Bridge

Kickoff

Ian Wright, Director of BridgeUniverse, Anna Hearrell, Director of Operations at Bridge, and Theodore Alberola, Bridge's Digital Marketing Specialist, welcome you to the Summit at this kickoff session! You’ll learn how to navigate the event, get tips for maximizing your attendance, and find out how you can "get social" with us and win a prize during our photo contest. Winners from the lead-up social media contest will also be announced — join us to find out if you won!

PLEASE NOTE: Everyone registered by 3pm MDT on June 24th will automatically be signed up for this session, which will also be available all week via "instant replay."

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Sponsor

"Where's the staff room?" Strategies for Continuing Professional Development for Online English Teachers

Flexibility, global exposure, secure payments, 24/7 customer support, access to videoconferencing tools designed for teaching... the advantages of teaching on an online marketplace are many, but how can we continue honing our teaching skills, keep motivated and avoid feeling isolated whilst working online? Come along to pick up some useful strategies you can apply in any setting, and to hear about the teachers' community and professional development opportunities at Preply.

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Teacherpreneurs

Continuing Professional Development: Investing in Yourself for Better Jobs, More Money and Greater Student Satisfaction

Continuing professional development (CPD) is an important but often overlooked investment for ESL teachers. It can help you progress in your current position or stand out from applicants when seeking a new job. Most importantly, it leads to greater student outcomes and satisfaction. Explore how you can leverage CPD to advance your teaching career in this session.

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Teacherpreneurs

All-In-One Platforms: Streamline Your Independent Teaching Business or Bring Your Language School Online

Are you getting overwhelmed by all of the apps and tools you need to run your independent online English teaching business? Wondering how you can bring your language school online so you can reach new students (and enhance the experience of current students)? This session will cover the benefits of using an all-in-one platform. Plus, representatives of leading teaching platforms will share an overview of their platforms.

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Teacherpreneurs

Why You Should Determine a Teaching Niche & How to Choose Yours

Whether looking for a job or seeking students as a freelancer, choosing a niche can help you stand out from the crowd and further your career. Hear from a panel of successful English teachers as they discuss the ins and outs of popular ELT niches like high-stakes exam test prep and business English.

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Teacherpreneurs

Making Marketing Manageable: An Introduction to Finding English Students

Ready to take the leap and become a teacherpreneur? Don’t let your fear of marketing stop you! This session will give you an introductory overview of what you need to consider when trying to attract students, as well as the resources you can use to make marketing more manageable – and fun!

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Teacherpreneurs

Language Schools vs. Marketplaces: What’s the Difference Anyway?

Since the recent implementation of strict government regulations in China, many teachers worry that online English teaching is no longer a lucrative job market. The sector is now split into two major camps: tutor marketplaces and language schools. You need to understand the key differences between them to decide which option works best for you --- and we’re here to help you navigate!

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Teach Abroad and Digital Nomads

Teaching English Abroad in 2022: New Challenges and Opportunities

After two hectic years of COVID-19, the world is bouncing back. But is teaching abroad the same as it was before the pandemic? Have things in the TEFL industry changed forever or finally gotten back to “normal?” Join us for a discussion on teaching abroad, whether as a volunteer or in a paid position.

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Teach Abroad and Digital Nomads

Becoming a Digital Nomad: How to Use Digital Tools to Teach Abroad

Whether you’re running your own virtual English teaching business or teaching online through a marketplace, using digital tools will make your job easier and more enjoyable. What types of tools do you need, and what are the preferred choices of current digital nomad teachers? This session will explore everything from apps for scheduling classes and accepting payments to websites for downloading lesson plans.

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Job Searches and Job Prepareness

What Do Language Schools Look for When Hiring or Promoting?

What skills do you need to get hired at a language school, and what are employers really looking for? What can you do to impress your current employer and earn a promotion? We’ll discuss the desired traits language schools are looking for in teachers and supervisors, as well as regional differences in hiring.

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Job Searches and Job Prepareness

Connecting with Bridge’s Preferred Employment Partners

Bridge has partnered with select, carefully vetted Preferred Employment Partners to offer our graduates and Bridge Job Board members access to premium English teaching jobs, both online and in-person. Discover quality language schools and recruiters, connect with hiring managers and hear about job openings from across the globe!

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Job Searches and Job Prepareness

Choosing the Right Materials to Stand Out in Your Interview & Ace Your Demo Lesson

You’ve landed an interview for an ESL teaching position – congrats! Then they ask you to prepare a demo lesson or discuss your teaching materials. Don’t worry! Using lesson plan providers is a great way to supplement your own curriculum and materials. Learn how to choose a lesson plan company that fits your needs and which demo to use for a successful interview.

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Job Searches and Job Prepareness

Land the Job You Want: Tips and Tricks for a Stellar Resume, CV and Interview

What can you do to score that dream English teaching job you’ve been eying? How do you make yourself stand out from the crowd? A little preparation and resume/CV tailoring goes a long way. Learn the dos and don’ts of applying to jobs, as well as how to increase your chances of getting noticed!

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Bridge

Closing Session

Ian Wright, Director of BridgeUniverse, Karyssa Cox, Director of Marketing at Bridge, Jack Lingshuang Mao , Operations and Media Manager at Bridge Education Group and Theodore Alberola, Bridge's Digital Marketing Specialist, host an hour-long networking session to close out the Summit in multiple breakout rooms with our panelists and attendees! Whether new to ELT or finding your new niche and reinventing your career, this networking activity allows participants access to peers and experts in the field. Rooms focus on everything covered in the Summit, from Marketing yourself as a Teacherpreneur and discussing Marketplaces, to Investing in yourself through continuing professional development courses with Bridge.

PLEASE NOTE: Everyone registered by 3pm MDT on June 24th will automatically be signed up for this session, which will also be available afterwards via “instant replay.”

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