If you are thinking of teaching English at a language school abroad and need extra support reviewing for an upcoming Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) certification exam, we can help. Varsity Tutors can enroll you in a comprehensive Seattle TEFL certification training course that can provide you with the skills you need to manage a classroom and prepare effective learning plans. Obtaining a TEFL certification is beneficial as it showcases your expertise to potential employers which can help open up job opportunities in the country you want to teach in. Enrolling in a prep course can give you the guidance you need as you work your way to obtaining your TEFL certificate.
There are no educational requirements to become TEFL certified. You can earn your certification without an education degree or teaching experience. However, you may find that language schools in some countries may require a 4-year university degree at an institution like the University of Washington but this is not always the case. Additionally, most TEFL certification courses require that you have at least a high school diploma and proficient English skills. The international standards for professional-level TEFL certification include at least 100 hours of coursework, between 6 to 20 hours of practice teaching in a classroom, and an accredited curriculum from a recognized organization. No matter which organization you choose to obtain your certificate, you will need to spend time on your TEFL coursework and eventually take an exam that tests your knowledge on various topics like lesson planning and complex grammar concepts.
There are many benefits of enrolling in a Seattle TEFL certification course. The first is that even though you may be fluent in English, you may not necessarily know how to explain certain grammar rules or how to prepare effective lessons. All sessions by Varsity Tutors are led by highly experienced instructors who are familiar with many of the concepts you will be expected to know as you work through your TEFL coursework. He or she can provide in-depth discussions on various topics like understanding the main components of language learning, simplifying complex grammar for language learners, and identifying different learning styles. This helps to deepen your understanding of these topics. Another benefit is that other TEFL candidates will also be attending and can even provide their own insights during class discussions. Reviewing alongside your peers with the guidance of an experienced instructor provides an engaging way to reinforce and review material. If you need additional help to prove your understanding of any concepts covered, you can always request additional time with your instructor outside of class.
If your dream is to live abroad, obtaining your TEFL certificate can open up many job opportunities at language schools in different countries. We understand that you likely already have a busy schedule that leaves little time for anything else. The good news is that all Seattle TEFL certification training courses provided by Varsity Tutors are conducted entirely online. You won't have to spend time commuting through traffic as you can attend virtual sessions at a convenient location of your choice, whether that's your home or even in a study area at the Seattle University. All you need is a computer and an internet connection to get started. New sections start each month so there is never a bad time to start pursuing a TEFL certificate. You can choose between two or four-week courses at a time that fits your availability. Reach out to Varsity Tutors today and our educational consultants can help you enroll in an upcoming Seattle TEFL certification class or answer any questions you might have.
Jeannie: Seattle TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language instructor
...Psychology and a Master of Science in Psychology, with a concentration in Behavioral Health. I attended college after raising my family. Since graduation, in 2016, I have loved helping people with their English. I tutored children in China (with no English) teaching English as a Second Language (TEFL and TESOL certificated). I also enjoy tutoring...
Education & Certification
- University of Phoenix-Washington DC Campus - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
- University of Phoenix-Washington DC Campus - Master of Science, Behavioral Sciences
Subject Expertise
- TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language
- TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- Test Prep
- English Language Arts Substitute
- +12 subjects
Makayla: Seattle TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language instructor
Hello! You can call me Mika! I teach English and Japanese. I established my love for teaching in University and travelling in Japan. I have a strong passion for helping students not only reach their education goals but get the most out of the process of learning, let's make it fun and have a good...
Education & Certification
- Highline Community College - Associate in Arts, Arts, General
- Washington State University - Bachelor of Science, International Business
Subject Expertise
- TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language
- TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- Visual Arts
- Adult Literacy
- +38 subjects
Japhet: Seattle TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language instructor
...potential and achieve their academic goals. With expertise in academic writing, programming, and GIS software, I offer a well-rounded, personalized approach to learning. I believe that every student can excel with the right support, so I tailor each session to fit individual learning styles and needs. My goal is to break down complex concepts, transforming...
Education & Certification
- University of Washington-Tacoma Campus - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
- Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language
- USMLE Step 3
- Exam PA - Predictive Analytics
- CLM - Certified Legal Manager
- +1414 subjects
Eliya: Seattle TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language instructor
...Language) certification and a strong background in personalized, student-centered instruction. I'm passionate about helping learners of all ages build confidence in their communication skills -- whether it's preparing for academic success, mastering conversational English, or strengthening grammar and writing. My approach is friendly, flexible, and tailored to each student's goals and learning style. I've supported...
Education & Certification
- Portland State University - Bachelor of Science, Public Health
Subject Expertise
- TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language
- English
- College English
- English Grammar and Syntax
- +3 subjects
Kristiana: Seattle TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language instructor
...degrees in Global Studies, Chinese Studies, and Scandinavian Area Studies. My strength is especially in writing, and using the written word to authentically convey whatever it is that you want to say, to whatever audience. I have been a tutor and ELL teacher and language arts teacher for a number of years. I am known...
Education & Certification
- Pacific Lutheran University - Bachelor in Arts, Chinese Studies
- Pacific Lutheran University - Masters in Education, Language Arts Teacher Education
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language
- TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- CPE - Certificate of Proficiency in English
- AP European History
- +40 subjects
Education & Certification
- Seattle Pacific University - Bachelor of Science, Cellular and Molecular Biology
Subject Expertise
- TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language
- NES Biology - National Evaluation Series Biology Test
- Professional Certifications
- Statistics
- +145 subjects
Clarissa: Seattle TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language instructor
...master's degree in TESOL from Concordia University. I tutored English language learners of all ages for four years at Brigham Young University and on internships in Kiribati. I have worked as an elementary school music teacher, taught piano and voice lessons for many years, and tutored many K-8 students in all their school subjects during...
Education & Certification
- Brigham Young University-Hawaii - Bachelor in Arts, Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL)
- Concordia University-Seward - Masters in Education, Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL)
Subject Expertise
- TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language
- TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- ACCUPLACER ESL - Reading Skills
- High School Writing
- +73 subjects
Jesus: Seattle TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language instructor
...is that it connects people. Language shapes the way we view the world and the people around us. It gives us ways to connect. My hope is always that I can provide my students with the tools to express themselves and describe their experiences to others, allowing them to expand and deepen their connections. I'm...
Education & Certification
- Berry College - Bachelor in Arts, History
Subject Expertise
- TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language
- ESL/ELL
- Professional Certifications
- English
- +1 subjects
Vicki: Seattle TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language instructor
...Degree in Elementary Education. Since graduation, I have worked with adults with disabilities find suitable employment, I have taught Sunday school, I home taught children ages 5 to 18 for over 5 years. And I have been teaching children English and helping adults improve their English online since 2017 (5 years). I am a certified...
Education & Certification
- University of Minnesota-Duluth - Bachelor of Science, Elementary School Teaching
Subject Expertise
- TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language
- Learning Differences
- SSAT
- Essay Editing
- +19 subjects
Carmela: Seattle TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language instructor
...am passionate about helping people discover their learning potential and like to cater my lessons to the individual student. I received my education from the University of Iowa where I obtained an English degree and a minor in Political Sciences. I am bilingual and have experience teaching in English and Spanish. I like teaching a...
Education & Certification
- University of Iowa - Bachelor in Arts, English
Subject Expertise
- TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language
- Conversational Spanish
- AP Spanish Literature and Culture
- UK A Level English Language
- +27 subjects
Sumai: Seattle TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language instructor
...my BS in Molecular Biology and will obtain my MS in Biotechnology in Fall 2022 from the University of South Florida . I work in an Immunology lab and I have 3 years of experience teaching English to Chinese students ages 4-14 with demonstrated success in improving their phonics, grammar and reading skills. I love...
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
- Elementary School Science
- Phonics
- Biology
- +39 subjects
Dana: Seattle TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language instructor
...in Secondary English and Spanish K-12 Education. I taught elementary Spanish for 5 years while traveling between 3 schools, then changed directions to home-school our 4 children with my husband. After an unexpected life change in 2021, I switched directions again to earn my TEFL degree, Level 5 Certification, from The TEFL Academy while tutoring...
Education & Certification
- Western Carolina University - Bachelor, Secondary English Education and Spanish K-12 Education
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language
- Middle School Writing
- British Literature
- History
- +57 subjects
Jeff: Seattle TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language instructor
...Before joining Wyzant, I was an ACT/SAT prep course instructor for The Princeton Review and Kaplan Test Prep, where I helped students develop the skills and strategies needed to succeed in all areas of the exam. My 5-star reviews reflect consistent success in helping students improve their scores and confidence after working with me. My...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Irvine - Bachelor in Arts, Drama and Dance Teacher Education
- University of California-Irvine - Associate in Arts, Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL)
- Hamline University - Masters in Education, Education
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language
- TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- CPE - Certificate of Proficiency in English
- CBEST - The California Basic Educational Skills Test
- +81 subjects
Jeremy: Seattle TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language instructor
Hello! My name is Jeremy Wittkopp. I am a PhD in physics with a specialization in optics. I have worked in the physics field for many years and have published several papers. My main area of research is in computational optics, so I have an extensive understanding of programming. I have also spent many years...
Education & Certification
- SUNY College at Potsdam - Bachelor in Arts, Physics
- SUNY at Albany - Doctor of Philosophy, Physics
Subject Expertise
- TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language
- TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- Python
- Algebra 2
- +34 subjects
Hunter: Seattle TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language instructor
...with a bachelors in German and a CELTA Certificate from Cambridge. I tutored English at East Tennessee State University and German at UNC Asheville. My passion for teaching language comes from my experience as a learner and the teachers who helped me grow over the years. My language skills have allowed me to travel all...
Education & Certification
- University of North Carolina at Asheville - Bachelor in Arts, German
Subject Expertise
- TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language
- German
- Conversational German
- ESL/ELL
- +7 subjects
Moinul: Seattle TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language instructor
...worked with Java, Python, JavaScript, SQL, HTML, CSS, Angular, Oracle, and PostgreSQL. I am also a certified Java programmer. Besides teaching technical languages, I also teach English. As a TEFL/TESL instructor, I encourage automaticity, rewarding, self-regulation, and interactive principles of teaching. In order to promote automaticity, I make sure that a major proportion of classroom...
Education & Certification
- North South University - Bachelor in Business Administration, Marketing
- SUNY at Binghamton - Masters in Business Administration, Marketing
Subject Expertise
- TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language
- Computer Science
- Business Writing
- Professional Certifications
- +43 subjects
Trina: Seattle TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language instructor
I am a multi-passionate creator and innovator around all things emotional intelligence. In addition, I am an experienced recruiter, language arts instructor, published writer, podcaster, certified CBT life coach, and project manager mom.
Education & Certification
- San Diego State University - Bachelor in Arts, Education
Subject Expertise
- TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language
- Public Speaking
- Elementary Reading and Phonics Class
- Elementary School Math
- +29 subjects
Jeffrey: Seattle TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language instructor
My calling on my life is to serve as a an effective and excellent leader and teacher, modeling Christ-like leadership and love to all people in all settings, communicating passionately through words and action. I love engaging with students and building relationships through teaching, dialogue, and problem solving.
Education & Certification
- Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans - Bachelor of Science, Anatomy
- Liberty University - Master of Arts Teaching, Theology
- Liberty University - Master of Divinity, Theology
Subject Expertise
- TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language
- Religion
- ESL/ELL
- Study Skills and Organization
- +13 subjects
Kimberly: Seattle TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language instructor
...words well and that they understand what they are reading and learning. I have a masters degree in education and I have been teaching for more than 20 years. I also have been teaching English online for ESL learners for more than 4 years. Take your child to my Varsity Tutors classroom to learn English!...
Education & Certification
- University of Alberta - Bachelor in Arts, Education
- University of Northern British Columbia - Master of Arts, Educational Psychology
Subject Expertise
- TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language
- TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- English
- Professional Certifications
- +3 subjects
Keli: Seattle TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language instructor
...passionate about all things language! ESL, Language Arts, Essay Writing, Creative Writing, Linguistics, Second Languages, 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...
Education & Certification
- Ball State University - Bachelor in Arts, English
Subject Expertise
- TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language
- Japanese
- Essay Editing
- Languages
- +12 subjects