ESL teacher job description: what you'll do and what to write on your resume
Applying for ESL teacher at an online English school or language center? Copy the duties below into your resume, then read what the interview asks.
Duties to write on your resume
Start each line with what you did. Keep the ones you've really done.
Taught English speaking, listening, reading and writing to learners of different ages and levels
Planned and delivered one-on-one and small group lessons using the school's materials and slides
Corrected pronunciation and grammar gently while keeping students talking
Used games, pictures and role plays to keep young learners focused
Gave feedback after each class and wrote short progress notes for parents
Tracked student attendance and learning progress in the school's online system
Adjusted lesson pace and activities to match each student's level and goals
Ran classes on Zoom or the school's platform with a headset, camera and shared screen
No teaching job yet? Use the same lines for tutoring a younger sibling, a classmate or a volunteer class, and say where.
A resume objective you can adapt
Fluent English speaker and college graduate looking for an ESL teacher job, ready to deliver patient, engaging lessons to learners of all ages and levels.
Skills employers ask for
Clear, easy-to-understand spoken English
Patience with learners who make mistakes
Making lessons fun and interactive
Using Zoom and other online class tools
Planning a lesson and keeping to the time
What the interview asks
Why do you want to teach English? Share a real reason, like enjoying helping people speak with confidence.
How would you teach a student who is too shy to speak? Start with easy questions, praise small wins and give them time.
Can you teach a short demo class now? Pick a simple topic, speak slowly, use pictures and ask the student to talk often.
What would you do if your internet drops during a class? Say you have a backup connection, tell the school fast and offer to reschedule.
Most posts ask for a college degree, though some accept students in their last years.
Prepare a resume, a valid ID and your government numbers such as SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG and TIN.
Employers check your spoken English, so record a short intro video or voice clip if asked.
Test your headset, camera and a steady internet connection before the interview.
Expect a short interview and a demo class, where you teach a few minutes of a simple lesson.
What the work is like
You sit at a desk and teach back to back classes, often early morning or evening because students live in other time zones. The hard part is keeping shy or tired students talking.
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