Teacher Michael Podcast

Chris Wong is a touring musician, online music teacher, and all around good guy! In today's episode he shares how he got started as an online music teacher, how he gets clients, and how to use social media without being "spammy". Christopher Wong Website: https://www.christopherwongmusic.com/ Chris on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fpchriswong/ Teacher Michael on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teacher__michael/ ======================================== Music resources mentioned in this episode: Music Theory: https://www.musictheory.net/products/lessons Scott's Bass Lessons: https://www.youtube.com/user/devinebass Marty Music (Guitar): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmnlTWVJysjWPFiZhQ5uudg Drumeo (Drums): https://www.youtube.com/user/freedrumlessons

Edison grew up moving back and forth between America and Mexico which resulted in him speaking two languages fluently. In this episode he shares some of his thoughts on being a bilingual English teacher as well as his approach to teaching with VIPKid. Edison on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kraussbier/ Michael on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teacher__michael/

Kathryn is a high school Spanish teacher and teaches with VIPKid as a side gig. In this episode Kathryn talks to us about how online teaching has influenced how she teaches in her B&M classroom. She also shares a little travel story which involves Spain, a last minute flight, and a few missed classes. Thanks for listening! Kathryn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachinglachance/ Michael on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teacher__michael/

In this episode Lauren talks to us about hosting her first in-person event for VIPKid teachers, making classroom resources and selling them on Teachers Pay Teachers, as well as what she learned being on the parent side of a Lingobus class. Lauren on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vipkid_teacher_lauren_pitts/ Lauren's Headbandz Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7i64GjXKHWE Michael on Instagram: https://instagram.com/teacher__michael/ Michael on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/michaelvenn

In this episode Janice talks about working with multiple online ESL companies (Magic Ears, gogokid, VIPKid), how she manages her scheduling, and not putting all her eggs in one basket. As a former brick & mortar teacher of 12 years, Janice always liked the idea of working from home but never thought it would be possible as the director of an 85 piece band. Thankfully, she found the world of online teaching which has changed the course of her work, life, and the balance she strikes between the two. Janice on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cookfamilyresources/ Michael on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teacher__michael/

Olivia is a teacher with both gogokid and VIPKid. In this episode she talks about some of the similarities and differences between the two companies. She also talks about keeping it simple in the classroom and connecting with shy students. Olivia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vipkid.olivia/ Olivia on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqhXkeCBZdPfUtNJTPuftLQ Michael on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teacher__michael/ Michael on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/michaelvenn

Today's bonus pod episode features VIPKid teachers Jennifer and John. They are both veteran online teachers and they both have some very useful tips to share with you if you are just starting your online teaching journey...heck even if you've been teaching online for a while I'm sure you could learn a thing or two from Jennifer & John. Watch the VIDEO from todays' episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdAdq_b8WuA Find JENNIFER on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSC5B1t0w0-eYSWwVKaTALA/videos Find JOHN on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSKfzH7MUxg Find Teacher MICHAEL on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/michaelvenn

VIPKid Teacher Sam has been involved in the world of online education for many years, well before teaching English to kids in China was "mainstream". In this episode she shares some of her insights on how online education has evolved and improved over the years. She also talk to us about what it's like teaching from her timezone (Mountain Time). *SPOILER: it's early! Teacher Sam on Instagram: www.instagram.com/vipkid.sam/ Teacher Michael on Instagram: www.instagram.com/teacher__michael/

This is the audio files from my first VIPKid Q&A video. I talk about how I found out about online teaching, my experience teaching in Korea, what I eat for breakfast and MORE! ========== Find me on Instagram: http://instagram.com/teacher__michael Find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/michaelvenn APPLY to VIPKid using my referral code: MICHA0029

In this episode I talked to Nikki about how she heard about VIPKid, balancing teaching and family life, and also a few tips for how to keep the attention of students in an online class environment. Connect with Nikki on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nikkismith9614/ Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teacher__michael/ My VIPKid Referral Code: MICHA0029

An episode where I discuss my first ever teaching job as well as the 3 things I prioritize most in my classroom. The Italian drama/ESL company I mentioned: http://www.acle.org/ Podcast Intro Music: Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200078 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Italian Music: http://www.filmtv-tracks.com/

A review of 1 of the 5 books I own. Lagom: The Swedish Art of Balanced Living. A great little book if you're looking for holiday gift ideas for the book lover in your circle. Here is a link to the book as there are a few publications related to Lagom: https://www.amazon.ca/Lagom-Swedish-Art-Balanced-Living/dp/0762463759 Podcast Intro Music: source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200078

How long are the classes? Who creates the lesson plans? Can I control my own schedule? All of these questions and more are answered in this "day in the life" episode. Podcast Intro Music: Easy Lemon 30 Second by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution licence (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-... Artist: http://incompetech.com/

It's not always as easy as it sounds to follow your dreams in life. This episode talks about how you can start the process by first identifying your dream and then taking steps towards following it. Podcast Intro Music: Easy Lemon 30 Second by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution licence (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-... Artist: http://incompetech.com/

In this episode I dive deeper into who I'm trying to reach through this podcast and I also talk about what it means to be an online student in this day and age. Links mentioned: Creative Live: https://www.creativelive.com/ ACLE http://www.acle.org/ Teachable https://teachable.com/

The first episode of the Teacher Michael Podcast is all about starting! Starting something new. Starting something difficult. Starting something both scary and exciting. But starting nonetheless.