Coaching Boxing

Coaching Boxing The Practical Guide to Becoming a Boxing Coach ChaptersTraining to Become a Boxing CoachWhere You Can Teach BoxingWhat Training for Boxing Coaches is LikeThe Pros and Cons of Becoming a Boxing CoachThe words “ring” and “gloves” will undoubtedly make you think of the world’s most popular combat sports, boxing. An increasing number of people are turning towards boxing each year to let their fists do the talking in the ring and boxing is becoming more popular.Additionally, many people are putting on boxing gloves to get in shape since a boxing workout is great for a fitness class. While not everyone dreams of becoming a professional boxer, there are plenty of people interested in private training, amateur boxing, or just finding a way to get fit and achieving their fitness goals.A lot of boxers are now looking to pass on their skills and passion for this sport as trainers and coaches. One of the best ways to keep the boxing flame alive is to become a coach and teach the future generation of boxers. In this article, Superpr of is looking at how to become a boxing coach and the pros and cons of doing so. AndreyBoxing Teacher 5.00 (1) £35/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors KostiaBoxing Teacher 5.00 (1) £17/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors LeeBoxing Teacher £17/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors SajBoxing Teacher 5.00 (1) £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors KaranBoxing Teacher £15/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ThomasBoxing Teacher £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors HaileyBoxing Teacher 4.50 (2) £50/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors DavidBoxing Teacher £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsTraining to Become a Boxing CoachThere are a few ways to become a boxing coach and all of them allow you to teach boxing in boxing gyms and clubs. Here are the clearest ways to become a boxing coach. While training is important, without a passion for your discipline, you'll never be a successful coach. (Source: Claudio_Scott)Level 1 Boxing Coaching CoursesThe level 1 coaching qualifications are for those wishing to coach competitive amateur boxing in England Boxing-affiliated clubs.The courses cost £140 and last four days. To receive your certificate, you'll need to register on the Vault to an EB affiliated club, have a valid DBS, attend a safeguarding workshop, hold a first aid qualification, and pass the course.As the name suggests, you'll need this qualification before you can move onto the other levels.Level 2 Boxing Coaching CoursesOnce you've had your level 1 coaching qualification for at least 12 months, you can move onto the level 2 qualification. The level 2 qualification will allow you to supervise sparring and subsequently move onto a level 3 qualification.Before you can do this course, you need to have had your level 1 qualification for 12 months and be a registered member of an England Boxing-affiliated club. Much like the level 1 coaching qualification, you also need to have your safeguarding and first aid certificate, a DBS certificate and be recorded on the England Boxing National Database and England Boxing Vault.Find out more about boxing coaching courses.Where You Can Teach BoxingBeing a boxing coach is all well and good but you’ll need somewhere to teach the future generation of boxers. There are several places where you can teach young boxers and bring them into the world of boxing. Boxing clubs are an ideal place to coach boxing. (Source: skeeze)Teaching in a Boxing Gym or ClubThe most logical place to teach people how to box is in a boxing club. There are hundreds of them across the UK. In these places, you can find everyone from aspiring to experienced boxers. You can also teach boxing in gyms, sports clubs, and fitness clubs or anywhere with the necessary equipment. However, boxing clubs remain the place to go to learn how to box.Becoming an Online Boxing CoachNowadays, there are new ways to teach and work. You can use online platforms to teach boxing. Through private online boxing tutorials, a boxing coach can teach budding boxers from anywhere at any time. Furthermore, you’re the boss!This is a great option if you can’t find any nearby boxing clubs or you’d like to provide tailored boxing tutorials. There are plenty of sites where you can create a profile and start offering tutorials, including Superprof.Keep in mind that it's far more difficult to s upervise your students when you're teaching online so make sure that during your boxing class, you take particular care as your students are working on their cardio, punching bag, jump rope, speed bag technique, or footwork.What Training for Boxing Coaches is LikeTo become a professional boxing coach, you’ll need to study coaching and boxing.So what are the courses like?Here’s what you can expect. Coaching involves a deep understanding of teaching techniques. (Source: skeeze)The Content of a Boxing Coaching CourseThere are two main parts to all coaching training: theory and practical. You’ll learn about safety, organising sessions, and sports philosophy and theory. A coach isn’t just there to help a budding boxer put their gloves on!The practical parts of training are there to give you first-hand experience of training. You’ll often learn from someone who’s done it all before. In many cases, you’ll learn by doing.The Skills You’ll Get from Training“Never give up, which is the lesson I learned from boxing. As soon as you learn to never give up, you have to learn the power and wisdom of unconditional surrender, and that one doesn't cancel out the other; they just exist as contradictions. The wisdom of it comes as you get older.” - Kris KristoffersonOne day, you may even find yourself spouting words of wisdom like these! In the meantime, you might want to learn so me important skills for boxing coaches like:Managing a training sessionAdopting your pedagogy to each studentManaging groups of studentsKnowing how to quickly adapt to different situationsManaging both novice and experienced boxersMost coaching programmes will include all of this and more.Find out more about where boxing coaches can work.The Pros and Cons of Becoming a Boxing CoachIf you’re passionate about boxing, you’ll probably want to coach once you metaphorically hang up your gloves. However, like any line of work, there are pros and cons to boxing coaching. Let’s have a look at the job prospects and wages. A boxing coach needs to be passionate about their discipline. (Source: dfbailey)Wages for Boxing CoachesA boxing coach’s wages depends on several different factors. Who your students are will drastically affect this. If you’re teaching a titleholder, you’ll earn far more than someone teaching amateurs in a boxing club. On average, boxing coaches charge between £45 and £60 per hour of training.You’ll probably earn less if you’re working for a boxing club or gym but you’ll also guarantee more hours per week. A private boxing coach can charge more for their sessions but they need to ensure that their schedule has enough boxing classes in it to make it financially viable.Of course, they can always supplement their income by diversifying their offering and providing fitness classes, fitness boxing, self-defence, boxing training, sparring, kickboxing, and full-body workout sessions, for example.Find out more about becoming a boxing coach.ProspectsThere aren’t many career ad vancement opportunities for boxing coaches as it depends on your students. The better your students, the more famous you’ll become as a coach and the more you can charge. With so few opportunities for advancement, you should make sure that you love boxing before you start.Of course, you can always improve the way you teach. You can look for ways to master your teaching approaches and get the most out of every hour spent with aspiring boxers.“They got no idea what it is. Boxing is about respect: getting it for yourself, and taking it away from the other guy.” - Eddie, Million Dollar BabyThere’s a certain amount of job security you can get from ensuring you provide one of the best coaching services around. Similarly, all types of teaching are incredibly rewarding.Whether you're offering personal training, boxing fitness, fitness training, boxing techniques, kids boxing training, strength training, or just boxing lessons, you have to enjoy what you're doing.Now that you know a bit more about boxing coaching, you can take the next step. To learn even more, you can read our other articles on the subject.Similarly, on Superprof you can get boxing tutorials with qualified and experienced tutors. There are many boxing coaches around the UK and all over the world ready to help you but you need to choose the right one and the right type of tutorials. There are three main types, face-to-face tutorials, online tutorials, and group tutorials, and each has its pros and cons.Face-to-face tutorials are between you and a tutor and are a great option if you have very specific requirements since the tutor usually tailors their sessions to you, the student. Since you'll be getting a bespoke service, the tutor will usually put in a lot of hours outside of the sessions planning and preparing and all this extra work comes at a cost, which is why face-to-face tutorials tend to be the most costly type of private tutorials. However, they're also the most cost-effective!Online t utorials are also just between you and the tutor but your tutor won't be physically there in the room with you. Thanks to the internet, anyone with a webcam, microphone, and decent internet connection can get tutorials from tutors all over the world at any time of the day. While these types of tutorials are better for academic subjects, with the right tutors, you can learn almost anything remotely.Finally, group tutorials include several students being taught by a single tutor. Of course, you won't get lessons that are tailored to just you since the tutor has other students to think about. That said, you will benefit from all the other students also paying for their share of the tutor's time, making the lessons cheaper per student per hour on average than face-to-face tutorials or online tutorials.Think carefully about your budget, your goals, and how you like to learn before choosing your private tutor and remember that many of the tutors on Superprof also offer free tuition for th e first hour. While this isn't usually a proper session, it's a good opportunity to meet your potential tutor, find out how they like to teach, see if you get along with each other, and agree on the details of your private tutorials.

The Health Benefits Of Becoming a Vegetarian

The Health Benefits Of Becoming a Vegetarian Why Become a Vegetarian? ChaptersCan We Survive On Simply Eating Fruit And Veg?Why Aren't More People Going Meatless?The Health Benefits Behind VegetarianismVegetarianism is a term that we are very familiar with in modern society, but how long has it been around for? And are experts able to confidently prove that it has positive effects on our bodies? Are there really benefits to our bodies if we avoid dairy products, meat and fish? Can we really get all our vitamins, nutrients and plant protein from a vegetarian diet?If you are interested in the history of the vegetarian movement, take a look at this related blog: The History Of Vegetarianism.Below, I will uncover the health benefits that are said to come from becoming a vegetarian. GiovanniCooking Teacher 4.83 (12) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors HalimaCooking Teacher £12/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors HakimCooking Teacher 5.00 (5) £50/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors VincenzoCooking Teacher £30/h1st lesson free!Discove r all our tutors GinellaCooking Teacher £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ArronCooking Teacher 5.00 (2) £9/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors JoshuaCooking Teacher 5.00 (5) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors FlickCooking Teacher 5.00 (1) £50/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsCan We Survive On Simply Eating Fruit And Veg?If you are familiar with the long-standing history of vegetarianism, or if you have been told war stories from your parents, grandparents or great-grandparents, then you may already know that, for a long time, Britons had to live on eating plant-based foods from cans or dug from the ground.During the war, people had to eat food they had dug up. Photo credit: Dark Dwarf on Visual HuntWhilst  famine and disease prevailed during World War II, meat became a luxury for the rich and so, for many years, we ate nothing but food that was grown in the ground.This just goes to show that a vegetarian lifestyle really is nutritious enough t o keep us going. Not only that, it fed the mouths of a nation going through some of the toughest physical and psychological conditions known to man - which indicates that it also gave them the strength they needed to get out of their living nightmare.This begs the question, therefore,  why are so many of us still eating meat almost every day of the week?It is encouraging to see the recent rise in allotments or vegetable gardens.With gardens now being quite a statement for many homeowners, the idea of being self-sufficient also appeals to the masses. This is why we see so many people on televised gardening shows longing for raised beds so that they can grow herbs and vegetables to use in their cooking.Why Aren't More People Going Meatless?I think that, ironically, the psychology that meat was once a food that only the rich could afford to buy has led to us eating more meat than we need to (because, as we know, a meat-free diet does offer the body what it needs). This is no doubt beca use we want to live in the best way possible and treat ourselves to nice things. Now that meat has been made affordable to all, we just can't help ourselves and continue to buy it because everyone around us is.Imagine a world where 90% of the population was  completely meat-free, how would you feel being one of the minority going into the shop to buy your steak with everyone's eyes on you? This doesn't mean to say that vegetarians look down upon meat-eaters, still they don't agree with their carnivorous eating habits.That said, I strongly believe that meat-eaters do not eat flesh from animals because they see the creatures as a lower class of species to them. There is no spitefulness to the act of meat eating. I think that those who adopt a traditional western diet simply don't think about the food they are eating in any depth, other than to consider which flavour combinations go well. Or perhaps it is that they don't want to think about it...Most meat-eaters don't tend to think abo ut how the animal meets its end. Photo credit:  Visual HuntMost people, especially animal lovers, will agree entirely that there should be rules against cruelty to animals yet they will continue to eat from them because that is what they are used to.If you are brought up in a household that eats meat day in, day out, it can be quite a daunting idea to cut it out from your diet entirely.The Health Benefits Behind VegetarianismThere are many scientific health benefits to adopting a vegetarian diet, which I will go on to list below, but one of the main and perhaps most important is purely the good it has on the soul.By not playing a part in the slaughter of animals, whether brutal or sensitive, our conscience can remain clear and we can feel like we are doing our bit to contribute to saving animals' lives.If a guilt-free life isn’t enough to sway you, then here are some facts on how a meat-free diet can benefit you physically, too.Eating food that is naturally low in saturated fat h as been proven to protect our bodies from debilitating or worse, terminal, illnesses and diseases such as heart disease, gall stones, hypertension, coronary heart attack and some diet-related cancers.Just as you’d expect, this low-fat diet also helps to keep our bodies in shape, resulting in a leaner and more toned figure. The cause of this is fewer calories entering our stomach, coming from power foods like grains, seeds, nuts, fruits and vegetables, providing a good source of fibre and calcium in place of heavy proteins and carbohydrates (did you know that a fibre-rich meal keeps you feeling fuller for longer?).What people may not realise, however, is that it is not only the muscles and bones that benefit from vegetarianism. Experts say that vegetarian living often results in better vision and less skin degeneration â€" which effectively means that by going vegetarian, you could be winding back the years!Of course, there is one other very important part of the body that benefits : the brain. Balanced eating, a healthy body and feeling good in oneself are very important factors in supporting the health of your brain.With so many great effects on the body and mind, it is no wonder that athletes often choose to adopt a strict vegetarian diet, either permanently or to get them for before a game, race, match or other competition.Many classes focus on vegetarianism so why not join one of these cooking courses.Vegetarian Diets For Weight LossIf you are looking to become a vegetarian to better yourself and lose weight for your own self-confidence, then you might be interested to know that Slimming World offer vegetarian meal plans as well, which can be followed any time of the year (as can those provided by the National Vegetarian Week campaign, if you so wish!).Their 7-day recipe ideas will take all the hard work out of meal planning, so all you need to do is cook and enjoy the amazing, guilt-free food.Organisations like Slimming World can help you to plan your we ekly meals. Photo credit: mealmakeovermoms on VisualHunt / CC BY-NDCheck out the table below for some examples of a weekly vegetarian meal at Slimming World:MondayCrustless red onion and courgette quicheTuesdayAsparagus and roast pepper muffinsWednesdayBaked canelloniThursdayBaked eggs with peppers, spinach and tomatoFridaySouth Indian vegetable currySaturdayFeta couscous with griddled vegSundayMediterranean vegetable filo tartWith such diverse, flavourful and satisfying dishes on offer, it is a wonder why we find losing weight so difficult!The benefit of eating well-balanced vegetarian recipes designed by experts is that you can feel confident that you get the necessary nutrients, be good to your body and stay feeling full.Check out cooking class London to learn more about vegetarian recipes.World Vegetarian WeekIf you aren't up for sticking to vegetarianism for any length of time, but are keen to try out a meat-free diet first-hand in order to reap the many benefits even for just a small period, then you might like to try adopting a plant-based diet for a week.National Vegetarian Week 2018 will run from 14-20 May and is all about eating delicious and exciting plant-based food.Anyone can join, even if they don't plan to continue with a meat-free diet afterwards. The idea is to highlight the benefits of vegetarianism by encouraging others to try it out.If this interests you, or you want to invite a friend to join you eating meat-free food, then you can sign up for the campaign's newsletters which will be packed full of fantastic recipes, helpful information and competitions throughout the course of the week.This campaign is similar to the Veganuary one, set up to encourage people to go vegan for the month of January.I recently heard someone talking of Veguary too which, as far as I can tell, is the February equivalent of Veganuary, but for veggies.But you don't have to wait for one of the campaigns - go vegetarian today if it is something you have thought care fully about. You won't look back, I swear! And if you need some inspiration, there are many food bloggers who offer great recipe ideas.Further ReadingFor more interesting facts about vegetarian cooking, see the following blogs:  Tips To Be A Healthy Vegetarian

New York University A Student Perspective

New York University A Student Perspective The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teachtheyre sharing their college experiences as well. Casey is a sophomore at New York University studying psychology. She specializes in trigonometry tutoring, psychology tutoring, and several other subjects. See what she had to say about her experience at New York University: Describe the campus setting and transportation options. Casey: New York University prides itself on being in and of the city. Its located in Washington Square Park in the middle of Manhattan. Since our campus is around Washington Square Park, its very urban, but we have plenty of green space and trees as well. There are free NYU buses to take students from the farther away upperclassman dorms downtown, but everything on campus is maybe a 10 minute walk away, at most. If you need to get around, New York has such a vast transit system that nobody has a car. Theres a bike share program that I dont use, but Ive heard its wonderful. How available are the professors, academic advisers, and teaching assistants? Casey: The professors are amazingly helpful theyre mandated to have office hours, and if those dont work for you, theyll work around your schedule. TAs are the same, and the TAs Ive had classes for are so caring about their students. My academic advisor has been a lifesaver throughout the registration processes and the day-to-day little problems that come up. They only have a handful of students, so you can go to them for just about everything. How would you describe the dorm liferooms, dining options, location, socialization opportunities with other students at New York University? Casey: Dorm life at NYU is such a great environment. The freshman dorms are freshman-only and build such a community between students. Our RAs took us on amazing trips and I befriended almost every of the forty-something people on my floor. Most of the dorms are feet away from classes, but some of the upperclassman dorms are a short walk, 15 minutes at most. There are dining halls in many of the dorms, but nobody is too far away from food. There are apartment-style suites with kitchenettes, as well as traditional style dorms that dont have a kitchen. One thing Ive loved about NYU dorming is that every single room has its own bathroom; that means no communal showers. Which majors/programs are best represented and supported? Casey: NYU has virtually every major imaginable and even a school for students who wish to create their own major. There are dozens of support options and career counseling options available to every student, regardless of what they are trying to pursue. I am studying Psychology at the College of Arts and Sciences and Cinema Studies, which is a cross-school major with the College of Arts and Sciences and Tisch School of the Arts. All of the majors have their own advising network of academic advisors and accredited professors. Ive been very satisfied with the support I have gotten. How easy or difficult was it for you to meet people and make friends as a freshman? Does Greek life play a significant role in the campus social life? Casey: Making friends as a freshman was a little scary the first day or two, but it was extremely easy to meet people. I met my best friend by complimenting her skirt when I saw her in the elevator, and weve been inseparable ever since. NYU isnt that big on Greek Life, but I know a handful of people who are involved, and they highly recommend it. How helpful is the Career Centerand other student support services at New York University? Casey: The career center is amazing and has been pivotal for me in securing internships. NYU has such a vast alumni network that wants to recruit undergrads for every area imaginable. There are so many student support services. There is peer tutoring, skill-building services, and study slams for every subject imaginable. There are great support services for diverse student groups at NYU, such as resources for LGBTQ+ students and the Moses Center for Disabilities. NYU has a center for physical and mental health, as well as a 24-hour Wellness Center helpline. They offer regular checkups for various health concerns as well as flu shots and the like. Theres also so many resources for mental health at NYU, including meditation and yoga classes. How are the various study areas such aslibraries, the student union, and dorm lounges? Casey: NYUs library is beautiful. Its a gigantic building, and Ive always found a place to study (even during finals). There are student lounges in almost every classroom, in the student center, and every dorm that provide a great space to hang out or get work done. Describe the surrounding town. Casey: NYUs surrounding town is New York City. Theres always stuff to do from a Broadway show, to sports games, to awesome food and nightlife options. Youll never be bored! How big or small is the student body? Were you generally pleased or displeased with the typical class sizes? Casey: NYUs student body is around 20,000 students, but it feels a lot smaller. My class sizes ranged from lecture halls to 10 person seminars. As it is at most colleges, class size gets smaller as you get past the introductory classes. Describe one memorable experience with a professor and/or class. Perhaps one you loved the most or one youregretthe most. Casey: One of my favorite classes was my freshman year seminar. The professor, Eddy, taught me and ten other freshman for the semester and we all became so close. The class was on film and television in the U.S., and it ranged from the 40s to the present. This class encouraged me to follow my passions and study the subjects that interest me. I am still in contact with the professor to this day. Check out Caseys tutoring profile. The views expressed in this article do not necessarily represent the views of Varsity Tutors.

Online Tutoring Best Way of Getting Education Right at Your Desktop

Online Tutoring Best Way of Getting Education Right at Your Desktop 0SHARESShare Internet Tutoring is a technology that offers a virtual environment or networked environment in which teachers and learners are separated by time and space. Individual learners or their parents can purchase tutoring time with an online tutoring service. Tutor Pace, a dependable Online Tutoring website has a team of dedicated and highly skilled tutors to cater to your requirement of e-learning. It is a process that offers students guidance on various subjects like Mathematics, Geography, Science, History, English and so on. Students may avail instant homework help, test preparation. The internet can be accessed from home, facilitating students to avoid traveling or stay back after school to get help. This allows students to come back home after school and use their time more productively. Most tutoring services employ several tutors for each subject; students can thus choose tutors of their choice and can schedule sessions as per their convenience. Each student is assigned an individual tutor enabling them to enjoy individualized attention. [starbox id=admin]

A tutors guide to choosing the right school for your child

A tutor's guide to choosing the right school for your child For students and parents, it can often be a stressful experience choosing which school to go to, especially when in some cases there can be many to choose from.   Here, Vishal N, one of our 11+ tutors with several years of experience, gives his top three factors to consider when choosing a school. Choosing the right school 1. Location, location, location! This is often the most neglected factor when it comes to choosing the right school. If you live in Harrow and decide to apply for Whitgift (London), you are looking at a travel time of a minimum of 1 hour and 15 minutes â€" and this doesn’t even take into account any traffic. Not only can this be a stressful journey for parents, but can often take its toll on the child who arrives at school fatigued and not in the mood to learn. 2. Whether or not your child can cope with the pressure As we all know, not all children are the same! Just as some children prefer football over music, some children can work well with pressure from teachers and constant mini-tests on a weekly basis, whilst others may begin to dislike school and everything associated with it. Therefore, knowing whether your child enjoys dealing with pressure and always having to be compete academically with his/her peers is imperative when choosing the right school. Some schools are certainly more academically challenging than others. 3. The atmosphere and how you feel whilst visiting the school One of the most important things is to visit the school on open days. This is a fantastic opportunity to not only meet the teachers and ask questions, but it also allows your child to soak in the atmosphere and helps them imagine how they would feel studying in the school for the foreseeable future. Vishal is one of our experienced 7+, 10+, 11+, 13+, 16+, Common Entrance, Admissions and GCSE tutors. He covers Maths, English and Science and has helped many students prepare for competitive entrance exams at a range of schools. If you would like to book a lesson with Vishal, get in touch with him by visiting his profile here! If you would like to find an 11+ tutor, you can search through our fantastic tutors here!

How to find a job teaching English abroad while youre still in college

How to find a job teaching English abroad while you’re still in college If you’ve spent any time looking through ESL job boards you’ll have seen that there is literally a world of opportunity for English teachers with degrees. But, what about wannabe ESL teachers who are still studying, or are just about to head off on a gap year? Can you teach English abroad before you graduate? Well, yes, you can! Personally and professionally, teaching abroad can be a great opportunity for undergraduates. Opportunities are so varied that you can easily fit teaching English into a gap year, summer break or while you're deciding which degree you want to do. In and outside the classroom, you’ll gain valuable skills that will come in handy whatever career you choose to pursue in the future. Maybe you want to get to know a new culture. Or you're looking to add something impressive to your resume. Perhaps you want to try your hand at teaching. Or you simply want to spread your wings and set off on an adventure. Whatever your reasons for wanting to work and live abroad, teaching English before you graduate could be just the job you’re looking for! Read this:No degree? 5 places to consider teaching English abroad so you can see the world this year I don’t need a degree, great! So, what are the requirements for teaching English abroad? There’s no one answer to this question. Although not having a degree yet may reduce your options a little, there are still teaching opportunities open to you all over the world. None of the following suggestions are always required, but they might put you ahead of the pack when applying: Being a native English speaker. This quality is what makes companies seek you out from all the way overseas. They need you, and your expert knowledge of English. Getting TEFL certified. You don’t need a degree to get a TEFL certification, and, as TEFL qualifications last for life, getting one before you graduate could be a worthwhile investment. Most online TEFL courses are self-paced, making it relatively easy to slot the coursework into your current study schedule. Getting some teaching experience. Taking the time to help out at a local community centre or school will help you figure out whether you actually like teaching, and could give employers and extra incentive to pick you over anyone else. If you’re ready to throw yourself in at the deep end and lead a class yourself, there are also online English teaching companies that hire English teachers studying for their degree, with and without teaching experience. So, now you’re ready to roll! Yes, you can teach abroad before you graduate! Here’s how. Let’s take a look at the different teaching opportunities out there if you want to start teaching abroad before you graduate: 1. Apply for volunteer teaching abroad programs. The easiest way to teach abroad before you graduate is by doing volunteer work. If you can stomach not getting paid or a smaller stipend, there are many advantages to taking on a volunteer role. Firstly, you will most likely be able to travel to whichever destination interests you. If you’re keen to get off the beaten path and experiencing some truly undiscovered locations, now is your chance! Or, if you’d prefer to feel like a local in a classic destination, you can just as easily find opportunities in tourist hotspots like France and Spain. Volunteers can also often choose whether they want to commit short-term or long-term and, depending on the program, the kind of teaching they want to do. If you don’t feel ready to take on a role as a fully-fledged class teacher, how about working as a homestay tutor or teaching assistant? So, the pay might not be great, but for an experience that you can tailor to your exact tastes, volunteering is hard to beat. Read this: All about volunteer English teaching in China 2. Apply for ESL summer camp jobs. If you just have a few weeks free over the holidays, or want to dedicate a part of your gap year to teaching abroad, why not try applying for an English camp? There’s lots of ESL summer camp jobs throughout Europe - especially in countries like Italy and Spain. Perks often include food and accommodation (allowing you to save a few $$) and the chance to act like a big kid all summer long. Camp counselors often spend time with the kids outside of the classroom, so while you’re not teaching be prepared to get involved in activities, meal-times and campfire singalongs. Camp jobs can run through holidays all year, but summer is by far the busiest period, and positions often start appearing on job boards from January onwards. Alternatively, try searching for summer camp teaching jobs by duration or check out large international brands such as English First. Often all that’s required for positions is a TEFL qualification and a passion for teaching! Sign up to Teach Away today for access to the latest teaching jobs around the world. 3. Apply for paid teach abroad programs that don’t require degrees. If you’ve already started studying but are interested in taking a break to teach abroad before you graduate, some international programs accept applications from undergraduate students. It’s worth doing an in-depth search for any countries you’re interested in visiting, but here are a few of our favorites: South Korea’s TaLK program accepts applications from native English speakers who have completed an associate’s degree (equivalent to two years of college/university study). Teacher training is even included as part of the package! Placements last from six months to one year. There are also opportunities in Taiwan for associate degree holders who are TEFL qualified. Schools such as HESS Education organize year-long placements. The French Cultural Embassy organizes year-long teaching assistant positions throughout France for US citizens who have completed three years of higher education. Remember that you can only teach English in a country that doesn’t require you to have your degree already. So developed countries like China, South Korea and most countries in the Middle East won’t be an option for you until you get that. 4. Apply for teach abroad scholarships or grants. It’s a little-known fact that if you’re already studying for your degree in a related field, like education or linguistics, then your institution might offer funding for students interested in work or teaching abroad for a semester at educational non-profit organizations. Some universities will even count this as course work! So be sure to look into any opportunities like this at your school. 5. Travel to where you want to teach! Finally, if you’re feeling independent you could just throw caution to the wind and book a ticket to your chosen destination! In some countries, tackling your job hunt in person is likely to have much better results than applying online. While many countries only issue work visas for teachers with degrees, there are a surprising number of opportunities for those without throughout Asia, Europe and Central and South America. A few words of advice, though. Not having a degree may limit the kind of jobs you can apply for (in this situation, having a TEFL qualification can definitely help you get your foot in the door). Instead of working regular hours with one school, the reality might mean working part time for multiple schools as well as organising your own private students, and it can take a while to build up a strong network of employers. So, if you want to teach English abroad before you graduate, bear in mind that a summer break might not be long enough to make the most of an opportunity like this. If, however you’re on a gap year, or studying abroad for a semester, it could be perfect! If you decide this is the route for you, finance-wise, it's definitely worth making sure you have enough saved to tide you over for a month or two while you set yourself up. And, as you don’t know how much you’ll be earning, keep aside enough for a flight home in your native currency. Finally, make sure you get the right visa so you can work legally without your degree. So, paid work or volunteering? Summer time break or all in for a year? And most importantly, where will teaching English take you? Even if you haven't got your degree yet, there are plenty of ways make your dream adventure a reality right now and teach abroad before you graduate.

Why its important to complete your teacher profile

Why it’s important to complete your teacher profile The prospect of applying to teach abroad can feel a little daunting at the start. You create a Teach Away profile, upload your resume and find yourself staring at yet more blank fields to fill out. We get it - it’s easy to procrastinate and promise yourself you’ll get to it later. The fact is, a detailed and up-to-date teacher profile is a crucial part of your teach abroad application. And the good news is, once you fill out your profile, the hard part is over! Simply head on over to our job board and click the “Apply Now” button when you find a job that interests you. So without further ado, let’s get into some of the reasons why you need to get your teacher profile up to scratch - sooner rather than later: A complete profile speeds up your application. A candidate with complete profile details can be assessed immediately and sometimes a screening call can even be scheduled that very day. If a Teach Away recruiter needs to reach out to you to ask for more profile details to be filled in, we lose valuable time. This is especially critical if the program you’re applying to has interviews scheduled on set dates - sometimes that day’s turnaround time is enough to miss out on a great teaching opportunity. A complete profile makes the application review process run more smoothly. A resume can be very hard to read, since there is no universally accepted format. The Teach Away portal and its separate sections allow you to lay out all of your vital details in a way that makes it far easier to review, allowing us (and hiring schools) to better assess your candidacy. Your credentials and your work history are your own, and you want to feel confident that these come through clearly. Filling in the profile sections gives you the chance to verify and double check that your resume matches. That way, you don’t put off future employers with conflicts or errors you might have otherwise missed on your resume. A complete profile puts you in the running for more teaching jobs abroad. Providing us with a wealth of details allows us to filter through what we need. Avoid gaps in your credentials or work history that can turn off prospective employers. You don’t necessarily know what is relevant to recruiters or schools and you don’t want to leave something vital out. Substituted for six months? Definitely include that so the school doesn’t ask why (it looks like) you were unemployed for that time. A complete profile attracts more employers. We present your profile details to the schools/programs - and they are often more important than a resume to hiring schools. Breaking everything down means interviewers don’t have to dig through your history. Instead, they can spend their time getting to know you as an educator. Finally, remember that your application is your application. Only you can be sure that it is complete and correct. If you’re serious about applying to teach abroad, then taking the time to dot every “i” and cross every “t” should be one of your top priorities. So, now that we’ve convinced you, head on over to Teach Away and complete your profile today!

What does it take to be the worlds best teacher

What does it take to be the world’s best teacher Being a teacher encompasses so much more than relaying information from a textbook to a classroom of students, assigning homework, and grading tests. The best teachers in every school do things differently from their colleagues - they’re the innovators, the motivators, the global citizens. The Global Teacher Prize is “an annual 1 million dollar award that will be given to an exceptional teacher who has made an outstanding contribution to the profession”. The Varkey Foundation established the award in 2014 with the intention of recognizing the greatest teacher in the world every year. The winner of the Global Teaching Prize is selected by a large committee, dubbed the Global Teacher Prize Academy, which is composed of “head-teachers, educational experts, commentators, journalists, public officials, tech entrepreneurs, company directors and scientists from around the world” - and Kevin Spacey. In naming the world’s best teacher, the Academy takes a lot into consideration. Perhaps striving to meet some of the criteria they use in determining the winner of the Global Teacher Prize could help growing teachers around the globe develop their teacher skills and become a better teacher. According to the Varkey Foundation, here’s what it takes to be the world’s best teacher: Recognition Other awards on the local or national level Positive press and publicity Strong references in the education community, including from students, other teachers, parents, and principals Involvement on boards and/or organizations that participate in the advancement of education Creation of Dialogue/Encouragement Encourages others to join the profession of teaching Produces media - social media, articles, blogs, debates Furthers the status of teaching in the school and community Innovation Uses new and effective practices that result in positive learning outcomes for students Integrates technology to advance the modern classroom Teaching Effectiveness Demonstrates that classroom methods achieve learning outcomes Students achieve good grades, attendance, behaviour, and find success outside the classroom and in the future Community Excellence Community awards Participates in public talks/seminars Helps to develop the greater community Brings the community to the classroom Hopefully these inspire to you keep being the best educator you can be - and maybe even the world’s greatest teacher! For more information on the Global Teaching Prize: The Academy (judging committee) Judging criteria 2015 winner More about the prize