This was the first online ESL video I ever watched. I watched it back in 2018, and it made me interested in this community. Two years later, I am a VIPKid and Magic Ears teacher. Thank you so much Erin!
Oh my gosh I finally found a chill vip teacher . Your tone is similar to mine so what a relief . I saw a few others and I ain’t that that out there like them haha
my god, SAME! Moving out of the country but gotta make money and everyone's saying to do ESL but I swear, if I have to act like most of these VIP teachers, I'm literally gonna throw up on camera
I cancelled my initial interview after watching other teacher's videos because I was like "WOAH, I would be soo drained if I had to act that fake all day" but now I am going to submit my demo knowing you can be a good teacher without being so grossly animated!
@@samanthaagee3342 Why would you have to behave like anyone else. If you are a teacher, teach! Are you an adult? I hope you don't throw up when you move out of the country.
Sooo... after watching so many of Erin's videos, I decided Erin was WORTH the switch. My previous 'coach' was not interactive at all. I started the process all over just so Erin could be my coach, and so far I've had ZERO regrets. I did the Demo interview just as she recommended and I passed. Now I'm prepping for my 1st Mock Class tomorrow. Wish me luck!
Great tips and hacks, love how you let your genuine, "motivated chill" personality shine through. You have great video presence, and you manage to be super helpful without ever being annoying!
Hello! Wife has been a VIPKid teacher for about four months, after retiring from private school teaching. Nice to see your world; some similarities to hers. Bless you for having to set up your school room every day! We are lucky enough to have a walk in closet dedicated for teaching.
Thank you! I’m just starting to look into this. I was a classroom teacher for 15 years and have been home for 15 years, raising kids. This seems like a great way to get back into the groove! Thanks so much for your videos!
I never even knew this existed, this is perfect for me because I've always wanted to teach but didn't commit to a degree in teaching only a BFA, haha. Thanks so much for sharing.
Hey Erin, I love this this video. I love how minimalistic your classroom is. I'm trying not to get a million props so thanks for sharing!! AND FEEDBACK PANDA IS A LIFE SAVER!!!
Every once in a while, I rewatch this video while finishing feedback! Strange habits, but after taking a 6 week break from VIPKID, tonight classes made me so happy! :)
Follow me in my daily life as a VIPKID teacher! Watch my entire process from setting up my VIPKID classroom, getting ready, and teaching my VIPKID classes. Happy teaching! VIPKID Teacher Erin
Cute! :) Thank you so much for posting these videos and sharing your experiences. This really helps give me an idea of what is involved with working as a teacher for VIPKID. I will probably be getting in touch with you at some point, as I begin my journey with trying to become hired, etc. Thank you again! :)
This is the first video I've ever watched about online teaching and wow. I know it probably isn't a big deal to you because this is your normal job but as someone who has been interested in teaching online this was super cool to see! Thank you!
Joanne Donovan - Great! Let me know if you decide to apply to VIPKID! Don’t hesitate to shoot me a message if you’d like any help through the hiring process. I’d love to send you some hiring help resources to help you through all this craziness! :D www.myvipkidjourney.com/contact
Thanks for making this video! One thing that has been holding me back from vipkid is thinking about the set up and all the props. Now I see it doesn’t take much!
Laura Lupo - Don’t hesitate to shoot me a message if you’d like any help through the hiring process. I’d love to send you some hiring help resources to help you through all this craziness! :D www.myvipkidjourney.com/contact
I've looked into this and I'm finally in a better position to sign up for this. Thank you for putting this out there. Have been a substitute teacher and adjunct writing instructor at a community college. 🙏🐈⬛
“ROADMAP TO VIPKID” HIRING GUIDE & eCOURSE (FREE): www.myvipkidjourney.com/hiring-course I'd love to answer your questions and help you get hired as a VIPKID Teacher! I am an Orange Club member (Top 5 VIPKID coach) and I mentor applicants all the way through the hiring process and beyond. Use my helpful links below (more in the description box of the video) to connect with me through the platforms I run! :D “ROADMAP TO VIPKID” HIRING GUIDE & eCOURSE (FREE): www.myvipkidjourney.com/hiring-course HOW TO ADD ME AS YOUR VIPKID REFERRING TEACHER/COACH: www.myvipkidjourney.com/teacher-erin-referral-info/ VIPKID APPLICATION LINK: www.vipkid.com/teach?partnerId=15506434 VIPKID Hiring Q & A - FACEBOOK GROUP: facebook.com/groups/vipkidQA/ ALL MY VIDEOS: ru-vid.com CONTACT ME :D www.myvipkidjourney.com/contact/
VIPKID Teacher Erin loved this! So how about the no student show time do they still pay you if the student didn’t show up? Because you showed up but they didnt
What a great relationship you have with your cat! Not kidding, I may adopt one. I enjoyed your organized situation and open casal style. I would like to follow your video's. Thanks.
Hi Erin, I thoroughly enjoyed your video! Thanks so much! You are very generous to share your experience and knowledge with us. Have a wonderful day! 😀
thanks for posting and having a VIP kid video that isn't so glossy. I was starting to get more and more anxious because I don't have the money for a lot of props and toys-- it feels like a lot of the videos are getting oddly competitive about that kind of thing. Nice to see this can be done successfully without crazy production costs or hours of arts and crafts.
RU-vid can get kinda flashy lol. There are lots of VIPKid teachers out there who are even more minimal than I am. For the hiring process they need to see that you know how to use a variety of some different types of props, but once you’re actually teaching you can pretty much do your own thing.
Thank you!! This is great!!! Where do you get your 2-D props? Also, yes! I'm also glad you're relaxed!!! I can't do the crazy energy some of the other teachers have. I want my students to be engaged YES and peaceful!! :)
So I started teaching VIPKid in September and was planning on doing the whole "verify in EVERYTHING" thing, but after watching your video, I saw that you COULD get booked up with just the limited certification. Within being hired a month, I am fully booked 4hrs/day (my teaching goal) and have several regulars. I might certify level 4 when my regulars get there, but for now I'm happy with just 2&3! Thanks for showing me this could work!!
I'm curious as to what you set your table on? I saw you said you would raise it? I love your little living room set up. I'm kind of taking over my daughter's room right now and need some ideas to get to the living room. :)
Hey girl!! LOVE your videos!! This one was so relatable! I teach on a futon and I am always getting super hungry during classes! Keep making vids, girl! So helpful!
Thank you so much! This answered so many questions I have about how to prep between back to back bookings! I start teaching classes with VIPKid next week so I subscribed to your channel to see about you teaching and traveling!
Hi Erin I need your advice. Is it wise to stick with one online company or should I sign with 2 or more platforms? I am a beginner. I noticed that teachers don't do well at the beginning and their earning go up slowly. How to survive as a starter? I am a non native Tefl certified teacher with a bachelor's diploma planning to make 1500-2500$ a month
Thanks Erin! You’re a fantastic example of how a first time online teacher should be. I loved watching your video. Could you tell me where you purchased all of your props? There’s a crazy amount of variety on Amazon...
Thanks so much for the informational video. I have been looking into teaching for vip kid and you were super helpful. Definitely going to subscribe anyway because you seem awesome!! 💗
Honestly you gave some of the best advice for the demo and interview. Wish you would do a Mock 1 X and my country. Thanks I did the heart thing with the beg leg and the interviewer loved it.
Hello! Thank you, this video is awesome and helps calm a lot of fears. Love your laid back style. My referall is also so helpful and so chill, I'm truly trying to learn that skill. I've taught with VipKid for a few months now...still trying to master pacing...looking for more tips on this.
I make them all myself! I also provide printable props for all of my referrals and free downloads on my website! :) youresljourney.com/free-downloads-props
So, did you get paid for the no show? I'm just being introduced to this and it looks very high energy. I was relieved to see you were a little wore out after teaching Matthew. Good video. Thanks for the honest look.
Wow, I`m definitely sharing this video with all my stay-at-home Mommy friends. You and your videos are amazing. Another pro, you don`t need to change diapers or deal with unhappy parents about events that are out of your control (like a parent complained about me losing the child`s scarf. I put the scarf in the locker but maybe someone took it while I was in class with the kids. The director even found it but then it went missing again????!!!)
Yay I'm so glad I could help! You can also download a lot of the 2D props I use on my website here if your interested: www.myvipkidjourney.com/free-downloads-props/
You are such a boss!! Love watching your videos. Keep up the great work and I'd be interested to see a video about feedback panda. I'm always curious about it. I just signed my second contract so I'm about to need all the tips and tricks. Also, I'm curious if you've ever taken time off? Like a week-10 days? Or even longer? I'm going to be moving from Korea back to America soon and I need about 10 days for that transition, so I'm curious if others have ever had a problem with their bookings picking back up after time off? Thanks Erin!!
The most time I've ever taken off was probably 5 days. If you have a solid amount of followers they should be notified when you open up slots again. So I would imagine it wouldn't be too difficult!
Hello Teacher Erin! I know this video is from a couple of years ago, so maybe things are different now. Just wanted to ask about checking camera/microphone settings prior to class. You mentioned you go to a future classroom to check this. I get a notification that settings/camera cannot be opened until 10min before class. Am I missing something here?? - Thanks for the great content. Love this!
Binge watching your channel - thank you so much for all the info! AND you answered my very important question of what do I do with my cats when teaching haha... keep up the amazing work!
Hi. I appreciate you taking the time to do this. I have just started looking into online teaching, so this was super helpful! Is there a higher level of kids... like middle school, or is it all elementary?
Some students are at a much higher level and are nearly fluent! You can read more about the students and the company here: youresljourney.com/about-vipkid
