English Tutor
Teach students to improve their English language skills.
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- What's it like to be an English Tutor?
- How to become an English Tutor
- Top skills and experience for English Tutors
What's it like to be an English Tutor?
English Tutors teach English language and literature. They typically help students with reading comprehension, writing, spelling, grammar, and vocabulary, but may also assist with essay writing and literary analysis. English tutors usually work with students on a one-on-one basis, although some tutors might work with small groups. They're typically found in educational settings such as schools, universities, tutoring centers, or offering their services independently online.
Tasks and duties
- Planning and designing educational activities that promote language learning.
- Assessing and evaluating students' progress, strengths, and areas for improvement.
- Creating individualized strategies and coursework to enhance student understanding of English language and literature.
- Providing personalized feedback to students.
- Preparing students for English language standardized tests.
- Maintaining records of each student's progress.
How to become an English Tutor
A bachelor degree is not required but is preferred by most employers.
- Complete high school education.
- Gain proficiency in the English language through practice and self-study.
- Consider earning certificates for English teaching such as the Teach English as a Foreign Language (TEFL), English as a Foreign language (EFL), Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL), English as a Second Language (ESL), Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), or Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA).
- Consider earning a bachelor degree in English.
Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. English Tutor employers on Jobstreet are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Teaching
TESOL
Tutoring
Grammar
Ielts
English
Verbal Communication
Tefl Certificate
Literature Studies
Reading Skills
Confidence
Student Engagement
TOEFL Certificate
Patience
Linguistics
Microsoft PowerPoint
Numeracy
Creative Thinking
Interpersonal Sensitivity
Attentive Listening
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