Comments on: To become an ESL teacher do i need to major in ESL education? http://www.englishoverseas.com/blog/to-become-an-esl-teacher-do-i-need-to-major-in-esl-education/ Sun, 12 Feb 2012 16:10:26 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: alc0035 http://www.englishoverseas.com/blog/to-become-an-esl-teacher-do-i-need-to-major-in-esl-education/comment-page-1/#comment-849 alc0035 Thu, 14 May 2009 08:35:10 +0000 http://www.englishoverseas.com/blog/to-become-an-esl-teacher-do-i-need-to-major-in-esl-education/#comment-849 In my state you must major in either elementary or secondary classroom and get your endorsement area in ESL. if a school does not offer the program,most state uni. will offer it as part of distance learning(they do here). It depends on where you are. IN my state, you can not teach ESL unless you have the endorsement to do so. As with any area of teaching. In my state you must major in either elementary or secondary classroom and get your endorsement area in ESL. if a school does not offer the program,most state uni. will offer it as part of distance learning(they do here). It depends on where you are. IN my state, you can not teach ESL unless you have the endorsement to do so. As with any area of teaching.

]]> By: beMR http://www.englishoverseas.com/blog/to-become-an-esl-teacher-do-i-need-to-major-in-esl-education/comment-page-1/#comment-848 beMR Wed, 13 May 2009 08:12:17 +0000 http://www.englishoverseas.com/blog/to-become-an-esl-teacher-do-i-need-to-major-in-esl-education/#comment-848 I am an ESL instructor and I don't think there are many, if any, undergraduate ESL programs. You have the right idea - study English or education or linguistics as an undergrad, then get a TESOL Masters. Personally, I studied Philosophy and Communications as an undergrad. I became an ESL teacher by running off to Europe looking for an adventure. After a 4-week certification course, I got a job very easily. In the end, I really liked the work and I ended up with a whole new career, but I found that a Master's degree was necessary to open the door to better job opportunities here in the States. I am an ESL instructor and I don’t think there are many, if any, undergraduate ESL programs. You have the right idea - study English or education or linguistics as an undergrad, then get a TESOL Masters.

Personally, I studied Philosophy and Communications as an undergrad. I became an ESL teacher by running off to Europe looking for an adventure. After a 4-week certification course, I got a job very easily. In the end, I really liked the work and I ended up with a whole new career, but I found that a Master’s degree was necessary to open the door to better job opportunities here in the States.

]]> By: Gee http://www.englishoverseas.com/blog/to-become-an-esl-teacher-do-i-need-to-major-in-esl-education/comment-page-1/#comment-847 Gee Tue, 12 May 2009 02:56:59 +0000 http://www.englishoverseas.com/blog/to-become-an-esl-teacher-do-i-need-to-major-in-esl-education/#comment-847 Step 1 Graduate from high school and college. Nearly all advertised positions for teaching ESL both here and abroad require at least a bachelor's degree. Step 2 Decide if you want to teach abroad. In most countries, you need at least a bachelor's degree to get a work visa as an English teacher. A CELTA certificate or another post-baccalaureate TEFL/TESL certificate can provide you with relevant coursework and teaching internships. Depending on your position and experience, you may teach adults or children. Step 3 Decide if you want to teach in the US K-12 public school system. To teach English to school-age immigrant students in public schools, you first need to pursue teacher certification according to your state's requirements. You can also enroll in post-baccalaureate alternative teacher certification programs if your state has them. Some states offer specific specializations, endorsements or coursework in ESL, so research these options. Step 4 Decide if you want to teach in the higher education system in the U.S. or abroad. If you want to teach at a U.S. community college or university, you will need to complete your bachelor's degree and then pursue a Master's/PhD degree in a related field. Also, the better paid and higher-ranked positions in foreign countries (such as Head Teacher, Curriculum Director or College Lecturer in ESL) require a Masters or PhD. Step 5 Try it out. Before you spend money on an expensive certification or a new degree, volunteer as an ESL instructor or tutor at your local community center or library. You'll gain some experience and figure out if this career suits you. Step 6 Research all your options. Read reviews on schools, working environment and culture. Make sure your pay will cover your expenses if you are living abroad and have to convert your money back to dollars. Read any contract you sign carefully. Step 1

Graduate from high school and college. Nearly all advertised positions for teaching ESL both here and abroad require at least a bachelor’s degree.

Step 2

Decide if you want to teach abroad. In most countries, you need at least a bachelor’s degree to get a work visa as an English teacher. A CELTA certificate or another post-baccalaureate TEFL/TESL certificate can provide you with relevant coursework and teaching internships. Depending on your position and experience, you may teach adults or children.

Step 3

Decide if you want to teach in the US K-12 public school system. To teach English to school-age immigrant students in public schools, you first need to pursue teacher certification according to your state’s requirements. You can also enroll in post-baccalaureate alternative teacher certification programs if your state has them. Some states offer specific specializations, endorsements or coursework in ESL, so research these options.

Step 4

Decide if you want to teach in the higher education system in the U.S. or abroad. If you want to teach at a U.S. community college or university, you will need to complete your bachelor’s degree and then pursue a Master’s/PhD degree in a related field. Also, the better paid and higher-ranked positions in foreign countries (such as Head Teacher, Curriculum Director or College Lecturer in ESL) require a Masters or PhD.

Step 5

Try it out. Before you spend money on an expensive certification or a new degree, volunteer as an ESL instructor or tutor at your local community center or library. You’ll gain some experience and figure out if this career suits you.

Step 6

Research all your options. Read reviews on schools, working environment and culture. Make sure your pay will cover your expenses if you are living abroad and have to convert your money back to dollars. Read any contract you sign carefully.

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