Top 5 Things I Wish I Knew as a TESOL Teacher

Hey everyone! I’m Rachael, a 24-year-old marketing student and part-time English teacher here at Qkids. I studied English for my undergrad which ultimately led me to explore an online TESOL job, and well, here I am! I’ve been a part of the Qkids family for just under 3 months and have loved every minute of this rewarding experience. Thinking back to when I started, there are a few things I wish I would have known about this line of work, but more specifically about this company, that could have helped me prepare for my very first English second language teaching job. Here is a list of the top 5 things I wish I knew when I started: No Need to Be Shy (Remember, they’re just kids!) It can be intimidating to go on webcam with 1-4 young students, especially if you’re new to this line of work. I’m a grown adult and I was shy, so just imagine how the young kids might feel trying to speak a new language with a stranger online…. pretty intimidating, right? The best advice I could