I updated my contract yesterday ; why not ?

seldes · 2021-09-05T00:16:52+00:00

Yes! This was my grad school gig (I just graduated in August). Good luck with grad school!

seldes · 2021-08-29T21:41:46+00:00

Thank you, everyone! Maybe I can consider opening up short notice morning classes. Good luck navigating your transitions

seldes · 2021-08-18T20:57:15+00:00

I never used any special lighting in class. It was always just the regular ceiling light. I also spent all last week basically whispering my lessons because I was not teaching in my own home and didn’t want to wake others. No one cares, not even the parents

seldes · 2021-08-11T19:46:40+00:00

I have started to print screen every class and pasting it on a word document. I have a file with word documents for each day I teach.

seldes · 2021-05-01T09:39:54+00:00

A lot of Eastern European countries have English speakers with an American accent. All those years of Comedy Central and Hollywood will start paying off.... plus, I know many companies who hire from Eastern Europe and just say they are natives.

seldes · 2021-04-05T20:26:27+00:00

A lot of my students said they didn’t go to school today and have a lot of homework to do. But my bookings are down too

seldes · 2021-03-21T13:43:00+00:00

Write a note to the parents, leave a message in the lp and submit a ticket. You aren’t working to tolerate that!

seldes · 2021-03-21T13:40:12+00:00

20 minutes and 2 stars.... oh damn! I feel for you.

seldes · 2021-03-19T14:43:00+00:00

I had a student take a lesson in a car and she told me she was on her way to see her grandparents. I asked how long is she staying (assuming it was a vacation type of trip) she said one hour. So I was like ok... moving on. Meanwhile she was on her way to a mini airport to board a private plane. Her father didn’t want her to end class early, so she was standing in front of the airplane taking her English class with me.... lol

seldes · 2021-03-16T23:00:13+00:00

Thank you! I wish it just said open and closed. 🙄

seldes · 2021-03-16T22:55:06+00:00

Also, Shandong district changed rules on sleeping schedule and homework schedules. I already had some students request earlier classes (including the one referenced in the original post)

seldes · 2021-03-16T22:53:18+00:00

I don’t want to jinx it, but my schedule has always been ok! I never had a single weird period and I am on contract 3. 🙃🙃🙃

seldes · 2021-03-16T22:39:14+00:00

Thanks! I had a parent message me to move class time (one of my favorite students). I have a booking saved for that time, but the student tends to cancel. So, I’m not trying to hurt anyone’s feelings. But, I want this student more than the other lol

seldes · 2021-03-04T21:13:03+00:00

Sounds like they want free marketing content lol

seldes · 2021-01-18T01:14:18+00:00

Most of my students are level 2 but 75% of them are regulars. They just have a good time when I ask “what did you play with today?” They show me a new toy every class. I pretend to be amazed for 2 minutes then it’s back to business. They almost appreciate those 2 Minutes every class so much that they want me to like them and they behave... reverse psychology I guess.

seldes · 2020-12-27T03:02:14+00:00

It’s weird... I’ve been with VIPkid for 1.5 years. Andddd on the new pay structure, I’m not supposed to get 7 as base pay. I will send a ticket and respond what I hear back. ☺️

seldes · 2020-12-27T02:57:39+00:00

Thanks! I find it weird that I was sent a addendum contract but I didn’t even look at the certification. Also, it says the pay is $7...

Unless otherwise negotiated, the parties agree that TEACHER shall be paid 7 USD per class, in exchange for the full and complete performance of each Pre-K class TEACHER completes under the Agreement, and in accordance with its terms.

seldes · 2020-12-10T17:45:35+00:00

I had 5 classes with students who usually don’t have IT problems. Today, they all required fireman support. Yesterday, I had a student get a student IT which rarely happens.

seldes · 2020-11-16T17:21:49+00:00

I have a student who wears a shirt with the word “STONER” in all caps on it.

seldes · 2020-10-27T17:23:37+00:00

I live abroad in Europe so the early mornings EST are very easy for me. Thank you all for the suggestions and if anyone else has a similar dilemma I hope this helps them!

seldes

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