Thank you LaShonna - your personality and calm, kind demeanor really appeals to me and has increased my interest in the VIPKID program. Most of the teachers feel wayyyy too animated for my personal comfort. I am upbeat, positive, but like to be my authentic self, which is NOT a goofy animated person. So thank you for sharing this - and your advice is really helpful - have a fabulous day!
This means a lot to me! Thank you! I'm glad I could make more you interested in this amazing company! Feel free to message me any questions you might have! :)
Your voice and presentation of the information is so lovely. I was so calm and focused listening to you. A very welcome change from the OVERLY excited and loud videos of a lot of VIPKid teachers. I think you should continue making videos because there are probably many people like my self that would prefer your videos over other VIPkid ones. You have a market for sure!
Oh, wow! So glad you gave the tip for Google Translate. My original sentence: I have spent time babysitting and tutoring children. What it would've said in Chinese: I take the time to take care of and counsel the children. Not exactly what I was trying to say! Thanks so much for the tip!
I’m in my first few weeks with VIPKID and this is very true and relatable! I just started my own channel to keep it real and share my experience being a young teacher. Thank you!
Hi LaShonna! Thanks so much for the great tips! As a newbie, I am sure these strategies will be very handy as I navigate through my first couple of weeks.
Thanks so much LaShonna! AWESOME video! Your tips helped to answer some of my many questions. I definitely am nervous because I will be teaching the mock class again on Saturday. But, with all the videos I have watched including yours I have gained a little more confidence.
Thanks for the tips! I'm on week one with only a no show under my belt! I really have a sparse classroom and the reward system is eluding me. I have sparkle pom poms to fit in a jar but no way they can see the jar during the class (it's on my desk) I just need a shelf!
Barb DeSouza Welcome to the VIPKID club lol! Do you have a wall behind you? I turned my desk in our office so now it's in the middle of the room, but I have a wall behind me to hang reward systems on if I need to. Even if the kids don't see the rewards the whole class, I still think they are effective!
I am working on that, very good idea. Can we change our Bio? I ran mine through Google translate and it was gibberish. I would like to change things as I am not getting bookings with the bio/photo I have.
Barb DeSouza yes! You can change your bio on the app. There's an edit button at the top of your bio under your information. I had to run mine through Google a few times to get it sounding decent. I think VIPKID uses Baidu to translate, so you may want to run it through there too. It's slightly different.
With the company I teach for we get more money during peak hours. So for me opening availability on certain days at odd morning hours or late night hours isn't beneficial. We wont get as much money for the same work at a difficult time ( for example 1 am). Instesd I prioritize opening peak availability. However, if someone can have their availability wide open they will be able to get bonuses every month. For example, if you teach 45 classes you get a bonus, once you teach 100 classes you get an extra 100 dollar bonus etc. So I can see the pros for having your availability wide open.
Thank you for this, I truly appreciate it, after I watched this video, I found kid friendly songs that I saved their links and have them on my desktop notes. When I start teaching I am going to use them, thank you for all you stated and suggested, eternally grateful. I am in grad school, I hold a master's in clinical psychology, but this is different, and I'm doing my best to assimilate what I see and listen to what all I hear from others like you.
You are so sweet! I bet the kids will love it! In the new classroom the mics are off until you hit the "start class" button, so you'll have to un-mute yourself for them to hear music :) Good luck! I know you'll make a great teacher!
I'm so happy for you! I have to be a lot more energetic when teaching the younger ones, but calmness is great for the older kids! Good luck on your teaching journey!
Loved the video! When you say stars, is that the same as the reward system that you physically show the student on camera? Or is it a type of feedback you give the student through the portal? Thanks!
Hey! Not a silly question at all! Actually, I checked with VIPKID about the whole "first 2 weeks" rumor and they say it's not true. I'm not sure if it was true at some point or not, but they said it's totally up to the parents if you get booked. I'm planning on redoing this video with updated info! 🙂
Hi LaShonna-I'm interested in working for this company and have watched several of the teacher's videos. I agree with many who have commented-your calmer demeanor is more appealing. Do you know of any teachers who are retirement age or do they seem to hire just young people? Thanks!
Thanks for great info. I have a doctorate in adult education but no certificate. I assume that will be good? Or is it overkill? Should I also get a TEFL certificate?
Hi LaShonna 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
Hi, Liana! I'm just now seeing this, but I wanted to address it because this is something I am currently working on! I recommend teaching at 2 or more companies so you don't have "all your eggs in one basket." I have see many popular online teachers recommend the same. I wish you the best in your teaching career!
Hello! I'd like to ask, isn't the same info from the app accessible from the computer? Mine is on 24/7 and I'm more likely to check that. But if it's absolutely essential to have the app, please tell me what's found there and there alone.
Some announcements can only be viewed on your phone. If you receive a note from your student, you can only see it in the app. You can also set alarms to remind you about your next class. I find it easy to fill in feedback on my phone using voice to text. It's not mandatory to have it, but it makes your teaching experience better!
Hi! Great tips. This is the first I hear of having a booking advantage the first two weeks... is this the first two weeks of being hired OR the first two weeks of availability you open up? Thank you!
+Kayla Rodriguez Hi Kayla! I would guess the first two weeks of being hired. This is something I heard and have not emailed VIPKID about. I wish I could tell you where I heard this, but I watched SO MANY RUclips videos when I started out I can't remember who mentioned it! However, whether you're in you're first two weeks or not I would still recommend doing all the tips you read and hear about because they will definitely help you out! Good luck and happy teaching!
One of the requirements is a bachelor's degree, but if you've been teaching for a while without one, I would go ahead and apply since it doesn't cost anything! If you aren't accepted, you can always reapply later if you decide to get a bachelor's. There are definitely other good teaching companies that don't require a bachelor's though! 🙂
You can change it! They recommend being consistent in your availability so you get consistent bookings from the same students, but obviously not everyone can do that so you can pick whatever time slots work for you two weeks in advance!
Go to your profile (bottom right tab), under your name and picture there will be a flower and number. That number is the number of parents and students following you. :)
If you have a newly edited video you want to upload, you can upload that one to replace your old one and it should be approved within a few days. Once you upload a video though you can't edit it on the app. You'll have to do edits outside of VIPKID. Hope this answers your question!
On the app, go to your profile (far right at the bottom). From there, click on your name. You'll see your pictures, video, and bio. Hit your video so it becomes full screen. In the upper right corner you'll see a "change" button.
This is great information and I appreciate your calm communication ;) What sort of extras or ways to stand out do you recommend? I'm a 50 year old mom of 3, I taught elementary school for 15 years. Do I add in the guinea pigs, dog? Play up or down my age ;)
I would say to just play up who you are! There are so many different students and parents out there looking for different things in a teacher! Some parents will love that you are a mature teacher with lots of experience! Since I'm not a high energy teacher I tend to attract focused and serious students long-term, which is what I love teaching anyway! You'll attract the right type of students for you! 😊 Good luck!!!
LaShonna Bahr Thank you! Yep guess I'm the 'mature' one now lol. I was concerned because so many of these teacher videos have so much energy and are the age of my oldest daughter. Maybe she'll join in too! 😉
When you enter the classroom there will be 5 white stars either on the upper right or upper left side, depending on if you are using the app or not. When you click one of the white star slots, a gold star shoots across the screen!
It's true. We do get a bonus if someone uses our link to sign up. The way I see it, though, if someone puts in the work and time to talk to you and answer your questions, why not use their link? :)
I’m 23 days in. I did not completely open up my schedule as you suggested. I have taught about 26 student so far, which is better than some but I want to have a full workload. Do you think it’s too late to open my schedule up now that it’s past two weeks. Some people suggest applying again and starting over. Do you know anyone who has tried that?
I personally don't know anyone who's tried that, but I would suggest waiting a couple months before you do. I was pretty slow like you my first month, but my second month started to pick up, and by my third month I had the amount of classes I wanted. It's just different for every person. Good luck!!
Thanks. I just received two bad ratings. Well, they were 5 apples but the comments were negative. I was sick and didn’t want to cancel so I did classes this week in which I wasn’t at my best. So I got parents says by I had low energy etc, not trying hard. It was kinda true but I was still trying. Without a base of students, how bad is this in your opinion?
At least they gave you 5 apples! Try not to focus too much on the feedback. You know you did your best so that's all you can do! I got a few 4 apple ratings in my first contract, but I still had kids book me! Don't sweat it!
What’s the deal with “high energy”? Before finding your video, I was mostly turned-off by the [imo, ridiculous level of] energy and stage presence of VIPKID teachers. 😬 Is it a culture thing that I don’t understand? Are people always supposed to emit that charisma when interacting with young humans? Interested in your thoughts. Glad I found you! Will be looking for more videos from you.
@@LindseyLeighAR You kind of need high energy when you get up at 4 in the morning. Just be you and you'll get kids who love you and mesh with your personality!
Why is wearing makeup a tip? That is so unnecessary to include as advice. If parents are judging you based on if you're wearing eyeliner and lipstick or not, I don't want them anyways.
My daughter has taken VIPKID for more than 1 year, I think a brief video introduction is most important.
Thank you LaShonna - your personality and calm, kind demeanor really appeals to me and has increased my interest in the VIPKID program. Most of the teachers feel wayyyy too animated for my personal comfort. I am upbeat, positive, but like to be my authentic self, which is NOT a goofy animated person. So thank you for sharing this - and your advice is really helpful - have a fabulous day!
This means a lot to me! Thank you! I'm glad I could make more you interested in this amazing company! Feel free to message me any questions you might have! :)
Your voice and presentation of the information is so lovely. I was so calm and focused listening to you. A very welcome change from the OVERLY excited and loud videos of a lot of VIPKid teachers. I think you should continue making videos because there are probably many people like my self that would prefer your videos over other VIPkid ones. You have a market for sure!
Thank you so much for that encouragement! ❤️ It means so much!
Oh, wow! So glad you gave the tip for Google Translate.
My original sentence: I have spent time babysitting and tutoring children.
What it would've said in Chinese: I take the time to take care of and counsel the children.
Not exactly what I was trying to say! Thanks so much for the tip!
It's funny how what we mean to say can come across so differently when translated!
I’m in my first few weeks with VIPKID and this is very true and relatable! I just started my own channel to keep it real and share my experience being a young teacher. Thank you!
thank you so much!!! i am right about to be signing my contract and i am soooo nervous!!! SO THANK YOU FOR YOUR ADVICE!!
Hi LaShonna! Thanks so much for the great tips! As a newbie, I am sure these strategies will be very handy as I navigate through my first couple of weeks.
this is great, thank you.
PLAYING MUSIC BEFORE CLASS ABSOLUTELY ROCKS!!!!!
thank you for THAT and the video, too.
:)
This is the best video I have watched so far. Thank you! Please make more! I just applied and am awaiting the next step. Your advice is invaluable.
Great information, thank you so much! I haven't started yet and am mighty nervous But you made me feel a little calmer:)
I'm glad! You'll do great! The first lesson is nerve-wracking, but after you do it once you'll feel so much more confident! You got this!
Thank you. Very clear tips. I especially liked knowing to have as many slots open as possible the first two weeks!
You're welcome! Good luck! :)
Thanks so much LaShonna! AWESOME video! Your tips helped to answer some of my many questions. I definitely am nervous because I will be teaching the mock class again on Saturday. But, with all the videos I have watched including yours I have gained a little more confidence.
So helpful. I loved that you gave credit to other great videos. I'm going to go watch those too.
Thanks for the tips! I'm on week one with only a no show under my belt! I really have a sparse classroom and the reward system is eluding me. I have sparkle pom poms to fit in a jar but no way they can see the jar during the class (it's on my desk) I just need a shelf!
Barb DeSouza Welcome to the VIPKID club lol! Do you have a wall behind you? I turned my desk in our office so now it's in the middle of the room, but I have a wall behind me to hang reward systems on if I need to. Even if the kids don't see the rewards the whole class, I still think they are effective!
I am working on that, very good idea. Can we change our Bio? I ran mine through Google translate and it was gibberish. I would like to change things as I am not getting bookings with the bio/photo I have.
Barb DeSouza yes! You can change your bio on the app. There's an edit button at the top of your bio under your information. I had to run mine through Google a few times to get it sounding decent. I think VIPKID uses Baidu to translate, so you may want to run it through there too. It's slightly different.
I ran mine through translate and it had me crying laughing with what it said.
Barb DeSouza it might take a few tries before you don't laugh at it anymore!
This was super helpful! Thank you 🙏🏽
Def agree with your tips for newbies! Nice work :)
These are awesome tips, thank you! :)
Thanks LaShonna! I just passed my Mock class, so this video was especially helpful to me!
LaShonna, thank you so very much!! Great information!! I am considering applying. This really helped!!
I'm so happy it helped! Let me know if you need anything through your application process! My information is in the description 😊
With the company I teach for we get more money during peak hours. So for me opening availability on certain days at odd morning hours or late night hours isn't beneficial. We wont get as much money for the same work at a difficult time ( for example 1 am). Instesd I prioritize opening peak availability. However, if someone can have their availability wide open they will be able to get bonuses every month. For example, if you teach 45 classes you get a bonus, once you teach 100 classes you get an extra 100 dollar bonus etc.
So I can see the pros for having your availability wide open.
Very useful info LaShonna. Thanks so much!
You're welcome! Glad I could help!
Thank you! very informative, great tips.
So glad it was helpful to you! 🙂
Concerning the quiz what is the right slide to use when reviewing both new and old content
Thanks. What about males should I shave? I don't look good with blush
Haha! I guess just comb your beard!
Thanks Teacher for sharing love you
Thank you LaShonna - very helpful info!
Thank you. I'm very new. I print out pictures, laminate them... and have other items, but I'm going to wait to see what I will see.
Thank you for this, I truly appreciate it, after I watched this video, I found kid friendly songs that I saved their links and have them on my desktop notes. When I start teaching I am going to use them, thank you for all you stated and suggested, eternally grateful. I am in grad school, I hold a master's in clinical psychology, but this is different, and I'm doing my best to assimilate what I see and listen to what all I hear from others like you.
You are so sweet! I bet the kids will love it! In the new classroom the mics are off until you hit the "start class" button, so you'll have to un-mute yourself for them to hear music :) Good luck! I know you'll make a great teacher!
Hi LaShonna! Thank you for the tips. I am looking to apply to VIPKIDS.
I'm excited for you! Do you have any questions? Dm me on insta or FB and I'd be happy to answer any questions you may have!
Thank you LaShonna, I am working on my recording now. I have been watching you and others on youtube so hopefully everything goes well.
@@yaffalawson4667 There's so much good information out there! Good luck to you! Let me know if there's anything I can do to help!
idk if you are still a vipkid teacher and i know this video is old but i want ask do you get to pick what age you teach or no?
Just got hired. Setting up my area to teach and a little nervous but ready for fun to teach. You are calm like me....
I'm so happy for you! I have to be a lot more energetic when teaching the younger ones, but calmness is great for the older kids! Good luck on your teaching journey!
Thank you so much!
Loved the video! When you say stars, is that the same as the reward system that you physically show the student on camera? Or is it a type of feedback you give the student through the portal? Thanks!
It's the reward system in the teacher portal 🙂
This may be a silly question, but when you refer to the first two weeks - does that time begin when you sign your contract or when you open up spots?
Hey! Not a silly question at all! Actually, I checked with VIPKID about the whole "first 2 weeks" rumor and they say it's not true. I'm not sure if it was true at some point or not, but they said it's totally up to the parents if you get booked. I'm planning on redoing this video with updated info! 🙂
These are really good tips!!
Thank you! This helped! I'm about to do my demo and mock...nervous.
Melissa Cavis I'm excited for you! You'll do great!! There's so many good RUclips videos on mock classes.. You've got this! 😁
Such good info thank you!
Good tips LaShonna. Thank you.
You're welcome! Glad I could help! 🙂
Great information. However, the production music is really annoying and distracting, almost too loud.
I'm applying....very useful video
Glad it was helpful!
Great video and suggestions! Do you keep the music running in the background, or stop it when the lesson starts? Thanks!!
Thanks! When I do use music, I stop it before I open my camera.
how do you play music? in the room? or direct from the computer
Can we redo the video if we submitted it?
Hi LaShonna-I'm interested in working for this company and have watched several of the teacher's videos. I agree with many who have commented-your calmer demeanor is more appealing. Do you know of any teachers who are retirement age or do they seem to hire just young people? Thanks!
Lois, I'm so sorry I just now saw your comment! No, all ages teach for VIPKID! 🙂 Have you applied at this point?
Thanks for great info. I have a doctorate in adult education but no certificate. I assume that will be good? Or is it overkill? Should I also get a TEFL certificate?
Add any education you have! The more parents see, the better! And yes, you should get certified. You can do it through VIPKID now 😀
Hi LaShonna 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
Hi, Liana! I'm just now seeing this, but I wanted to address it because this is something I am currently working on! I recommend teaching at 2 or more companies so you don't have "all your eggs in one basket." I have see many popular online teachers recommend the same. I wish you the best in your teaching career!
April 4, 2019: Thanks LaShonna for the tips. Kate
Hello! I'd like to ask, isn't the same info from the app accessible from the computer? Mine is on 24/7 and I'm more likely to check that. But if it's absolutely essential to have the app, please tell me what's found there and there alone.
Some announcements can only be viewed on your phone. If you receive a note from your student, you can only see it in the app. You can also set alarms to remind you about your next class. I find it easy to fill in feedback on my phone using voice to text. It's not mandatory to have it, but it makes your teaching experience better!
So helpful!
Good stuff!
Thank you
Thanks girl!
Just a heads up, Chinese is not a language :) it would be mandarin!
I tried to do the google translate but it would not translate from chinese back to english. Any ideas?
Double check that you are translating to English and not Chinese :) I've made that mistake before!
Hi! Great tips. This is the first I hear of having a booking advantage the first two weeks... is this the first two weeks of being hired OR the first two weeks of availability you open up? Thank you!
+Kayla Rodriguez Hi Kayla! I would guess the first two weeks of being hired. This is something I heard and have not emailed VIPKID about. I wish I could tell you where I heard this, but I watched SO MANY RUclips videos when I started out I can't remember who mentioned it! However, whether you're in you're first two weeks or not I would still recommend doing all the tips you read and hear about because they will definitely help you out! Good luck and happy teaching!
Thank you!!
Hello, just wondering if you need a bachelor degree or can you apply with a TEFL COURSE
One of the requirements is a bachelor's degree, but if you've been teaching for a while without one, I would go ahead and apply since it doesn't cost anything! If you aren't accepted, you can always reapply later if you decide to get a bachelor's. There are definitely other good teaching companies that don't require a bachelor's though! 🙂
Thanks!
LOL i watched this after my 2 weeks...
great info tho!
Good ideas!!
Thank you! 🙂
How much does a VIPkid course cost ? and how long does a course last?
Each class lasts 25 minutes
Do you have to keep the same availability or can you change it?
You can change it! They recommend being consistent in your availability so you get consistent bookings from the same students, but obviously not everyone can do that so you can pick whatever time slots work for you two weeks in advance!
Where are the “followers” on the app? 🤔... thank you for the video!!!!
Go to your profile (bottom right tab), under your name and picture there will be a flower and number. That number is the number of parents and students following you. :)
Got it! 🤦🏾♂️I’m on zero unfortunately. 6th day with the company...
+Baraka don't sweat it! You're less than a week in. You'll get followers after you've taught for awhile.
. Is it possible to edit your video on your bio after you have submitted it?
If you have a newly edited video you want to upload, you can upload that one to replace your old one and it should be approved within a few days. Once you upload a video though you can't edit it on the app. You'll have to do edits outside of VIPKID. Hope this answers your question!
LaShonna Bahr thank you. But where do inupload it? What do i click on?
On the app, go to your profile (far right at the bottom). From there, click on your name. You'll see your pictures, video, and bio. Hit your video so it becomes full screen. In the upper right corner you'll see a "change" button.
Thanks
This is great information and I appreciate your calm communication ;)
What sort of extras or ways to stand out do you recommend? I'm a 50 year old mom of 3, I taught elementary school for 15 years. Do I add in the guinea pigs, dog? Play up or down my age ;)
I would say to just play up who you are! There are so many different students and parents out there looking for different things in a teacher! Some parents will love that you are a mature teacher with lots of experience! Since I'm not a high energy teacher I tend to attract focused and serious students long-term, which is what I love teaching anyway! You'll attract the right type of students for you! 😊 Good luck!!!
LaShonna Bahr Thank you! Yep guess I'm the 'mature' one now lol. I was concerned because so many of these teacher videos have so much energy and are the age of my oldest daughter. Maybe she'll join in too! 😉
@@megtell Yes, from the videos I'm wondering if I am too old (or my teeth are too imperfect) to be successful!
How do you give the five stars?
When you enter the classroom there will be 5 white stars either on the upper right or upper left side, depending on if you are using the app or not. When you click one of the white star slots, a gold star shoots across the screen!
How do you preview the lessons you will teach on their desktop they have you download?
If you go to the classrooms tab, click on "materials" for the lesson you want to preview. 👍
You guys must make cash being a referral. So many of these vids!
It's true. We do get a bonus if someone uses our link to sign up. The way I see it, though, if someone puts in the work and time to talk to you and answer your questions, why not use their link? :)
Thank yoooou!! ^_^
You're welcome!
I’m 23 days in. I did not completely open up my schedule as you suggested. I have taught about 26 student so far, which is better than some but I want to have a full workload. Do you think it’s too late to open my schedule up now that it’s past two weeks. Some people suggest applying again and starting over. Do you know anyone who has tried that?
I personally don't know anyone who's tried that, but I would suggest waiting a couple months before you do. I was pretty slow like you my first month, but my second month started to pick up, and by my third month I had the amount of classes I wanted. It's just different for every person. Good luck!!
Thanks. I just received two bad ratings. Well, they were 5 apples but the comments were negative. I was sick and didn’t want to cancel so I did classes this week in which I wasn’t at my best. So I got parents says by I had low energy etc, not trying hard. It was kinda true but I was still trying. Without a base of students, how bad is this in your opinion?
At least they gave you 5 apples! Try not to focus too much on the feedback. You know you did your best so that's all you can do! I got a few 4 apple ratings in my first contract, but I still had kids book me! Don't sweat it!
What’s the deal with “high energy”?
Before finding your video, I was mostly turned-off by the [imo, ridiculous level of] energy and stage presence of VIPKID teachers. 😬
Is it a culture thing that I don’t understand? Are people always supposed to emit that charisma when interacting with young humans?
Interested in your thoughts. Glad I found you! Will be looking for more videos from you.
@@LindseyLeighAR You kind of need high energy when you get up at 4 in the morning. Just be you and you'll get kids who love you and mesh with your personality!
why not try teach English overseas?
I taught a summer camp in China while in college and loved it! I have a husband and baby now so I'm happy teaching online :)
I cannot hear your voice in the video...only music
Oh no! I'm sorry. I updated this video recently, but lost the footage before I could upload! I'll try rerecording it soon! Thanks for letting me know!
@@lashonnabahr889 You're welcome!
Why is wearing makeup a tip? That is so unnecessary to include as advice. If parents are judging you based on if you're wearing eyeliner and lipstick or not, I don't want them anyways.
google translate is one of the worse lol