| A teaching portfolio is a collection of documents that | | | | convincing case that you are an effective teacher. |
| shows your teaching career up to the present date. | | | | Include lesson plans, worksheets, reading and in-class |
| It can be divided into the following sections. | | | | materials. It is a good idea to include a collection of |
| An introduction: This section should include a letter | | | | your students work too. This section should be proof |
| about yourself, details of your teaching experience and | | | | that you are a competent and hardworking teacher. |
| why you should be employed by the school. It should | | | | Personal material: The last section should show the |
| include your CV and a color copy of your passport. | | | | employer that you are an intelligent and thoughtful |
| Educational Certificates: The second section should | | | | person. Include some personal writings that you have |
| show how well qualified you are for the job. You | | | | created, showing you have a good command of the |
| should include color photocopies of all your certificates | | | | language. Include articles, booklets, projects and |
| and transcripts. This should include your university | | | | curriculum plans that you have put together. |
| diploma(s), TEFL certificate and any other teaching | | | | Put the sections together in a high quality cloth |
| credentials. | | | | covered binder, using dividers for each section. Have a |
| References: Section three should include all letters of | | | | trusted friend to read over the portfolio, checking for |
| recommendation you have from previous employers. | | | | any grammar or spelling errors. |
| The better impression you can make the more hirable | | | | I hope this article helps you to create an impressive |
| you will be. | | | | portfolio that will give you both confidence and a |
| Lesson development: In this section you need to show | | | | competitive edge at an interview. |
| how well you can execute a lesson and present a | | | | |