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Your journey towards independence
Your journey towards independence
You can register at ANY TIME!
The self-employed teacher (SET) is a mentorship program dedicated to teachers of English who are looking to develop their practice as independent professionals.
It is aimed at both novice and experienced teachers -- our focus will be on the exchange of experiences for collective learning.
Each month, we will meet and reflect upon one topic related to online teaching. Topics will range from the moment we talk to a new student to the different ways of assessing their progress. We will also address the business aspects of online teaching.
The program
The program
A new, improved Teachers' lounge
A new, improved Teachers' lounge
The SET is a continuous mentorship program. It aims to be a safe space for teachers to reflect upon their practices and learn how to improve their teaching and business skills.
We will have monthly sessions (one Saturday morning per month) on relevant topics for independent teachers with hands-on activities, plenary discussions, and reflection tasks.
You will also be sent weekly follow-up materials and discussion topics to keep you focused on the topic at hand.
When you register, you will be added to a platform in which materials will be posted, and where you can network with like-minded professionals.
The sessions
The sessions
The SET Sessions will take place on the second Saturday of every month, from 8:30 to 11:30, starting in August/2024.
Each session will consist of:
Each session will consist of:
A synchronous input session (which will be recorded live and made available to watch later)
Hands-on materials and activities
Case studies presented by tutors and participants -- If you have students or groups of your own, you'll have the oportunity to present cases and receive qualified feedback on them.
Course Schedule
Course Schedule
2025 SCHEDULE
2025 SCHEDULE
January 11 - Assessing your students' learning
How do I check on my student's progress?
In this session, we will look at different ways of assessing students - you do not have to give them tests to check on their progress.
February 15 - Planning different types of lessons
How do I plan a lesson which will focus on reading? And on grammar?
This session aims to present a variety of lesson formats and tasks which will help you make more informed decisions when planning your lessons.
March 15 - Working with authentic materials
How do I prepare a lesson based on a news article, a TED Talk, or a podcast episode?
This session will help you visualize the endless possibilities when working with autentic materials.
April 12 - Preparing students for proficiency exams
What do I need to know when preparing students for exams such as the TOEFL, the IELTS, the Duolingo test, or the Cambridge exams?
This session will clarify the essentials and the 'rules' of exam teaching.
May 10 - Teaching business English
When a student comes to me asking for English for business, what should I teach?
This session will explore the particular aspects of this kind of lesson.
June 14 - Navigating legal aspects
Should I have a contract? What should be in the contract?
This session aims to offer possibilities for you and your student to form an agreement.
July 12 - Managing conflict
How do I deal with difficult students? What is the best way to respond should there be any threats?
This session aims to discuss problems that could arise in the online classroom and how to deal with them when you are your own boss.
August 9 - Conducting a needs analysis
What does my student need?
In this session we will explore different ways to understand the needs of a new student.
September 13 - Conducting a placement assessment
What is my student's level?
In this session, we will explore the CEFR and help you to identify your student's level so you can determine what they need to learn.
October 11 - Designing a curriculum
How am I going to decide WHAT to teach?
This session aims to help you decide on the best approach to the lessons - will you use a course book, create your own materials, use lesson plans available online? How should these lessons be organized?
November 8 - Managing your business
How do I organize students' lessons, materials, schedules?
This session will offer ways to organize your business better.
December 13 - Using social media
How should I advertise my business?
In this session we will explore how to use social media to advertise your business.
Program fees
Program fees
R$ 2400 (12 installments of R$ 200) if you register for all 12 modules - REGISTER HERE
R$ 1500 (6 installments of R$ 250) if you register for 6 modules - REGISTER HERE
R$ 300 if you register for ONE module - REGISTER HERE
You can pay by credit card, wire transfer (Pix) or boleto bancário.
FAQs
FAQs
How do I know this course is for me?
How do I know this course is for me?
If you want to improve your skills as an independent online teacher, this course IS for you. We will be looking at different aspects of teaching online and at different skills one needs to have in order to run an online teaching business smoothly.
Even if you are an experienced teacher, you can benefit from the exchange with other teachers as well as with new sets of eyes over what you have been doing yourself.
What if I cannot come to a session? Will sessions be recorded?
What if I cannot come to a session? Will sessions be recorded?
Input sessions will be recorded and made available for a month. That is, if you miss a session, you have until the following session to watch it.
What if I have a problem and need to cancel my participation in the program?
What if I have a problem and need to cancel my participation in the program?
You can cancel the program at any time. You can also join at any time, as stated below.
Can I join the SET program after it's started?
Can I join the SET program after it's started?
Sure! You can join whenever you want. This is a continuous program. Just talk to us and we'll make it happen.
Will I get a certificate for this course?
Will I get a certificate for this course?
Participants who complete the program will be given a certificate of conclusion in the total amount of hours since their enrollment.
Program tutors
Program tutors
Gabriela Fróes
Gabriela Fróes
English teacher, English Literature teacher, and teacher trainer. I have a degree in English, an MA in English Literature, Cambridge FCE, CAE, and CPE certificates, the three TKT certificates, the TKT KAL certificate, and the CELTA. She has been an examiner for Cambridge and Michigan and has been teaching preparatory courses for exams since 2005. She lives and works in São José dos Campos, SP.
Arthur Médici
Arthur Médici
Independent English language teacher. I have a degree in Psychology with the Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), an MS in Psychology and Learning with the same university - in which I studied learning processes and course design, - a CELTA with the International House of Prague (Czechia) and C2 Proficiency certificate. I've been a teacher of English since 2010, acting exclusively as an independent teacher since 2013.
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