If you are interested in earning a TESOL certification, reach out to Varsity Tutors to get started with San Diego TESOL certification training. TESOL stands for teaching English to speakers of other languages. It is a general name for the field of teaching that includes both TESL and TEFL. TESOL certification programs are offered by a variety of organizations, such as the TESOL International Association. There isn't a single degree, certificate, or license that authorizes an individual to teach ESL or EFL in all fields or in every part of the world. The requirements necessary to earn a TESOL certification varies by job and location. While some jobs and countries do not require any prerequisites, there are some that require you to earn a bachelor's degree from a university like San Diego State University.
There are numerous benefits to becoming TESOL certified, including access to jobs all over the world, providing you with knowledge and skills, and allowing you to join the TESOL International Association's membership program. Some of the skills you can review in a TESOL certification program include teaching and learning styles, managing disruptive behavior, and identifying learning objectives. If you could use some guidance as you study in a TESOL certification program, you should consider signing up for a San Diego TESOL certification course.
Taking a San Diego TESOL certification class can be beneficial because it can help you study in a variety of ways. Your instructor can present relevant concepts in lecture form. They can provide a general overview of most topics while going into more detail on any concepts your class is struggling with. You also have the option of meeting with your instructor outside of class to ask questions when necessary. Your instructor can also lead class discussions. This gives you a chance to collaborate with your fellow students. Some students don't learn effectively through lectures so it can be useful to have an alternative study approach. Some of the topics involved in TESOL focus on teaching methods. It can be useful to try out different teaching methods in a collaborative and interactive environment. Talking with your classmates can give you a chance to gain new insights into teaching because your classmates may have different viewpoints and experiences than you do.
It can also be a good idea to observe your instructor during your sessions. This can give you an idea as to the types of methods you may want to use in your own classroom. You can also participate in in-class activities, which gives you an opportunity to practice your skills in a more practical way. You can explain topics to your classmates throughout this process, which can be a great way to practice teaching. Part of teaching also involves developing lesson plans. You can develop your own lesson plans and your classmates and the instructor can provide feedback to help you make tweaks to it.
One of the largest hurdles to studying TESOL is fitting study sessions into your schedule. You may have work or family commitments that take up a large chunk of your day. But you can still study with a TESOL certification class because you can attend your study sessions completely online. You never have to worry about traveling to your class because you can attend it from your house or from any other location with an Internet connection. New classes start up every month and you can sign up for either two or four-week sessions depending on your needs. If you could use some assistance in your TESOL certification program, contact Varsity Tutors to begin San Diego TESOL certification training.
Katie: San Diego TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages instructor
...in classroom experience working with grades 3-5. I specialize in English Language Development and primarily have worked with second language learners implementing a differentiated approach to instruction to meet the needs of every student. In addition to classroom experience, I have spent time as an ELD Instructional Coach supporting grade K-12 educators with performance-based coaching.
Subject Expertise
- TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- Other
- Writing
- Elementary School Reading
- +8 subjects
Leticia: San Diego TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages instructor
Education & Certification
- COSUMNES RIVER COLLEGE, - Bachelor in Arts, Education
Subject Expertise
- TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- PRAXIS
- TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language
- Writing
- +66 subjects
Michela: San Diego TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages instructor
...experience. I come from a home of Italian parents so I grew up speaking, reading, and writing both Italian and English. I have learned to teach with ease languages, subjects, and different tasks by making the class very adaptable to the skills of the learner. I look forward to working with you.
Subject Expertise
- TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- CDR - Commission on Dietetic Registration
- CDR Exam - Cardiovascular Disease Recertification Exam
- RD - Registered Dietician Exam
- +54 subjects
Sally: San Diego TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages instructor
...coach/tutor through Connections Academy, a K-12 online charter school. I have a B.S. degree as a Teacher/Trainer from Lake Erie College in Painesville, OH, USA. I also have a 360-hour TEFL/TESOL Certification, including 60 hours of training in teaching Business English and 180 hours of training in teaching English to online students through Bridge Education...
Education & Certification
- Lake Erie College - Bachelor's, Teacher/Trainer
Subject Expertise
- TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- Middle School Reading
- ESL/ELL
- Math
- +14 subjects
Janine: San Diego TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages instructor
...year. I have my own Zoom room that we can use, and am more than willing to obtain the texts/other things that I need to help you. I am here to help you better understand your subject material. I am very laid back and outgoing, so my current students are quite comfortable with me. I...
Education & Certification
- New York Institute of Technology - Masters in Business Administration, Accounting
Subject Expertise
- TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- Business Ethics
- Econometrics
- Intermediate Accounting
- +63 subjects
Sarah: San Diego TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages instructor
...(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. I really enjoy...
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
- Elementary Social Studies
- Reading
- Math
- +16 subjects
Ben: San Diego TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages instructor
...and English, but I also am available to tutor in math (elementary to calculus), science, and SAT/ACT/AP prep. I have over five years of experience in both in-person and online tutoring, and I am passionate about helping students reach their academic and personal goals. I lead students to success by sparking their interest and making...
Education & Certification
- Brown University - Bachelor in Arts, International Relations
- Bridge Education Group - Certificate, Teaching French as a Second or Foreign Language
Subject Expertise
- TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- PE - Principles and Practice of Engineering - Architectural
- AP Biology
- PSAT 8-Week Prep Class
- +212 subjects
Amber: San Diego TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages instructor
...I use positive error correction and don't focus on mistakes for too long per session, because we can always revisit it as lessons go on. Learning should not be scary. Students should feel free to ask questions and be wrong, or right, or close. Fear of being wrong keeps a student from realizing how close...
Education & Certification
- University of Central Arkansas - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Liberal Arts and Sciences
Subject Expertise
- TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- FRT - Foundations of Reading Test
- PRAXIS
- ESL/ELL
- +238 subjects
Quy-Thomas: San Diego TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages instructor
...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 K-9th. I can...
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
- ACT Aspire
- ACT Math
- SAT Reading
- +32 subjects
Caroline: San Diego TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages instructor
...matter what they are. My short-term goal is to provide what is necessary for my students to pursue their objectives, such as helping them get a good grade in a particular exam. But my long-term goal is to help them achieve freedom. The feeling of being able to do whatever you want, wherever you want...
Education & Certification
- Universidade Estadual de Campinas - Bachelor in Arts, Linguistics
- Universidade Estadual de Campinas - Master of Arts, Applied Linguistics
Subject Expertise
- TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language
- English Grammar and Syntax
- Adult ESL/ELL
- +13 subjects
LeAndre: San Diego TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages instructor
...industry. I have developed and executed grass roots approaches for professional development and program enhancement that I believe will bring value to Varsity Tutors. I have handled various responsibilities in my previous Education Director position and quickly established talents in prioritizing tasks, meeting deadlines and finding solutions to eliminate obstacles. My career has enabled me...
Subject Expertise
- TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- Math
- Social Studies
- Elementary School Science
- +15 subjects
Cynthia: San Diego TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages instructor
...books and develop a lifelong love of learning through reading. I also have experience as a Kindergarten and ESL teacher in teaching phonics and early reading skills. I currently teach Family and Consumer Science as well as health and want to propel students to higher knowledge in a wide variety of life skills.
Education & Certification
- Texas State University-San Marcos - Bachelor of Science, Business, General
- Dallas Baptist University - Master of Arts, Education
Subject Expertise
- TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- TExES - Texas Examinations of Educator Standards
- PRAXIS
- Supabase
- +143 subjects
Salynn: San Diego TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages instructor
...other. If a student doesn't understand something, I believe it isn't their fault. Every child has the potential to learn and do better as long as the learning strategies are changed accordingly. When taking the learner type test I found that I'm almost 50% Visual and Kinesthetic. This means I mostly learn from watching others...
Education & Certification
- The University of Montana - Bachelor in Arts, Theater Arts
- The University of Montana - Current Grad Student, Education
Subject Expertise
- TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language
- PRAXIS
- Video Game Design
- +121 subjects
Jennifer: San Diego TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages instructor
...prepare for Standardized Tests, with a particular focus on reading, writing, language, and math. These sessions often turn into a collaborative and engaging process where remarkable advancements are made and we even manage to have a bit of fun along the way! I firmly believe that education is a cornerstone of an enriched and fulfilling...
Education & Certification
- Southeastern Louisiana University - Master of Science, Curriculum and Instruction
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language
- CBEST - The California Basic Educational Skills Test
- Elementary School Reading
- +19 subjects
Cameron: San Diego TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages instructor
...Secondary Education from Hawaii Pacific University, I bring over 2 years of tutoring experience across subjects such as Algebra, Geometry, High School Biology, and ESL. My teaching philosophy centers on fostering a supportive learning environment where students can thrive and build confidence in their abilities. I am passionate about connecting with each student, tailoring my...
Education & Certification
- Black Hawk College - Associate's, Criminal Justice
- Hawaii Pacific University - Bachelor's, TESOL
- Hawaii Pacific University - Master's/Graduate, Secondary Education
- Hawaii Pacific University - Master's/Graduate, Educational Leadership
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- Philosophy
- English
- Writing
- +36 subjects
Elena: San Diego TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages instructor
...experience, five degrees (yes, really!), and a Ph.D.because I genuinely love learning. I've taught everywhere from sunny Miami classrooms to whiteboards across Asia, working with early readers, multilingual learners, teens and adults tackling the SAT, ACT, IB, IELTS and TOEFL. My lessons are designed to be fun, empowering, and tailored to each student's needsespecially those...
Education & Certification
- St. Thomas University - Bachelor's, English
- Florida Institute of Technology - Master's/Graduate, Information Technology / Software Engineering
- Florida International University - Doctorate (e.g., PhD, MD, JD, etc.), Engineering and Computing Education
- Florida International University - Bachelor's, Interdisciplinary Studies
Subject Expertise
- TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language
- SAT Subject Tests
- Middle School
- +148 subjects
Steven: San Diego TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages instructor
...passions can be molded to create a learning environment that brings us both to success. You, as my student who increases your knowledge of the subject you asked me to help you in, and I, as I learn and care about your interests that build a classroom worth attending! Let's work together!"
Education & Certification
- Abilene Christian University - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
- The Texas A&M University System Office - Masters in Education, Education
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- AACN - American Association of Colleges of Nursing
- Spanish 1
- Conversational Spanish for Adults
- +19 subjects
Brian: San Diego TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages 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
- TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- American Council on Exercise (ACE)
- TExES - Texas Examinations of Educator Standards
- TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language
- +132 subjects
Tia: San Diego TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages instructor
I have a lifetime of public education to share with students of all ages. ELL learners, general ed subjects through 8th grade, GED completion, fine arts, fitness topics and special skills for special learners. Let's get started!
Education & Certification
- Florida Atlantic University - Bachelor, Fine Arts/Teaching
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- PRAXIS
- TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language
- Middle School Reading
- +45 subjects
Lissette: San Diego TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages instructor
...and as we follow the path of life's journey, educating ourselves, is a never-ending process. You can never learn enough. The topic of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is very important for me, coming from a multi-racial home. I also have a career in Film & TV Production and have played basketball my whole life. Come,...
Education & Certification
- Universidad Hispanoamericana - Bachelor in Arts, Bilingual Education
- Universidad Hispanoamericana - Master of Arts, Early Childhood Education
Subject Expertise
- TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language
- Elementary Reading and Phonics Class
- Study Skills and Organization
- +21 subjects