Congratulations! Your TEFL course is now complete! You are now equipped with the necessary training and credentials to instruct English to non-native speakers of the language both in person and virtually. So what direction should you go next? Now that you're officially TEFL/TESOL certified, we'll put you in the appropriate route whether you obtained your certification to become eligible for teaching positions, to update your credentials, or to progress in your existing employment.
Step-By-Step Guide For What You Can Do After Getting TEFL Certified
If you are struggling to find the right career path after completing TEFL, here is a guide to help you out:
1. Download The Certificate
Since you have already decided how and where to apply your TESOL certificate and you've put in the effort to obtain your new certification, you may proudly display it. You will always have access to a digital copy of your certificate. To verify your certificate, just input its unique number on the institution’s website, or provide your employers this information so they can verify it for you.
It's a good idea to download, save, and print a copy of your certificate for your records in addition to utilizing the digital version. An original physical copy of your certificate is also available for purchase. Before mailing off for a physical copy, make sure to find out if your company requires one, as not all do.
2. Create Or Update Your TEFL Resume
A TEFL/TESOL resume is required for all teachers seeking to ESL teaching positions online or overseas. This is a CV designed specifically for ESL teaching positions. You may start from the beginning or just modify your existing CV to highlight your most recent TEFL/TESOL certifications and professional growth in ESL.
To get employers to concentrate on your qualifications, make the wording on your resume clear and succinct and the structure useful. You might find it beneficial to attach a picture of yourself as well.
3. Join The Community
You can then become a member of our worldwide English teaching community! You can subscribe to biweekly teacher and job seeker newsletters, a monthly ELT News Digest, and Facebook groups where you can connect with other Bridge alums, including practicing online and in-person instructors.
The newsletter offers carefully chosen teaching and career-related information, including professional development opportunities, classroom advice, teacher interviews, free resources, and the most recent TEFL/TESOL job openings. Engage in career-related conversations with current students, graduates, and teachers from throughout the world by joining the Facebook Group. You can find out about available jobs with preferred employment partners.
4. Prepare To Teach Abroad
Having your qualification in hand implies you're well on your way if your dream is to teach overseas shortly. Perhaps teaching English online was your intended use for your certification, or maybe it will serve as a stopgap until you have the chance to teach the language in a classroom.
This research step will make things go more smoothly and swiftly when you start. It's an exciting time to be a teacher-from honing down on your professional emphasis to making plans for the near future!
5. Continue Learning With Professional Development
Since many English language instructors consider themselves to be lifelong learners, Bridge offers an expanding array of professional development courses to support their further education. Additionally, qualified and experienced educators who want to master the newest techniques and abilities for teaching ESL and improve their CV. Professional development courses in high-demand fields lasting 20–60 hours.
These courses are intended for instructors who want to specialize in teaching a particular area of TEFL/TESOL, such as Teaching Business English or Teaching English Online, or who want to enhance their teaching strategies in that field. On the other hand, there are several condensed professional development courses! They address teaching subjects and abilities that are instantly useful, such as 21st-century teaching techniques, games and activities for the online classroom, and teaching IELTS exam prep.
Put Your TEFL Certificate To Proper Use
Now that you know what to do with your brand-new certification, you may work as an ESL teacher overseas and have a fulfilling life. Additionally, you can also further your studies by pursuing a Bachelor of Education in TESOL to gain better job prospects that align with your dream and lifestyle.
We believe education should be accessible to everyone. That’s why we don’t charge for our blogs. Find the right course that will help you in your career with us, contact us at 1800–212–6400. You can mail us at act@asiancollegeofteachers.com
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