Getting started on becoming an ESL tutor.

[xdecay]

I received perfect score of 50 for ESL in 2011 and am passionate about the subject, but I don't have the capability to tutor yet because I've never had any experiences nor have I had the chance to witness different approaches of teaching as I've never had a tutor myself.

Originally I was thinking of posting advertisements around my high school for any interested students (they're doing the same texts as I did so I thought I'd be able to provide them with new ideas) but obviously it wouldn't be professional because I'd just be throwing myself in the deep end and would probably jeopardise the students in some way. So I was wondering, are there any training/'apprentice' programs for aspiring tutors out there? I've heard that there are programs where amateur tutors help out students in large-scale lectures/group classes while they learn teaching techniques and get paid, but I have no details on that. Also, is it even possible to join a VCE tutoring organisation without prior experience just to get exposed to the tutoring world?

I really want to become a tutor but have no clue how to approach this. Any tips or feedback would be greatly appreciated!

[Camo]

I think Water was doing something in regards to that. Not so sure if he actually is, but it wouldn't hurt to give him a message.

[binders]

Not specifically about VCE tutoring, but some ESL programmes for new arrivals to australia run tutoring programmes which offer training.
eg., http://www.ames.net.au/volunteer-tutors
I have no experience with them, have just heard about them from a friend.  There are others if you look around on the web or use the phone and ask around.
Your university may even have some programmes or affiliates who train tutors.

There are some training courses run in the city which train you to teach english overseas, but also include training in different teaching methods . They run for a few weeks during semester breaks usually. google is your friend there. (tesol, tefl, etc)

Also, have you thought of asking your teacher from last year how to start off tutoring? People often love it when you ask their advice on their area of speciality.

[VivaTequila]

Just jump into it.

I managed to score a job at my high school tutoring kids after hours. They pay me to make their kids do well.

I tutor privately, and it's working well. Was able to quit my horrible retail job just to work freelancing. I love it.

All you need to do is set up ads and drop them off around places, and people come.

[Stick]

I guess you could also ask to sit in on somebody's tuition sessions for a little while.

[FlorianK]

You could practice by tutoring me, i would give you feedback
I would volunteer for that :p

[Lasercookie]

Just going to point out that this thread is from February