Open Mic 101 How to Overcome Stage Fright More

Open Mic 101 How to Overcome Stage Fright More Suzy S. Thinking about stopping by an open mic night, or hitting the stage for karaoke? Performing in front of others is a fantastic way to boost your confidence and meet other musicians in the area but it can also be pretty scary if youre a newbie! Luckily, learning how to overcome stage fright is easy when you focus on the right things. For some quick tips and strategies on getting rid of those pesky nerves, check out this informative video: Read on to learn more about how open mic nights work, how to prepare for your first performance, and how to overcome your stage fright! How Do Open Mic Nights Work? Every venue is different, so you may want to contact the owner or host to make sure youre prepared (check their website or social media sites for contact information). Some venues run on a first-come, first-served line-up simply show up, and ask the host where to sign in. Others may require you to submit your name prior to the event, or might go by a lottery system if theres a large turnout. Keep in mind that most places will also have a time or song limit for example, two songs maximum, or a 10-minute timeslot. You might also want to find out beforehand what kind of set-up the venue has. Do they have backup instrumentalists or a full band to accompany performers? Should you bring your own equipment, or will there be amps and other gear provided? Should you be prepared to play an all-acoustic set? If you dont feel comfortable reaching out to the host before the event, theres nothing wrong with attending just to watch, to get a feel for the environment and the crowd. You might even find the inspiration you need to join in on the fun! Tips for Surviving Your First Open Mic Prepare your piece.  While some performers prefer to improv on stage, as a beginner you may feel more comfortable if you pick out the song youre going to sing or play in advance. Consider giving a mock performance in front of your family or close friends, if you want extra practice in front of others. Invite your friends! Sometimes, all you need is your best supporters cheering you on from the front row to give you a confidence boost. If you get nervous, looking at a friendly face can help. On the other hand, other performers might feel even  more nervous around people they know. Figure out what works for you. Dont forget to warm up. Open mics may feel pretty relaxed, but that doesnt mean you should skimp on your warm-up especially if youre a singer. Step outside and tune your guitar, run through some scales, do some vocal warm-ups, or whatever you need to do to prepare. Get settled. If its your first time performing, or youre feeling particularly nervous, you may want to show up a bit early, so you have time to settle in and relax before youre called on stage. Review your piece in your head if that helps you, but dont work yourself up! Use visualization strategies. The mind is a powerful thing, and often just visualizing yourself having a great performance can do wonders for your self-esteem! As you practice leading up to your performance, visualize hitting each and every note. Picture the audience loving what you do. Think about your sheet music in your head, and get your fingers used to the movement on your instrument. When your mind and your fingers are working together, your piece will feel like second nature. Appreciate your audience. During your performance, think of the crowd as your allies. Remember, there will most likely be other people attending the open mic for the first time, who may be just as nervous as you! And the rest of the crowd? Theyve all been in your shoes once before! Ignore your inner critic, and stay calm.  When youre particularly nervous, the negative voices in your head may seem extra loud. Check out this helpful advice from teacher Victoria W.  to combat the feeling and help you learn how to overcome stage fright. Did you make a mistake, or  forget the words  to what you were singing? It happens to the best of us, even professionals so dont sweat. Do what you can, stay calm, and most likely the audience wont even notice. And the most important tip: Relax, and have fun!  The whole point of open mic nights are to provide positive and welcoming environments for performers of all levels to show off their skills. This is your opportunity to shine make the most of it! Interested in Private Lessons? Search thousands of teachers for local and live, online lessons. Sign up for convenient, affordable private lessons today! Search for Your Teacher Photo by waferboard

What is it Like to Attend Dalton State College

What is it Like to Attend Dalton State College The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach theyre sharing their college experiences as well. Lalitha is an Atlanta tutor and 2014 graduate of Dalton State College. She holds a Bachelors degree in English and tutors several subjects, including Middle School Math tutoring, Reading tutoring, and Writing tutoring. Check out what Lalitha had to say about her time at Dalton State College: VT: Describe the campus setting and transportation options. How urban or rural is the campus? Did you feel safe on campus? Are there buses or do you need a car/bike? Lalitha: Dalton State College, situated off the highway in Dalton, Georgia, is very much a commuter college. Many people, including teachers, come from as far as Atlanta and Tennessee. The campus itself is small it is easy to walk from one side to the other. Sometimes, when all the parking spaces are filled, students park at the Georgia Convention Center and are taken to campus via a shuttle service. Dalton is a rural area; the campus has a stream flowing through it, as well as a hiking trail. I felt very safe on campus. Only once did I hear of an incident of someone being attacked on campus. Since many of the students are older, have children, and have full-time jobs, it is a very different environment from larger colleges where most students are more interested in partying than studying. VT: How available are the professors, academic advisers, and teaching assistants? Lalitha: Because Dalton State College is small, I got to know most of the teachers and staff. It almost felt like a second family because the professors knew me and what I was capable of. Teachers could tell when I was having a bad day, and since they knew I wanted to go to graduate school, they challenged me to do my best academically. Even though Dalton State College is small, the teachers are some of the best in the country. For example, Christy Price, one of our Psychology teachers, received a national teaching award. She also attends international conferences. I felt like the teachers really wanted to be there, and it showed in the way they taught. The lectures were very insightful, and I finished each class feeling that I had become a better person for taking it. The coursework was also very challenging. We had to write long papers that were graded for content, format, and grammar, and we also had in-depth class discussions. We all spent many hours studying for tests. However, because the teachers challenged me, I now feel adequately prepared for graduate school. The advisers were also extremely helpful. As an immigrant, I had so many questions about attending college, and I did not know whether it would even be possible for me. However, I had heard good things about Dalton State College. When I went there for the first time, I was greeted by Matthew Queener (who is no longer there), who showed me and my family around campus, explained the admissions process, and was even able to provide me with financial aid in order to attend. I never felt like I was being treated like a number the Dalton State College staff always saw me as an individual and did their best to help me. Dr. Angela Harris and Victoria Summers, who both help international students, went above and beyond their duties to help me stay in school and manage my visa papers. VT: How would you describe the dorm life rooms, dining options, location, socialization opportunities with other students? Lalitha: Dalton State College acquired apartment buildings next to their campus and turned them into dorm rooms they look much more comfortable and beautiful than dorm rooms on traditional campuses with their sterile interior and high, hard beds. I never stayed in the dorms because I continued living with my parents and commuted to campus twice a week. On those days, I would pack my own lunch and snacks (and sometimes dinner when I had really late classes). As a vegan, there were no options for me in the cafeteria (not counting Fritos, unripe bananas, and over-priced fruit cups). Since I commuted to school and scheduled all my classes, I did not really get a chance to explore the area. My husband and I went to downtown Dalton once, and there were some interesting sights, but many businesses have closed down and there is not much to do. Most of the students who reside in Dalton go to Chattanooga to hang out. I did most of my socialization with students on campus. I met my friends in class, randomly on campus, or through student clubs and events. VT: Which majors/programs are best represented and supported?What did you study and why? Did the university do a good job supporting your particular area of study? Lalitha: At the moment, I think Nursing, Biology, and Business are the best supported majors, judging by the amount of scholarships people in those majors receive, as well as the opportunities available to them to go to conferences. Dalton State College also recently started offering a four-year degree in Psychology, which is very exciting, since the students who wanted to study Psychology always had to transfer after completing their Associate degree. I started out studying Sociology. I fell in love with it because it uses many different fields and perspectives to form an overall idea of why society is the way it is. It is empowering because it not only identifies social problems, but also offers insight into what caused them and consequently into how we can work together to fix these problems. Unfortunately, Dalton State College only offered an Associate degree in Sociology, and I could not afford to transfer, so I changed my major to English. However, my Sociology professor, Dr. Hassan El-Najjar, was very supportive of my studies and presented me with an academic award in Sociology. I still aspire to continue my Sociology studies in graduate school. I decided to major in English for a variety of reasons. I love reading and discussing literature, and literature also offers social insights. English teaches effective communication and critical thinking (two very important skills to have), and English offers a wide variety of opportunities after college. With an English degree, I could teach overseas or enter any non-specialized field. Dalton State Colleges English department is filled with wonderful and passionate professors, and even though English was not my first choice, I truly enjoyed my studies. I think the English program can be supported better by the college. English majors do not receive as many scholarships as science majors, and they do not have as many opportunities to present their papers at conferences. Sometimes the professors are expected to teach too many classes I think they deserve more recognition for their hard work and dedication. VT: 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? Lalitha: Since Dalton State College is a commuter college, it is a bit more challenging to make friends because you cannot easily meet with them outside of college. It took me a bit longer to find lasting friendships, and I found most of my friends later in my college career after having had a few classes with the same people. However, the people who attend Dalton State College are very friendly and tolerant of people who come from different cultures and who hold different beliefs. Greek life only recently developed, so I did not get an opportunity to partake in it. I was accepted into the Phi Theta Kappa honor society, but after paying my fee, I never heard from them again. VT: How helpful is the Career Centerand other student support services?Do many reputable companies recruit on campus? Lalitha: I never made use of the Career Center since I attended Dalton State College on a student visa and was not allowed to work off-campus. I recently registered on their website as an alumna looking for full-time work, so I have yet to see whether those services are helpful or not. They do have career fairs, and I assume those are helpful. In general, the other student support services are excellent. In particular, Academic Resources helps students with disabilities and academic performance struggles. I worked for them as a tutor, and I saw firsthand how many students received support that made a difference. VT: How are the various study areas such aslibraries, the student union, and dorm lounges? Are they over-crowded, easily available, spacious? Lalitha: The study areas are generally quiet and comfortable. There were many days when I took a nap on one of the long, blue couches in the student center or on a particularly cushioned couch in the library. However, the student center can sometimes get crowded, especially during lunch time. Sometimes the study rooms in the library are all occupied (and mostly by single persons, even though the rule requires there to be more than one person in a room). Regardless of these complaints, there is always somewhere to study. If the library and student center do not work, going to the writing lab is always a good idea. Not many people think to go there, but it is quiet, has computers available, and there are friendly staff (and sometimes faculty) members willing to help you with your papers. VT: Describe the surrounding town. What kinds of outside establishments / things to do are there that make it fun, boring, or somewhere in between?To what extent do students go to the downtown area of the city versus staying near campus? Lalitha: I mostly stayed on campus since my days were packed with classes. Dalton is a small town, and there is not much to do there. I drove around there a few times and my husband and I went to a restaurant there once, but it was nothing exciting. The fun place to go is Chattanooga, Tennessee about a 45-minute drive from Dalton. Since many of the other students commute as well, they mostly stay on campus and go home to their respective towns. VT: How big or small is the student body? Were you generally pleased or displeased with the typical class sizes? Lalitha: The student body is relatively small. For example, on graduation day, even those who earned certificates get to walk on stage individually. I was very pleased with the class size. My largest class may have had 35 students, and my smallest class had four students including myself! Because the classes were so small, the teachers could really connect with students on an individual level, and we had some great class discussions where every persons input was valued. VT: Describe one memorable experience with a professor and/or class. Perhaps one you loved the most or one youregretthe most. Lalitha: One semester, I decided to take a class called Violence and the Media. I was an English major at the time, and this was a Criminal Justice elective class I thought it might be helpful as an English major to study the portrayal of a certain topic (in this case, violence) in the media. I also knew the professor who was going to be teaching the class, since I had had an introductory Criminal Justice class with him. On the first day, all the students arrive in class with their textbooks out, ready to start the lesson. But instead of Dr. Wright, in walks a female professor with high heels, blonde hair, and a Texan accent. She informed us that the schedule had been changed, that the class is now called Violence and Homicide, and that it would be taught by her. We were all shocked and dismayed, since we had already purchased our textbooks. And instead of studying the media, we would be studying the criminal mind. We would be looking at why people kill and famous cases involving killers. Moreover, this was a brand new teacher who nobody was familiar with. However, this class ended up being one of the most interesting, insightful classes I took at Dalton State College. It was something I would never have chosen, but something I am glad I ended up taking. Dr. Johnson became a role-model to me: she is a strong, intelligent woman who challenges her students. Nothing prepared me for senior seminar quite like the 17-page research paper she assigned for that class. And I realized that Criminal Justice is an immensely interesting field of study. Dr. Johnson even invited a real homicide detective to show us one of his cases. She also taught us about domestic violence and gave us a wonderful article that deconstructs the question, Why doesnt she just leave? She introduced us to many different theories as to why people commit violence, most notably general strain theory, which she studied extensively. It inspired many of my English papers, and the knowledge I gained in this class has broadened my understanding of Sociology. It just goes to show that sometimes life takes an unexpected turn, but it turns out to be a good thing. Check out Lalithas tutoring profile. The views expressed in this article do not necessarily represent the views of Varsity Tutors.

Ideas for Teaching Outside the Classroom

Ideas for Teaching Outside the Classroom Sometimes, your students need a change of scenery. Taking your students outside the classroom can be highly beneficial, energizing students and giving them the chance to interact and learn in a totally different way. Below are a few ideas from Huntington to help move your teaching venue beyond the traditional classroom: Field trips. The field trip is the most obvious way to take students into the real world, but dont think that your only option is the art or science museum. Tour your citys sports arena. Explore your areas trails, hiking spots, rivers, or lakes. Visit a historic site. Check out a college campus. Take science outside. Whats on or near your schools campus? A grassy field? Trees? A body of water? Wildflowers? Use the area as a learning ground to study plants, rocks, or insects. Team up with other classes. Could you pair older and younger students for a mentorship or book buddies program? Could you let small groups of your students observe another class that is covering a topic your class is also studying? Use the weather. The changing weather and seasons create obvious teaching opportunities for science teachers, but English teachers might take students outside for creative writing or poetry units to let the sounds and sights inspire them. Math teachers could have students track and graph rainfall, wind direction, and temperature. Make it active. Use the spaces within your school to make your learning more active when feasible. Could you invigorate a lecture by moving to the auditorium or library? Could the gym serve as an occasional venue for student discussions or group presentations? Understandably, most teachers feel best equipped in their own classrooms. However, you can boost your students growth and enrich their learning by periodically changing things up. Try something and see how it goes!

How to Find Scholarship Money-Even for the Average Student

How to Find Scholarship Money-Even for the Average Student How to Find Scholarship MoneyEven for the Average Student Are scholarships only for outstanding students and stellar athletes? Definitely not! If you have written off scholarships because your college-bound teen isnt at the top of the class, think again. There are many scholarships for students with varying skillsets and different backgrounds, but not necessarily the highest GPAs and SAT/ACTtest scores. According to sources such as Scholarship America and Scholarships.com, students can receive scholarship support from all kinds of sourcesfor their creativity, ability to overcome adversity, or efforts in extracurricular and volunteer activities, for example. Where should your teen look? Here are a few tips and suggestionsas you and your teen embark upon the scholarship search: Start with the guidance counselor. A great place to begin the scholarship search is at the guidance counselors office. Many guidance/college counselors maintain a list of local and national scholarships and can quickly tell you what scholarships your teen may or may not be eligible for. In addition, the guidance counselor will have information about different types of scholarships at the colleges and universities in your state or region, as well as directions on how to apply. Keep in mind that guidance counselors may be your best source for information about local scholarships or foundations. Tip: Ask the guidance counselor how to stay up to date on new scholarships and deadlines. Many high schools maintain an online database of scholarships. Look at your states Department of Education website. Obviously, all states offer financial aid, but many states offer scholarships or other types of stipends. While the colleges to which your teen applies often handle the application process for such aid, your states Department of Education website is a great source of information. For example, in Colorado, the College Opportunity Fund is a stipend available to all students going to college in the state. In Michigan, the Michigan Nursing Scholarship awards scholarships to residents who pursue nursing degrees. The state of New Jersey offers several types of scholarships for state residents pursuing different fields of study. Tip: To find your states department of education website, visit www.ed.gov/about and click on State Contacts. Then, search for scholarships. Colleges financial aid departments can also point you in the right direction to learn more about state funds and scholarships. Ask organizations where you work or volunteer. Employers are an excellent resource for scholarships, especially bigger corporations. Some companies award scholarships to employees or dependents or employees, but many others do not require applicants to have any connection to the company. Check out some of the organizations in your area as well as larger national corporations that might offer scholarships. Examples include U.S. Bank, Microsoft and Walmart. Tip: Your employer or your teens employer (if your teen has a part-time job) are a great place to start. Consider scholarships for students of certain heritage or background. Many scholarships support specific individuals, such as women or students from underrepresented ethnic backgrounds. Nonprofit organizations such as the Hispanic Scholarship Fund and the United Negro College Fund award funds to thousands of students each year. Tip: A scholarship search engine can help you locate scholarships for which you might be eligible based on your personal characteristics. Check out nontraditional sources of scholarship revenue offered in your state. Programs such as Georgias HOPE Scholarship program open doors for students without perfect GPAs. Students with a 3.0 GPA are eligible as well as students who come from home study programs, and they can receive funding toward college degrees and technical certifications or diplomas. Floridas Bright Futures Scholarship program offers scholarships to students who have achieved at least a 3.0 GPA (for Florida Medallion Scholars, or a 3.5 GPA for Florida Academic Scholars) and completed a minimum number of service hours. Tip: The scholarships mentioned above are both Lottery scholarship programs, which a number of states also have. Research whether your state offers a similar program that is funded by state lottery revenues or other funding sources, such as tobacco settlements or turnpike revenues. Use scholarship search engines to aid your search. One of the best ways to round up a list of scholarships for which your teen is qualified is to use a scholarship search engine. These tools help students create a detailed student profile and narrow down a list of scholarships that fit that profile (eliminating any for which they do not meet the criteria). Tip: Reputable search engines include scholarships.com, scholarshipexperts.com, fastweb.com, and the College Boards Scholarship Search Tool. Although there are thousands of scholarships out there, it can be discouraging to see scholarship after scholarship restricted for high achievers with exceptional grades and test scores. Never fear: there are many scholarships for students with other skills, traits and interests. Encourage your teen to put effort into the search and he or she may be surprised by the number of scholarship options available. Here are a few more tips to help make your child's college journey more affordable. And of course, dont forget to enter Huntingtons College Scholarship Sweepstakes. Huntington awards a $500 scholarship each quarter to a college-bound high school student. Simply submit your information via text message on behalf of your student. Learn more at www.huntingtonhelps.com/contest.

4 HPV Facts College Students Should Know

4 HPV Facts College Students Should Know Photo Credit: Pixabay.com According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 79 million Americans are currently infected with HPV, and there are about 14 million new HPV infections in the United States each year which means HPV is way more common than you’d think. Further, almost half of those who are infected are people ages 15-24, meaning college students are a prime demographic. For most of those infected, HPV will go away on its own. But for the others who don’t clear the virus, it may be the cause of various pre-cancers, cancers, and other diseases in both men and women, and there’s no way to know who will or won’t beat the virus. More specifically, certain strains of HPV can cause cervical, vaginal, and vulvar precancers and cancers in females and other HPV types may cause genital warts and anal cancer in both males and females. You may not know that you have been exposed to HPV or think you have contracted it,  as exposure to HPV can occur with any kind of sexual activity that involves genital contact with someone who has HPV. While intercourse is not necessary to get HPV, it is the most common way to be infected by the virus. And since HPV frequently has no visible signs or symptoms, anyone can get the virus or pass the virus on without even knowing it. For some, it may take only one sexual encounter to be infected with HPV and there is currently no treatment for HPV infection. Even though HPV-related cancers can progress very slowly and may not appear until later in life, many people who do develop these cancers may have been exposed to cancer-causing HPV types in their teens and 20s. To learn more about HPV, speak with your health care provider or visit your campus health center to educate yourself about ways you can help prevent various HPV-related cancers and diseases, including vaccination.

Time You Enjoy Wasting is Not Wasted Time

Time You Enjoy Wasting is Not Wasted Time Time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time. Marthe Troly-Curtin Marthe Troly-Curtin became famous thanks to her books from Phrynette novel series First mention about these novels appeared as an advertisement in Lippincott monthly magazine (Edition 1911), and it was described  as the most talked about book in London today. Later in 1912, Troly-Curtin novel Phrynette married was recognized as the earliest source of a very popular quote Time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time. Since then, the meaning of this quote had gathered more sense  and power: enjoy every day of your life and be happy!

Certified teachers 5 reasons why you should try online teaching (and where to start)

Certified teachers 5 reasons why you should try online teaching (and where to start) Got your teaching license? Want to make some extra cash and build a whole new set of teaching skills for the future? If you do, that’s awesome. And this also happens to be the exact article for you, so be sure to keep reading. Here’s how to decide if online teaching is right for you You might have heard about other licensed teachers who’ve made the decision to work from home - or even to take their teaching careers on the road altogether - by teaching online. Or, you may have read about the many qualified educators who opt to teach English online while looking for their next classroom teaching job. If you’ve done even a little research on the topic, you’ll probably already know that online teaching is also a great part-time option for lots of different types of qualified teachers. Here’s just a sampling: Working teachers looking to supplement their existing salary. Education graduates who have yet to land their first classroom teaching gig. Teacher retirees (and supply teachers) looking to earn some money on the side. Takeaway: Regardless of your current working situation, teaching online is both lucrative and chock full of potential for certified teachers, regardless of your subject expertise or experience level. And the career option with perhaps the brightest future for qualified educators right now is - drumroll please - teaching English online. Teaching English online: The hottest job for North American educators As we’ve mentioned on the Teach Away blog a time or two, there’s really no way to overstate the almost mind-boggling growth happening in the global online English teaching sector right now. This is, in no small part, due to the huge growth in China’s online English education industry. Fueled by the surge in demand for English language lessons delivered by North American teachers, online English teaching platforms like VIPKID, are currently ramping up hiring for a large number of teachers who hold a US or Canadian teaching license. We’ve covered the benefits of teaching English online for graduates of all majors before, There are, however, some specific perks of the job are well worth talking about if you’re a certified teacher. The pros of teaching online if you’re a licensed teacher 1. Freedom One big pro - if not the biggest - is that you can teach at home - or anywhere in the world, really. Balancing online teaching alongside a full-time teaching job is surprisingly straightforward. And getting started is easy - you just need the essentials, like a working computer/laptop, webcam, a solid internet connection, mic and headset. Some additional props you might want to use you’ll likely already have lying around, like a whiteboard and flashcards. For those contemplating turning teaching online into a long-term career, it’s totally normal to worry about missing the buzz of the staffroom. Seeing colleagues each day provides much-needed inspiration, a sounding board and support base for educators. Luckily, online English teaching companies like VIPKID are home to an amazing community of teachers. On the VIPKID forum, you’ll be able to get advice and support on pretty much anything related to teaching online. Recommended reading: Are you ready to teach online? 2. Money The pay can be quite lucrative, especially if you possess a teaching license. Qualified teachers command the highest hourly rate and are in huge demand at English tutoring companies like VIPKID. By teaching as little as three hours a day, you could earn as much as $2,000 USD extra a month. Part-time online teaching is a win-win situation - you get to keep your regular teaching job and benefits and earn some extra income in the process. Bonus for full-time online English teachers: You’ll also save on transportation costs, time spent getting to and from work, buying lunch and other work-related expenses. Sign up to Teach Away today for access to the latest teaching jobs around the world. 3. Flexible working hours We’ve all got busy lives and it can be hard juggling personal and work commitments. Online teaching makes all of that so much easier. One of the main advantages of teaching online is the ability to set your own schedule. This means balancing online English teaching alongside your regular, full-time teaching job is surprisingly straightforward. You can choose to start small, teaching anywhere from a few hours and build your way up to 20 hours a week. There’s no grading or lesson planning required, just your time spent physically teaching lessons. So long as you’ve got some free time in the early mornings or evenings, it should be relatively easy to teach online for a few hours during the working week, as well as on the weekends, if you’re so inclined. If you do choose to teach online on a full-time basis, you’ll get to tailor your online teaching hours to different peak times - mornings, evenings and weekends - depending on your personal preferences. For example, if you’re more of a night owl, you might prefer to teach into the small hours of the morning and sleep later than a standard teaching job will permit. By making online teaching your primary source of income, it also means you’ll have the freedom to take vacation time when it suits you - and beat those pesky peak prices during school breaks. 4. Motivated students As educators, we all want to create a disruption-free learning environment for each and every student in our class. But motivating a class of 20 or more students to listen and remain on task is no easy feat. If you can relate to this common teaching challenge, then teaching English online with VIPKID will be a breath of fresh air for you. All lessons are conducted on a one-on-one basis, meaning you get to fully focus on your true passion - helping your students learn. Thanks to our increasingly global economy, English language skills are no longer an asset - they’re a necessity. There is no greater sense of accomplishment as a teacher than knowing that the knowledge you impart will make a positive, measurable impact on your student's future. 5. New career path? The K12 virtual schools market in North America is expected to grow by 13% per year through to 2021. Because online instruction is in the midst of a historic growth streak in the US, teaching English online with VIPKID is a great way to test the waters for a potential career transition to teaching your chosen subject online at a K12 virtual school at some point in the future. What’s more, English learners are a quickly growing segment of the student population in Canada and the US - meaning that experience teaching English language learners online can be a great addition to your resume. It’s time to make that teaching license work harder for you! Apply today to learn more about a teaching career (or part-time gig!) with VIPKID, including upcoming jobs, requirements, work environment and more.