10 THINGS EVERY NEW PALFISH TEACHER SHOULD KNOW before applying to work on PalFish as an ESL teacher

[@JillianShanahan]

Please watch this video for updates: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqnPZaxtn9mMmJI Things have changed.

[@billysimard453]

Nice seeing a Palfish video that’s actually helpful:))))

[@JillianShanahan]

You’re welcome!

[@bellav.6319]

My favorite part of the video was hearing the baby 👶in the background. 😄😄😄

[@JillianShanahan]

bella v. She talks a lot 😂😂

[@bellav.6319]

@@JillianShanahan Without a doubt, she'll make a great KZbinr someday.

[@sophiet1467]

Hi Jillian, great video! I just passed my Palfish interview and I am wondering in real lessons do the slides have the texts below with instructions for what the Teacher has to say or this is only on the demo interview lesson? And do you get to see the presentation/layout of a lesson before you teach it? Hopefully my questions made sense :) Thank you

[@JillianShanahan]

Only on the interview and the training!

[@amanda0678]

I love you. Awesome videos and suggestions. Thank you.

[@JillianShanahan]

Amanda Hernandez thank you!

[@CheshireFiles]

Changed the default camera setting and was glad I did as the child was 15 minutes early! It was fun to peak into their lives while they wait for me to go live. Ready for questions? Where do I find my mentor and my admin? And the groups? I've been told a good way to get bookings is to do things on the Palfish Reading App, but I cannot find it! Where can I find and download the app? And I learned the hard way that you need to close my schedule when I go to bed. Thankfully I woke up 14 minutes before the class and didn't miss it, but now on I make sure to close out the times I plan to be sleeping or doing other things! I tend to close out the time right after someone books a class (if they book for 9pm, I'll close 9:30pm) just so I have extra time in case they come in late. Although I am told that the classroom will close at the end, even though I've gone to 26 minutes still saying bye to the student.

[@JillianShanahan]

TheCheshireFiles when were you hired? That will help me figure out your mentor. Your admin can be reached using the headphones on the main page.

[@CheshireFiles]

@@JillianShanahan I was hired October 24, 2019. I...do not have headphones on my main page.....

[@JillianShanahan]

You were added to 2 groups. One is your admin group.

[@CheshireFiles]

@@JillianShanahan I'm not part of any groups... ???? I go into groups and all I get is Recommended groups.

[@JillianShanahan]

Are you still an active teacher with okc? I’m assuming you are from your initial comment. Ill help you get this sorted :)

[@ixcheldieleman523]

I have a question about the different slides. Are they chosen by the student before hand and we teach what ever slide they chose. Or do we make the slides? Also is it okay to wait a day or 2 before taking the quiz or is that a no no? And can you close a few days off before starting to teach students so their is time to prep? Thank you! You videos are very helpful

[@JillianShanahan]

The slides are made by Palfish. You'll teach them in order, depending on their level. You can take a day or 2 to do the quiz. And yes, you can close off a few days before you teach students, but I wouldn't. You can find all of the slides for the trials in the training.

[@ThePhillyway]

Hi Jillian, I’m inspired by your story and your enthusiasm.😊 I’m in the application process. Can you help me get started?

[@JillianShanahan]

Nikki G hey! Yeah- are we connected on the app? I’ll check after classes and send a message so we can chat if so! If not, you can use my referral code!

[@ilovemybabyboy3225]

Hi, Jillian! I found the Palfish app myself without referrals and I'm now in the verification process. I'm wondering how could I find a mentor and a group as well? Thanks for your helpful tips, btw. Helps a lot. I don't wanna rush things but I'm super excited to start. Lol. I'm just new and need to do more studying on everything before I get my appointment for an interview.

[@JillianShanahan]

Hands-On Momma hahah that is rushing the process. You’ll get a mentor and a group after you’re hired

[@ilovemybabyboy3225]

Jillian Shanahan awesome to know! Thanks a bunch! More power to your videos!😊

[@crystaldixon8891]

Hey. I'm looking to do this full-time from teaching in the classroom.

[@JillianShanahan]

Hey! That’s awesome! It’s pretty fun, and there are a ton of companies to choose from! Let me know how I can help you!

[@kathybyer1868]

Hi Jill, your videos have been very helpful! I have my interview on Thursday. I hope I get hired and would be great if I get you a my mentor. I have one question for the moment. Where is the handbook? Ive looked on the app and online and i cant find it. Not sure if this is my numpty move and im just missing it or is it under another name? faq? thanks

[@JillianShanahan]

Kathy Byer you’ll see it after you pass your interview. It says official handbook on it, you can’t miss it

[@kathybyer1868]

Jillian S: Once Upon A Time Fitness Thankyou! I’m also curious about the quiz questions. How do I prepare for these?

[@JillianShanahan]

Don’t stress the quiz. After you pass the interview, you’ll be given the quiz but it’s super easy. You’ll have access to all of the answers in the handbook. They’re very simple questions

[@kathybyer1868]

Jillian S: Once Upon A Time Fitness Thankyou! Youve been very helpful. I’d like to use your invitee if I still can. I’ll try your number!

[@JillianShanahan]

As long as you don’t already have an inviter number in there you can! It’s 25359706

[@syrs727]

Thank you for sharing it .🤗🤗 I have just passed my interview last Thursday(3 days ago) and I completed my quiz Friday Morning. I am still waiting to become “offical” and to accomplish a “ 2- class probationary period “ . However I haven’t heard back from them yet maybe it is because of the Labour Day holidays in China. I dont know where and how I will be able to do my probationary period classes . Plus I dont even have a mentor. I am a bit confused :( Please help !!

[@JillianShanahan]

HappySoul S you’ll get a mentor once you are officially hired.

[@maricelsagaynomaravillas5466]

Hello teacher can I ask how to get more bookings ?

[@JillianShanahan]

I've got a bunch of videos on this on my page! In the future, I will be releasing a course breaking the whole thing down (how to get bookings) at any company. Here is the waitlist www.jillianshanahan.com/email-capture

[@johnnyblaze2716]

Great advice! Thanks.

[@JillianShanahan]

Johnny Blaze you’re welcome!

[@glamourgirl1962]

Jill I’ve progressed in the application process to now being invited to schedule the simulation class. 🤗 Once I do this where on the app do I actually go when it’s time? 🤔🥴

[@JillianShanahan]

Glenda Last it will say appointments. Message me in the PalFish app if you can’t find it and I’ll send you a screenshot (I’m Jillian s)

[@thegirlnextdoor4939]

Hi Teacher Jillian 🌸 I am currently newly accepted into Palfish and I did pass the application process, I passed the interview process, I did the bootcamp and passed the tests and I did PF1 to PF3 and received the certificates. I am currently teaching trial lessons and I am still under the probation period. My questions are: 1.) Where can I find my mentor teacher and the group that I should have been added to? I have searched everywhere and I cannot find them on the app and they did not contact me. I am not currently in any group 🤷🏼‍♀️ I have heard that I can find my teacher admin by clicking on the headphones in the app at the right-hand corner. 2.) How do I obtain the V3.0 PF1 and PF2 Trial Lesson Certificates? I thought that you receive them after completing trial lessons, but I did teach four trial lessons and did not receive them yet. How do I obtain them? 3.) How long does the probation period last? And when do I get out of it? 4.) Are the students that you taught rial lessons to, your students and do you get to teach them full-time or are they temporary students? Thank you for reading my comment 🌸

[@JillianShanahan]

Hi! Unfortunately, I can’t answer all of your questions. Much of this is outdated, and many things have changed. There are no more mentors anymore. Trial lessons are lessons with potential paying students. These are free to the parent, and a chance to see what PalFish is like. If they like you and want to buy a package, they can choose you as their teacher. Not all trial students will continue with more lessons.

[@thegirlnextdoor4939]

@@JillianShanahan Thank you very much 🌸

[@JillianShanahan]

@@thegirlnextdoor4939 I wish I could help more, but I’m a bit out of the loop with PalFish.

[@TheChilator]

Thank you 🙏

[@florence5500]

Is it possible to teach in a backyard and have some nice natural background with flowers etc or does it have to be inside a home?

[@JillianShanahan]

sopa lucac it needs to be in a classroom setting. I don’t think that would go over well with the admin.

[@florence5500]

@@JillianShanahan i see, thank you!

[@alexwoynarowich2946]

If I’m not interested in doing free talk for the moment.. how can I avoid it? Someone said you can click the time slots and select but I don’t seem to get that option?

[@JillianShanahan]

If you’re hired as an okc you have to open slots for it specifically

[@jerikakhristine7010]

Hi T. Jillian! How do I change my camera setting?

[@JillianShanahan]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/l36Qm2ymZ956i80

[@jerikakhristine7010]

@@JillianShanahan thanks much Jillian. :)

[@Make_Up_Tutorial_Vlogs]

Are they accepting applicants who don't have any teaching experience?

[@homebody23]

Hello! What is your name in the palfish so I can chat with you, and ask some questions about the palfish interview. Thank you

[@elizabethgreen2492]

Hi Jillian, thanks for the videos. Are you available to be my mentor?

[@alexwoynarowich2946]

Are you given a mentor AFTER you pass the interview?

[@JillianShanahan]

Alex Woynarowich yep!

[@cailinalainn8614]

Ive done some lives but nobody enrolled, im not sure how to attract students now

[@JillianShanahan]

Cailín álainn did you watch my marketing video?

[@RobertoMartinez-ig1mj]

I have no idea who my mentor is. How do I find him or her? I´ve been with PalFish for over a year.

[@JillianShanahan]

Roberto Martinez you could ask your admin. Do you know when you were hired?

[@eduy.10]

Hello Ma'am Jill!..I've watched your video recently..can I asked your favor to please help me in my application process because it's 4 times I failed..they scheduled me for demo but later on they text me that I'm not be the Palfish teacher that they are looking for... what' s wrong with my application.. please help

[@JillianShanahan]

Did you watch the video I made about being turned down?

[@eduy.10]

@@JillianShanahan I'm sorry ma'am not yet

[@anxhelahidri5118]

Hey so im new to palfish and i was doing the bootcamp quiz and i failed 4 times on one of the topics... I know OMG....so what do I do now? Any idea? Can I like apply and retake it...or cant I work on palfish anymore?

[@JillianShanahan]

Don’t waste your time!

[@anxhelahidri5118]

So does this mean that the boot camp thing is not important

[@regineamplayo6468]

Good day teach May I ask what is the next steo after I hired. Thank you.

[@JillianShanahan]

Regine Amplayo keep your schedule open and teach!

[@regineamplayo6468]

@@JillianShanahan what do you mean for trial teach?

[@JillianShanahan]

I’m not sure what you’re asking. Were you hired?

[@renaejudkins3450]

so if you do free talk do you get paid for free talk? Is free talk only kids or is it adults to.

[@JillianShanahan]

Mostly adults use free talk. You get paid for it- it means freely have conversations, not free as in no cost

[@renaejudkins3450]

@@JillianShanahan did they change the link or app I am trying to redownload it on my phone and I can not find it anymore.

[@timyours3964]

@@JillianShanahan I love free talk, can i do free talk instead, Btw, is there a lesson material for the free talk class or just a total free talk without topic . Do I have to make my own lesson material?

[@JillianShanahan]

Tim Yours sure you can. Free talk is more competitive, you’ll need to create lesson plans and market yourself more. There is not a mentor program for free talk. You have more freedom in freetalk, but it takes a little more work as far as becoming a successful teacher. Go for it if you are interested! Don’t give up and put the effort in! :) it will pay off!

[@timyours3964]

@@JillianShanahan oh, I dont know how to make my own material, 😔 haysss

[@eleonortioco4489]

Hi Jillian, How will I know if they already verified my account? I Don't have a referral code.

[@JillianShanahan]

When did you initially apply?

[@eleonortioco4489]

@@JillianShanahan Actually, I am still on the verification process. should I wait for the System to verify before I will schedule for an interview demo?kinda lost haha.thanks for your help.

[@JillianShanahan]

Eleonor Tioco when did you first start your application?

[@eleonortioco4489]

@@JillianShanahan Hello 2 days ago but I keep on Editing my account.

[@JillianShanahan]

If it allows you to schedule your interview, go ahead and schedule it. It probably isn’t verified because of the hiring freeze. If you had applied before May, you could still be hired (why I asked). And if you wanted to add a referral code, mine is 25359706

[@Somebody-wc1lj]

I dont have any mentor haha. I got hired last week of July.

[@JillianShanahan]

Nerdy Nerd for the official kids course? You should have a mentor

[@smith0779]

Hi What is the test before you start working? Thank you

[@JillianShanahan]

Nicholas Smith it’s just going over their policies to make sure you know them

[@JillianShanahan]

Nicholas Smith or do you mean the lesson prep?

[@smith0779]

@@JillianShanahan Okay thank you

[@mbinyawilliam8129]

do I need any certification for the freetalk ?

[@introvirgoblu94]

No

[@diananguyen9421]

Oops! I haven’t taken the test and I opened slots 😭

[@JillianShanahan]

Diana Nguyen just be ready to work whatever you opened! There’s no reason you can’t open them, I just advise against it so that teachers don’t get confused and get penalties

[@alexwoynarowich2946]

I think I did the same 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️ Is there anyway to close them for now?

[@JillianShanahan]

Diana Nguyen yes you can go into the schedule