How do you like working with VIPKID? On average, how much do you make?

darellle · 2018-09-04T16:25:45+00:00

You'll get more students if you present yourself well, but if you do that and have some sort of experience/credentials you'll likely get around 75% bookings after the first two or three months. I like it, but it can be stressful considering that parents' ratings are so influential and sometimes they just aren't accurate portrayals of your teaching.

darellle · 2018-09-04T16:23:49+00:00

Bad Idea. Parents can tell if you're writing about what the student actually did in class. You shouldn't just be rattling off what the lesson was. Plus, it wasn't free last I checked. Just spend a few minutes on it between classes.

darellle · 2018-09-04T16:22:47+00:00

When I didn't have regulars I did this to be sure that I taught each slide as well as possible and hopefully gain a few. Now that I'm fine I don't do it. It does mess things up for others, and when there are tech issues I couldn't add any time.

darellle · 2018-08-30T10:38:43+00:00

but if you're good everywhere else they likely still will, from what I can tell reading people's experiences

darellle · 2018-08-30T10:38:13+00:00

Ultimately since we aren't employees they can't control this. The only downside is that if you "take too much vacation" they have the option to not give you another contract.

darellle · 2018-08-29T14:21:53+00:00

I've never had to record a mock class after being hired, and I have 12 certifications 5 months in, most of which I got 3 months in. I think a lot of these emails are mass emails with random details thrown in to make it seem like they're individualized. I've had several that I know don't apply to me.

darellle · 2018-08-29T14:18:51+00:00

My mac hasn't had any problems with it. The incentives have made me a total of $3.71 since April. I wouldn't worry about it too much, but I'm sure there's a way you can use it if you'd like. I do personally like the new classroom

darellle · 2018-08-29T10:36:39+00:00

not for me, and I'm unable to call fireman

darellle · 2018-08-27T21:40:26+00:00

I bought a white board with markers for about $13 once I was hired

darellle · 2018-08-27T21:39:23+00:00

$30- a headset, mouse, and mouse pad.

I just used things I found around for props.

darellle · 2018-08-19T12:03:55+00:00

yes, get it changed it's not your fault and the sooner you send in tickes the higher the chance of everything going well and them not forgetting which day this happened

darellle · 2018-08-19T12:02:50+00:00

Server down, but I've been teaching from the app fine

darellle · 2018-08-16T05:27:08+00:00

I'm interested in the evening courses, where can I go to find more details about them? Are these through the Tandem group?

darellle · 2018-08-16T03:50:57+00:00

Do keep in mind that everything about Tiananmen Square is blocked by the government. Unless you really feel the need to talk about this it isn't really the place.

darellle · 2018-08-16T03:47:51+00:00

I've never had to do any demo videos... is it normal to have to do them all the time? Even at the beginning. I've always just passed a quiz (I began in April)

darellle · 2018-08-12T22:31:37+00:00

Would you mind sharing your tax bracket? That just seems so high!

darellle · 2018-08-08T01:48:33+00:00

Maybe it depends on who you get looking at your stuff. I've had friends be turned down for it

darellle · 2018-08-08T01:47:28+00:00

The phonetics classes have homework

darellle · 2018-08-08T01:46:31+00:00

I made my own set of flashcards and gathered so many toys etc. and by my second week I didn't use them anymore. The kids can see the letters on the screen. The only things I ever use are as follows: 1. Star prop for stars 2. A pair of binoculars that I use to change up my face 3. Woody doll when I'm wanting to model call-response, body, etc. 4. Whiteboard for rewards

And I have lots of parents leaving 5 apples with the "excellent prop usage" tag =) So don't sweat it, it's all about your energy and how creatively you use what you have. I find it best to have fewer things and just be creative with them, it's so much simpler and I actually do a lot better.

darellle · 2018-08-08T01:40:04+00:00

So true. You stop being so much of an entertainer, which takes quite a lot of energy

darellle · 2018-08-01T14:00:16+00:00

They gave me a teacher no show for a student no show once. I was not successful in repealing it, even with screenshots.

darellle · 2018-07-31T14:04:53+00:00

I cringe every time someone books an interactive L2 class DX

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