
If your goal is to teach English to students as a second or foreign language and you're working towards attaining certification, Varsity Tutors can help you supplement your efforts by enrolling you in an Albany TESOL certification class. There are multiple paths to certification, depending on where and who you would like to teach. In the U.S., for instance, you have to obtain a field-specific teaching license from the state where you wish to work. In other countries, the job requirements will dictate what sort of certification is adequate. One thing is true across all of these programs though: they can be incredibly challenging. This is where an Albany TESOL certification class becomes beneficial.
One benefit of Albany TESOL certification training is that it gives you access to additional resources. Your selected program likely has its own curriculum, curated from sources like the TESOL International Association. While these resources are undoubtedly useful, it never hurts to have additional materials to study. In enrolling in a class, you can learn from unique lectures, class discussions, and additional texts. This might be useful in clarifying points of confusion in your certification program, or teach you new ideas altogether, helping you once you're working in the field.
Enrolling in an Albany TESOL certification course can be a great way to study for your program requirements, too. No matter what kind of program you're pursuing, the material at hand can be incredibly complicated. Having an additional tool for reviewing those materials can help with comprehension and information retention, impacting your performance in class and in the field. While most candidates for certification have enough school experience to know how to effectively study for something like a certification program, a course like this can serve as a structured way to approach your efforts, which can be helpful if you have a busy schedule and need that reinforcement.
Another benefit of Albany TESOL certification training is it gives you a chance to engage in collaborative learning. Some certification programs can be solo endeavors, meaning you don't interact with other students or even an instructor necessarily. Even in situations where you're in a classroom, like studying at the University of Albany, your educational interactions are likely limited to participants in that class. When you enroll in one of our supplemental classes, you are exposed to a whole new set of perspectives. Your classmates may be studying in a program that's structured much differently than the one you've selected and can bring to the table distinctive perspectives. Their contributions in discussions can help you better understand some of the principles or spur you to think about an idea in a different way. Not only can this help your performance in your chosen program but it can help shape you into a better educator down the road.
An Albany TESOL certification course is also extremely convenient. There's no need to rearrange your schedule to be at a specific place at a specific time. Unlike some other preparation options, these courses take place entirely online. This means you can choose when and where you would like to participate, be that from the comfort of your couch before the day gets started in earnest or in the quiet bustle of the Bethlehem Public Library between classes. Not only is this convenient, but it allows you to pick a study environment that works best for your particular learning style.
If you're serious about gaining TESOL certification, investing in Albany TESOL certification training can be a wise choice. New two and four-week sections open up every month. Why wait? Contact Varsity Tutors to get the ball rolling today.

Nichole Marie: Albany TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages instructor
...is that each student has a better understanding of what they read to minimize the possibility of someone taking advantage of them. I am a graduate of Point Park College (now Point Park University) where I received a Bachelor of Science in Health & Human Services with a focus on Social Work. Upon graduation, I...
Education & Certification
- Point Park University - Bachelor in Arts, Behavioral Sciences
Subject Expertise
- TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- Social Work
- LSW - Licensed Social Worker
- AP English Literature and Composition
- +21 subjects

Sanya: Albany TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages instructor
...the students. I have also traveled to Tanzania numerous times and found the Swahili language interesting as well as the people. Education is very important to me and this is the reason I have decided to enroll in the World Language Teacher Graduate Certificate Program. I do believe that shaping minds from a young age...
Education & Certification
- John Jav College - Bachelor in Arts, Science, Technology, and Society
Subject Expertise
- TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- Adult Literacy
- Other
- High School English
- +10 subjects

Lorrie : Albany TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages instructor
...in Japan. I really enjoy teaching teenagers and adults. I have a great deal of experience with teaching adults and teenagers over 16 where English is their second language. I also taught history and geography in Texas for 12 years. I have bachelors degree in history and social sciences from Illinois State University. I got...
Education & Certification
- Illinois State University - Bachelor in Arts, Social Sciences
Subject Expertise
- TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- Reading
- Middle School Social Studies
- Test Prep
- +30 subjects

Patricia: Albany TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages instructor
...a homeschooling mom of 19 years. I currently homeschool a fifth grader and a seventh grader and have homeschooled two children to high school completion. I recently obtained professional TESOL certification from Arizona State University (150+ hours). My main objective is to teach English to students of other languages. I will also tutor other subjects...
Education & Certification
- Columbia College - Bachelor of Science, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- Adult ESL/ELL
- Professional Certifications
- TOEFL
- +9 subjects

Melissa: Albany TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages instructor
I love learning, and teaching! I have a B.Sc. in biology and am currently completing my M.Sc. in marine biology! I am passionate about science and learning new languages. I am very excited to meet you and incorporate your interests and passions in our classes! Safe Space LGBTQIA+
Education & Certification
- University of New Brunswick - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
- Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico - Master of Science, Marine Biology
Subject Expertise
- TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- Public Speaking
- Ecology
- English
- +86 subjects

Margaret Keisman: Albany TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages instructor
...a graduate of New York University where I received my Master's of Arts in Early Childhood and Elementary Education. Since graduation, I have taught young children, worked in admissions, volunteered teaching time in math and English to high school students, and raised a family. I am certified to help people of all ages with their...
Education & Certification
- New York University - Bachelor of Science, Marketing
- New York University - Master of Arts, Elementary School Teaching
Subject Expertise
- TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- Elementary School Math
- Essay Editing
- Study Skills and Organization
- +21 subjects

Amber: Albany TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages instructor
...and going to the next point. In lots of events, the thing that confuses them may become clearer through more examples of it, or from a different concept allowing the difficult to manage concept to "click". Focusing on one issue a student isn't grasping causes more harm than good when it causes the child to...
Education & Certification
- University of Central Arkansas - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Liberal Arts and Sciences
Subject Expertise
- TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- Anthropology
- ISEE-Middle Level Mathematics Achievement
- Dissertation Writing
- +238 subjects

Karina: Albany TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages instructor
...speaking English and Spanish. I obtained my Bachelor's of Arts from the University of Texas in 2003. I majored in Spanish and minored in English. I also obtained my TESOL in 2018. I first started tutoring English when I was in college. I worked on campus in their tutoring center. I really enjoyed this. Next...
Education & Certification
- The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelor in Arts, English
Subject Expertise
- TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- Elementary School English
- Adult ESL/ELL
- Portuguese
- +17 subjects

Krystal: Albany TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages instructor
...Krystal. I have a bachelors degree in Business Administration. I have 17 years experience working in the legal and accounting field. I have experience tutoring the HSPT and the SSAT and mentoring students in a public school setting. I have taught over 2500 online ESL classes. I enjoy tutoring for all elementary and middle school...
Education & Certification
- Wichita State University - Bachelor in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- Java
- PRAXIS Early Childhood
- ACT 4-Week Prep Class
- +209 subjects

Sharon : Albany TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages instructor
...about providing excellent tutoring for students. As a former teacher, I have experience teaching at the elementary, middle and high school levels. I also have several years of experience teaching adult learners. I'm committed to being a patient and resourceful tutor. I've been a nurse for the past 3 years, and I understand how terrifying...
Education & Certification
- Moody Bible Institute - Bachelor in Arts, Youth Ministry
- Cornerstone University - Master of Arts, English
- Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Certificate, Nursing (RN)
Subject Expertise
- TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- CLEP Human Growth and Development
- LSAT Analytical Reasoning
- CLEP
- +168 subjects