04-11-2026, 08:53 AM
(This post was last modified: 04-11-2026, 10:29 PM by Jonathan Whatley.)
Many years ago, when Fred Flintstone was still alive, I did 2 TEFL/TESOL certificates. These have served me well for teaching English to foreigners, adults and children online, but when looking at the market for physical classroom teachers, it's very difficult to avoid postings for teaching children: which, speaking for myself, I don't feel particularly well-calibrated to do; classroom management is more difficult, for one thing, versus adults who want to be there, are eagerly pursuing a language requirement to finish a Bachelor's or certification, or have a professional interest in learning.
The market for teaching adults (ESL) however, is dominated by requirements for a CELTA/DELTA. Is it still feasible to teach ESL to adults with a TEFL/TESOL certificate, or is it necessary to bite the bullet and spring for a CELTA, even though that seems like overkill?
The market for teaching adults (ESL) however, is dominated by requirements for a CELTA/DELTA. Is it still feasible to teach ESL to adults with a TEFL/TESOL certificate, or is it necessary to bite the bullet and spring for a CELTA, even though that seems like overkill?
Accredited degrees/Education:
Applying to: Doctoral programs in International Affairs and Public Policy (National/Homeland Security & Conflict Studies focus)
MSc, Defense and Strategic Studies (Completed), Missouri State University
MA, Asian Studies, Florida State University
BSc, International Affairs: World Religions Concentration, Florida State University
Graduate Certificate, Intelligence Studies, Florida State University
Certificate, Emergency Management, Florida State University
Unaccredited degrees/Education/Training:
D.Div. (Honorary), Universal Life Church Seminary
Notary License, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
TESOL Certificate, Arizona State University
Business Research Certificate, Florida State University
Cyber Intelligence and Cryptocurrency - Independent Study, DHS
Emergency Management Institute - Independent Study (Multiple Courses), FEMA
Applying to: Doctoral programs in International Affairs and Public Policy (National/Homeland Security & Conflict Studies focus)
MSc, Defense and Strategic Studies (Completed), Missouri State University
MA, Asian Studies, Florida State University
BSc, International Affairs: World Religions Concentration, Florida State University
Graduate Certificate, Intelligence Studies, Florida State University
Certificate, Emergency Management, Florida State University
Unaccredited degrees/Education/Training:
D.Div. (Honorary), Universal Life Church Seminary
Notary License, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
TESOL Certificate, Arizona State University
Business Research Certificate, Florida State University
Cyber Intelligence and Cryptocurrency - Independent Study, DHS
Emergency Management Institute - Independent Study (Multiple Courses), FEMA


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