How to Build an ESL Teaching Portfolio

A teaching portfolio is a collection of documents that show your teaching career to date. It can be divided into the following sections....

A teaching portfolio is a collection of documents that show your teaching career to date.

It can be divided into the following sections.

An introduction: this section should include a letter about you, details of your teaching experience and why you should be employed by the school. You must include your CV and a color copy of your passport.

Educational certificates: the second section must show how well qualified you are for the job. You must include color photocopies of all your certificates and transcripts. This must include your university diploma (s), TEFL certificate and any other teaching credential.

References: Section three should include all letters of recommendation you have from previous employers. The best impression you can make, the more desirable it will be.

Lesson development: in this section you should show how well you can execute a lesson and present a compelling case that you are an effective teacher. Include lesson plans, worksheets, reading and classroom materials. It is a good idea to also include a collection of your students’ work. This section must be proof that you are a competent and hardworking teacher.

Personal material: the last section should show the employer that you are an intelligent and thoughtful person. Include some personal writings that you have created, showing that you have a good command of the language. Include articles, brochures, projects and curricula that you have prepared.

Place the sections together in a high quality cloth covered folder, using dividers for each section. Have a trusted friend read the portfolio and check for grammar or spelling mistakes.

I hope this article helps you create an impressive portfolio that gives you confidence and a competitive advantage in an interview.

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