Day in the life of
ESL Teacher – Yvonne McArthur
My typical day starts at 3:40 am when my alarm goes off. I start teaching my first class at 4 am. Each class is one-on-one with a student in China and lasts for 25-28 minutes. I have a few minutes between each class to grab a refill of tea, do some jumping jacks, or jot down notes. At 7 am, I finish my last class and spend the next 30 minutes to 1-hour writing feedback for each student and reviewing the classroom slides and student profiles for the next day. When I started teaching, this stage took me three times longer than it does now. As I’ve gotten more familiar with the classroom materials and the teaching strategies recommended by VIPKid, my preparation time has decreased.
Pros
I enjoy the one-on-one format of the job, having control over what slots I open in case I need time off, and the ability to travel while I’m working. Since the curriculum is provided, it required less of a learning curve when I started as a new teacher. I also enjoy finishing work early and being able to dedicate the rest of my day to writing a novel and starting a travel blog.
Cons
I dislike getting up so early and therefore having to go to bed early since it can make having a social life more challenging. I am also dependent on having electricity and good internet, so that can be a stressor when I am traveling or when there are storms in my area. Since it is up to parents which teacher they book and how often, my schedule is not always full.
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ESL Teachers
ESL teachers’ main responsibility is to teach non-English speaking people how to communicate fluently in the English language. They often work in elementary, middle, and high schools, as well as in adult education centers.
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