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On Line Teaching Jobs

by Sharlene Batin

Feb 9, 2015

"Hello I'm interested in teaching English online and I have read about a few companies. I see Rarejob, DMM, Sankei, 51 talk. Has anyone worked at any of these? What is it like? On the website it says I can make 30,000 per month but I was looking at these forums and I see pay starts at 15 - 20K. What do you have to do to raise your hourly wage ...See More

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ESL and the Common Core

by Ann

Jul 15, 2012

Hello all,

For the past three years I taught 6-8th grade but this year I am moving to ESL for 6-8th grade. I'll be pulling out and pushing in. My School district only spent 1 day on PD for the Common Core and I missed it for personal reasons. I have a few questions.

1. How are you changing your lesson plan template to reflect th...See More

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Mackorello On 7/16/12, The Troll is OWNED wrote:

> Hi Anne, there used to be a lot of information about this over

> on LJ but the Mackorello troll ruined that place. If you have

> the time a patience to sift through all of it's endless troll

> droppings, I am pretty sure you will find what you are looking
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Nov 8, 2013

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Japan Expert This "troll is owned" character above is a typically troubled Japan gaijin expat.

It's the same, tired, worn-out story - got married to some cute J-girl, got her pregnant, had a kid, didn't learn the language, got stuck at NOVA, tried to break out his chains but was too useless to do it, marriage went down the pan, wife left him ...See More

Feb 5, 2015

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online MA degree in ESL

by Kim

Dec 6, 2014

Have any of you certified teachers gotten your MA online? If so, do you have any suggestions or warnings? I am a foreign language teacher in Massachusetts looking to get my MA in ESL but need to do it online.

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Polly Anna Kim, I am nearly done getting my MAELL with Western Governors University. It has been a great experience for me. The only challenges that I faced were procuring a clinical supervisor for the practicum portion and finding resources that were appropriate for my particular experience for curriculum reviews (japanese-speaking students as opposed to spa...See More

Dec 6, 2014

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Behavior Management-ELL Small Group

by ELL in STL

Nov 7, 2014

Hello, I am an ELL teacher and work with one small group of second grader. The group consists of 5 students. Academically, they are pretty low, BUT the greatest challange I have is with behavior. They are pretty immature. Someone is touching someone else. They are pushing and shoving in line or fighting for a chair. Complaining/whining about an ass...See More

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massesl First, Make a short, clear rule list (4 rules) and use visuals. You can give each child 3 checks at the start of class. Each infraction, lose a check. If you end with at least 1 check, you get to join in a group game. 0 checks, no game. Games can be as quick as 5 min. I make sure my games relate to unit vocab or are a grammar point I want them to l...See More

Nov 26, 2014

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English

by Moscow

Nov 12, 2014

Hello!

Our online-school is looking for new native speakers tutors!

Our proposal:

1. Your commission is 85%.

2. 24/7 technical support and help.

3. You don’t have to look for new students, we’ll do it for you!

Our requirements:

1. You are passionate about teaching English.

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SKYPE

by Tara

Oct 27, 2014

I would like to set up my ESL class with SKYPE conversations from another school. Please let me know if anybody is interested!

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Celia Enriquez On 10/27/14, Tara wrote: > I would like to set up my ESL class with SKYPE > conversations from another school. Please let me know if > anybody is interested! What grade level I have 5 th grader

Oct 27, 2014

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New Public School ESL Teacher

by Michelle NYC

Aug 28, 2014

Hello,

I am a new teacher and would like some advice on what my first year should look like. What are some must haves as a DOE ESL teacher?

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DDstarbucks Hi Michelle, I remember two pieces of advice I got before my first day in a NYC school 1. never look at a memo twice- do whatever it is that the memo says to do right away, then throw out the memo. 2. Be flexible - You may be in 2 or more rooms, get a good bag to carry your things from room to room. I will give you a 3rd - get to school an hour bef...See More

Aug 28, 2014

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Anonymous On 8/28/14, Michelle NYC wrote: > Hello, > > I am a new teacher and would like some advice on what my > first year should look like. What are some must haves as a > DOE ESL teacher?

Be familiar with any compliance laws/regulations, and know how to screen students for ESL/ELL services.

Sep 30, 2014

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Cultural Bias is Part of Our Culture

by Teachers.Net Gazette

Sep 22, 2014

As our society and our classrooms become more and more multi-cultural, teachers should think about other cultures and our natural bias for our own culture. An authentic letter from Benjamin Franklin and the Indian response show interesting examples of cultural biases. Use them to prompt a good classroom or faculty discussion on cultures and cultura...See More

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Technology & ELL

by RKV

Sep 8, 2014

Hi! In search of how to use IPads with my English Learners. Do you have a favorite app / program/ project using iPads?

Thanks!

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Tom Forsmo I really like using flashcards, and especially quizlet.com, it has its own app, and you can create flashcards and generate games in order to learn new vocabulary

On 9/08/14, RKV wrote: > Hi! > In search of how to use IPads with my English Learners. > Do you have a favorite app / program/ project using > iPads? > > Thanks!

Sep 9, 2014

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Dima Hello,

There are many Apps worth using and experimenting with to see what will work best with your students. Here are few:

1) Showbie: It allows your students to turn in their assignments, organize, edit, & insert images. It's easier to keep track and review their work.

2) Dropbox/ Google Drive/ Google Docs ( can b...See More

Sep 11, 2014

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Questions for ESOL Teachers

by Denise

Jun 20, 2014

Hello, I'm conducting some research for a class I'm taking. If anyone can answer the following, and also include the state in which you teach and the grade level, I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you.

What led you to teaching ESOL? What is your view of the role of ESOL teachers in schools? What do you think is the most important th...See More

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Maggie I need help knowing how to study for my ESL Praxis. I've studied the study guide and taken one online test and one test in the study guide. I have to make 142 in Arkansas to pass, but don't know how to convert the percentage score I got to the raw score I'll have to get on the real thing August 7. Has anybody taken and passed the test and if so, ho...See MoreI need help knowing how to study for my ESL Praxis. I've studied the study guide and taken one online test and one test in the study guide. I have to make 142 in Arkansas to pass, but don't know how to convert the percentage score I got to the raw score I'll have to get on the real thing August 7. Has anybody taken and passed the test and if so, how did you prepare? Maggie

On 6/25/14, Denise wrote: > This is great stuff, Steve. Thanks! > > > On 6/23/14, Steve McCormack, NY wrote: >> On 6/20/14, Denise wrote: >>> Hello, I'm conducting some research for a class I'm taking. >> If anyone >>> can answer the following, and also include the state in >> which you >>> teach and the grade level, I would greatly appreciate it. >> Thank you. >>> >>> What led you to teaching ESOL? What is your view of the >> role of ESOL >>> teachers in schools? What do you think is the most >> important thing >>> about ESOL for classroom teachers to know? >>> >> Hi, >> I didn't start out wanting to be an ESOL teacher. I was a >> Social Studies teacher, looking for full-time work in the late >> 1980s, when I began teaching Economics, and Participation >> in Government (Grade 12) in an evening high school >> program. One night, the ESL teacher was out, and the >> principal asked me to be the substitute teacher. I really >> enjoyed the experience, and began teaching one adult ESL >> class the next semester. >> I left teaching entirely for 6 years, but then got laid off from >> my job. I used the time on unemployment to go to grad >> school to become an ESL teacher. I started teaching ESL full >> time in 1998, and have been happy about the decision ever >> since. >> I look at my role in the middle school as a resource for >> students to access the information they need to succeed in >> all their subjects. I spend more time teaching science, math >> and social studies than grammar. I am of the opinion that >> their success in their other subjects is as much a >> demonstration of their English proficiency as their ESL grade >> is. >> The most important thing for ESL teachers to know is that >> they will always be related to the back bench of the academic >> team in their school, unless they advocate for equal >> treatment. Also, as an ESL teacher, you can be expected to >> be asked for lots of favors by staff who assume you speak >> another language. Me, I do whatever I can: call parents, >> translate notes, etc., because I can speak Spanish, and like to >> help. But I make it clear this is a favor, not part of my job >> description. >> Do I think future ESL teachers will be happy? If they are in >> a place that is the right fit for them. I can deal with middle >> school, but elementary would not be a good fit for me. I still >> like to teach adults, and do so at the community college >> every semester. That is a great part-time gig, but it is only >> part-time. Very few full-time ESL positions at the college >> level. Mostly taught by adjuncts and doctoral students. >> If it turns out you love this job, stick with it. If you don't >> love it, you should try something else. ESOL Students >> deserve teachers who love their job, not those who look at it >> as just another way to earn a paycheck.

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Michelle NYC Hello Steve,

I have some questions about teaching ESL in a NYC public school. What is some must haves for middle and high school students in regards to teaching and administration? I am a new teacher and I was wondering if you can give me some advice on my year and the things I need to know?

On 6/23/14, Steve McCormack, NY wrote...See MoreHello Steve,

I have some questions about teaching ESL in a NYC public school. What is some must haves for middle and high school students in regards to teaching and administration? I am a new teacher and I was wondering if you can give me some advice on my year and the things I need to know?

On 6/23/14, Steve McCormack, NY wrote: > On 6/20/14, Denise wrote: >> Hello, I'm conducting some research for a class I'm taking. > If anyone >> can answer the following, and also include the state in > which you >> teach and the grade level, I would greatly appreciate it. > Thank you. >> >> What led you to teaching ESOL? What is your view of the > role of ESOL >> teachers in schools? What do you think is the most > important thing >> about ESOL for classroom teachers to know? >> > Hi, > I didn't start out wanting to be an ESOL teacher. I was a > Social Studies teacher, looking for full-time work in the late > 1980s, when I began teaching Economics, and Participation > in Government (Grade 12) in an evening high school > program. One night, the ESL teacher was out, and the > principal asked me to be the substitute teacher. I really > enjoyed the experience, and began teaching one adult ESL > class the next semester. > I left teaching entirely for 6 years, but then got laid off from > my job. I used the time on unemployment to go to grad > school to become an ESL teacher. I started teaching ESL full > time in 1998, and have been happy about the decision ever > since. > I look at my role in the middle school as a resource for > students to access the information they need to succeed in > all their subjects. I spend more time teaching science, math > and social studies than grammar. I am of the opinion that > their success in their other subjects is as much a > demonstration of their English proficiency as their ESL grade > is. > The most important thing for ESL teachers to know is that > they will always be related to the back bench of the academic > team in their school, unless they advocate for equal > treatment. Also, as an ESL teacher, you can be expected to > be asked for lots of favors by staff who assume you speak > another language. Me, I do whatever I can: call parents, > translate notes, etc., because I can speak Spanish, and like to > help. But I make it clear this is a favor, not part of my job > description. > Do I think future ESL teachers will be happy? If they are in > a place that is the right fit for them. I can deal with middle > school, but elementary would not be a good fit for me. I still > like to teach adults, and do so at the community college > every semester. That is a great part-time gig, but it is only > part-time. Very few full-time ESL positions at the college > level. Mostly taught by adjuncts and doctoral students. > If it turns out you love this job, stick with it. If you don't > love it, you should try something else. ESOL Students > deserve teachers who love their job, not those who look at it > as just another way to earn a paycheck.

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