Thank you for sharing your experience. I do online teaching myself and you have inspired me to put more energy into it. I pray everything went well with your new arrival.
Hey Nancy! Thank you SO much for all your videos. It has really really helped me with my confidence and going through the application process. I was one of the lucky ones that got an interview express. I did that yesterday and got an email today saying I passed it!!! I'm on to the teaching prep and getting prepared for the mock. I included you as my referral in my application :)
Hi Nancy! LOVE your videos! I've been doing your postnatal workouts almost daily and you have inspired me to pick back up on my VIPKid application I started a few months ago and record the demo! I am currently in the application process ready to record my demo and will email them to use your referral code!
Great video! I have an interview scheduled for tomorrow however, I am not going to reschedule to put a classroom environment together and really study these slides. I want to do really well on my first impression! Thank you!
Thank you for the video's. I found this resource so useful and informative as I am new to the online teaching world. Love your videos. You have a beautiful daughter!
Hi Nancy! Your videos have been so incredibly helpful to me! I would really love to be able to have you as my mentor. I am working on my preparation for the demo video.
Hi Nancy! I already started the application process but just emailed VIPKid stating you as my referral! I am excited to choose you as my mentor and can't wait to get started working from home doing something that I'm passionate about and that will make a positive impact! Hope we can talk soon. :)
Hey Nancy! What enthusiasm! I LOVED the video. I've interested in joining your class. If you are still taking new students- I'd loved to be coached/mentored by you. I've started the application process. Hope to hear from you soon.
Hi Nancy, thanks for all your tips. They have been really helpful. :). I recently applied to vipkid, did everything that was asked of me but my application didn't go through to the next level. I was wondering if there's anyway you could help me understand the reasons behind it and maybe give me some tips to do better the next time?
Hello Nancy! Wow, you're sooo engaging! Thanks so much for sharing. I'd love to connect. I'm about to have my demo & interview tomorrow, Tues, 5-15-18.
Congratulations on your new baby! I have watched two videos of yours so far and I am so grateful that you are doing them for us newbies. I would love to use you as my referral. So far all I have done is the application and need to do my interview next. How can I add you now as my referral to go ahead with the process?
Hi Nancy! LOVE your videos!! I'm going to buy some props and a headset today, but I'd love to have you as a mentor/coach. I haven't started the application process yet...I'm still doing research and combing through your videos. You have some really great advice!
Hi Nancy, I'm a current VIPKID! Just wanted to say I love sharing your videos with interested teachers. This one is great! Quick question for my own classroom. How far away is your desk from the wall? I'm wanting to redo my classroom a little bit. You seem to be able to fit more in your background than I do.Thanks! I hope you are enjoying and surviving 2 kiddos :].
Awesome! Surviving is how I feel most definitely;) hehehe! Wonderful chaos:) So glad you share these videos with other potential teachers! I'm a chair and a half away from my wall. If I scoot my chair back to the wall I can stand up comfortably with some room to wiggle in front of my desk! I don't use my webcam to film these videos though and in the classroom it is made square which cuts off some of the background, so we may be closer and background size than you think! Happy teaching!!
Hello Nancy, I am really enjoying your videos! Watching you is like when I am working in some of my colleagues classrooms. I do have my Masters Degree with a concentration in English and Science. However, as I explained to my fellow teachers, while I am finally completing my certification, I am used to working with higher grades and college level. They feel I am awesome with the little ones and should give it a try! I have taught phonics online to pre-K to 4th grade. I enjoyed it! I am the older generation and very low key. The little ones love me and I love them but how do I create a demo setting? I don't have a place set up for that as of yet. I moved back to CT to help my mom. Lost dad 2017, now mom has dementia. I guess I can use one of my colleagues classroom for now until I move? Open for suggestions. Thank you.
Great question! You schedule your demo so you have 30 minutes to record the 10 minute lesson. It records that block of time that you are in there. If you do the Smart Demo then you don't have to record right then, and you can pop back in. Shoot me an email for help if you aren't already working with a referring teacher! I'd love to help you out! nancytaylor6262@gmail.com
Hi Nancy! I really like your videos. They are super helpful! I just applied to VIPKid and I’m preparing to do my demo. I’d love to have you as a mentor/coach. I might send you an email soon. :) Thank you!
Hi Nancy. Thanks for this video :) I did everything you suggested. I am adding your referral code. Any advise or videos on Moch lessons A and B? I am scheduled to take the moch Thursday. Thanks
Hi Nancy! I just applied and would love to have you as a mentor! I will email them today with the code you listed! Looking forward to hearing from you! :)
Jeff! You will want to have a background or they can click a "no" and you won't pass. You also want a lamp in front of you with an LED light! Shoot me an email, and I can help you join the team! I've been teaching for 3 years and helping other teachers for 2! I have resources and more to help you out! nancytaylor6262@gmail.com
I just submitted my first recording as was informed that I have a second chance. It's a little disappointing that I didn't make it the first time, but I am excited for the opportunity to improve and show the evaluators that I am capable of teaching for the company. The email that I was sent was not clear as to how long I have to prepare a second recording. What is the standard? I would like to prepare adequately for the interview.
If you applied without a referral you can email teachvip@vipkid.com.cn stating that Nancy Taylor (nancytaylor6262@gmail.com) referred you and give them this code: 00RFSO Send me an email as well so that I can send you all of my resources!
Hi Nancy! I’m currently in my VIPKid interview, but no one is here to do the interview. I already sent an email, but I thought maybe you’d know how common it is that an interviewer doesn’t show up.
It sometimes happens, and sometimes teachers are in the practice room rather than the actual classroom. Make sure you are in the correct one:) Good luck! Email if you need anything! nancytaylor6262@gmail.com
Hi Nancy, I love your videos. I am about to begin my job teaching for VIPKID. I am coming from the museum industry, and your videos have been very helpful. I will be recording my demos on Wednesday. I am nervous because I cannot find a way to practice adequately because I don't know exactly what the teaching platform will look like. I've studied the slides, and I have come up with some good props and reward systems. Is there a place on VIPKID where I can see what it will look like when I am teaching? I tried emailing you, but the email was bounced back.
Once you schedule your demo you have access to a practice room! There you can go in and practice on the platform before your schedule time, which will be in a different classroom (Same exact look etc. but not labeled as practice room). I'll email you now! nancytaylor6262@gmail.com
This video is so helpful, thank you! I'm planning to do my recorded lesson tomorrow for my application. Is it worth it for me to go out and buy the headset ahead of time? I know I will want it if I get hired; my fear is I will buy it and not get hired. :( Also, I have a nose ring which is subtle (a thing silver ring that sits flush with my nose) do you think that will be a problem? Thank you so much for your help! Love your videos!
Thank you for the video. When you go on maternity leave how much time do they give you? Once you are hired can you come back after a certain amount of time, or do you have to reapply since it is contract work? Congratulations! :) Thank you!
Hi Nancy, Thanks for the help that this video provides. I've been using the practice video mode and found that I have to arrow back for the reward slide. Then, any previous "bananas" have been erased. Because of the awkwardness of this, I've decided to do it manually at home. I made up the toothless smile face a few months back. Would this still be acceptable for the interview? Thanks again.
Yes! You want to have your reward separate from the powerpoint. If you are teaching the interactive level 2 then there is a button to go back and forth and it doesn't erase! Shoot me an email for help if you aren't already working with a teacher! nancytaylor6262@gmail.com
Hey Nancy, Your videos were really helpful in my hiring proccess. Sorry I didn't use your referral link! Question: The video is obviously opposite of what I am doing. I point left and I see myself pointing right. But are there any videos that demonstrate what the student is seeing on thier end? I often draw a line in the air from right to left for matching or I attempt to point toward the slides but I don't know if I am pointing off screen. Do you know if they see the same exact thing I am seeing? Or if they see my image on top of thiers or below?
They see what you see! You can see everything on the recordings of your classes! The only thing that is opposite is the directions and when you write letters in the sky/air. The only difference is they see your video on the top and theirs is on the bottom, so that they look like they are looking at you rather than down.
Per class and there is a $2 bonus ($1 for showing up and $1 for teaching 45+ classes in a month). It is around $20 an hour. Awesome pay for teaching in your pjs:) I love it! Shoot me an email for help with anything else! I'd love to help you out! nancytaylor6262@gmail.com
Hi Nancy! I was supposed to have an interview early this AM but every time I tried to login it said “server error.” I cleared my cache, was using Chrome, was hard-lined to internet, restarted my computer, etc - to no avail. I emailed support and haven’t gotten a response. Is this common? Certainly doesn’t make for a good first impression. 😕 I watched this video several times and practiced so much! I also sent you an email earlllllly this morning as a last ditch effort. 😩
Did you get in! There was system error about the time you left this comment! Shoot me an email if you need any help with the application process! Bummer that happened. System errors are pretty rare, but they do happen. nancytaylor6262@gmail.com
Hi Nancy, thank you for this video! It helps so much! I have one question for now - where did you get your shirt? It's such a lovely orange. Not too vibrant and not too soft. I want one!!!
It is super old from Nordstrom's Rack. I had it before VIPKid, so I'm not sure how to track it down again:) Shoot me an email if you need any help with the application process! nancytaylor6262@gmail.com
Try and model again and if they never write on the screen then leave it in the feedback. It will be translated to Chinese for the parents to see. You can also encourage the parents to help if they are by the child's side during class. In your Demo you will not be with an actual student. Shoot me an email for more help! nancytaylor6262@gmail.com
Hello! I just became a VIPKID teacher, and I noticed for most of my Trial Classes, the students were doing it on the mobile phone app. I was wondering if they still have the ability to circle and write on the PowerPoints if on a mobile phone app? I was having trouble with them understanding the concept of "circle" and I thought maybe it was because they weren't able to. Thank you!!
Most are on ipads. Not sure if they can take the classes from their phones, but I just teach them to use their finger to circle:) I even hold up and ipad and show them how to circle on the screen with my finger:)
Hi Nancy, I originally applied online for VIPKID a few months ago, and didn't attempt "My feelings" video. When I decided that I want to continue the interview process, I tried to schedule an interview. I was only given the option to record a demo video. I was penalized because I didn't follow through with the demo video. I plan to record my demo video in a couple days when I get all of my props. The question I have is, I do not have a "mouse" on my laptop, am I allowed to use the touchpad that is under the keyboard? Thank you for the wonderful videos. I appreciate your help! Juliana :-)
Are you the one on the advertisement that says, "China, do you live in China?" ? That crazy advertisement made me come here and I'm not even a teacher lol.
Hi Nancy I just finished the demo interview and I think it was very rushed. My interviewer mentioned she was going to skip some slides because she had some other students to interview as well in such a small amount of time. So I was trying to maintain my paste but overall I believe I was very rushed. Have you ever heard of anyone else being treated this way before? I would love it if you are able to help me out with the rest of my application. All your advice is so helpful. Thank you once again for your videos
That is frustrating! I always recommend doing the recording because the live interview isn't ideal:) I'd love to help you out further!! Shoot me an email nancytaylor6262@gmail.com
If you applied without a referral you can email teachvip@vipkid.com.cn stating that Nancy Taylor (nancytaylor6262@gmail.com) referred you and give them this code: 00RFSO
Here is what I use- www.amazon.com/Logitech-Headset-H390-Noise-Cancelling/dp/B000UXZQ42/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1509488217&sr=8-3&keywords=logitech+headset Here are two recommended ones from VIPKID- www.amazon.com/Logitech-Stereo-Headset-H150-Cloud/dp/B005DKZTNK/ref=sr_1_8?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1515890164&sr=1-8&keywords=logitech+headset+with+microphone+white www.amazon.com/Logitech-981-000587-Analog-Stereo-Headset-Microphone/dp/B00WGQNJK4/ref=pd_sim_147_1?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00WGQNJK4&pd_rd_r=2354F312DJ08ZVW18T8Z&pd_rd_w=fWWlq&pd_rd_wg=ee5wH&psc=1&refRID=2354F312DJ08ZVW18T8Z
Hi Nancy, Thank you so much for all of your help! I am just wondering - are we supposed to be aiming for 10 minutes with this lesson? I looked all around the application instructions and could not find the answer! I also began the application process without realizing that they would require me to do the demo within 4 days! I am scrambling to get together the props, equipment, ethernet, and practice! Do you happen to know if I can extend beyond the four days? I plan on doing the recorded demo... but all the application says is "Don't wait! Do it now!" So nervous... Thanks again! :D
I'd love to help you out if you shoot me an email I can send you my resources! The demo is 10 minutes of instruction, but you are given 30 minutes in the recording in case you want to teach it 2x and you want to start with an intro:) nancytaylor6262@gmail.com
These videos are recorded with my canon powershot G7X. I use a built-in webcam on my IMac in the classroom and here is my headset www.amazon.com/Logitech-Headset-H390-Noise-Cancelling/dp/B000UXZQ42/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1509488217&sr=8-3&keywords=logitech+headset
Nancy Taylor Thank you very much for the reply. I bought the same headset at Walmart a few days ago! My interview is on Saturday evening. I'm planning to use a webcam with my desktop. Unfortunately, I can't set it up with a wall behind me so I had to purchase a tri-state display board.
Question: when I do the recorded demo, should I also be giving out stars? I want to show them that I know there are two reward systems, so maybe do a star and a banana at the same time? Thanks!
Kasi is correct. There aren't stars to give until you are in the actual classroom, but it could never hurt to pretend:) It is rare to see that though:)
Is there a way we can see what we will be seeing before we click record? I found the lesson plan, just wondering if I can see how to use the power point to circle or draw a line before I start the demo. Not sure if I want to use the power point more of my props.
Hi Nancy, hope you are doing well :) I tried to email you. It seems that the email address you posted below is not valid any more. Could I still send you email for some questions? Thank you!
Nancy I really need some help with applying could you provide an email where we could communicate outside of youtube please. I have been chatting with vipkid support with no resolution.
I'm wondering how the lessons are uploaded into the classroom. Do they just show up based on the student's individual progress? Is there a way to review them before the class to have the right props?
You can go to the classroom and click "docs" "Upload by myself" and then "open." You will want to prep and get ready for class before! You can also access the powerpoints from the teacher app! If you need help with the application let me know! If you are already a teacher then WAHOOO! nancytaylor6262@gmail.com
Hi Nancy! Thank you so much for sharing this wealth of knowledge on youtube. I just applied for vipkids and had my first interview. I passed! But I have one quick question (I'm just curious). The interviewer asked me what my pay expectation was. And I just said $8 cause that's what I was hoping for after my research and he said, "Yes, you will get $20 and hour." So base pay is $8. Should I have gone for $8.50 for $9? I know it's super rare to start at $9, but he asked, so should I have tried? Is that common? I know you don't know the answer. I'm just curious what your experience and thought might be. Thanks again! Now off to watch all your videos! New subscriber here :)
You rock Casey! Most start at about $8. You could have said $8.50 and potentially got that, but I've never heard of someone starting at $9.... Shoot me an email if you need more help with the application and don't have a referring teacher! I'd love to help you out! nancytaylor6262@gmail.com
I am confused. He said you will get $20 an hour, but you said you only want $8 an hour? And Nancy said she has never heard of someone starting t $9 an hour. What am I missing?
Thank You! Are we required to talk so "bubble gummy?" I taught school in a classroom, but the only time I could see it appropriate to talk that way was if the child was under the age of 5. To do so otherwise I think is condescending and assuming they are little kiddos. This is the one thing holding me back because it's very unnatural for me to talk like I am on Romper Room.
I am watching your demo. I did my own lesson plan based on Parts of the Head. Do I suppose to follow My Feelings lesson plan? I think I overworked. I have the interview today at 11:30 PM ET. I still have time to finish up with my preparation. I did not see your gmail address. Answer ASAP. .... If you can. All the best, Diana
Hi Nancy, I would like for you to be my mentor. I have applied already but have not scheduled an interview yet. Please give me your email so I can contact you directly, Thanks :).
I got exhausted just by watching 1 minute of this video.
Miss Nancy! You are just wonderful! Thank you for your advice and coaching!
Thank you for sharing your experience. I do online teaching myself and you have inspired me to put more energy into it. I pray everything went well with your new arrival.
Good job!
This is by far the best video on the demo lesson! I have my interview tomorrow and I don't even feel that nervous!!
Hey Nancy! Thank you SO much for all your videos. It has really really helped me with my confidence and going through the application process. I was one of the lucky ones that got an interview express. I did that yesterday and got an email today saying I passed it!!! I'm on to the teaching prep and getting prepared for the mock. I included you as my referral in my application :)
So happy to hear Gina! Great work! Shoot me an email as well, so that I can send you my resources! nancytaylor6262@gmail.com
Awesome video ! thanks for posting this
congratulations on your growing family, this was a great help
Hi Nancy! LOVE your videos! I've been doing your postnatal workouts almost daily and you have inspired me to pick back up on my VIPKid application I started a few months ago and record the demo! I am currently in the application process ready to record my demo and will email them to use your referral code!
So excited for you! Email me so that I can send you all of my resources!!! nancytaylor6262@gmail.com
Thanks for all the pointers Nancy. I'd like to do my interview today. Wish me luck!
Good luck Dennis! If you aren't working with a teacher already shoot me an email, and I'll send you my resources! nancytaylor6262@gmail.com
Great video! I have an interview scheduled for tomorrow however, I am not going to reschedule to put a classroom environment together and really study these slides. I want to do really well on my first impression! Thank you!
How did it go? Mine is next Thursday
Brilliant. Really practical help. Much appreciated.
You vid was so helpful! And you are adorbs, btw. Congrats on kiddo #2!
Wonderful Video!! I feel better already!!!
Send me an email if you need help Donna!! nancytaylor6262@gmail.com
@@NancyTaylor Thank you! You are so very kind and helpful. Wish me luck, tomorrow is the day!!
Hi Nancyyy....I love your videos and they help me to prepare my online classes....loads of thankssss from Argentina
You are so welcome!
Hi Nancy, love your all videos
It helps me a lot in my ESL job
Thanks for the tips
Nancy your video has really helped me out with practicing for the interview! Thank you so much for this!
Hi teacher or shall we say, coach Nancy, I really do love your videos and it totally helps me a lot!
Thank you! 😃
thanks for the tips. I am going to do my demo tonight. I am nervous but i know i can do it.
How did it go?! Shoot me an email, and I'll help you out Raquel! nancytaylor6262@gmail.com
Nancy you are very insightful and engaging, blessings.
Love your videos,Im really consider doing VIPKids
Shoot me an email if you decide to jump in! nancytaylor6262@gmail.com
Superb
This was SO helpful in getting me hired. Thank you.
Nancy this was great this has helped a lot! Thank you!!!! Thank you for being so positive.
Great video! We added your video to our playlist as this help to other teachers as well.
I choose not to pursue this job after all, but i still watched a bunch of you videos..hahahaha.. You are awesome.
Thank you for the video's. I found this resource so useful and informative as I am new to the online teaching world. Love your videos. You have a beautiful daughter!
Thank you so much for making this video! I feel so much more prepared thanks yo your advise!! You are awesome!
You got it! Shoot me an email if you need anymore help, and you aren't already working with a VIPKID teacher! nancytaylor6262@gmail.com
Hi Nancy! Your videos have been so incredibly helpful to me! I would really love to be able to have you as my mentor. I am working on my preparation for the demo video.
Wonderful to hear! Shoot me an email at nancytaylor6262@gmail.com
Hi Nancy! I already started the application process but just emailed VIPKid stating you as my referral! I am excited to choose you as my mentor and can't wait to get started working from home doing something that I'm passionate about and that will make a positive impact! Hope we can talk soon. :)
Hey Nancy! What enthusiasm! I LOVED the video. I've interested in joining your class. If you are still taking new students- I'd loved to be coached/mentored by you. I've started the application process. Hope to hear from you soon.
I'd love to help you out! Shoot me an email, and I'll send you all of my resources! nancytaylor6262@gmail.com
Hi nancy! I love your videos. I am about to do my demo video and I was only given the option to do the Demo video and not the live... im so nervous.
Good luck! They may not have slots for the live at this time! Shoot me an email for my resources Jessica! I'll help you out! nancytaylor6262@gmail.com
Great video Nancy
Hi Nancy, thanks for all your tips. They have been really helpful. :). I recently applied to vipkid, did everything that was asked of me but my application didn't go through to the next level. I was wondering if there's anyway you could help me understand the reasons behind it and maybe give me some tips to do better the next time?
Hello Nancy! Wow, you're sooo engaging! Thanks so much for sharing. I'd love to connect. I'm about to have my demo & interview tomorrow, Tues, 5-15-18.
Congratulations on your new baby! I have watched two videos of yours so far and I am so grateful that you are doing them for us newbies. I would love to use you as my referral. So far all I have done is the application and need to do my interview next. How can I add you now as my referral to go ahead with the process?
Nancy, I looked but there no slides available.
Just a blank page where there is nothing to work with, do I have to download something? Help.
I just love you nancy your amazing ☺
You are wonderful!
Hi Fancy Nancy! Thanks for this! Do you suggest using their reward system for the interview or could use my own?
Hi Nancy! LOVE your videos!! I'm going to buy some props and a headset today, but I'd love to have you as a mentor/coach. I haven't started the application process yet...I'm still doing research and combing through your videos. You have some really great advice!
I'd love to help you out! Shoot me an email, and we will connect! nancytayor6262@gmail.com
nancy says scroll to her email
I am waiting for one prop and plan on sending the video to them.
Will the demo interview be done with an actual child?
Hi Nancy. You are adorable 🥰,and your videos are super helpful . Thanks!
You got it! Shoot me an email if you need help with anything else! nancytaylor6262@gmail.com
Hi Nancy I applied for hellokid for the story demo recording position. Is that the same position you have?
Hi Nancy, I'm a current VIPKID! Just wanted to say I love sharing your videos with interested teachers. This one is great! Quick question for my own classroom. How far away is your desk from the wall? I'm wanting to redo my classroom a little bit. You seem to be able to fit more in your background than I do.Thanks! I hope you are enjoying and surviving 2 kiddos :].
Awesome! Surviving is how I feel most definitely;) hehehe! Wonderful chaos:) So glad you share these videos with other potential teachers! I'm a chair and a half away from my wall. If I scoot my chair back to the wall I can stand up comfortably with some room to wiggle in front of my desk! I don't use my webcam to film these videos though and in the classroom it is made square which cuts off some of the background, so we may be closer and background size than you think! Happy teaching!!
What powepoint are you referring to? (You mentioned we should have it in front of us)
Hello Nancy, I am really enjoying your videos! Watching you is like when I am working in some of my colleagues classrooms. I do have my Masters Degree with a concentration in English and Science. However, as I explained to my fellow teachers, while I am finally completing my certification, I am used to working with higher grades and college level. They feel I am awesome with the little ones and should give it a try! I have taught phonics online to pre-K to 4th grade. I enjoyed it! I am the older generation and very low key. The little ones love me and I love them but how do I create a demo setting? I don't have a place set up for that as of yet. I moved back to CT to help my mom. Lost dad 2017, now mom has dementia. I guess I can use one of my colleagues classroom for now until I move? Open for suggestions. Thank you.
Carolyn! Loved reading your story and hearing your teaching style! I'd love to help you out! Shoot me an email! nancytaylor6262@gmail.com
So can you click on the demo button and look to see what your set will look like and then get out of it and not press record.
Great question! You schedule your demo so you have 30 minutes to record the 10 minute lesson. It records that block of time that you are in there. If you do the Smart Demo then you don't have to record right then, and you can pop back in. Shoot me an email for help if you aren't already working with a referring teacher! I'd love to help you out! nancytaylor6262@gmail.com
Hi Nancy! I really like your videos. They are super helpful! I just applied to VIPKid and I’m preparing to do my demo. I’d love to have you as a mentor/coach. I might send you an email soon. :) Thank you!
Wonderful!!! I'd love to help you out! nancytaylor6262@gmail.com
Hi Nancy. Thanks for this video :) I did everything you suggested. I am adding your referral code. Any advise or videos on Moch lessons A and B? I am scheduled to take the moch Thursday. Thanks
YES! Send me an email! I have many resources for you Diana!! nancytaylor6262@gmail.com
Hi Nancy! I just applied and would love to have you as a mentor! I will email them today with the code you listed! Looking forward to hearing from you! :)
Wahoo! Shoot me an email, and I'll send you my resources! nancytaylor6262@gmail.com
Do I have to have the background I only have our messy office and a bright overhead light
Jeff! You will want to have a background or they can click a "no" and you won't pass. You also want a lamp in front of you with an LED light! Shoot me an email, and I can help you join the team! I've been teaching for 3 years and helping other teachers for 2! I have resources and more to help you out! nancytaylor6262@gmail.com
I just submitted my first recording as was informed that I have a second chance. It's a little disappointing that I didn't make it the first time, but I am excited for the opportunity to improve and show the evaluators that I am capable of teaching for the company. The email that I was sent was not clear as to how long I have to prepare a second recording. What is the standard? I would like to prepare adequately for the interview.
Send me an email Will & I'll help you out! nancytaylor6262@gmail.com
You have scary light blue eyes !!!
I have my Demo interview today! I would love to give you the referral. How do I do that?
If you applied without a referral you can email teachvip@vipkid.com.cn stating that Nancy Taylor (nancytaylor6262@gmail.com) referred you and give them this code: 00RFSO
Send me an email as well so that I can send you all of my resources!
Hi Nancy! I’m currently in my VIPKid interview, but no one is here to do the interview. I already sent an email, but I thought maybe you’d know how common it is that an interviewer doesn’t show up.
It sometimes happens, and sometimes teachers are in the practice room rather than the actual classroom. Make sure you are in the correct one:) Good luck! Email if you need anything! nancytaylor6262@gmail.com
Hi Nancy, I love your videos. I am about to begin my job teaching for VIPKID. I am coming from the museum industry, and your videos have been very helpful. I will be recording my demos on Wednesday. I am nervous because I cannot find a way to practice adequately because I don't know exactly what the teaching platform will look like. I've studied the slides, and I have come up with some good props and reward systems. Is there a place on VIPKID where I can see what it will look like when I am teaching? I tried emailing you, but the email was bounced back.
please email your response to Jamey.r.williams@outlook.com
Once you schedule your demo you have access to a practice room! There you can go in and practice on the platform before your schedule time, which will be in a different classroom (Same exact look etc. but not labeled as practice room). I'll email you now! nancytaylor6262@gmail.com
This video is so helpful, thank you! I'm planning to do my recorded lesson tomorrow for my application. Is it worth it for me to go out and buy the headset ahead of time? I know I will want it if I get hired; my fear is I will buy it and not get hired. :( Also, I have a nose ring which is subtle (a thing silver ring that sits flush with my nose) do you think that will be a problem? Thank you so much for your help! Love your videos!
Thank you for the video. When you go on maternity leave how much time do they give you? Once you are hired can you come back after a certain amount of time, or do you have to reapply since it is contract work? Congratulations! :) Thank you!
Hi Nancy,
Thanks for the help that this video provides. I've been using the practice video mode and found that I have to arrow back for the reward slide. Then, any previous "bananas" have been erased. Because of the awkwardness of this, I've decided to do it manually at home. I made up the toothless smile face a few months back. Would this still be acceptable for the interview? Thanks again.
Yes! You want to have your reward separate from the powerpoint. If you are teaching the interactive level 2 then there is a button to go back and forth and it doesn't erase! Shoot me an email for help if you aren't already working with a teacher! nancytaylor6262@gmail.com
Hey Nancy,
Your videos were really helpful in my hiring proccess. Sorry I didn't use your referral link!
Question: The video is obviously opposite of what I am doing. I point left and I see myself pointing right. But are there any videos that demonstrate what the student is seeing on thier end? I often draw a line in the air from right to left for matching or I attempt to point toward the slides but I don't know if I am pointing off screen. Do you know if they see the same exact thing I am seeing? Or if they see my image on top of thiers or below?
They see what you see! You can see everything on the recordings of your classes! The only thing that is opposite is the directions and when you write letters in the sky/air. The only difference is they see your video on the top and theirs is on the bottom, so that they look like they are looking at you rather than down.
For pay-I just heard you mention 7.00 or 8.00. Is this starting pay per hour? The adverts on fb share that it’s much more than this?
Per class and there is a $2 bonus ($1 for showing up and $1 for teaching 45+ classes in a month). It is around $20 an hour. Awesome pay for teaching in your pjs:) I love it! Shoot me an email for help with anything else! I'd love to help you out! nancytaylor6262@gmail.com
Hi Nancy! I was supposed to have an interview early this AM but every time I tried to login it said “server error.” I cleared my cache, was using Chrome, was hard-lined to internet, restarted my computer, etc - to no avail. I emailed support and haven’t gotten a response. Is this common? Certainly doesn’t make for a good first impression. 😕 I watched this video several times and practiced so much! I also sent you an email earlllllly this morning as a last ditch effort. 😩
Did you get in! There was system error about the time you left this comment! Shoot me an email if you need any help with the application process! Bummer that happened. System errors are pretty rare, but they do happen. nancytaylor6262@gmail.com
THANK YOU FOR THE VIDEO.......very very helpful.....Is there a minimum AMOUNT OF HOURS I NEEDed TO TEACH EACH WEEK? I have seen yes and no answers.
No. There use to be, and it use to be 7, but not anymore.
Hi Nancy, thank you for this video! It helps so much! I have one question for now - where did you get your shirt? It's such a lovely orange. Not too vibrant and not too soft. I want one!!!
It is super old from Nordstrom's Rack. I had it before VIPKid, so I'm not sure how to track it down again:) Shoot me an email if you need any help with the application process! nancytaylor6262@gmail.com
So I am going to be recording my demo. So should I draw the lines/circles like I am the student or just pretend that they made the marks ?
Just pretend that they made the marks!! Lots of imagination! Have fun!
What happens if the student does not repeat or draw the circles and lines they are supposed to?
Try and model again and if they never write on the screen then leave it in the feedback. It will be translated to Chinese for the parents to see. You can also encourage the parents to help if they are by the child's side during class. In your Demo you will not be with an actual student. Shoot me an email for more help! nancytaylor6262@gmail.com
Thank you! I just sent you an email. Hoping to hear back soon as my interview is at 12 p.m. central time!!!!
Hello! I just became a VIPKID teacher, and I noticed for most of my Trial Classes, the students were doing it on the mobile phone app. I was wondering if they still have the ability to circle and write on the PowerPoints if on a mobile phone app? I was having trouble with them understanding the concept of "circle" and I thought maybe it was because they weren't able to. Thank you!!
Most are on ipads. Not sure if they can take the classes from their phones, but I just teach them to use their finger to circle:) I even hold up and ipad and show them how to circle on the screen with my finger:)
Got it! Thank you so much Nancy! And congratulations on your new baby! Hope everything is going perfectly with your family 😊
Hi Nancy, I originally applied online for VIPKID a few months ago, and didn't attempt "My feelings" video. When I decided that I want to continue the interview process, I tried to schedule an interview. I was only given the option to record a demo video. I was penalized because I didn't follow through with the demo video. I plan to record my demo video in a couple days when I get all of my props. The question I have is, I do not have a "mouse" on my laptop, am I allowed to use the touchpad that is under the keyboard? Thank you for the wonderful videos. I appreciate your help!
Juliana :-)
YES! You can use your touchpad! Shoot me an email, and I'll help you through the entire process! nancytaylor6262@gmail.com
I have magnetic gold stars... do you think it would be okay to reward stars instead of bananas?
YES!
Do you need the headset for your interview lesson?
Or headphone with a microphone!
Shoot me an email if you need help! nancytaylor6262@gmail.com
R we teaching the my feelings demo? Or our own subject? Do we create our own sides?
You teach the slides that they give you! Shoot me an email, and I'll help you out with this! nancytaylor6262@gmail.com
Are you the one on the advertisement that says, "China, do you live in China?" ? That crazy advertisement made me come here and I'm not even a teacher lol.
hehe:) Maybe... haha! If you decide to apply shoot me an email, and I'll help you out Lucy!! nancytaylor6262@gmail.com
How did you get hold to all the Mocks? Surely you did not have to go through them all. I only did Mock 1. Never saw anything else.
For a recorded interview should I use a white board since I wont have the PowerPoint?
If you do the interview express then yes, but the regular interview recorded is in the actual classroom and recorded for you.
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Hi Nancy I just finished the demo interview and I think it was very rushed. My interviewer mentioned she was going to skip some slides because she had some other students to interview as well in such a small amount of time. So I was trying to maintain my paste but overall I believe I was very rushed. Have you ever heard of anyone else being treated this way before? I would love it if you are able to help me out with the rest of my application. All your advice is so helpful. Thank you once again for your videos
That is frustrating! I always recommend doing the recording because the live interview isn't ideal:) I'd love to help you out further!! Shoot me an email nancytaylor6262@gmail.com
If you applied without a referral you can email teachvip@vipkid.com.cn stating that Nancy Taylor (nancytaylor6262@gmail.com) referred you and give them this code: 00RFSO
@@NancyTaylor I already have a mentor and imputed her code but is there a way to change your mentor?
Can you recommend a brand/headset that will work but won't break the bank?? :)
Here is what I use- www.amazon.com/Logitech-Headset-H390-Noise-Cancelling/dp/B000UXZQ42/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1509488217&sr=8-3&keywords=logitech+headset
Here are two recommended ones from VIPKID- www.amazon.com/Logitech-Stereo-Headset-H150-Cloud/dp/B005DKZTNK/ref=sr_1_8?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1515890164&sr=1-8&keywords=logitech+headset+with+microphone+white
www.amazon.com/Logitech-981-000587-Analog-Stereo-Headset-Microphone/dp/B00WGQNJK4/ref=pd_sim_147_1?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00WGQNJK4&pd_rd_r=2354F312DJ08ZVW18T8Z&pd_rd_w=fWWlq&pd_rd_wg=ee5wH&psc=1&refRID=2354F312DJ08ZVW18T8Z
Can you use a pen for computer screen writing?
If you normally do on your computer then you should be able to do that in the classroom too!
Hi Nancy, Thank you so much for all of your help! I am just wondering - are we supposed to be aiming for 10 minutes with this lesson? I looked all around the application instructions and could not find the answer! I also began the application process without realizing that they would require me to do the demo within 4 days! I am scrambling to get together the props, equipment, ethernet, and practice! Do you happen to know if I can extend beyond the four days? I plan on doing the recorded demo... but all the application says is "Don't wait! Do it now!" So nervous... Thanks again! :D
I'd love to help you out if you shoot me an email I can send you my resources! The demo is 10 minutes of instruction, but you are given 30 minutes in the recording in case you want to teach it 2x and you want to start with an intro:)
nancytaylor6262@gmail.com
@@NancyTaylor Ive been practicing and im finishing in about 20 minutes. I need to get this down to 10?
What kind of camera do you use? is that a laptop camera? Are you using the microphone from your laptop?
These videos are recorded with my canon powershot G7X. I use a built-in webcam on my IMac in the classroom and here is my headset www.amazon.com/Logitech-Headset-H390-Noise-Cancelling/dp/B000UXZQ42/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1509488217&sr=8-3&keywords=logitech+headset
Nancy Taylor Thank you very much for the reply. I bought the same headset at Walmart a few days ago! My interview is on Saturday evening. I'm planning to use a webcam with my desktop. Unfortunately, I can't set it up with a wall behind me so I had to purchase a tri-state display board.
I ❤ your energy and presentation by the way. Great job!
Question: when I do the recorded demo, should I also be giving out stars? I want to show them that I know there are two reward systems, so maybe do a star and a banana at the same time? Thanks!
Rebekah Sandefer there are no stars in the demo classes. Only hired teachers get them in the classroom. Use whatever reward you want! 😀
Kasi is correct. There aren't stars to give until you are in the actual classroom, but it could never hurt to pretend:) It is rare to see that though:)
Is there a way we can see what we will be seeing before we click record? I found the lesson plan, just wondering if I can see how to use the power point to circle or draw a line before I start the demo. Not sure if I want to use the power point more of my props.
You can login to the classroom 1/2 hour before your recording time to practice in that actual classroom.
Shoot me an email if you need any help and don't have a referring teacher you are already working with! nancytaylor6262@gmail.com
Nancy can I use you as a referral?
Hi! Email me @ heynancytaylor@gmail.com and we'll get you on the team!
Hi Nancy, hope you are doing well :) I tried to email you. It seems that the email address you posted below is not valid any more. Could I still send you email for some questions? Thank you!
heynancytaylor@gmail.com!
Nancy I really need some help with applying could you provide an email where we could communicate outside of youtube please. I have been chatting with vipkid support with no resolution.
YES! nancytaylor6262@gmail.com
I'm wondering how the lessons are uploaded into the classroom. Do they just show up based on the student's individual progress? Is there a way to review them before the class to have the right props?
You can go to the classroom and click "docs" "Upload by myself" and then "open." You will want to prep and get ready for class before! You can also access the powerpoints from the teacher app! If you need help with the application let me know! If you are already a teacher then WAHOOO! nancytaylor6262@gmail.com
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Hi Nancy! Thank you so much for sharing this wealth of knowledge on youtube. I just applied for vipkids and had my first interview. I passed! But I have one quick question (I'm just curious). The interviewer asked me what my pay expectation was. And I just said $8 cause that's what I was hoping for after my research and he said, "Yes, you will get $20 and hour." So base pay is $8. Should I have gone for $8.50 for $9? I know it's super rare to start at $9, but he asked, so should I have tried? Is that common? I know you don't know the answer. I'm just curious what your experience and thought might be. Thanks again! Now off to watch all your videos! New subscriber here :)
You rock Casey! Most start at about $8. You could have said $8.50 and potentially got that, but I've never heard of someone starting at $9.... Shoot me an email if you need more help with the application and don't have a referring teacher! I'd love to help you out! nancytaylor6262@gmail.com
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I am confused. He said you will get $20 an hour, but you said you only want $8 an hour? And Nancy said she has never heard of someone starting t $9 an hour. What am I missing?
Thank You! Are we required to talk so "bubble gummy?" I taught school in a classroom, but the only time I could see it appropriate to talk that way was if the child was under the age of 5. To do so otherwise I think is condescending and assuming they are little kiddos. This is the one thing holding me back because it's very unnatural for me to talk like I am on Romper Room.
Lori Knoell You get extra cash for starting and finishing the class. I believe a dollar for each.
I am watching your demo. I did my own lesson plan based on Parts of the Head. Do I suppose to follow My Feelings lesson plan? I think I overworked. I have the interview today at 11:30 PM ET. I still have time to finish up with my preparation. I did not see your gmail address. Answer ASAP. .... If you can. All the best, Diana
Diana! For your demo it is the "My Feelings" lesson. They give you the powerpoint to do! Just responded to your email!!
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I just sent an email with your name and code. My interview is at noon tomorrow.
Molly! I got your email, and I look forward to hearing back from you!
Does it matter what kind of puppet you have? LOL. Does it have to be a monkey or something specific?
Hi Nancy, I would like for you to be my mentor. I have applied already but have not scheduled an interview yet. Please give me your email so I can contact you directly, Thanks :).
YOu got it! nancytaylor6262@gmail.com