TEACHING ENGLISH IN TIBET

Rokpa provides information and support to qualified English teachers who want to teach English to Tibetans. We provide opportunities in the following places:-

1.   Yushu Tibetan Orphans Primary School, (Qinghai) (150 students aged 5 - 18)

2.   Yunnan. A university for monks and tulkus (male volunteers only)

3.   Lanzhou City, Gansu Province. This is a paid position at a language school

for Chinese minorities, including Tibetans.

All volunteers will:

• have completed a certificated course to Teach English as a Foreign Language and have experience teaching adults or primary school children or both.
• be prepared to teach at the project for nine months (minimum six months) usually starting in March.
• pay their own travel expenses to and from the school. (this can cost up to £1,000 from the UK)
• preferably have had some experience of living in a third world country.
• be over age 25

Volunteer teachers are provided with room and board while teaching.

Volunteers will be expected to teach approximately 18 hours per week, in classes of up to 50 students. These are usually mixed ability. There may be some additional, smaller adult classes and extra-curricular activities are encouraged.

Volunteers may also be required to obtain and forward information and photographs about different Rokpa projects in the area. Expenses for this can be reimbursed.

Interested candidates should send a CV with a brief letter saying why they are interested, to the volunteer co-ordinator,

Diana108@btopenworld.com with a copy to   charity@rokpaUK.org

Thereafter, potential candidates will be provided with more detailed information and may be invited for interview. The selection of volunteers rests ultimately with Dr Akong Tulku Rinpoche, Rokpa’s Founding President and main fieldworker in Tibet.  If it is impossible to meet him, he will take advice from one of Rokpa’s representatives, with whom we can arrange an interview.

Popularity: 87% [?]

:TEFL Taster Days

::What is a TEFL Taster Day?

It’s a day of planned activities and training to give people more advice, skills and information regarding TEFL training and teaching. The actual day usually starts around 9:30, ends at about 4pm, and they are usually held on Saturdays.

::Who does a TEFL Taster Day?

Most people who book themselves onto TEFL Taster Days have a vague idea that they want to teach in a particular country, but have no idea what to expect, how to go about it and what qualifications they need to teach. We’d like our clients to finish the day knowing that teaching is/isn’t for them and have a clear idea of what they need to do to get qualified and find a job. From your point of view, it’s a great way to market your CELTA courses, as there will be lots of potential applicants who will hopefully want to go on and do a CELTA course at your school.

::How to promote your CELTA course during the Taster Day?

To ensure that trainees will come back and apply for your CELTA course, Taster Day providers usually offer vouchers to clients that will allow them to claim a fee off their CELTA course, should they apply and be accepted. The amount is at your discretion.

Popularity: 37% [?]

About International House Bratislava - The Caledonian School

IH Bratislava (formerly The Caledonian School) has been a language school since 1999. The school was originally a branch of The Caledonian School, Czech Republic. It was acquired by Akcent IH Prague in December 2003. In January 2004 the school became affiliated to the International House World Organisation and changed its name to International House Bratislava.

IH Bratislava is well respected and one of the largest private language schools in the Slovak Republic with over 40 teachers based in Bratislava and other towns around the Slovak Republic. The school offers courses in English, German, Slovak, Spanish and French.

The School

The main school is located in the city centre of Bratislava on Namestie SNP 14 (Slovak National Uprising Square). This is only a stone’s throw from the city’s historic centre with its pedestrian streets, myriad alleys and secluded squares, pavement cafes and restaurants and numerous small pubs. Of course, for the more adventurous, there is always McDonalds opposite the school entrance. A large TESCO (more a

department store than just a supermarket, for you Brits) is also within a two-minute walk from the school.

The school is located in a recently refurbished five-storey building with most classrooms being on the ground floor. The teachers’ room, library and Academic Management are on the fourth floor, but there is a lift.

All classrooms are equipped with a cassette player or CD and whiteboard and some have TV, VCR and OHP.

The library has an extensive range of coursebooks as well as supplementary materials,

cassettes and videotapes.

CELTA
The CELTA course provides speakers of English with initial training in teaching English as a foreign language, and leads to the internationally recognised qualification: the Cambridge CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults). The course is also suited to those who are already in the profession, but who have no formal or practical teaching qualification. The courses are validated, and syllabus and assessment criteria are fixed by, the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES)

The course covers the general principles of teaching adult classes from beginner to post-intermediate level. Teaching practice is a significant component. Successful completion of the course indicates readiness to embark on a professional career in ELT, and although further guided experience and in-service training will be necessary, the trainee can begin to teach effectively with a firm basis on which to develop as a teacher of ELT.
Course Content: The course follows the Cambridge CELTA syllabus. Teaching techniques are practised by the course participants in regular teaching practice sessions with adult students of English. An overview of the topics covered:

- The general principles and techniques of teaching and learning a foreign language
- The English language: linguistic form, function, meaning and phonology
- Teaching and learning the skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing
- Classroom techniques: presentation, practice, checking learning, error analysis, correction, classroom management, group work and pair work
- Lesson planning; course planning; timetables
- Different learning and teaching styles at adult level, adult learners’ motivations and learning styles
- The evaluation and use of published and non-published resources and materials
- Professional development: evaluating one’s own strengths and weaknesses, preparing to become a teacher, colleague and employee

Seminars, workshops and observation of experienced teachers take up approximately half the course time. Teaching practice takes up the other half, and is conducted in small groups, each with a teaching practice supervisor. Each trainee teaches for a total of at least six hours with graded classes of students. Teaching practice includes guided preparation, analysis and reflection on teaching practice sessions, and individual tutorials to monitor and discuss progress. Preparation and homework include written assignments and lesson preparation.

Why choose the Cambridge CELTA? Many organisations offer four-week TEFL training courses; why should you consider doing the Cambridge CELTA ?
The Cambridge CELTA is certainly one of the most widely known initial qualifications. Any potential employer, if they have any knowledge at all of initial TEFL qualifications, is likely to know of the Cambridge CELTA. The courses are validated, and syllabus and assessment criteria are fixed by, the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES)

This assures quality control in a number of areas:
- All centres are subject to approval by UCLES, and have to maintain standards in order to retain this approval. If a centre is failing to meet the required standards, approval to run course will be withdrawn by UCLES. Similarly, it is not uncommon for institutions to have their application to run CELTA courses turned down by UCLES.
- Every CELTA course is moderated by an external assessor.
- Every centre is allocated a Joint Chief Assessor who monitors standards at the centre.
- Each CELTA trainer has to be approved by UCLES (which includes meeting UCLES requirements re teaching experience and qualifications) and has to undergo a lengthy induction process.
All the above contribute to the excellent reputation that the Cambridge CELTA enjoys.

Start and end times, both of the day and of individual sessions, may vary from course to course. However, the total hours spent in seminars and TP remains the same. There are no classes on Saturdays and Sundays.

Popularity: 21% [?]

Name,

Recently I noticed your posting for Tefl teachers on the Oxford Gumtree site.  I completed the online application form which you have hopefully received by this time.  I have seven years of teaching experience, in both a formal school setting and also with private tuition.  As stated on the online application my current contract will be expiring on 10 December and I would welcome the opportunity to assist you in the Oxfordshire area, as my family is in Wantage.

Would it be possible to send me a contact telephone number in Oxford in order to speak personally with whomever is coordinating the recruitment for the area?  I  have numerous references from the city and University and would be very interested in gaining more information about your organization.

Yours Faithfully,

Name Surname

Popularity: 73% [?]

When is the start date?

Summary
[Preferred countries: Australia; Spain; United Kingdom; Mauritius] Available: 18 August, 2006. Currently employed. Gender: female. Native English speaker. Nationality: United Kingdom. Present addr. in United Kingdom. Age: 35 Seeking a teaching, mid management position. Qualified teacher trainer. Has degree. Languages: Spanish, Turkish, German, French. Teaching Experience: 9 ys. Education: Literacy and Numeracy - Certification, Basic Skills Certificate in literacy and numeracy - pass, Proofreading Diploma - Pass, TESOL Certificate - pass, TEFL Certificate - Pass, BA Degree in Media Studies - 2nd Honours Division, 5 O’Levels - 5 O’Levels. Certificates: Teaching people with special needs and dislexic syudents - Certificate of training, Basic Skills Training - Certificate in delivery of Basic Skills, Information Technology - Certificate of training, TEFL teaching English as a Foreign language - Certificate in TEFL, Proofreading-Long Distance learning - Diploma, TESOL one year course. Teaching English as a second language - Certificate in TESOL, Social Action Broadcasting - Certificate in Social Action Broadcasting, . Also interested in short-term positions in UK, USA, Europe.

Popularity: 77% [?]

When is the start date?

Summary
[Preferred countries: Australia; Spain; United Kingdom; Mauritius] Available: 18 August, 2006. Currently employed. Gender: female. Native English speaker. Nationality: United Kingdom. Present addr. in United Kingdom. Age: 35 Seeking a teaching, mid management position. Qualified teacher trainer. Has degree. Languages: Spanish, Turkish, German, French. Teaching Experience: 9 ys. Education: Literacy and Numeracy - Certification, Basic Skills Certificate in literacy and numeracy - pass, Proofreading Diploma - Pass, TESOL Certificate - pass, TEFL Certificate - Pass, BA Degree in Media Studies - 2nd Honours Division, 5 O’Levels - 5 O’Levels. Certificates: Teaching people with special needs and dislexic syudents - Certificate of training, Basic Skills Training - Certificate in delivery of Basic Skills, Information Technology - Certificate of training, TEFL teaching English as a Foreign language - Certificate in TEFL, Proofreading-Long Distance learning - Diploma, TESOL one year course. Teaching English as a second language - Certificate in TESOL, Social Action Broadcasting - Certificate in Social Action Broadcasting, . Also interested in short-term positions in UK, USA, Europe.

Popularity: 29% [?]

Curriculumn Vitae

Surname:       surname

Forenames:    name

Title:               Miss/Mr

Date of Birth: 12/05/1979

Address:         Church Street

Billinghay

Lincoln

LN4 4HN

United Kingdom

Telephone

Home:

Mobile:

Education

June 2005        International House London,  Piccadilly, London,  7NL

CELTA PASS

1998 -2002     Paisley University, Ayr Campus, Beech Grove, Ayr, Scotland

BA Degree Media Theory, Production     Second Class Honours, Upper Division Specializing in Video production and Cinema

1995-1998             Boston College, Mill Road, Boston, Lincolnshire

BTEC National Diploma in Media Studies      Merit Level Pass

A/S Level Photography                                        D

1990-1995             The Lafford High School, Fen Road, Billinghay, Lincolnshire

GCSE’s Design and Tecnology   B English Literature   B

English                C Science                    C,C

French                            D History         D

Mathematics                   E Information Tech.   E

Employment History

January 2006 - To Present

TEFL Teacher King’s College, SCB Plaza, Chatuchak, Bangkok, Thailand

Duties include:  Teaching classes of up to 12 students from the ages of 5 years to adult. Choosing appropriate English games for the children to use in class. Having a good rapport with the students. Marking tests, marking work and making extra recourses for myself and others to use in classes. Using good classroom management skills to keep control of my classes. Working as part of a team and also working on my own initiative.

June 2006 - December 2006

TEFL Teacher Suan Dusit, Rhajabat Primary School, Bangkok, Thailand

Duties include:    Teaching classes of up to 29 students aged 7 years old. Following a curriculum. Setting and marking tests to the appropriate level. Having a good rapport with the students and having good classroom management skills. Working as part of a team.

May 2004 - December 2005

Admin Support BT telephone Exchange, Harpur Street, Bedford, UK

Duties included:    Building jobs for BT engineers to carry out. Problem solving. Working as part of a team and using my own initiative. General office duties. Dealing with engineers in a polite and friendly manner.

6^th July 2005 - 18^th July 2005

TEFL Teacher (Two week summer school)   Advantage International (Sports and Language) Ltd., 75 Harpur Street, Bedford, MK40 2SR, UK

Duties included:   Teaching 25, 12 year old, French students for 2 hours a day. Lesson planning, choosing appropriate lessons to teach and organizing English games to play in class. Having a good rapport with the students. Marking students work and setting tests.

September 2003 - December 2003

English Teacher Techykidz, Labone, Accra, Ghana, West Africa

Duties included:   Teaching children from the ages of 5 years to 16 years old, preparing lessons and marking work. Having a good rapport with the students. Using classroom management skills to keep the classroom under control. Talking to parents about any problems their child might be having.

February 2003 - August 2003

Broadcast Journalist - Television TV3 Network Ltd., Accra, Ghana, West Africa

Duties included:    Researching and obtaining interviews for my own 3-4 minute special reports. Filming and editing my own pieces to be ready for the evening news.

June 1998 - September 1998

Photography Teacher/Camp counselor Camp Winding Gap, North Carolina, USA

Duties included:    Teaching photography to small groups of children from the ages of 6 - 16 years. Organizing camping trips and fun activities. Lifeguarding. Responding to emergencies when they arose. Having a good rapport with the children.

Interests and Hobbies

Much of my spare time is spent with friends as well as reading and going to the gym.

I am a confident person who enjoys meeting new people in different situations and surroundings.

Referees

name surname (Director)                              name surname (teaching assistant)

King’s College of English, Thailand                   Walcott Road

(Room 404 B)  Billinghay           Lincoln

SCB Park Plaza                                                  UK

Ratchadapisek Road                                        Tel:

Chatuchak

Bankgok

Tel:

Popularity: 14% [?]

I have recently completed a temporary position at the British School of English in Campobasso, Italy and am looking for TEFL employment in the UK. I graduated this summer with a degree in English and have A-levels in French and German. I consider myself to be hardworking, reliable and friendly.

Summary
Available: 7 November, 2006. Currently not employed. Native English speaker. Present addr. in United Kingdom. Age: 22 Seeking a teaching position. Has degree. Languages: French, German. Education: English BA - . Certificates: - CELTA, .

Popularity: 13% [?]

I believe I would be a valuable asset to your schools, and therefore ask you to consider me for an available position. I’m available in the forthcoming weeks and am keen to embark on a career in TEFL teaching.

Summary
Available: 20 November, 2006. Currently not employed. Gender: female. Native English speaker. Nationality: United Kingdom. Present addr. in United Kingdom. Age: 21 Seeking a teaching position. Has degree. Languages: French. Education: A Levels. AS Levels. - English A, History B, French B, Art B.. Certificates: EuroTEFL Teacher Training - TESOL Certificate, .

Popularity: 15% [?]

I Hope you like my C.V. and that you will consider me for any teaching position that might come up.I am a mature and capable teacher with a T.E.F.L. qualification Grade B. I taught at The Cambridge Schools,Salerno for two years.where as well as giving cover in the summer months I acted as an invigilator during examination periods.From June until November 2005 I also worked freelance.Since returning home in November I have been working as a freelance teacher. My time keeping is excellent. I have a wide range of teaching experience. I owned and ran a small business before teaching so as well as having some experience teaching Business English,I also have practical experience of using it in real life situations. I have taught both young learners and adults with whom I have had a great rapport and I have prepared them for both Oxford and Cambridge exams. I am a career minded professional with my own transport and I am equally happy working either in-company or teaching in the classroom. Kindest regards. George.

Summary
[Preferred countries: Ireland; United Kingdom] Available: 23 November, 2006. Currently employed. Gender: male. Native English speaker. Nationality: Ireland. Present addr. in Ireland. Age: 50 Seeking a teaching, mid management position. Has degree. Languages: German, Italian. Teaching Experience: 4 ys. Education: BSSc honours psychology - 2:2, 0 and a levels - 8 GCE 0 and 3 GCE A. Certificates: 100 hrs - RELSA B Pass ( CELTA ), .

Popularity: 14% [?]