English Teacher Career Guide and Counseling

Question: How can I advertise myself as a private English teacher for high school students? I'm a private English teacher, so I don't teach at schools. My problem is how to make students know about me and my skills as an English teacher. I'm sure I am better than most of them who teach at schools but they have much better opportunity than I do for private classes as students see them all the time at school. I want to know how I can advertise myself as an English teacher for high school student.

Answer: When I was a new teacher I got most tutoring jobs from the school I student taught at. The counselor at that school asked me for my information. Anytime that had a student who was struggling and the parent asked about tutors, they would give them my name and number. I suggest getting some business cards and taking them to the counseling office of local schools. Many teacher do not do private tutoring because of other obligations. This would be a great way for you to get your name out. A school newspaper would be a great way to run an ad, except most often the parents do not read the school newspapers. The kids never take it home. A local newspaper may be a better way. I live in Ohio and at Ohio.com they have a spot where you can advertise online in the name of our local paper. I look there before I pour through the actual newspaper. Be sure to spread it by word of mouth, too. Keep your cards on you. When you run into someone and want to call you... give them your card. I got a handful of jobs from that because people pass it on to others who they know need help.

Question: What does my english teacher mean by this question? My english teacher asks 'how does the author address each theme in Jane Eyre:" What does she mean, what is she wanting me to tell her?

Answer: what she is saying is, "give me an example of where this is happening". teachers always come up with new ways to say, "think", or "be specific", "give exampls" or "elaborate" she is just saying that she wants you to explain what example , in the author's own way, was used to to emphasise what is being asked about.

Question: How much does a high school English teacher earn per year & what is the shortest route to become said teacher? I need to know what kind of pay do teachers make here in 2008... preferably in California, and what would be the quickest way to becoming a high school English teacher?

Answer: Depends on the district. Most will have a link to a salary schedule on their district web page somewhere. Quickest route to being said teacher would be to get bachelor's degree with a teaching credential, then you could hopefully jump right into the school. HOWEVER, with the No Child Left Behind legislation, all teachers must be "highly qualified." This means that, if you don't have one, within your first three years of teaching you MUST obtain a Masters in Teaching/Education (of some kind), or a Masters in your subject area in order to be considered highly qualified. What this means is that, while you can get into the schools faster by just getting your BA and a teaching credential, it is easier for you and the schools in the long run for you to get your BA, then try and find a Masters program so that you when you get your job, you're already highly qualified. Also, California is very hard up for teachers, so they are usually able to emergency certify teachers and give them time to get what they need. This does, of course, pay less. But still. Hope this helps!

Question: How to become an English teacher and novelist? Writing is my passion and I would love to be a successful writer. I know that just won't happen over night and I was considering becoming a high school english teacher as a carreer and write in my free time and doing the summer. What would I need to major in to accomplish both?

Answer: Get a two year degree. Move to Arizona with your 2 year degree. Get a job as a teacher. Write a novel. Publish it.

Question: How to write an apology to my english teacher because I cheated? I need to write an apology letter to my English teacher b/c I submitted other people writing and consider it as my own work, and my teacher found out. Please help me out and show me how to write an apology letter to my teacher asap! Thank you very much

Answer: Wow. It's great that you feel like writing an apology (or are being pressured into it). You should keep it really simple. Dear Teacher, I know that you are aware that I submitted other people's work as my own. I feel awful about having plagiarized, because now I understand that in many ways, it was stealing other people's work. I have a great mind and I need to use it. Please accept my apologies for having cheated on your assignment. I vow never to do it again. Sincerely, a penitent student (your name here) Seriously, you should have been able to have managed this yourself, but as a teacher, I'd like to hear you're sorry and you understand what you did. Best of luck to you.

Question: What college can I attend to become an English teacher for a foreign country? I want to become an english teacher for a foreign school, such as Japan, South Korea, or China. What college can I go to?

Answer: i dont think any college can guarantee you will get that job when you graduate, but you should look at colleges that offer english majors and i would minor in education...look into one that offers TSOL/ ESOL/TSL courses in it's program. TSOL-Teaching Speakers of Other Languages

Question: How can I become a qualified English teacher? I am a licensed science teacher. I would like to be an English teacher. How can I be one? Are there schools/learning centers which offer crash courses or certificate courses? Should I need to enrol in undergraduate courses? Thanks.

Answer: Wait, are you in Philippines? If yes, then go to Department of Education website and inquire from it.

Question: What English teacher leaving in USA would be available to spend one month teaching a foreigner adult student? The student needs to improve her English level especially the conversation skill at the business level. She will travel to take the classes where the teacher leaves. Her native language is Spanish.

Answer: Making an ad like this is first not allowed, and secondly, making it broad USA across is pretty wild putting it mildly since that covers a multitude of land space and people. Narrow your question and make it more presentable for this forum.

Question: What are the chances of getting a job as an English teacher in Dubai? A friend of mine who is an English speaker, would like to work in either Dubai or Tokyo as an English teacher for a year. She doesn't speak a word of Arabic or Japanese. She has a degree in Tourism though. What are her chances?

Answer: its not necessary to speak arabic, the arabic schools would only take arab natives or locals, its possible to work in a british or american curriculum school but the requiremetns would be pretty much as uk, degree and experience. she shoulld search schools in dubai on google and it will give detals of some best to contact them see if there is anythig available

Question: What should we buy our english teacher on retirement? Our english teacher, who is male, is leaving and our class has put together a collection but we don't know what to buy!

Answer: a book on hobbies? a pop corn maker-check kmart,target... together with a collection of dvds he might enjoy or an ice cream maker and some syrups and cute plastic cups to serve the ice cream.

Question: What are the chances of getting a job as an English teacher in Tokyo? A friend of mine who is an English speaker, would like to work in either Dubai or Tokyo as an English teacher for a year. She doesn't speak a word of Arabic or Japanese. She has a degree in Tourism though. What are her chances?

Answer: The Japanese government has a "teach English in Japan" program. They are looking for people who are native speakers of English, with excellent written + spoken English skills, and a bachelor's degree. They do not require Japanese proficiency, but do require a willingness to study/learn Japanese. If your friend qualifies, they should make contact with the nearest Japanese Embassy or Consulate to ask about the JET program: http://www.us.emb-japan.go.jp/JETProgram/homepage.html Good luck!

Question: What is a fair hourly rate for tutoring by a high school english teacher? I used to tutor senior english students when I was at uni, but want to get back into it now for some extra cash. I am a qualified high school english teacher, currently completing my masters. What is a fair hourly or half-hourly rate to tutor senior english students in Brisbane?

Answer: $8.00-$10.00

Question: As an English teacher, what creative things can i do in the internet to develop myself? I am an English Language teacher. I want to know the different creative/unique ways in which i can use the internet to develop myself faster. truthfully, i am also not fully acquainted with the various ways in which i can use the internet to do something new/unique thing. Can you suggest me some?

Answer: Well.. Evidently you can post ridiculous rhetorical questions with limited information and no reasoning. How many times do I have to tell you not to ask questions with no answers? Wait, was that rhetorical? I'm confusing myself. Wikepedia it, Boo.

Question: What are the pros and cons of being a sixth grade english teacher? When I grow up I want to be a sixth grade english teacher because I loved that grade, I love english class, and I like kids that age.

Answer: Pros- No Prom No Graduation No Senior Trip Kids are a little excited about activities Can play learning games Can call parents that care Cons Some kids will not listen- think it doesn't count Elementary school mentality Childish behavior Overindulgent parents Emotional kids

Question: Can someone with a learning disability in math become an English teacher? I'm thinking of getting a BA in English and becoming an English teacher, but have been diagnosed with a learning disability in math. I live in the state of Florida and understand that there are certain tests you are required to take (some involving math) in order to become a certified teacher. I'm wondering if those can be waived if I'm specializing in English. Anyone know?

Answer: I'd definitely call the board of education or the people in charge of giving the test to find out your options. You never know until you get it from the horse's mouth. Especially if you have been diagnosed by a doctor. I'd also check into relocation, because I know that there are schools out there that are willing to work with people who could potentially be good teachers (and math usually has very little to do with English! I know, I'm an aspiring English teacher myself). Also, different states have different standards. However, the best advice I could give you would be to attack your learning disability head-on. Get a tutor, study for the test, get books at your local bookstore that give you helpful hints not only on the subject you need help on, but hints for test-taking as well. A learning disability is a challenge, not a show-stopper. I'm really glad you're looking into becoming a teacher. It seems to me that you'd definitely be able to connect with students, esp. those who may have given up bc they disabilities of their own. Kudos on the noble career choice! *wink*

Question: What kind of extra ability you need if you want to be an english teacher? I've studied in university to be an english teacher since 8 moths ago. I love to study english very much -English is not my first language-, but I do not want to be a teacher. I just need to have another ability to make me more than regular english teacher, in the future. But I do not know what kind of ability I need to learn. Any idea?

Answer: Do you want to be a teacher or not? I think this is the most important thing you need to figure out. I would suggest substitute teaching for a while to get the feel for the classroom. Once you figure out that you DO want to to teach -- because you like the feeling of the classroom and the work that teachers do -- then you have to figure out if you truly love literature, writing, grammar, etc. After this, it's just a matter of how hard you are willing to work at it. You can learn the literature as you go and practice writing and teaching techniques along the way. It's probably going to take a while to get certified to teach English, and most schools require certification now. Just to let you know, I'm a sophomore English teacher in Texas, and love for English is just one of the components that keeps me coming back to teaching year after year.