{"id":21776,"date":"2022-12-06T14:52:44","date_gmt":"2022-12-06T21:52:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/?p=21776"},"modified":"2023-10-19T07:24:47","modified_gmt":"2023-10-19T13:24:47","slug":"teaching-english-online-side-gig","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/teaching-english-online-side-gig\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Reasons Why Teaching English Online as a Side Gig Is a Smart Choice"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/teach-english-online-from-home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Teaching English online<\/a> as a side gig has become an increasingly popular way for experienced teachers to make additional income during off seasons and slow periods. But, certified K-12 teachers aren&#8217;t the only ones who can teach English as a side gig. With a laptop, an internet connection, some creativity, and a certification or two, anyone can start making money as an English tutor or instructor in their very own virtual classroom. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/teaching-english-online-side-gig\/#Is_teaching_English_online_a_good_side_hustle\" >Is teaching English online a good side hustle?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/teaching-english-online-side-gig\/#How_can_you_start_teaching_English_online_as_a_side_job\" >How can you start teaching English online as a side job?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/teaching-english-online-side-gig\/#Working_with_a_company\" >Working with a company<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/teaching-english-online-side-gig\/#Freelance_online_teaching\" >Freelance online teaching<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/teaching-english-online-side-gig\/#What_are_the_benefits_of_teaching_English_online_part-time\" >What are the benefits of teaching English online part-time?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/teaching-english-online-side-gig\/#1_Demand_is_high\" >1. Demand is high<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/teaching-english-online-side-gig\/#2_Overhead_is_low\" >2. Overhead is low<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/teaching-english-online-side-gig\/#3_Scheduling_is_flexible_and_sometimes_you_can_set_your_own_pay_rate\" >3. Scheduling is flexible (and sometimes you can set your own pay rate!)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/teaching-english-online-side-gig\/#4_Class_sizes_are_small_when_teaching_English_online\" >4. Class sizes are small when teaching English online<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/teaching-english-online-side-gig\/#5_You_can_leverage_your_unique_experience_and_qualifications\" >5. You can leverage your unique experience and qualifications<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/teaching-english-online-side-gig\/#6_You_can_earn_qualifications_as_you_go\" >6. You can earn qualifications as you go<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/teaching-english-online-side-gig\/#7_You_can_teach_English_online_from_anywhere\" >7. You can teach English online from anywhere<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_teaching_English_online_a_good_side_hustle\"><\/span>Is teaching English online a good side hustle?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, that depends entirely on what you&#8217;re looking for. Are you looking for a part-time job that&#8217;s engaging, flexible, and can be done from anywhere in the world? Are you looking for a way to express your creativity and have a lasting impact on your students? <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/teaching-english-online\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Teaching English online<\/a> is also a great way to utilize technological skills while forming professional relationships <em>and <\/em>making a paycheck. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are so many benefits of teaching English online as a side hustle, especially in a post-pandemic work environment. Professionals of all kinds are looking for ways to strike a better work\/life balance while also preparing financially for the future. Part-time gigs and side hustles are a growing cultural phenomenon that is opening all kinds of doors for online employees and adventurous entrepreneurs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/teaching-english-to-adults-vs-kids\/\">Learn more about teaching English to adults vs. kids.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_you_start_teaching_English_online_as_a_side_job\"><\/span>How can you start teaching English online as a side job?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking to take the leap, there are a few basics you need to be familiar with. Online English teachers typically either work with a company or choose to go independent. Let&#8217;s break down these two options before we go any further.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Working_with_a_company\"><\/span>Working with a company<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you work with a company, the pay rate and hours available to teach will vary from one company to the next, so shop around (you can browse jobs with online tutoring companies on the <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/jobs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bridge Job Board<\/a>). Bear in mind that where the company is located (for example, Asia vs. Latin America) will be a major factor in the teaching schedule you can choose, so be sure to check out their &#8220;peak teaching hours&#8221; when reviewing job postings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The nice thing about working with a company is that the students and teaching platform will be lined up for you, and, given your teaching qualifications, you could land on the high end of the company\u2019s pay scale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Freelance_online_teaching\"><\/span>Freelance online teaching<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t want to work with a company, you can still set your own schedule, as well as your hourly rate, by teaching online as a freelancer \u2013 either by posting a profile on a <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/marketplace-teaching-english-online\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">teacher marketplace<\/a> or by starting your own business. The benefit of using a marketplace is that you\u2019ll have a company to manage things like transferring payments, but if you start your own business, you can have even more freedom and flexibility. Either way, your schedule can be extremely flexible and can be tailored to fit your lifestyle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/how-to-teach-online-work-for-company-or-myself\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Should you teach English online with a company or work for yourself? Read this to decide.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Online-Teaching-Best-Practices-blog-image-500x281.jpg\" alt=\"teaching conversational English as a side gig\" class=\"wp-image-21063\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Online-Teaching-Best-Practices-blog-image-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Online-Teaching-Best-Practices-blog-image-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 500px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Teaching English online is a great at-home side gig<\/em>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_benefits_of_teaching_English_online_part-time\"><\/span>What are the benefits of teaching English online part-time?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a lot of reasons why teaching English online is a great side gig, but here are seven points to consider when giving it a shot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Demand_is_high\"><\/span><b>1. Demand is high<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With the worldwide shift to e-learning, the market for online English teachers has been booming, and <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/companies-seeking-online-english-teachers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">new job openings with tutoring companies<\/a> are cropping up every day. Whether you want to <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/teach-english-online-to-adults\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">teach English online to adults<\/a> or to kids, there are a variety of class types to choose from. With <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/courses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TEFL certification<\/a>, you&#8217;ll stand out even more among applicants who are looking to work through a third-party company. These companies for teaching English online part-time will manage clients, match you with classes, and help provide the resources needed to get your feet under you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternatively, you can decide to become a freelance English teacher and seek out contracts, one-time offers, or tutoring clients that appeal to you. Leverage your online savvy to help you build a strong profile and <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/attract-more-students-as-a-freelance-online-english-teacher\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">attract more students<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Overhead_is_low\"><\/span><b>2. Overhead is low<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you teach with a company or start your own online business, overhead costs are low. When working with an online teaching company, they\u2019ll typically give you a small list of required equipment. If running your own business is something that interests you, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/start-an-online-english-teaching-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">start an online tutoring business without breaking the bank<\/a> by choosing where to splurge vs. save when you&#8217;re first starting out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While you could complement your virtual classroom with fun puppets and props or purchase software like <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/use-manycam-for-teaching-online\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ManyCam<\/a>, which allows you to add special effects to your video feed, the essentials to teach English online are basic and low cost. At the end of the day, you need:<\/p>\n\n\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 1.2em; text-align: left; --ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px;; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 1em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%2300d084&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); --ub-list-item-fa-li-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-spacing: 0px; \" class=\"wp-block-ub-styled-list ub_styled_list\" id=\"ub_styled_list-2e342220-61f2-4c70-b56f-52937f4bb519\"><div class=\"ub-block-list__layout\" style=\"text-align: left; column-count: 1; --ub-list-mobile-column-count: 2; \">\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; 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--ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23000000&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-5bfdb520-8569-4ba1-8aff-e7f5618af6e5\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">A webcam (if it&#8217;s not built into your computer)<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23000000&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-0ffce7b1-61ef-4f6c-a31c-8c901448025a\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">A quiet, distraction-free workspace<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23000000&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-886ff381-8c7b-4c55-9a9d-cae598b418a6\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">A headset with a good mic (it can be worth upgrading, even if your computer has this feature)<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n\n\n<p>Since nearly everyone already has a computer (usually with a built-in webcam) and an internet connection, it&#8217;s possible that the only thing you\u2019ll need to invest in is a good headset!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Rachel-Story-Teaching-Online-.jpg\" alt=\"teach English online from anywhere\" class=\"wp-image-13340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Rachel-Story-Teaching-Online-.jpg 560w, https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Rachel-Story-Teaching-Online--480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 560px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Teaching English online allows you to maintain your ideal work\/life balance<\/em>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Scheduling_is_flexible_and_sometimes_you_can_set_your_own_pay_rate\"><\/span>3. Scheduling is flexible (and sometimes you can set your own pay rate!)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Teaching online is one of the most flexible side gigs that exist! You can teach before or after work or on weekends, and you can ramp up your bookings during summer breaks or holidays if you want. Not only can you <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/tips-creating-ideal-online-english-teaching-schedule\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">set your own schedule when teaching online<\/a>, but sometimes you can even <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/setting-your-rates-freelance-english-tutor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">set your own pay rate<\/a> as well. Say goodbye to cubicle life and hello to a remote office with a view.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Class_sizes_are_small_when_teaching_English_online\"><\/span><b>4. Class sizes are small when teaching English online<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Most K-12 teachers in American schools are used to working with large classes of 20 to 30 students. If you teach English online as a side gig, on the other hand, you\u2019ll most likely <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/teaching-english-one-on-one\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">teach students one-on-one<\/a> or in <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/teaching-english-online-groups\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">groups of up to four students<\/a>. A small class size means you can deliver more individualized lessons and give more attention to each student. If you choose to be a freelance English teacher, you can decide how many students you\u2019d like to teach at one time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/teaching-one-on-one-vs-group-online-english-classes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn about the differences between teaching one-on-one vs. group English lessons online!<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_You_can_leverage_your_unique_experience_and_qualifications\"><\/span><b>5. <\/b>You can leverage your unique experience and qualifications<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The first step to teaching online is to decide how you&#8217;d like to teach. Once you know if you&#8217;d prefer working with a company or going solo, you&#8217;ll need to tailor your online profile to appeal to your future employer or clients. As a side business for teachers, online instruction pulls directly from your classroom skill sets. Highlight the age groups you&#8217;ve worked with and instructional methods you&#8217;ve implemented in the past. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Skills like hosting Zoom meetings or creating PowerPoint presentations have a direct correlation to the work you&#8217;d be doing as an online English teacher as well. <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/how-can-volunteer-teaching-help-you-get-a-job\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Volunteer work<\/a> with kids or a tutoring gig you had a couple of years back can also bulk up <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/make-online-teacher-profile\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">your new online teacher profile<\/a> if your teaching experience is a bit lacking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are a few examples of <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/non-teaching-skills-to-launch-freelance-online-english-tutoring-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">related skills and experience you could add to your teacher profile<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 1.2em; text-align: left; --ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px;; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 1em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%230693e3&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); --ub-list-item-fa-li-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-spacing: 0px; \" class=\"wp-block-ub-styled-list ub_styled_list\" id=\"ub_styled_list-ff9c81eb-a69b-4c27-b90f-f38987f45dc6\"><div class=\"ub-block-list__layout\" style=\"text-align: left; column-count: 1; --ub-list-mobile-column-count: 2; \">\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23000000&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-003b6214-a681-460f-8015-d67232acf5cd\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">Babysitting<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23000000&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-914d7724-877f-4a0e-b8d1-260c4b1cd96c\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">Camp counseling<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23000000&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-123fa893-a7ef-4649-b23a-96217517b024\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">Coaching<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23000000&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-c35473bd-fe7c-4cd3-86ef-cb8f06b33149\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">Public speaking<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23000000&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-f9aeb3bc-af52-40c6-b7c5-be4835cc1ca2\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/volunteer-teach-english-online\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Volunteer teaching English online<\/a><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_You_can_earn_qualifications_as_you_go\"><\/span><b>6. You can <\/b>earn qualifications as you go<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the great things about teaching English online is that how much you invest in your career is entirely up to you. There are minimal start-up requirements, but if you&#8217;d like to earn more, retain clients, and take your pick of available gigs, there are numerous ways to boost your credibility in the industry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nearly all ELT companies will require formal TEFL certification of at least 120 hours, like the <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/courses\/online\/120-hour\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bridge Master Certificate<\/a>. If you want to stand out from other applicants and attract more private students as well, you can invest in professional development courses. For example, Bridge offers <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/courses\/specialized\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Specialized Certification<\/a> in areas like <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/courses\/specialized\/teaching-business-english\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Teaching Business English<\/a>, so you can develop your ELT niche and earn more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also take <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/courses\/micro\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Micro-credentials<\/a>, courses for short, targeted training in ELT subfields like <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/start-teaching-ielts-exam-prep\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Teaching IELTS Exam Prep<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/courses\/micro\/teaching-english-pronunciation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Teaching English Pronunciation<\/a>. There are so many different paths you can take!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"517\" src=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/i2-1-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28766\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/i2-1-scaled-1.jpg 560w, https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/i2-1-scaled-1-480x443.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 560px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Bridge graduates celebrate their TEFL\/TESOL certification<\/em>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_You_can_teach_English_online_from_anywhere\"><\/span>7. 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