You will do great! I remember being SO nervous! And once you see the kids and how interactive they are with you - all of the nerves melt away and you will fall in love with the job :)
Kasey Willis You were so right!!!!! I had so much fun and the time FLEW by! I hope I get hired as a teacher. It says that 3 people liked me! The students were so cute and sweet!
Update: I am a Qkids teacher!! Yay! It only took an entire month. I applied on June 28th. Phew!! I'm wondering how soon you can start teaching? They sent me the message last night with their different contact information but did not ask for my availability. I'm assuming they will, but I'm getting impatient since the whole thing took soo long. lol
That is awesome and CONGRATS! And I know exactly what you mean about the process taking so long and just itching to get started. I sent my availability in the middle of the week and missed the deadline to start that week so I still had to wait even longer!
Hi Kasey, I'm curious if you tried any other similar companies before choosing QKids and if you always get to interact with the kids in your normal speaking voice?
Kasey, when you get a chance can you inform me if ITutor said anything negative about your background; I heard they want it to be plain. Please advise. thanks
Hi Allison! During my interview nothing was said about my background. She said she liked it, but did not tell me I had to have a plan background. However, now that I have been through at least two orientations (out of three) - they do state you need a clean, plan, non-distracting background. Thankfully, I have another place in my house with a plan wall! If you don't, they suggested going to Walmart and getting a plan white curtain - or if you're super fancy, you can create your own green screen ;) I hope that helps!
Thank you for this! I'm upset about my 3rd and 4th trial classes I had this morning. I went over by like 5 minutes or so. I forgot to give some students diamonds at times and I forgot a lucky box for one, so I gave him another turn. Then I couldn't figure out what the one picture was... a fridge or an air conditioner??? No idea, and the student didn't know either so I tried to skip that one twice. Embarrassing! It felt like a train wreck... hopefully I didn't completely fail.
Lori C Hi! I can definitely relate except it was during my first official class that I forgot to let a student pick a lucky box AND she cried! 😭 I definitely have gone over too, it comes with time learning to pace yourself! I always try to be at the 12-14 min mark by slide 5 or 6! That is about half way through. And I always try to start the quiz by 25 or 26 minutes! Your trainer will give you feedback on where you were confused or got stuck. I’d give them a heads up that you had some trouble, but I highly doubt you’ll face any penalization 😊
Kasey Willis I realized after too I was calling the lab a library at one point so I probably confused those poor students! 😣 I'll let you know how this all turns out. 😅 Thanks for the encouragement.
Lori C I have definitely called something the wrong thing! I wasn’t paying attention during a game and I kept saying “find the black shirt” and I repeated it over and over. Then I realized the picture was of something totally different, like a dress! I really confused them. To make matters worse, the parents sit right there! And no problem! I love to help where I can 😄
Kasey Willis She said I did a good job and didn't mention everything I screwed up but told me how I could pace it better. I can skip summary or some rounds of games if I need to. Yay! I'm so relieved.
Hi Kasey! I have my Demo 1 later tonight. Do you still get paid if all students No Show? Also, are we suppose to report it somewhere if a student logs into the class super late? I wasn’t sure what QKids No Show and Student Late policies were.
Hi Stephanie! Yes, we still get paid the full rate if we are in a classroom and no student shows up after 10 minutes. I was never told to report when a student shows up late, but I have seen on Facebook groups a teacher or two who will report it to the staff. For the most part, they record classes and can see that. I hope that helps! Have you had you interview by now? 😊
Awesome! If you passed Demo 1 then Demo 2 should be a breeze. If they gave you feedback, use it all! They might give more feedback (I got more feedback with my Demo 2) but you should be good & get passed on to start trial classes :) *Sorry, I originally replied using my other TH-cam account. I deleted that reply and used this account.*
Hi K Davis! Congrats on going to Demo 1! Yay! 😊🎉🎉 My Demo 2 went really well. They scheduled my first 2 trials for tomorrow morning. I sent in my application on Saturday of last week, so they really move fast in the hiring process. For both demos, the interviewers were very nice. We went over every slide for both demos, but you can still see the references to help on the side. You said you live in Georgia? I am not far from you. I live near Orlando, Florida. Good luck with Demo 1! I am sure it will go well! Everyone in the company is very nice and helpful! 😊
Hi Kasey, I just sent my materials a few days ago and then was told they're interested in talking further with me but my computer didn't meet the required spec. I just submitted another computer specs, hopefully they accept this one. Do you know they're computer requirements?? I think If they don't hire me I'll just try one of the other companies you've mentioned Thanks for your great videos
Hello Kasey! How is everything going so far? Hopefully well! I emailed you through your gmail. I am not sure if you seen it? I actually have my demo 1 interview tomorrow morning! So nervous!! I have been having trouble during the teacher settings check with the video check. Whenever I press the video (in the settings) my screen in the classroom freezes but the screen on the settings is fine. Do you know if they will end up telling me to set up another interview because of this? If I go about the classroom and don't check the video then my screen in the classroom is fine. It's only when I select the video to check then my screen in the classroom freezes. I don't know if this makes sense. I have mentioned it to them and they said to just quickly restart teacher program? I wonder if I will be able to log off and on again and go about the interview after we check the teacher settings? I'm just so eager to start already and want everything to go well. Thank you!!
Omg PLEASE forgive me! I received your email but I must have read while in between my mommy duties & failed to get the chance to write back. But I am gonna to write back as soon as I post this 😄 Hopefully it’ll be okay since you already let them know. I wouldn’t think they’d reschedule if you can prove all works well by not checking the video. In my opinion, I think if all goes well minus they one issue it shouldn’t affect your interview to the point of needing to be rescheduled. Please let me know how it goes! I’m sending all lucky vibes your way! ♥️
I am actually in the hiring process myself I also love in Georgia. Rex to be exact! 😊 I have a question.. how soon do they do the first demo after they send the instructions to download the apps and software. Do they set it up or is it on your own time once you get everything downloaded and set up?
Hello! I received the email to download WeChat & install the QKids teacher app May 20th and immediately downloaded it and reached out via WeChat. Due to the time difference I got a message the next day (21st) & was scheduled my demo interview 1 the following day (22nd)! So two days after receiving the email to download everything I was scheduled! I hope that helps & feel free to ask any other questions you may have 😄
Hello Kasey, thank you for your response. So basically the next day after you download everything and get familiar with the software is when they'll do the first demo? Was your demo scheduled early or late? I am asking because I want to make sure my computer doesn't freeze or mess up while I'm using the software. I heard they don't hire if it messes up during the interview so I want to download and use it a while before I even do my demo. If that makes sense. By the way how have your hours and experience been?
Correct, right after my trainer started to message me in WeChat, she told me to allow myself 24 hours to go over the materials assigned to me in their program. She gave me my login information, then she messaged me the same day setting up the first interview that was scheduled 24 hours later. It was at 10:10PM EST. Every interview and meeting I’ve had with my trainers have been at either 9PM or 10PM EST. I hope this helps!
I would not be too concerned if you have tech issues during your interview. They will not be able to move forward but I’ve heard tons of people who had tech issues. The company allows you to fix them and try the interview again 😊. I actually had an interview with my headset during my last trial classes! My trainer met with me (10PM EST) & tested my headset. It wasn’t working, so I told her I’d get a new headset. Then we met the following night after I bought my new headset & all was well! And I was able to move forward. The time difference just drags the entire process out though. So if you do run into issues, the only problem is it’ll extend the (already drawn out) process.
I have my first trail classes tomorrow morning and I’m so nervous, but excited! ♥️
You will do great! I remember being SO nervous! And once you see the kids and how interactive they are with you - all of the nerves melt away and you will fall in love with the job :)
Kasey Willis You were so right!!!!! I had so much fun and the time FLEW by! I hope I get hired as a teacher. It says that 3 people liked me! The students were so cute and sweet!
London Chandler That is AWESOME to hear! Some times it doesn’t even feel like work 😄
Update: I am a Qkids teacher!! Yay! It only took an entire month. I applied on June 28th. Phew!! I'm wondering how soon you can start teaching? They sent me the message last night with their different contact information but did not ask for my availability. I'm assuming they will, but I'm getting impatient since the whole thing took soo long. lol
That is awesome and CONGRATS! And I know exactly what you mean about the process taking so long and just itching to get started. I sent my availability in the middle of the week and missed the deadline to start that week so I still had to wait even longer!
Kasey Willis oh, should I just send it to them? It's Tuesday...
Sorry so many messages. I probably seem crazy. When do you normally get paid? It says the 15th by the latest. Is that accurate?
Lori C no worries, ask away! 😊 Pay usually is in my bank account as early as the 8th and as late as the 11th.
Great job on your first class! We live and we learn! 😉 Your videos are very helpful!!
Thank you so much! That means a lot to me!!
great video Kasey!!!
You are so helpful! You did so well, don't be so hard on yourself :)
Anita Tung Thank you so much! ♥️
Hi Kasey, I'm curious if you tried any other similar companies before choosing QKids and if you always get to interact with the kids in your normal speaking voice?
Hi Haley! Qkids was my FIRST group! And yes, as long as I sound upbeat and encouraging I always use my normal speaking voice. I hope that helps!
Kasey, when you get a chance can you inform me if ITutor said anything negative about your background; I heard they want it to be plain. Please advise. thanks
Hi Allison! During my interview nothing was said about my background. She said she liked it, but did not tell me I had to have a plan background. However, now that I have been through at least two orientations (out of three) - they do state you need a clean, plan, non-distracting background. Thankfully, I have another place in my house with a plan wall! If you don't, they suggested going to Walmart and getting a plan white curtain - or if you're super fancy, you can create your own green screen ;) I hope that helps!
*plain - wow! I misspelled that twice! How embarressing!!
Thank you for this! I'm upset about my 3rd and 4th trial classes I had this morning. I went over by like 5 minutes or so. I forgot to give some students diamonds at times and I forgot a lucky box for one, so I gave him another turn. Then I couldn't figure out what the one picture was... a fridge or an air conditioner??? No idea, and the student didn't know either so I tried to skip that one twice. Embarrassing! It felt like a train wreck... hopefully I didn't completely fail.
Lori C Hi! I can definitely relate except it was during my first official class that I forgot to let a student pick a lucky box AND she cried! 😭 I definitely have gone over too, it comes with time learning to pace yourself! I always try to be at the 12-14 min mark by slide 5 or 6! That is about half way through. And I always try to start the quiz by 25 or 26 minutes! Your trainer will give you feedback on where you were confused or got stuck. I’d give them a heads up that you had some trouble, but I highly doubt you’ll face any penalization 😊
Kasey Willis I realized after too I was calling the lab a library at one point so I probably confused those poor students! 😣 I'll let you know how this all turns out. 😅 Thanks for the encouragement.
Lori C I have definitely called something the wrong thing! I wasn’t paying attention during a game and I kept saying “find the black shirt” and I repeated it over and over. Then I realized the picture was of something totally different, like a dress! I really confused them. To make matters worse, the parents sit right there!
And no problem! I love to help where I can 😄
Kasey Willis 😂
Kasey Willis She said I did a good job and didn't mention everything I screwed up but told me how I could pace it better. I can skip summary or some rounds of games if I need to. Yay! I'm so relieved.
How do you record a class?
I honestly cannot recall how I did it, I believe my Macbook Air has a screen recording program that I used :) I hope that helps!
Hi Kasey! I have my Demo 1 later tonight. Do you still get paid if all students No Show? Also, are we suppose to report it somewhere if a student logs into the class super late? I wasn’t sure what QKids No Show and Student Late policies were.
Hi Stephanie! Yes, we still get paid the full rate if we are in a classroom and no student shows up after 10 minutes. I was never told to report when a student shows up late, but I have seen on Facebook groups a teacher or two who will report it to the staff. For the most part, they record classes and can see that. I hope that helps!
Have you had you interview by now? 😊
Awesome! Thanks so much for the information! Yes, I had Demo 1 last night and passed - yay! 😊🎉🎉 I have Demo 2 tomorrow night.
Awesome! If you passed Demo 1 then Demo 2 should be a breeze. If they gave you feedback, use it all! They might give more feedback (I got more feedback with my Demo 2) but you should be good & get passed on to start trial classes :)
*Sorry, I originally replied using my other TH-cam account. I deleted that reply and used this account.*
Great job Stephanie Kokaisel! I am doing my demo interview 1 tomorrow. 😊 How did your demo interview 2 go?
Hi K Davis! Congrats on going to Demo 1! Yay! 😊🎉🎉 My Demo 2 went really well. They scheduled my first 2 trials for tomorrow morning. I sent in my application on Saturday of last week, so they really move fast in the hiring process. For both demos, the interviewers were very nice. We went over every slide for both demos, but you can still see the references to help on the side. You said you live in Georgia? I am not far from you. I live near Orlando, Florida. Good luck with Demo 1! I am sure it will go well! Everyone in the company is very nice and helpful! 😊
Crazy question, but how do you screenshot record?
Sarah Lott Hi Sarah! I use QuickTime to screen record 😄
Hi Kasey, I just sent my materials a few days ago and then was told they're interested in talking further with me but my computer didn't meet the required spec. I just submitted another computer specs, hopefully they accept this one. Do you know they're computer requirements?? I think If they don't hire me I'll just try one of the other companies you've mentioned
Thanks for your great videos
Hello Kasey! How is everything going so far? Hopefully well! I emailed you through your gmail. I am not sure if you seen it? I actually have my demo 1 interview tomorrow morning! So nervous!! I have been having trouble during the teacher settings check with the video check. Whenever I press the video (in the settings) my screen in the classroom freezes but the screen on the settings is fine. Do you know if they will end up telling me to set up another interview because of this? If I go about the classroom and don't check the video then my screen in the classroom is fine. It's only when I select the video to check then my screen in the classroom freezes. I don't know if this makes sense. I have mentioned it to them and they said to just quickly restart teacher program? I wonder if I will be able to log off and on again and go about the interview after we check the teacher settings? I'm just so eager to start already and want everything to go well. Thank you!!
Omg PLEASE forgive me! I received your email but I must have read while in between my mommy duties & failed to get the chance to write back. But I am gonna to write back as soon as I post this 😄
Hopefully it’ll be okay since you already let them know. I wouldn’t think they’d reschedule if you can prove all works well by not checking the video. In my opinion, I think if all goes well minus they one issue it shouldn’t affect your interview to the point of needing to be rescheduled. Please let me know how it goes! I’m sending all lucky vibes your way! ♥️
Thanks so much Kasey!! I totally understand and can relate! (Mommy duties)😆😆 Thanks for the positive vibes!! 🤗
Also when did u set up payment information after demo 1 interview? What do u feel is best PayPal?
K Davis no problem! 😄 I emailed you back too! What time is the interview tomorrow morning?
Thank you! I emailed back haha. The interview is at 8:30 a.m. I should be sleeping but I always get this way. It's like the first day of school. 😆
I am actually in the hiring process myself I also love in Georgia. Rex to be exact! 😊 I have a question.. how soon do they do the first demo after they send the instructions to download the apps and software. Do they set it up or is it on your own time once you get everything downloaded and set up?
Hello! I received the email to download WeChat & install the QKids teacher app May 20th and immediately downloaded it and reached out via WeChat. Due to the time difference I got a message the next day (21st) & was scheduled my demo interview 1 the following day (22nd)! So two days after receiving the email to download everything I was scheduled! I hope that helps & feel free to ask any other questions you may have 😄
Hello Kasey, thank you for your response. So basically the next day after you download everything and get familiar with the software is when they'll do the first demo? Was your demo scheduled early or late? I am asking because I want to make sure my computer doesn't freeze or mess up while I'm using the software. I heard they don't hire if it messes up during the interview so I want to download and use it a while before I even do my demo. If that makes sense. By the way how have your hours and experience been?
Correct, right after my trainer started to message me in WeChat, she told me to allow myself 24 hours to go over the materials assigned to me in their program. She gave me my login information, then she messaged me the same day setting up the first interview that was scheduled 24 hours later. It was at 10:10PM EST. Every interview and meeting I’ve had with my trainers have been at either 9PM or 10PM EST. I hope this helps!
I would not be too concerned if you have tech issues during your interview. They will not be able to move forward but I’ve heard tons of people who had tech issues. The company allows you to fix them and try the interview again 😊. I actually had an interview with my headset during my last trial classes! My trainer met with me (10PM EST) & tested my headset. It wasn’t working, so I told her I’d get a new headset. Then we met the following night after I bought my new headset & all was well! And I was able to move forward. The time difference just drags the entire process out though. So if you do run into issues, the only problem is it’ll extend the (already drawn out) process.
Thank you so much Kasey! I'm glad everything worked out for you! I am so excited and ready to start already! 🤗 Are you a stay at home mom as well?