Volunters

[amanda6911]

Hey! I am supposed to conduct an interview with an ESL teacher! this is because it is for my final project in one of my classes! I would really appreciate it if someone who is an Esl teacher could volunteer just for a few minutes? it will be done over the computer so no worries! i need a volunteer by tonight if possible! thx and reply back as soon as possible!
Thanks Amanda

[english grammar man]

Post your questions here and I will answer them for you. But be quick as I'm going to bed soon.

[amanda6911]

1 how long have u been working in this career
2what do u like most about ur job
3 what do u like least about ur job
4if u could what changes would u make
5 are there any fringe benefits with ur job? if yes what are they
6 can u tell me a brief description of ur job
7 what skills do u need to be successful at ur job
8 what advice would u recommend for someone interested in ur particular career
What equipment or special tools do u use

what responsibilities do u have

do u have any information that would help me if i were preparing for a job in this field

what are other jobs u could get with ur experience from this job

[english grammar man]

1. 4.5 years
2. Meeting new people all the time and sharing life's experiences with each other.
3. Travelling to and from work. Sometimes I travel 1 hour each way just to teach 2.5 hours. Also hate teaching boring students with no personalities. Like teaching a rock how to speak.
4. Teach students that are located closer to where I live and make it a rule that if students don't make an effort, then they shouldn't expect teachers to make an effort.
5. Paid transportation and health insurance are the only fringe benefits I receive.
6. Go to company classes to teach various levels from beginner to advance. Some use of text books, but the focus is on communication.
7. Ability to quickly adapt if students are becoming bored. Awareness of what students want to study and how they want to study. Some teachers just teach without really thinking about if the student is getting anything out of the class. Other skills needs is proper lesson prep without cutting corners.
8. Advice to those wanting to get into teaching - You must first love dealing with people and have patience. If you prefer to spend your hours in front of the PC, then don't go and teach.

I don't have any special equipment or tools. These are all provided by the schools or the classroom. That is, photocopiers, whiteboard, markers, CD players and so on.

Other jobs I could get after teaching I suppose would be hospitality jobs where you deal with people. Also proof-reading, translation (if you picked up another language), essay writing, student counseling.

Off to bed now. Good night.