If you need extra support on your path towards working as an English teacher abroad, you can rely on Miami TEFL certification training provided by Varsity Tutors. TEFL or teaching English as a Foreign Language certification is an internationally recognized qualification that teaches you how to manage a classroom and deliver a high-quality education to English learners through effective lesson plans. Becoming certified can help open up many exciting job opportunities abroad and can even help you negotiate a higher salary. A minimum requirement that many language schools abroad have is that teachers have received training on how to teach English. Obtaining a TEFL certificate can enable you to meet these requirements which can help you find employment in a foreign country. There are many accredited online and in-person programs that offer TEFL certification. Whichever avenue you choose to become certified, you will be expected to carve out time in your schedule to review all learning materials and complete assignments. Varsity Tutors offers a comprehensive Miami TEFL certification course that you can enroll in for additional support as you work on becoming certified.
There are many benefits of enrolling in one of our live classes over reviewing on your own. First, all sessions provided by Varsity Tutors are conducted entirely online. There is no need to spend time commuting through traffic and you won't have to worry about being late to class. All you need is a computer and an internet connection, and you will be able to log into the virtual classroom. The flexibility in how all classes are delivered means you can study in an environment that is more conducive to learning whether that's your home or even a private study area at the University of Miami. Just like in an actual class, you can still interact directly with your instructor with the video chat functionality and an online whiteboard. Enrolling in a Miami TEFL certification class gives you the flexibility to study at a location that is convenient for you.
When you sign up for an accredited TEFL program, you may need to shift your schedule around personal and professional commitments to work on any assignments. Carving out time to attend one of our Miami TEFL certification training won't have to be a major issue. We understand that everyone has different schedules. That's why we offer a number of study options to choose from. You can either choose to enroll in a two-week or four-week course. Our two-week courses are on a more accelerated schedule while our four-week courses spread more sessions out over a longer period. In addition, we also have new courses that begin each month so there is always an upcoming course available that you can enroll in. Many of these courses take place simultaneously, and they meet at different times and days. Whichever session you enroll in is up to you. You're able to choose a section that meets at a convenient time for you. With different enrollment options available, we make it easy for you to enroll in a Miami TEFL certification course.
If you want to travel and work in a foreign country, working as an English teacher offers a viable way to do so. Best of all, you get to fully immerse yourself in a new culture and earn an income at the same time. Many language schools require that teachers have trained through an accredited program to teach English. However, these requirements may vary depending on the school you apply to. You may be able to find employment without obtaining a TEFL certificate but having one can open up more employment opportunities. To obtain a TEFL certificate, you do not need to have a degree in education or even have prior teaching experience. Both are certainly good to have on your resume but they are not requirements if you want to get started as an English teacher. Most TEFL certification courses delivered online or through in-person sessions require that you have at least a high school diploma and proficient English skills as you will be working on university-level coursework. TEFL certification is awarded once you pass the course and meet all internationally recognized standards which include at least one hundred hours of coursework, live practice teaching, and an accredited curriculum from a recognized organization.
No matter how you choose to become TEFL certified, you will need to allocate time in your schedule to go through the work and complete the assignments. When you enroll in an upcoming Miami TEFL certification training class, the instructor for your session has experience with the process of becoming TEFL certified and the learning material that you'll be given. Your instructor can give in-depth lectures on topics that you will need to understand to obtain certification. These can include anything from simplifying complex English grammar to preparing effective lesson plans and managing a classroom. Should you have any questions or need additional help on your work, you are free to ask during class sessions and your instructor can provide feedback.
Learning in a collaborative environment can give you the opportunity to deepen your understanding of many topics that relate to teaching English. You will be learning alongside other prospective TEFL candidates who are also working towards the same goal as you. During class discussions, your classmates can share valuable insights based on their own personal experiences which can help build any knowledge gaps that you have. You can also share your own insights of certain topics which helps to reinforce your understanding of it even further. Learning in this manner under the guidance of an experienced instructor can provide a more effective way for you to learn. You can also participate in activities that your instructor assigns to give you even more practice on various topics like planning lessons and preparing effective materials. If you are unclear about everything or would like additional time to review, you can also request extra one-on-one time with your instructor at a time outside of class.
As an English teacher, you will have many responsibilities which include teaching complex grammar, planning lessons, adapting lessons to suit different learning styles, and building effective learning materials. These are all core skills that you will need to master to pass the class and become an effective English teacher. However, even as a fluent English speaker, you may not necessarily understand certain aspects of the language like certain grammar rules or even how to simplify them. As you work through your work and assignments, you may have additional questions about topics you're not sure about. Your Miami TEFL certification class instructor can see to it that you get the help you need.
Working as an English teacher provides an excellent opportunity to live in a foreign country and earn an income doing so. An accredited TEFL certification course can teach you valuable skills in managing a classroom and providing quality education to English learners. No matter what your motivations are for wanting to obtain TEFL certification, we can help. Contact Varsity Tutors today online or by phone and our friendly educational consultants can help answer any questions that you might have. We can also help you enroll in an upcoming Miami TEFL certification training course.
Adam: Miami TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language instructor
...and thinking before they move really fulfills me. I recently got my TEFL l certification which stands for teaching English as a foreign language. When I am not tutoring or teaching any above subjects I enjoy acting, stand up comedy, playing chess and spending time with my family. There is nothing that is more gratifying...
Education & Certification
- Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Subject Expertise
- TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language
- TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- Reading
- Adult ESL/ELL
- +24 subjects
Jason: Miami TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language instructor
...hour Teaching English as a Foreign Language Certificate. I have taught courses in English as a Second Language, Statistics, Psychology, Leadership, Educational Leadership, and Research. I also speak Spanish fluently. I have been teaching students of all ages since 2015. I enjoy teaching because I feel it changes the world for the better!
Education & Certification
- University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelor in Arts, English
- university of arizona global camous - Master of Arts, Education
- University of Arizona global campus - Doctor of Philosophy, Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Subject Expertise
- TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language
- Writing
- Spanish
- High School English
- +15 subjects
Tiffanie: Miami TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language instructor
...it is important to have avenues to unwind and relax. In my free time, I like to travel, play strategic games on the iPad, and do arts and crafts. Furthermore, I read and listen to audiobooks of humorous fiction and nonfiction. I also like to watch comedic and dramatic movies and television series. I exercise...
Education & Certification
- Northern Kentucky University - Bachelor of Science, Education
- Florida State University - Master of Social Work, Social Work
Subject Expertise
- TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language
- Reading
- Elementary School Writing
- Math
- +13 subjects
Camille: Miami TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language instructor
...and students of all ages to assist them in achieving their highest potential. My favorite subjects to teach are phonics, reading, science and math. My approach is to meet the students where they are at in their studies and make their learning experience fun, interactive, engaging and exciting. Outside of teaching, I enjoy traveling around...
Education & Certification
- Brown University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
- Yale University - Master of Arts, Public Health
Subject Expertise
- TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language
- English
- Adult ESL/ELL
- Writing
- +36 subjects
Josefina: Miami TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language instructor
...Literature, and History. I always seem to have the most fun prepping for the Critical Reading and Writing. I am passionate for teaching education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life. In my free time, I enjoy reading that which enriches my life, yoga, walks in the park and dancing.
Education & Certification
- Florida International University - Bachelor in Arts, Hospitality Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language
- SAT
- ESL/ELL
- Spanish 1
- +8 subjects
Eduardo: Miami TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language instructor
...I am also a massive language learning fan and I guess that because it made me more marketable, I have actually held tutoring sessions in at least five languages; I know what I'm doing. My MO is pretty simple: we meet, we discuss your motivations and expectations, I come up with a plan, we tweak...
Education & Certification
- University of Central Florida - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
- Politecnico di Milano - Italy - Master of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language
- Spanish
- Differential Equations
- Statistics
- +58 subjects
Gabriela: Miami TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language instructor
...in the world? Last year, while I backpacked through Mexico, Peru, and Colombia, I relied on my languages to get around, and I want to help you do that! I had the opportunity of volunteering at local schools teaching English to people of all ages. When I studied abroad in France in 2015, I used...
Education & Certification
- Florida International University - Bachelor, Marketing & International Business
Subject Expertise
- TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language
- TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- Spanish 4
- Professional Certifications
- +21 subjects
Sumai: Miami TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language instructor
...incorporate this zest into my teaching style. I will currently be teaching English at the Elementary and Middle school level and as a foreign language. In addition, I will be teaching Pre-AP/AP Biology, GED Science, and Study/Organizational Skills. I am excited to meet each and every one of you and beyond thrilled to build long-lasting...
Education & Certification
- University of the West Indies - Bachelor of Science, Molecular Biology
- University of South Florida-Main Campus - Master of Science, Biotechnology
Subject Expertise
- TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language
- GED Science
- Writing
- Pathophysiology
- +39 subjects
Shelia: Miami TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language instructor
...many ways. I use visuals, manipulatives, and hands-on activities to increase engagement at all times. I look forward to working with you and your child so we together can enhance strengths, increase reading levels, fluency, vocabulary knowledge, and reading comprehension scores. I am ready to dive in and soar with your child. Thanks Shelia
Education & Certification
- Savannah State University - Bachelor in Arts, English
- Walden University - Master of Science, Children's and Adolescent Literature
Subject Expertise
- TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language
- PRAXIS
- FRT - Foundations of Reading Test
- FAA - Federal Aviation Administration examination
- +139 subjects
Kiera: Miami TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language instructor
...a new language. My teaching style is engaging and interactive so that learning can be a fun experience! I have years of experience working with people from countries all over the world and from all different learning levels. I'm dedicated to helping learners reach their highest potential while making the process of learning enriching and...
Education & Certification
- The University of Tampa - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language
- TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- Spanish 2
- Professional Certifications
- +12 subjects
Jade: Miami TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language instructor
...and bilingual too! After living and studying abroad during college, I learned to speak French and Spanish so I understand how daunting it can be to meet those education milestones. I naturally encourage my students frequently during class and extend the content beyond our session to apply to the real world. I'm excited to be...
Education & Certification
- Middle Tennessee State University - Bachelor of Science, Cultural Anthropology
Subject Expertise
- TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language
- TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- IB Social and Cultural Anthropology
- PSAT
- +52 subjects
Maria: Miami TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language instructor
...students. I also taught elementary school, all subjects, overseas for four years in the Middle East and Germany. I currently tutor several Chinese students online in English speaking, reading, and writing and also adults in conversational English at the beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels. I hope to work with you soon! Thank you for reading...
Education & Certification
- Michigan State University - Bachelor of Education, Physiology
- Central Michigan University - Master of Arts, Educational Administration
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language
- PRAXIS
- TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- Writing
- +107 subjects
Keli: Miami TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language instructor
...and more. My extensive background working with students from all around the world is beneficial when tutoring these types of subjects. I have 3 years as an assistant English teacher in Japan, 1 year as an ESL instructor in the USA, and plenty of academic background doing research papers in Linguistics/TESOL/Second Language Acquisition.
Education & Certification
- Ball State University - Bachelor in Arts, English
Subject Expertise
- TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language
- Languages
- Adult ESL/ELL
- ESL/ELL
- +12 subjects
Kim: Miami TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language instructor
...over 15-years of experience teaching reading, writing, speaking, and listening test taking skills. I have prepared students to achieve their goals for the PSAT, SAT, TOEFL, IELTS and many other standardized testing systems. As well as in the United States, I have taught abroad in Latin America, Australia, and Southeast Asia, enhancing my understanding of...
Education & Certification
- Suffolk University - Bachelor in Arts, Paralegal Studies
- Western Governors University - Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language
- CAE - Certified Association Executive Exam
- COMPASS
- Creative Writing
- +76 subjects
Xuan: Miami TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language instructor
...in an academic setting. In the summers of my undergraduate years, I traveled extensively to voluntarily tutor English to students in the provinces of Vietnam in the "60days" project and teach public speaking to middle school and high school students in Saigon. After graduation, I worked at Vietnam National University, directly involved in the Vietnamese...
Education & Certification
- Vietnam National University - Ho Chi Minh City - Bachelor in Arts, International Relations
Subject Expertise
- TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language
- Elementary School English
- Reading
- Middle School Reading Comprehension
- +18 subjects
Kayla: Miami TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language instructor
...a different skill set than in person teaching. Teaching online requires showing and leading students to answers rather than telling them. I aim to include three components in each lesson I teach. It also requires great enthusiasm, patience, creativeness and an ability to keep students engaged through an online setting. I do this through a...
Education & Certification
- Wartburg College - Bachelor in Arts, Social Work
- Clark University - Master of Arts, Development Economics and International Development
Subject Expertise
- TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language
- FRT - Foundations of Reading Test
- TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- Science
- +86 subjects
Chiaki: Miami TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language instructor
...of pursuing the goal continued after I moved to USA, Minnesota, due to my marriage in 2009. I worked as an assistant teacher at IB international school in Minneapolis where half of the students were African-Americans and South Americans. There I learned how to deal with immigrant students as well as gaining additional perspectives of...
Education & Certification
- Kanagawa University - Bachelor in Arts, General Literature
- Hamline University - Master of Arts, Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL)
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language
- CogAT
- ESL/ELL
- A Level
- +14 subjects
Brian: Miami TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language instructor
I can teach you to speak, read and write in Arabic and Spanish. Alternatively, you can choose to study Arabic or Spanish only. I am also a fun and energetic teacher of English Language Arts and social studies and Eurasian history.
Education & Certification
- University of Maryland-College Park - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Subject Expertise
- TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language
- American Council on Exercise (ACE)
- TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- TExES - Texas Examinations of Educator Standards
- +132 subjects
Hend M.: Miami TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language instructor
I have a doctoral degree in Composition and Applied Linguistics from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania. During my tutoring experience, I have helped both domestic and international students accomplish their learning goals. I speak both English and Arabic. I have helped students learn English in general and become confident...
Education & Certification
- Tripoli University - Bachelor in Arts, English
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus - Doctor of Science, English Composition
Subject Expertise
- TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language
- TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- A Level
- Latin 4
- +31 subjects
Derek: Miami TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language instructor
...get into some of the top colleges in the country (UC Berkley, Georgia Tech, Columbia, etc.) through college essay writing, course selection, extra-curricular activity placement, and general support and guidance. If you are a student, regardless of your age, I know I can help you with whatever you need. (Guarantee you'll laugh too.)
Education & Certification
- Shepherd University - Bachelor of Science, Middle School Teaching
- University of Phoenix-North Florida Campus - Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language
- TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- Social Sciences
- College Accounting
- +44 subjects