Varsity Tutors can help you find a TESOL International Association prep course to help you pursue your test preparation goals. TESOL stands for teaching English to speakers of other languages and is aimed at aspiring educators who wish to work with students across any level: K-12, adult, or postsecondary. TESOL certificate programs may take as little as a few weeks or as long as four semesters depending on which organization is offering the certification program. These certification programs are often completed by students attending schools like the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities or the University of St. Thomas. The certification programs do not have prerequisites and prepare educators with the appropriate content and pedagogical skills required to lead an English as a second language or English as a foreign language course or instruction session. This certification has helped some aspiring educators find better jobs and launch their careers. There are many benefits to attending a Minneapolis TESOL certification course rather than studying individually.
Minneapolis TESOL certification class takes place on an online platform that integrates video chat, voice chat, and an interactive virtual whiteboard to bring you, the instructor, and other classmates together in a setting that is very close to a real classroom. The service is very accessible and flexible. You can communicate with your instructor like you would in real life and ask them questions face-to-face. Moreover, the classroom will be collaborative as you can chat with your classmates, work on problems and exercises together, and share test-taking strategies. You can feel motivated when you are surrounded by comrades who share your desire to succeed and learn. All these perks can be experienced without the typical hassle of commuting to and from a physical class location, which wastes time and energy. Instead, all you need to benefit from a Minneapolis TESOL certification class is a device with audio and video chat capabilities, a stable internet connection, and an appropriate environment where you can study without being interrupted or bothered.
Furthermore, Minneapolis TESOL certification training is designed to cover both the content of your certification program and specific strategies that can improve the efficiency of both your studying and your approach to the questions on practice exams and test day. Sometimes, it is not enough to be an expert on the content of teaching English or even how to teach it effectively. Some certification programs administer exams with tense time constraints and tricky formats that can lead even the best students to make mistakes on questions they have the knowledge they need to answer correctly. Your instructor can highlight effective approaches to the different questions types you might face in order to help you use your knowledge to its fullest and mitigate your risk of wasting time when you study and when you take the actual certification program assessment.
Finally, when you study on your own, you can take practice tests and make note of your mistakes. However, many students often fail to identify the root problem causing them to make mistakes on the exam. Your instructor can help you to look at the types of questions you may face and have think about optimal approaches to each question type. This insight can help you better prepare for your certification program.
The first step you can take towards enrollment is contacting Varsity Tutors today and chatting with an educational consultant who can answer any questions you may have about Minneapolis TESOL certification training. Once you decide this is the best test preparation choice for you, you can easily sign up for a class and choose from a two-week program or a four-week program.
Katherine: Minneapolis TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages instructor
...State University, my Masters in Curriculum and Instruction K-12 from the University of St. Thomas, and a current Minnesota Teaching License. I retired almost 3 years ago after teaching for 34 wonderful years in the public school system, teaching 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 5th grade. There were so many things that I loved about teaching...
Education & Certification
- Bemidji State University - Bachelor of Science, Elementary School Teaching
- University of St Thomas - Masters in Education, Curriculum and Instruction
Subject Expertise
- TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language
- Math
- Elementary School
- +27 subjects
Dr. Kara: Minneapolis TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages instructor
I have been an educator for over 25 years. I have experience teaching and leading in three countries and I am fluent in English and Spanish. I hold a Master of Education and a Doctorate in Education as well.
Education & Certification
- University of St Thomas - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
- University of Minnesota-Rochester - Masters in Education, Education
Subject Expertise
- TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- PRAXIS
- Science
- Spanish 4
- +19 subjects
Sheniece: Minneapolis TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages instructor
My teaching style is very student centered. I love focusing on the student's voice and choice of how they learn better!
Education & Certification
- Limestone College - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
- Fort Hays State University - Masters in Education, Education
Subject Expertise
- TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- ESL/ELL
- Spanish 1
- Adult ESL/ELL
- +14 subjects
Melissa: Minneapolis TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages instructor
...am studying to obtain a Master of Business Administration degree. I received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Accounting from Texas A&M-Kingsville. I have obtained an Associates of Applied Science degree in Administrative Computer Technology. I have mentored others. My favorite subjects to tutor would be English, Reading and Math. I would like to...
Education & Certification
- Texas A & M University-Kingsville - Bachelor in Business Administration, Accounting
Subject Expertise
- TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- SEE - Special Enrollment Exam
- TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language
- Social Sciences
- +55 subjects
Adam: Minneapolis TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages instructor
...New York City. My major was in computer science and I instantly deviated from that and went into human resources and payroll. Now my focus is on teaching in particular chess, English as a second language, Spanish, public speaking and drama. My favorite of all of these is to teach chess especially to children. Something...
Education & Certification
- Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Subject Expertise
- TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language
- English
- Adult ESL/ELL
- +24 subjects
Mallori: Minneapolis TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages instructor
...I received my Bachelor of Arts in English Language Studies. I also have a Master's TEFL Certification. Since graduation, I traveled extensively, teaching children English in South Korea in a prominent elementary school. I currently tutor students from ages 6-40 in English as a Second Language (ESL). While I tutor a broad range of language-based...
Education & Certification
- Faulkner University - Bachelor in Arts, English
Subject Expertise
- TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language
- PRAXIS
- Elementary School Reading
- +73 subjects
David: Minneapolis TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages instructor
...a teaching professional with over 10 years of experience in teaching English and Math to children of all ages, I look forward to helping your child overcome any obstacles they have encountered in the classroom. Many children have dealt with stressful situations at school, so I have structured my classes to be a fun and...
Education & Certification
- Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Accounting
Subject Expertise
- TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- Writing
- Other
- Elementary School Writing
- +20 subjects
Jacqueline: Minneapolis TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages instructor
...interactivity while being proactive, productive, and positive, conquering every challenge, in guiding you towards your goal successfully is my mission and priority. You, my students, are mirrors of reflection of self-confidence and resilience with a curiosity to learn, courage to try, and freedom to speak and enjoy, absorbing the knowledge of new concepts while applying...
Education & Certification
- Eastern Gateway Community College - Associate in Arts, Middle School Teaching
Subject Expertise
- TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language
- Executive Functioning
- TOEFL
- +39 subjects
Kelly: Minneapolis TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages instructor
...have worked with students of all ages and abilities. Pre-school, Kindergarten and homeschooled students are favorite groups of mine as they have some unique learning situations, styles and needs. My Special Education training offers a unique perspective into how to teach so that students learn best. I utilize whichever strategies work with a student and...
Education & Certification
- Western Michigan University - Bachelor of Science, Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
Subject Expertise
- TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language
- PRAXIS
- Reading
- +33 subjects
Grayson: Minneapolis TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages instructor
...their full potential and achieve academic success. Having coached gymnasts of all ages for the past three years, I have witnessed the transformative power of personalized guidance and mentorship. This experience has fueled my commitment to education and inspired me to extend my expertise to tutoring. My educational background includes The University of Louisiana at...
Education & Certification
- University of Louisiana at Monroe - Bachelor, Risk Management and Insurance
Subject Expertise
- TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language
- Insurance License
- Elementary School English
- +19 subjects
Nancy: Minneapolis TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages instructor
...as a second language teacher. I have been teaching English online for over 3 years. I have over 4,000 hours of teaching experience. I absolutely love teaching English online. I am from the USA. I have a neutral accent and a TESOL certification. My goal is to provide a fun and easy way to learn...
Education & Certification
- Jones College - Bachelor in Arts, Elementary School Teaching
Subject Expertise
- TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- English
- Art
- Math
- +35 subjects
Kisha: Minneapolis TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages instructor
...Masters of Science in General and Special Education, and am currently working on a Doctorate of Education. I have been dedicated to helping students become self-assured learners since 2005. I have taught primary, secondary, and Adult Basic Education (ABE) curricula and worked as a learning support coordinator. I have lived on four different continents while...
Education & Certification
- Brown College-Brooklyn Center - Bachelor in Arts, Education
- Touro College - Masters in Education, Education
Subject Expertise
- TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- English Grammar and Syntax
- Middle School English
- Elementary School English
- +30 subjects
Brent: Minneapolis TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages instructor
...receiving a B.A., and later an M.A. and an M.Div. I attended a language school in San Jose, Costa Rica for 6 months, and recently completed a TEFL certification for teaching English as a foreign language. I have been teaching in different capacities for most of my life, including 14 years and counting at Mid-South...
Education & Certification
- Cincinnati Christian University - Bachelor in Arts, Ministry
- Cincinnati Christian University - Master of Divinity, Bible Studies
Subject Expertise
- TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language
- Conversational Spanish
- Reading
- +45 subjects
Patricia: Minneapolis TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages instructor
...speakers of other languages. I have professional TESOL certification from Arizona State University (150+ hours). I have taught a Hispanic adult as well as a Korean national 5th grader, along with others to be more proficient in English. I currently homeschool my sixth and eighth-grade children, who have been taught since preschool, and have homeschooled...
Education & Certification
- Columbia College - Bachelor of Science, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language
- Adult Literacy
- Elementary School Writing
- +34 subjects
Nichole Marie: Minneapolis TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages instructor
...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 took a position as a...
Education & Certification
- Point Park University - Bachelor in Arts, Behavioral Sciences
Subject Expertise
- TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker
- LSW - Licensed Social Worker
- Elementary School English
- +25 subjects
Felicia: Minneapolis TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages instructor
...University with a Bachelor's degree in Communications. I am a lifelong learner myself and bring that excitement and passion to the classroom. I have been tutoring Math and English online for 3 years now and I love sharing my passion for learning with my students. I have great inter-personal skills that takes into account the...
Education & Certification
- Florida State University - Bachelor of Science, Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
Subject Expertise
- TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- Elementary School Reading
- Middle School English
- Adult ESL/ELL
- +14 subjects
Sarah: Minneapolis TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages instructor
...and Mercer University (Masters of Education) and Mercer for my Specialist of Education. I also have a specialization in Reading and an ESOL endorsement. (To Teach students of another language K-12) I love teaching and helping students reach their full potential. I beleive that with the right help all students can learn and be successful....
Education & Certification
- Brenau University - Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Education
- Mercer University - Masters in Education, Reading Teacher Education
Subject Expertise
- TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- Late Elementary Reading Comprehension
- Elementary School Writing
- Writing
- +16 subjects
Quy-Thomas: Minneapolis TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages instructor
...Texas at Arlington. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics and Korean with a focus on TESOL and Translation. I also received my Master of Arts in TESOL. Since graduating, I have worked with several language academies to discuss new methods of teaching, while also teaching subjects like Math, ESL, and Vietnamese to students...
Education & Certification
- The University of Texas at Arlington - Bachelor in Arts, Linguistics
- The University of Texas at Arlington - Master of Arts, Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL)
Subject Expertise
- TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- Elementary School
- ACT Aspire
- Korean
- +32 subjects
Karen: Minneapolis TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages instructor
...10 years of teaching experience in an American classroom and 4 years as an online ESL teacher with VipKid. I have a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education from Purdue University and numerous VipKid certifications including the following: VipKid TESOL Foundational VipKid TESOL Advanced VipKid CERTIFICATIONS Interactive Levels 2, 3, 4, 5 Proper Pronunciation Super...
Education & Certification
- Purdue University-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Early Childhood Special Education
Subject Expertise
- TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- Real Estate License
- Real Estate License - New York
- Science
- +48 subjects
Selena: Minneapolis TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages instructor
...have prepared students with all the necessary tips and tricks to equip them to get a high band score of 7+ on the IELTS speaking test. I am TESOL, TEFL, IELTS certified and have tutored over 1000 students in learning English as a second language. As your ESL Tutor, I pay close attention to what...
Education & Certification
- University of Phoenix-Austin Campus - Bachelor of Science, Public Administration
Subject Expertise
- TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language
- English
- IELTS - International English Language Testing System
- +8 subjects