How To Get A Math Tutor In Ottawa

How To Get A Math Tutor In OttawaWhy should you hire a math tutor in Ottawa? Well, it's not just that they can teach you a whole new set of skills. It's more about the personalized attention and the attention to detail. That kind of attention will teach you how to create a solution for a math problem.First, when hiring a math tutor, make sure you are hiring someone who is certified. The certification is required by law. However, there are a number of certified people you can find in the online community. This could be especially true if you have some experience with tutoring. Any experience would probably help.Another point to remember is that when you are hiring a math tutor, you need to be aware of any preconceived notions about them. These preconceptions, whether rooted in fact or fiction, can be detrimental in your success with the tutor.Even if you believe you have a strong math background, do not hesitate to ask your tutor about their experiences teaching or tutoring students. Their way of showing your an interest in you is to provide valuable information. This is also one of the best ways to get a better feel for their personality.As for the matter of the fee, make sure you check out the differences between one free lesson plan and another. There are usually three different types of packages: unlimited lesson plans, step-by-step lessons, and both. Once you get to know which type is best for you, you will know how much you are going to pay.Finally, the issue of whether or not you should consider working with a math tutor in Ottawa is based on whether or not you are up to the challenge. If you are already a bit hesitant about tutoring because you are unsure of how to go about it, but you don't want to work with a bad tutor, then you might want to think about the money factor. Plus, you will have the benefit of working with someone who is certified. The person you are working with will also be one who will care about your success.As the most important eleme nt of learning how to use math is the ability to solve problems. No matter how good you are at math, you cannot understand everything. Even if you were an ace at math in high school, there is no guarantee that you will be an ace student in college. So keep in mind that learning how to use math, whatever that means to you, is not an exact science.

How to Become a Freelance Photographer

How to Become a Freelance Photographer The Beginners Guide to Freelance Photography ChaptersHow to Freelance Behind the Lens: Education and SpecialisationHow to Become a Photographer UKPros and Cons of Being a Self Employed PhotographerFreelance Photography Requirements for Commercial PhotographyFreelance Photography for Fine Art PhotographyBefore throwing yourself full force into the field of photography of any type, let us consider a few numbers.Although no official records are kept and professional photographers are not tracked or polled in the UK, by some estimates, there are more than fifty thousand professionals that shape and drive the world of photography in our country.That doesn't include anyone who has a camera, taking snaps on weekends or special events, who could be considered an amateur photographer!Furthermore, there are no fewer than seventy four institutions of higher learning that offer photography programmes, all around the UK.Those do not count the professional photographers who offer workshops to beginners and intermediate photographers, in thei r studios or around town. Nor does it account for any apprenticeships they might offer.The cost of enroling in a three-year photography degree programme, on the average, ranges around £10,000 per year.Accredited online photography courses cost, on average, £600.Considering these numbers, you might question whether undergoing formal training as a photographer of any stripe would be worthwhile.Here is something else to think about: if you operate as a freelance photographer, you should have a measure of business sense.While you're thinking about all of this, let Superprof lay out a road map on how to achieve success as an independent photographer.Should you not have the means or opportunity to train with any established photographers, practicing on your own is the way to take your skill to the next level.Make it a habit of stepping out with your digital camera, or 35mm if you are a purist, and capture what you see.Filling your portfolio with a variety of subjects, environments, and composition will only prove you to be more versatile, open to any assignment.Anyone with a camera can call themselves an amateur photographer Source: Pixabay Credit: Alexa_FotosHow to Become a Photographer UKAnyone who uses a camera could be called an amateur photographer. If you charge a fee for your shots, you would be considered professional.As there are no licensing requirements on photographers in the UK, it would be relatively easy to set up a studio,  anywhere in our photogenic country.As compared to, say, France, where there are regulatory boards and specific legal requirements governing photographers.However, in our country, you must register your business with HMRC, and pay taxes on your earnings.We urge you to not neglect that vital step!With that cumbersome query out of the way, let us drill down to what type of photography you would specialise in.Some of the most lucrative ventures include:wedding photographyportrait photography â€" pets, babies and group/family portrai turefashion photography, either of the articles of fashion, or of models displaying themaction photographynight photographytravel photographycommercial photography â€" photos for adverts, brochures and menusfood photographymacro photography: taking pictures of small components, such as jewellery, machinery or insectsFreelance photography is one career field where passion alone can dictate what you do.Consider Anne Geddes, who so loves babies that she has made a name for herself in baby photography!Like any burgeoning photographer, she started out with minimal equipment, but as her reputation grew, she was able to invest in all of the accoutrements needed to be a successful freelance photographer.It is important to note that Ms. Geddes has no formal training in photography.If, like her, you have an eye for composition and pose, you too might be ready to acquire accessories needed for a fully equipped studio.Those might include:Lights, light meters and using lighting techniquesDiffere nt subjects require different lighting. Light also sets the mood of your shots; brighter pictures reflect elan; more diffuse lighting could imply anything from whimsy to deeper emotions.An assortment of camera bodies, lenses and filtersNot every camera will suit every purpose, and different lenses give different effects. Filters serve to add colour and/or effect.A tripod is vital in portrait photography, as are backdrops, props and other posing tools.The most vital question in outfitting your studio would be: what type of camera you will use?While digital SLR is all the rage, many professional photographers aver that film cameras are incomparable: in heft, in shutter action and for the shots they capture.You may consider using both digital and analog cameras, depending on your photography business and what you specialise in.If you undergo photography training through a series of workshops with a professional studio photographer, you may find that technological advances in digital ph otography give you more flexibility in capturing your subject material.Editing your images with Photoshop, you will find that you can enhance colours and subject matter much more easily than through any retouching techniques film photographers rely on.And you can do away with the darkroom and all of those chemicals, too!As a freelance photographer, you get to decide what you shoot and how you shoot it Source: Pixabay Credit: GlavoFreelance Photography Requirements for Commercial PhotographyThis type of photography meant for publication, exposition and reproduction.A select number of pictures you take could be enlarged; become wall art.A trademark of this type of photography would be limited issue; maybe thirty prints, and include an autograph.As such, that would make you, the photographer, an artist!On a much more mundane level, commercial photographers are contracted to take pictures of ordinary objects, such as furniture, food or clothing.They may be called on to emphasise design features, for example, or the use of the product in question.If your client is a resort in Bournemouth, you may be called on to photograph a hotel and various rooms, the beach and their restaurant, for a brochure or advert.All of these instances demand different technical skills, different equipment and practical usage of environmental factors, such as light and scene composition.If you know how to shoot the beach and the exterior of the hotel, would you be equally competent in capturing the indoor spaces and the food?Maybe your local council has appointed you to use your DSLR camera in capturing street scenes, to be attached to a request for more government funding.How would you use natural light and aperture control to expose the need in your neighbourhood?One last example: your aunt, she of the delicious pasties and pies, has finally decided to market her skill.She might depend on your imaging ability to show off her pies' flaky crust, juicy fillings and tempting thickness.Even t hough dear Auntie is family, as a pro photographer, you are not in the business of free photography!Don't forget to claim all of your rights to the images, even if you give your old dear a discounted price on her imagery.Dear Auntie's mince pies should steal the show, not your commission! Source: Pixabay Credit: BluemorphosFreelance Photography for Fine Art PhotographyThis aspect of the art of photography is where most lovers of the discipline wish they could hang their hat.It is, after all, the love of beauty and the desire to create art that lured you into photography, isn't it?As opposed to the commercial photographer, whose duty it is to represent pragmatic life in a certain light, the art photographer composes his shots solely for the beauty and emotional impact they bring.The art photographer tends to be more advanced, working independently, and takes his time staging and composing his shot.The most stunning photos we see lining museum walls were shot by such photographers, wh o, through patience and hard work, have attained a stage in their photography  career that they can take all the time needed to capture unique visions.In SummaryThe UK has no administrative or official requirements to becoming a freelance photographer.However, anyone who is self-employed is required to register with HMRC.Joining a professional photography society is a great way to network and gain access to photography workshops.No matter how adept you are at using your digital SLR camera or Nikon film camera, you can always learn how to do something you've not yet tried to do with it!Promoting your services as a freelance photographer requires you to decide what type of services you will provide: commercial, artistic, promotional, and so on.If your first love is the passion of capturing beauty, you can express yourself creatively even as you fulfill clients' needs.And, in spite of all of this advice, we strongly advocate for photography courses, as they are the surest way to achiev e professional stability and success.

More Green Space Around Schools is Associated with Lower Rates of ADHD in a Recent Study

More Green Space Around Schools is Associated with Lower Rates of ADHD in a Recent Study Spending time in nature is good for your mental health, whether thats taking a hike in the woods or spending time in a city park. In fact, studies have shown that having access to green space near your home can lower your risk of developing depression, improve cognitive development in children, and reduce neural activity linked to psychiatric disorders. A recent study published in JAMA Network Open1 builds on these studies by examining the connection between the amount of green space in a childs environment and ADHD symptoms. The newly published study was conducted in China, where ADHD occurs in about 6% of the population (slightly lower than what we see here in the US). In China, as in the US, children spend a great deal of their time attending school and after-school programs. In many cases, children have more of an opportunity throughout the week to use green spaces near their school than they do near their home. In the study, researchers sought to determine whether the amount of green space around a school was associated with the rates of ADHD observed in the students. Researchers collected ADHD symptom ratings from parents of 59,754 children (ages 2-17) attending preschool, elementary school, middle school, and high school in seven provinces in Northern China. Parents rated the frequency of each of 18 ADHD symptoms during the preceding six months on a four-point scale, ranging from never or rare to very often. To estimate the amount of green space around the schools, the researchers used measures of vegetation, referred to as vegetation indexes, derived from satellite images taken in August (the greenest month in Northern China). Values ranged from negative one to one, with higher values indicating more green space, negative values representing bodies of water, and values close to 0 indicating areas without water or vegetation. In the study, 4.3% of the children (2,566) were classified as having ADHD based on parent ratings. The researchers found that a 0.1 unit increase in one of the vegetation indexes within 500 meters of a school or kindergarten was significantly associated with lower odds of ADHD symptoms. Given the large number of participants involved in the study and the wide range of school environments (some with no green space or very little green space, and others with large swaths of green space), the study makes an important contribution to our understanding of how the environment may impact symptoms of ADHD. The study also highlights important gaps in our knowledge. For example, we do not know why more green space is associated with lower rates of ADHD symptoms. It could be that simply being in nature or viewing nature fosters healthy brain development and helps us regulate our emotions and behaviors. Or, its possible that the students with access to more green space are more physically active. Alternatively, the pollutant-lowering effects of vegetation may mean that students in greener environments are exposed to fewer pollutants (which may affect brain functioning). Despite the unanswered research questions, parents and teachers can help kids with ADHD now by providing as many opportunities as possible for outdoor play and exploration in nature. If your child attends a school with limited green space, work on making visits to local parks part of your regular routine. We already know that kids with ADHD benefit from physical activity, and its possible that getting that physical activity in a green environment will give an extra boost to kids with ADHD. 1 Yang, B.Y. et al. (2019). Association Between Greenness Surrounding Schools and Kindergartens and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Children in China. JAMA Network Open. 2019;2(12):e1917862. ABOUT DR. MARY ROONEY Mary Rooney, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of California San Francisco. Dr Rooney is a researcher and clinician specializing in the evaluation and treatment of ADHD and co-occurring behavioral, anxiety, and mood disorders. A strong advocate for those with attention and behavior problems, Dr. Rooney is committed to developing and providing comprehensive, cutting edge treatments tailored to meet the unique needs of each child and adolescent. Dr. Rooney's clinical interventions and research avenues emphasize working closely with parents and teachers to create supportive, structured home and school environments that enable children and adolescents to reach their full potential. In addition, Dr. Rooney serves as a consultant and ADHD expert to Huntington Learning Centers. ABOUT HUNTINGTON Huntington Learning Center is the tutoring and test prep leader. Its certified tutors provide individualized instruction in reading, phonics, writing, study skills, elementary and middle school math, Algebra through Calculus, Chemistry, and other sciences. It preps for the SAT and ACT, as well as state and standardized exams. Huntington programs develop the skills, confidence, and motivation to help students of all levels succeed and meet the needs of Common Core State Standards. Founded in 1977, Huntington's mission is to give every student the best education possible. Call us today at 1.800.CAN LEARN to discuss how Huntington can help your child. For franchise opportunities please visit www.huntingtonfranchise.com. This website does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The material on this site is provided for educational purposes only.

Managing the Ups and Downs of ADHD

Managing the Ups and Downs of ADHD Its Monday afternoon and your child comes home from school with a behavior chart full of stars and a folder full of completed school work. You breathe a sigh of relief and happily think that you can look forward to a good week at school. On Tuesday anticipating the best you enthusiastically ask to see your childs behavior chart and completed work folder. As he or she reluctantly pulls the items out of the backpack your heart begins to sink. You look and see that the completed work folder is practically empty, and the behavior chart contains only the smallest smattering of stars. You ask you child what happened that made today so much worse than yesterday, but he or she doesnt have an answer. Your child just shrugs his or her shoulders and walks away. Dealing with the ups and downs of ADHD is frustrating for parents, teachers, and kids. When kids with ADHD have good days sometimes its easy to think they could have good days all the time if they would just try harder. However, there are many factors that go into making any day a good day for kids with ADHD, and only one of these factors is how much effort a child puts into staying focused and in control of his or her impulsive behavior. As a result, a child can feel like he or she is trying as hard as he or she can to pay attention, or complete work quickly and carefully, and still not be able to meet the standards that teachers and parents have set for him or her. If you have a child with ADHD whose focus, organizational skills, work completion, and/or impulsive behavior varies greatly from day to day or activity to activity, it can be helpful to take a step back and look at the bigger picture. Shift your own focus away from thinking about your childs intentions or effort and instead think about other factors that may consistently interference with your childs ability to pay attention and get things done. If you focus on changing these factors, youll be setting your child up for success and soon theyll be having more good days than bad. There are many factors that impact a childs ADHD symptoms. Here are a few to get you started: Nutrition and Sleep. Good nutrition, consistent meal and snack times, and a full nights sleep all impact ADHD symptoms. If your child is hungry or tired, then his or her ADHD symptoms will be much harder to control, and he or she will be much more likely to have a difficult day at school. Physical activity. More and more research studies are pointing to the importance of physical activity for managing ADHD symptoms. If your child is engaged in regular high intensity exercise (i.e., running around and working up a sweat rather than simply going for a walk) for about 45 minutes a day, his or her ADHD symptoms will be easier to manage. If your child spends most of the day sitting (at school, during homework time, watching videos or playing video games), then he or she will be more likely to have difficulty keeping his or her ADHD in check. Distractions in the classroom. It may seem obvious that distractions in the classroom can make it hard to stay focused and productive. What is not always obvious is knowing which things are distracting to an individual child. Some kids with ADHD are highly sensitive to certain noises (e.g., a printer warming up, a heating fan) or movement (e.g., kids walking by quietly in the hallway) that are not even noticeable to other kids in the room. So, even in a classroom that may seem to have very few distractions, there may be things that are making it hard for your child to focus. The subject matter. If your child consistently does much better in some subjects than in others (e.g., much better at writing than at math), then its possible that he or she may have an underlying learning difficulty or simply needs some additional support to be successful in the weaker subject areas. You can request an assessment from the school and seek out additional tutoring and learning support services from a private learning center. Medication routine. If your child takes ADHD medication, then its important for him or her to take it at the same time every day as prescribed. If your child is consistently taking medication, but its not working as well as it used to then talk to your childs doctor. Medication doses often need to be adjusted as a child grows and sometimes a new medication is needed to replace one that is no longer effective. The daily ups and downs of ADHD can be frustrating, but there are things you can do to support your child. Sometimes a few relatively minor changes can make a big difference and go a long way in helping your child have more good days at school and at home. ABOUT DR. MARY ROONEY Mary Rooney, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of California San Francisco. Dr Rooney is a researcher and clinician specializing in the evaluation and treatment of ADHD and co-occurring behavioral, anxiety, and mood disorders. A strong advocate for those with attention and behavior problems, Dr. Rooney is committed to developing and providing comprehensive, cutting edge treatments tailored to meet the unique needs of each child and adolescent. Dr. Rooney's clinical interventions and research avenues emphasize working closely with parents and teachers to create supportive, structured home and school environments that enable children and adolescents to reach their full potential. In addition, Dr. Rooney serves as a consultant and ADHD expert to Huntington Learning Centers. ABOUT HUNTINGTON Huntington Learning Center is the tutoring and test prep leader. Its certified tutors provide individualized instruction in reading, phonics, writing, study skills, elementary and middle school math, Algebra through Calculus, Chemistry, and other sciences. It preps for the SAT and ACT, as well as state and standardized exams. Huntington programs develop the skills, confidence, and motivation to help students of all levels succeed and meet the needs of Common Core State Standards. Founded in 1977, Huntington's mission is to give every student the best education possible. Call us today at 1.800.CAN LEARN to discuss how Huntington can help your child. For franchise opportunities please visit www.huntingtonfranchise.com. This website does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The material on this site is provided for educational purposes only.

Irvine Calculus Tutor Why is Calculus Such a Stumbling Block

Irvine Calculus Tutor Why is Calculus Such a Stumbling Block Tips From an Irvine Calculus Tutor: The Calculus Conundrum: Why is Calculus Such a Stumbling Block? Tips From an Irvine Calculus Tutor: The Calculus Conundrum: Why is Calculus Such a Stumbling Block? Many students dread taking calculus. Whether it’s the final math class of high school or a required prerequisite for their college degree, calculus is often a necessary mathematical capstone in education. Calculus also tends to carry with it a reputation for being much more difficult than previous math book your private Irvine calculus tutor today. This stereotype is supported by many students who struggle and even fail their first calculus class. Often times, these are students who completed â€" or even excelled in â€" their previous math classes. So why is calculus such a stumbling block? What makes it so different from our other math courses? The first, likely the most significant, reason for calculus difficulties is the class’s deviation from the previous progression in math classes. Coming into calculus, students have been following progressions in their math knowledge for years. First, we learn addition, and that 2 + 3 is equal to 5. Then we learn how addition leads to multiplication, or that 2 x 3 = 2 + 2 + 2 = 6. Finally, we learn how multiplication leads to exponents, or that 23 = 2 x 2 x 2 = 8. This process took years of math classes to master and build up from addition. A similar process happens with subtraction to division to negative exponents; in algebra with one variable to single step equations to multi-step to multi-variable; and in functions from linear to quadratic, to polynomial and their graphs. These progressions build upon themselves and have students master the previous concepts before moving on to the next, usually over the course of years. You may have learned addition in the 1st grade but didn’ t see an exponential until 7th. You probably did your first “find x” in middle school, but weren’t conquering complex polynomial factoring until 10th or 11th grade. Calculus throws this timeline of progression out the window. Now you’re starting over with new concepts and new progressions, but it’s consolidated to just one class. When you learned linear functions in middle school they teach you how to find the slope, but do they ever mention the word derivative? When you move on to quadratics, do you also learn the graph of the slope of your parabola? As your graphs approach asymptotes, was there ever a mention of limits? When you had to memorize dozens of transformations and identities in trigonometry, were any of them the derivatives or integrals of the functions? You’ve been working with calculus concepts for years without knowing because the teachers are saving it all for calc class. And once you get to calculus, they spring it all on you and expect you to jump through all of the hurdles in a few weeks. Remember that nice progression from addition to exponents that gave your years to master the topics and become an expert? Now you have a month if you’re lucky to get from the derivative of y = 2x to deriving y = (sin(32 -4))3(ex+1)-5. If your teacher lost you somewhere along the way, you’re doomed for the rest of the year. Just like you would be doomed in middle school if you never mastered addition. The same fast-track progressions happen with integrals, with limits, and with sequences and series. You’ll see symbols you’ve never seen before, doing operations that are entirely unfamiliar, and you’re expected to progress from beginner to expert in them all. And you better not try to simply memorize some equations and problem-solving steps, or the word problems will eat you alive (READ: 5 Signs You Need a Math Tutor in College). This last idea is a common problem even for students who get an ‘A’ grade in their calculus class. Many students have the memorization capacity and studying habits to learn how to do calculus problems. They learn how to solve their integrals and manipulate their functions by sheer repetition without always understanding what’s going on. This leads to another quintessential calculus complaint: “When would I ever use this is real life?” Students have a hard time seeing any applications when all they have to rely on memorization and don’t understand what they’re doing. Stay tuned for part two! In the meantime, book your private Irvine calculus tutor from TutorNerds. Call us for more information. Michael C. is currently a private math, science, and standardized test tutor with TutorNerds in Irvine and Anaheim. All blog entries, with the exception of guest bloggers, are written by Tutor Nerds. Are you an education professional? If so, email us at pr@tutornerds.com for guest blogging and collaborations. We want to make this the best free education resource in SoCal, so feel free to suggest what you would like to see us write.

Should you apply for EPIK, GEPIK, SMOE or GOE in South Korea

Should you apply for EPIK, GEPIK, SMOE or GOE in South Korea If you’ve set your sights on teaching in a public school in South Korea, you’re in for an awesome experience. Alongside the thrill of jetting off to a new country, you also get great job security to boot and a pay packet that isn’t too shabby at all. In other words, maximum adventure with minimum risk! But during your job search, you might have found that there are quite a few South Korean government-sponsored teaching programs out there that all seem kind of the same but are also… different? How do you choose between EPIK, GEPIK, SMOE, and GOE? And does it make a difference which one you choose? Well, in some ways, not that much. There are tons of similarities between the programs, for example: Eligibility criteria To be accepted to EPIK, GEPIK, SOME or GOE teachers must: be a native English speaker with a passport from the UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, U.S.A., Canada or South Africa have a Bachelor’s degree from an English speaking country be TEFL qualified (preferably with at least 20 hours of in class teaching) or have a Bachelor’s in education, a teaching certificate, etc. have no criminal record Working hours One of the main day-to-day advantages of working in the public school system is that working hours are Monday to Friday, with no evening or weekend work. Teachers are contracted to teach 22 hours per week with a Korean co-teacher, working with classes of around 35 students. Classes are 40 minutes long for elementary students, 45 for middle school students and 50 high schoolers. In all programs, teachers sign on for 12-month contracts starting in spring or fall, and vacation time can normally be taken during school breaks in August and January. The rest of your non-teaching work hours will be taken up by related tasks such as preparing classroom materials, running conversation practice sessions and teaching English classes for school staff. Benefits South Korea is famous in the TEFL world for being generous when it comes to benefits for teachers, and the public school system is no exception. Teachers accepted into these programs can expect to have reimbursed return flights, free furnished accommodation, a settlement allowance of 3.0 KRW, healthcare and a completion bonus of one month’s salary included in their contracts. Doesn’t sound too bad, does it? Unlike many other South Korean TEFL employers, these public school programs also include orientation training for their teachers upon arrival in South Korea. Although this training isn’t paid, food and accommodation is provided, and it provides arrivals with a chance to meet new people, get some useful insights on Korean culture and learn about the job. Sign up to Teach Away today for access to the latest teaching jobs around the world. What are the differences between all these programs? And which one should you apply for? Well, a lot of it comes down to salary and location. Let’s take a look at the differences between them… EPIK Location: Throughout South Korea Salary: 1.8 â€" 2.7 KRW. Find out where you sit on the pay scale here. Vacation days: 18 days, plus national holidays First set up in 1995, EPIK is the original public schools program in South Korea. At any one time there are around 1300 international TEFL teachers teaching English in South Korean schools thanks to EPIK. So, its reputation speaks for itself. Taking up a placement at EPIK provides reassurance that thousands of other TEFL teachers are having the same experience as you and it’s a well-known name that’ll look great on your CV. But there are a couple of things to consider if you apply to EPIK. First, the EPIK program runs across the whole of South Korea and although you can give a preference of where you’d like to live, there’s no guarantee you’ll be placed there. (It’s also possible if you apply through EPIK that you’ll be placed in a SMOE, GEPIK or GOE region.) The same goes for the age group you’ll be teaching. You can give a preference but might end up teaching elementary, middle or high schoolers. If you’re looking for a reliable experience and are open-minded about where your South Korean adventure might happen, EPIK could be the program for you. SMOE Location: Seoul Salary: Salary 1.8 â€" 3 won. Here’s a breakdown of salary levels Vacation days: 18 days, plus national holidays If you love the hustle and bustle of city life and can’t imagine yourself living anywhere but Seoul, then SMOE might be the program for you. Also known as Epik-Seoul, SMOE is a highly popular program which places teachers in the South Korean capital. Positions are available in all districts of the city except Gangnam and most teaching posts are in elementary schools. As Seoul is such a popular destination for TEFL teachers, competition to get into SMOE is tough but if you have your heart set on living and working amongst the bright lights, then SMOE is your best bet. GEPIK Location: Gyeonggi-do Salary: 2.0 â€" 2.3 KRW. Find out where you sit on the pay scale here. Vacation days: 20 days, plus national holidays If you want to have a more diverse South Korean experience, but still be within reach of the capital, then GEPIK could be the program for you. Running since 2003, GEPIK places TEFL teachers in public schools in Gyeonggi-do province, the area around Seoul. This province offers a diverse range of lifestyles: city and rural positions are available in elementary, middle, and high schools. But all locations keep Seoul easily reachable by train for evening and weekend trips. GOE Location: Geyongsam Salary: Salary 2.1 â€" 2.7 won. Here’s a breakdown of salary levels Vacation days: 18 days, plus national holidays Finally, Geyongsam province in the south also has its own program which accepts applications throughout the year, not just in spring and fall. This southern province has a lot to offer, with beautiful natural scenery, temples, coastal tourism and two metropolitan cities: Changwon and Gimhae. However, the rural setting of many GOE schools does mean it operates slightly differently to the other programs. GOE teachers may work with smaller class sizes and have to split their time between more than one school. Lovers of the quiet life may also be interested to know that teachers placed in remote areas are given a rural allowance of 1.0 KRW per month on top of their regular salary!

How much can you earn and save teaching English in South Korea

How much can you earn and save teaching English in South Korea South Korea is one of the best countries to teach English and save money in. This is due to the cheap cost of living, relatively high salaries and benefits offered to international teachers. Although it’s not the highest salary in the ESL teaching market, it’s one of the easiest countries to save money in due to the low setup cost, and the fact that flights, housing, healthcare and bonuses are thrown into the mix. Most teachers that journey to Korea walk away from the experience debt free and with savings. The salary and benefits play an important role in why so many teachers flock to Korea every year. But, there are a bajillion other reasons to take the plunge: from Kimchi to KPOP, there’s no end to the amount of Korean culture becoming mainstream and curiosity about the peninsula is growing. There isn’t a foodie worth their salt that hasn’t waxed lyrical about Korea’s fermented dishes or a beauty-addict worth their lip gloss that hasn’t tried Korea’s snail-mucus skin care (way less gross than it sounds!). Couple a growing global cultural curiosity about South Korea with the awesome salaries and potential savings on offer for ESL teachers and you’ve basically got a country that’s a magnet for teachers of all experience levels. We’ll save the historical intrigue, next-level scenery, and sheer charm of Korean culture for another day. For now, consider this your comprehensive guide to salary and finances as an ESL teacher in South Korea. Just tell me how much an ESL teacher makes in South Korea already A quick google will reveal that ESL teachers in South Korea will make anywhere from $1,600 - 2,000 USD a month. Most salaries will fall in this range, but as with all things quickly googled, this information barely skims the surface of how much you will earn and save in South Korea. The REAL average salary for English teachers in South Korea ?? Average salaries vary depending on your experience, qualifications and the type of institution you’ll be teaching at. There are three main types of positions for ESL teachers in South Korea: public schools, private schools and colleges/universities. The following table gives an overview of what salary and benefits you can expect at the low, mid and high salary ranges for each of the three main categories. Salary and benefits for English teachers in South Korea Low range in USD/month Mid range in USD/month High range in USD/month Public Schools (e.g. EPIK, JLP, GEPIK) Salary $1,600 $2,000 $2,400 Benefits Housing 50% health care Return flights End-of-year bonus (i.e. one month’s salary) Settlement allowance (approx. $300) 20 days paid vacation Pension plan (refundable) Housing 50% health care Return flights End-of-year bonus (i.e. one month’s salary Settlement allowance (approx. $300) 20 days paid vacation Pension plan (refundable) Housing 50% health care Return flights End-of-year bonus (i.e. one month’s salary Settlement allowance (approx. $300) 20 days paid vacation Pension plan (refundable) Private Schools (aka Hagwons) Salary $1,600 $1,800 $2,000 Benefits Housing Return flights Housing Return flights Housing Return flights Universities Salary $2,000 $2,500 $3,000 Benefits Generous housing stipend/housing Up to eight weeks paid vacation days 50% health care Pension plan Generous housing stipend/housing Up to eight weeks paid vacation days 50% health care Pension plan Generous housing stipend/housing Up to eight weeks paid vacation days 50% health care Pension plan Private vs. public schools in Korea: why the difference in salary? Private schools used to pay much higher wages for ESL teachers, but in recent years, public schools have closed the gap, adding a bunch of benefits to their contracts to make them more attractive to native English speaking teachers. Generally speaking, public schools are a safer bet, teachers have less overall issues with things like end-of-year bonuses, getting deposits back and flights reimbursed. They also offer better hours and holidays. Some private schools offer a similar standard of living, but teachers would be advised to go through a recruitment company and research a private school thoroughly before flying across the world. There’s really no need to take the risk on a school you’re not sure about when there are plenty of schools with excellent reputations recruiting ESL teachers. ? Sign up to Teach Away today for access to the latest teaching jobs around the world. ? Looking to maximize your saving potential? Don’t overlook teaching in rural Korea. Many of the really rural schools don’t have enough funding (or students) to justify the expense of their own native English speaker. But they still value the experience. Smaller schools sometimes pay bigger schools to borrow their English teacher one day a week (referred to as a travel school), or to get a few hours with the native speaker online. The public school schedule isn’t high on hours (it can be anywhere from 9-22 hours a week, depending on your school). What this means is that you might get a position that ships you out to another school and gives you bonus pay for the inconvenience. Other schools will offer extra pay if you teach an hour or two online to nearby rural schools during your office hours. None of this is set in stone, but it’s worth considering a rural area if you’re determined to save a lot of money or have student debt. Rural areas have less English teachers so you usually get all sorts of bonuses and add-ons for the inconvenience of being stretched across multiple schools. If you’re worried about being stuck on the side of a Korean mountain, don’t be. Some rural locations have 30,000 residents! The towns are far from the remote villages you might have in mind. Public transport is second to none, and it’s worth noting that Korea is small. You’re never far from the nearest city. What are the the initial costs of getting set up to teach in South Korea? Korea is attractive to many graduates because it has a relatively low set-up cost. Within a month of landing, teachers will usually have their flights reimbursed as well as a settlement bonus to help them buy a few additional things for the apartment. Most apartments come equipped with what teachers need, but the bonus can be used to splash out on new bed sheets or buy a flashy blender. Many teachers pocket this money as savings as it’s the equivalent of about $300 USD. However, it’s important to note that you will have to shell out for flights (they will be reimbursed) and have enough money to last you the first month. Once you get through that first month you’ll get all the money back but it’s worth taking into consideration. What’s the deal with health insurance for English teachers in South Korea? Not only is healthcare super cheap in South Korea, but most public schools will offer a subsidized health care package. This means that if you do need to visit the hospital you won’t need to panic. Travel insurance can be pretty pricey if you’re going to live abroad for a year, so knowing that there’s healthcare lined up, means you don’t have to worry beyond getting travel insurance to cover you until the Korean health care package kicks in. What about pensions for ESL teachers in South Korea? Chances are that a pension isn’t high on your list of priorities right now, especially if you’re saving to pay off student debt or trying to save some money. But that doesn’t mean you should ignore this benefit when considering where to teach in South Korea. Teachers from Canada and the US can claim back whatever they’ve paid into their pension at the end of their contracts. Side gigs to boost your English teaching salary in Korea Can I make extra money by private tutoring on the side in South Korea? The easy answer is yes! South Korea is a highly competitive place for students and some parents will stop at nothing to get their students the best education possible. English is one of three core subjects in schools (excellent grades in Korean, math and English are required to get into any good university), so this means there are plenty of parents willing to hire foreign teachers as private tutors. The better answer is no! Although ESL teachers can pick up extra money by privately tutoring local students, this cash-in-hand process is actually in violation of visa stipulations. If you’re already under contract at a school, it’s a good idea to stick to the contract you’ve signed. The bonuses, paid flights and health insurance will far outweigh the benefits of risking it all for a sneaky extra $100 bucks a week through private tutoring. Instead, why not try: Teaching at a South Korean summer camp What many teachers don’t realize about teaching in South Korea is that once you’re there you may find other opportunities to supplement your income. When considering these opportunities make sure they come through official channels, as you don’t want to violate your visa. For example, programs like EPIK (one of the best teach abroad programs out there) and JLP will often pull from the pool of teachers already in the country to staff their English summer camps. These camps also attract some temporary contract teachers, but are largely staffed by people who work full time in one of Korea’s public schools. Read this:Everything you need to know about applying (and getting hired) for the EPIK program Hagwons will also run their own summer camps, but it may already be considered part of your initial contract. With public schools, anything outside of your main school hours (offered by the school board rather than your school) will be considered additional and will come with travel expenses and the equivalent of about $500 USD for a week of camp teaching. This can be a nice bonus at the end of term if you can get it. It’s also a nice way to meet other teachers and new students. How much can I save teaching English in South Korea? There’s no hard-and-fast number for this because everyone is different. Some teachers will spend lavishly on cosmetics and travel while others will operate on a tight budget. Teachers can easily save the equivalent of $10,000 USD while traveling and singing the nights away in Korea’s crazy Karaoke booths. Careful spenders can pocket as much as $17,000 USD. And the stingiest souls will save even more. You can enjoy an amazing lifestyle on very little in South Korea, but if you’re interested in saving or paying off a loan, you might want to make a budget and stick to it. It can be tempting to spend multiple weekends perusing the shopping districts of Seoul or jetting off to nearby Japan. But if you’ve got big plans for your salary, you should be a little careful. There are lots of inexpensive things to do. Most teachers manage to save or pay off a decent chunk of money while still enjoying all that being in Korea has to offer. If you’re interested in saving a LOT (and who isn’t), try to take most of your excursions in-country: hike the endless Korean mountains and eat mostly Korean food. The only things that are really expensive in Korea are imported goods. If you can get down with the bibimbap - you’ll be all set to make bank. How much is it actually possible to saveper monthteaching in South Korea? A lot of teachers manage to put aside between $700 - 1,000 USD per month. There are teachers that save a lot more and teachers that save considerably less, but teachers can live comfortably and still manage to save that much. Average cost of living in South Korea (based on Seoul - the most expensive city) Alright, so we could go blue in the face explaining how cheap Korea is. Rather than that, we’ll just give you a quick glimpse at some of the prices you can expect to find. This is the cost of living in South Korea at its most expensive (and some areas are considerably cheaper - hello rural towns!) Utilities Average cost in USD Basic (electricity, heating, air con, water, garbage) $160 Cell phone $60 per month for a contract $20/30 per month on some prepaid options Food Drink McDonald’s meal $5 Meal in a Korean restaurant (inexpensive) $6-7 Meal in a Korean restaurant (mid-range) $10-15 Cappuccino (regular) $4 Okay, so how easy is it to get a job teaching English in South Korea? Qualifying for teaching jobs in South Korea isn’t difficult. All you really need is a TEFL certificate and a bachelor’s degree. It’s possible to shop around for private positions or part-time gigs that won’t need both qualifications, but generally, most teachers will have these minimum requirements. Read this:Teaching English in Korea: What are the requirements? Korea rewards both experience and qualifications. The more teaching you do and the more qualifications you have, the more you’ll get paid. Some of the highest wages go to teachers that have built rewarding careers in Korea. Which makes Korea attractive to ESL teachers looking to build careers. Ready to make bank teaching in Korea? Great! If you’re interested in working as an ESL teacher in South Korea, then your best bet is to apply to teach at a public school through EPIK.If you’re not sure what you want and would like to see a range of opportunities, then take a look at the teaching jobs in South Korea on Teach Away and get your application in, stat! Fighting! (Koreans say something that sounds an awful lot like fighting (huwaiting!) when they cheer each other on… if you blurt out ‘fighting’ with a big grin, they will assume that’s what you mean!)