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Best Side Hustles of 2019

July 2, 2019 by Tim McMahon

Changing careers is a risky business. But with unemployment rates at the lowest levels since 1969 finding a new job should be easier. However, if you’d like a little bit of insurance against the unexpected you might want to pick up a little “side hustle” cash to tide you through the transition. Or perhaps you are a stay at home mom and would like to pick up some extra cash. Here are some tips so you can make money from home.

Do Surveys

You may be wondering, why would you want to do something so completely boring and low-paying? However, not all surveys pay ridiculously low rates. Some can pay as much as $75. Look up good survey platforms and keep an eye out for surveys that match your experience and interests.

Play or Create Games

Believe it or not, this is a good way to make money. You can work with user Testing, which pays people to test out games and record their thoughts. That is a pretty exciting new way to make some money. You can make money and have fun while still feeling like a hardworking person.

Landing a Good Job Teaching ESL

June 27, 2018 by Tim McMahon

You dream of traveling the world teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) and have worked hard to graduate from your chosen ESL program. It is time to start applying for your dream job. The steps for landing an ESL job are similar to the steps for landing any other job. You still need to prepare your resume, apply for the job and ace your interview. Here are some tips for landing a job after graduating from an ESL program.

You Probably Need a Bachelor’s Degree

If you are planning on using your ESL degree to gain entry into a foreign country like Cambodia, Vietnam, Thailand, etc. You will probably need to have a Bachelor’s degree in addition to your ESL degree because most countries want to be sure that you aren’t taking a job from a native before they will offer you residency.

What Kind of Jobs are Available?

Teaching ESL can be done in a variety of different ways and places. You can teach ESL in an English speaking country to immigrants who do not yet know the language. Or you can travel to a foreign country and teach English to natives who want to improve their English. It can be taught in a traditional classroom or in one-on-one tutoring sessions. It can be simply conversational practice for someone who already knows the basics and just needs to improve their pronunciation or it can be teaching using pictures for someone who doesn’t know any English at all. ESL classes can also be online or in person. Classes can be made up of children, Teens, Adults and even strictly Professionals or “Business English”. [Read more…] about Landing a Good Job Teaching ESL

3 Tutoring Jobs You May Not Have Considered

November 18, 2012 by Marie Into

Tutoring-

While most teachers are aware of the tutoring positions available at their normal school, few look beyond that to find additional educational jobs, even when they need the money or want to try something new. There are plenty of unique tutoring opportunities out there for people with teaching degrees, and if you’re willing to put forth a small amount of effort to find them, you can find a position that you enjoy while making some extra money to supplement your salary.

Tutoring SAT-Preparedness

There are several programs available for students who are anxious to do well on the SATs and other pre-college exams. Teachers can tutor students through these programs, and can often get a fairly large hourly wage for their work. For many teachers, a chance to work with a single student at a time, and specifically with one that wants to do his or her best, can be a breath of fresh air. Look into businesses available in your area and find one that works with your schedule, and you can quickly increase your salary with this supplemental income.

Private Babysitting/Tutoring

If you’re not averse to hanging out at someone else’s home for the evening, you can help out a family and make some cash by being both a babysitter and a tutor. Having a teaching degree shows that you’re responsible and qualified, and you can ask for a competitive salary while you spend a couple of evenings a week at the child’s home, helping with homework and working on their problem areas while his or her parents are out or working. The student will get the one-on-one attention they need, the parents get the chance to [Read more…] about 3 Tutoring Jobs You May Not Have Considered