I never thought I would like being an Online English Teacher.
@Anne88 (323)
Canlubang, Philippines
April 18, 2018 7:46pm CST
I never thought I would become an Online English Teacher. Growing up, I swore to myself that I would never become a teacher. I thought that being a teacher, or a tutor, is hard. I just don't think that I am patient enough for the job.
My career as an online teacher happened by accident. My only experience as a tutor or a teacher is when I teach my kids their homework. I am more into writing.
I was repotting my cacti and succulents one day when I got a call from a friend. She is resigning from her job as an Online English as a Second Language(ESL) Teacher, and she needed someone to replace her and handle her students. I tried it for 10 days, and surprisingly, I am enjoying it. I learn so much from my students, and at the same time, they are learning from me.11 people like this
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@Anne88 (323)
• Canlubang, Philippines
19 Apr 18
True! I guess if it is meant to be, there will be ways to make it happen. Everything in its perfect time.
@chavezrmc (6095)
• Philippines
20 Apr 18
Being a teacher is already a rewarding career. But i guess doing it online is more challenging. i was thinking of it as sideline but my internet is not wired and one of the requirement
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@chavezrmc (6095)
• Philippines
20 Apr 18
@Anne88 i see that is a good thing hmmmnnn then maybe i can try as well if wifi is accepted lol. I am interested only on part time jobs. Good for you Anne.
@Anne88 (323)
• Canlubang, Philippines
20 Apr 18
Hi @chavezrmc! I guess it also depends on the company. Sometimes I just use wifi and somehow the Skype call gets through. There will also be times when I am already on wired internet but the connection will still be bad.
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@neelia_lyn (2003)
• Philippines
19 Apr 18
That's interesting and it's good that you are enjoying it. I'm planning to try online teaching too, one of these days.
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@neelia_lyn (2003)
• Philippines
19 Apr 18
@Anne88 I was thinking of asking you for some tips hehe. Anyways, thank you.
@Anne88 (323)
• Canlubang, Philippines
20 Apr 18
@neelia_lyn , you must keep the students engaged. Be enthusiastic! Always be confident.
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@Shavkat (137214)
• Philippines
21 Apr 18
When I came back to our motherland from China, I was looking for a job. One day, a good friend referred to work in a Korean Academy. Then, I moved to an online teaching company as an office-based teacher. I am one of the pioneers. However, I decided to work at home with the same company. For the reason that I cannot deal with the admin.
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@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
19 Apr 18
do they train you first? what nationality do you teach - japanese, korean or chinese?
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@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
19 Apr 18
@Anne88 so from the first day, you were already teaching without any training?
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
10 May 18
Really, you are an online English Teacher. I also would like to be one, so I can have extra income, aside from my full time job.
Can you pm me and tell me about it please?
@caopaopao (12395)
• China
21 Apr 18
Sounds like you have a great experience of being an English teacher online. Good for you.
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@april_ang (578)
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19 Apr 18
What kind of lessons that you teach on online platform..? I just curious..
@april_ang (578)
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19 Apr 18
@Anne88 Woow, that's cool. Thank you for sharing. Is it possible to become one too?. Well, english isn't my mother tongue but I'm pretty confident in my speaking skills.. :)
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@Anne88 (323)
• Canlubang, Philippines
19 Apr 18
@april_ang Of course! Everything is possible. 
My boss, speaks well but English isn't her mother tongue as well. It is also about finding the right match for you.
My boss, speaks well but English isn't her mother tongue as well. It is also about finding the right match for you.1 person likes this
@Spontaneo (14703)
• United States
19 Apr 18
What I have often wondered about online English teaching is:
Do you teach only by e-mail
or
Do you work by skyping or something similar?
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@Anne88 (323)
• Canlubang, Philippines
19 Apr 18
Hi! It works through video call. Sometimes the students have their own textbooks. There will be times when I would prepare the material depending on their level. The objective is to let them talk so they will be comfortable in using English as their second language.
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@Spontaneo (14703)
• United States
19 Apr 18
@Anne88 Way too hard for me... I am glad things are going good for you! It takes a special person.
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@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
19 Apr 18
That is nice. I am a freelance tutor too but I never want to be an online teacher.
@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
19 Apr 18
@Anne88 Yes, I am honored. I tutor all major subjects for grade school students. Yes, for me it is. I think it also depends upon the paying capability of the parents. There are those parents who are too frugal and demand more. There are who do not pay big but compensates for the delicious foods. There are also the kind ones and will pay you really good. hehhe
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@Anne88 (323)
• Canlubang, Philippines
19 Apr 18
It is nice to meet fellow tutors from time to time. Being an online teacher has its pros and cons, but I am loving it so far! What subject do you tutor? I heard one on one/ man to man tutors earn more than those who do online teaching.
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@Chazzygal (452)
• Botswana
19 Apr 18
teaching is one of the most intrinsic rewarding jobs ever..
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