) and Meten VIP Online. With over 100 learning centers in 26 cities across China, Meten now staffs a team of over 3000 professionals in ESL teaching, education research and development,...  [Read more]