After graduation, I applied through the internet, and after a few days I got the job as an Online English Teacher/Tutor in a Korean company. I really liked the job since teaching is my passion and a plus would be teaching English. Another plus would be the pay. If you are a newly graduate most of the time you'll get the low paying job but in this case you get a lot more than you expected. Right now I am working for two companies but as a part-timer. Both for Koreans and Japanese students. So here are some things you need to keep in mind with regards to this kind of job.
1. Be Punctual.
-Since you are dealing with foreign bosses always keep in mind that you can't and you shouldn't be late or absent. Japanese & Koreans are very particular with the time, they would always think time is important since it's part of their culture. So let go of the so called "Filipino Time".
2. Always smile.
-Show your pretty face always with a smile. It'll give you positive vibes all throughout the day. Remember that smile is contagious. A smile cost nothing, but it gives much to those who receives it. In that manner, it will be your students, your boss, and your co-workers.
3. Read.
-Take time to read the books or the articles for your lesson of the day. Well some teachers even my self gets surprised o how to teach a specific lesson if you weren't somehow able to read it. Be ahead of your students, although there are times students doesn't even scan or take a look at their books or articles.
4. Take note of the time.
-There maybe times you will enjoy your class but take note of the time. You don't want to be late on your next class if you have a consecutive class. Most of the time you'll have 3-5 consecutive classes.
5. Put a little makeup on.
-Don't be scared to try a little make up on. A dab of lipstick or gloss won't hurt. If you are in a video class, you don't want to look pale in the camera. Also putting blush will make your face look lively and youthful.
6. Make your life easier, write notations.
-This is very important since you need to make comments after the class. If you have consecutive classes, the problem if you don't write any notations chances is you will forget what happen in your class. You don't want to be playing back again the video class you had. Bad luck if the company doesn't record a video of the class.
7. Use different teaching styles.
-Every student is a different personality, age, level, and attitude. Most of the time you'll deal with different kinds of students, so don't use the same teaching style over and over again. Vary the method you use specially for kids, make it fun and lighten up your mood even if they are not in mood to study. You can try different games or activities in class. For teenagers try to be a little bit friendly and understanding since they are so tired from school, academy, or cram school.
8. Be patient.
-Some students take time to answer. I suggest you wait for their answers or if you can't just give them options so that they may be able to answer the question.
9. Focus
- When you are having a class try to avoid surfing unnecessary website like facebook, twitter, pinterest and other social networking sites. Don't chit-chat with your friends. Also don't use your phone in class.
10. Enjoy the class.
-Don't stress yourself, have fun in class. Always remember you are there to teach so make it enjoyable. Make your class a fun so that the students would be looking forward to have a class with you again.
“A teacher affects eternity: he can never tell where his influence stops.” ~ Henry Adams -