How to Build an ESL Teaching Portfolio

A teaching portfolio is a collection of documents thatconvincing 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 letteryour students work too. This section should be proof
about yourself, details of your teaching experience andthat you are a competent and hardworking teacher.
why you should be employed by the school. It shouldPersonal 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 shouldperson. Include some personal writings that you have
show how well qualified you are for the job. Youcreated, showing you have a good command of the
should include color photocopies of all your certificateslanguage. Include articles, booklets, projects and
and transcripts. This should include your universitycurriculum plans that you have put together.
diploma(s), TEFL certificate and any other teachingPut 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 oftrusted 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 hirableI 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 showcompetitive edge at an interview.
how well you can execute a lesson and present a