Teaching English online is a stark difference from teaching it inside the four corners of a classroom. However, the same factors have to be considered in teaching it virtually, which includes the teacher’s skills. Does it fit the requirements necessary for learning the language in an online setting?

To learn English well, or anything for that matter, it has to be taught well. The process will be incomplete if the teacher can’t give the help their students need.

If you’re an employer, a student, or an aspiring online tutor, here are five qualities you should look for in an effective online English teacher.

1. Dedication to students

Not only do you need to dedicate yourself to what you’re teaching, but you also have to show dedication to your students. Show that you genuinely care about them learning English. Establish a true relationship between you and them with the English language as its foundation.

The best companies that recruit online tutors in other countries to teach different nationalities include this as an assessment factor in hiring. For instance, to be an English teacher in the Philippines in a virtual setup, you’ve got to show the recruiter that you can reach your students. You’ve got to put all the effort into connecting with them beyond the screen.

The ones that truly dedicate themselves to help their students learn are simply the best. You will be highly recommended if you show that you can do this because it’ll be visible in your students’ performance. Students who feel that you care about them learning the language will learn faster and display strong skills.

2. Acceptance and understanding

People who avail of online learning services to learn English are mostly non-native English speakers. They need assistance in understanding the globally spoken language because it’s not their first or second language. These students come from different continents, which means that they grew up in different cultures.

An effective virtual English mentor needs to accept and understand that their students are different. In fact, it’s a must that you do so because it’ll hinder their capability to learn from you if you don’t. It’s the only way to adapt your teaching techniques so they can understand you better.

3. Interactive

Engaging students is more crucial in online classes. One of the biggest obstacles of virtual teaching is capturing students’ attention and sustaining it for the entire session. The fact that both parties aren’t present in the same venue is more difficult for the teachers.

A great English teacher can deliver an interactive lecture even through a computer monitor. How you engage your students will prove how well you’re adapting and what you need to do to adapt to them. An interactive educator will also empower their students to participate, which is essential for improving their skills.

4. Adaptability

Being adaptable is a crucial skill to have as an online educator. You have to be attuned with your students, so you know how to react appropriately to what they do or say. They can change how they engage with you, depending on what part of your lecture you’re on.

Having professional training in teaching secondary language will help in being adaptable. Equipping yourself with supplemental training can improve your teaching techniques to adapt to your students. It will also look great on your resume as well.

5. Patience

Last but not least, an effective online English educator possesses a ton of patience. Again, different students from different cultural backgrounds don’t learn the same way. You have to be patient with all of them and let them learn the language at their own pace.

Conclusion

Having what it takes to be an online English teacher means you need to be at your best. You have to love what you do, and that has to be felt by your students. Embody these qualities, and the results will show and speak for you.

Coastal Cleanups

Hamilo Coast, in partnership with World Wide Fund (WWF) Philippines, has annual  A 2015 report by Ocean Conservancy and McKinsey Center for Business and Environment stated that the Philippines is the 3rd largest contributor of plastic pollution in the ocean. This is why we should be mindful of where we dispose of our trash.

Marine Mammal Rescue

WWF Philippines has other programs in Hamilo Coast other than coastal cleanups. They also offer marine mammal rescue training and pawikan reservation. Hamilo Coast primarily preserves the habitats of land and sea creatures in their area wherein they can roam freely.

Hamilo Coast’s Pico de Loro Cove is also considered a pawikan reservation. Annually, they release turtle hatchlings that come from their own nests in the area. Sadly, it is estimated that only 1 in 1000 hatchlings live long enough to be adults. Turtle hatchlings usually die because of the trash in the oceans. They commonly mistake plastics as food which causes them to choke. Thankfully, Hamilo Coast is a great contributor for keeping the environment clean.

Mangrove Reforestation

In line with Hamilo Coast’s commitment to sustainability, they are preserving more than 10,000 mangrove trees that cover around 10 hectares of land area. It is the largest mangrove area in Nasugbu, Batangas. The Mangrove Tour is one of the recent additions to the numerous activities that you can do in the area. They hope that their educational tours would increase awareness in saving the mangroves and the environment in general.

Waste Management

WWF Philippines monitors the waste management activities of all Hamilo Coast’s employees and residents. They ensure  that the management complies with the waste management standards of global eco-tourism certification agencies. Some of the things work on  are waste segregation, wastewater is used for irrigation for the surrounding landscape, and weekly solid wastes collection. In addition, since 2018, Hamilo Coast has replaced all single-use plastics with paper straws, paper cups, and others.

Conclusion

Hamilo Coast is definitely one of the best beach resorts to go to in the Philippines. They care for their environment which makes it even better. Who wouldn’t want to get away from polluted cities and stay in a clean environment for a change? Hopefully, other resorts would follow the efforts of Hamilo Coast.