Passing Your Palfish Official Interview

[@megankavanagh6850]

didn't expect to learn much as i've been teaching 5 years, but this was very helpful! thank you

[@davishomeschool4938]

You are an awesome person and I love your channel! 💖

[@TVPubCrawl]

Thank you for this video! got my interview tomorrow ,this has been a great help

[@humayunsiddiqui4722]

incredible tips thanks mam given us such an ideas about..

[@chilinfosho13]

Sorry a lot of questions, but I am detail oriented and helps me feel confident 😀. On the second slide for the interview we play a “hello teacher, hello friends” song. Should we be singing along with the song or lip sync so they can hear the song correctly? Also on this slide we should ask them their name and how old they are? Anything else? Is it up to us how to greet them? Do I need to drag their video the the circle too or they do that ?

[@vanessamatodes]

Wow this is a huge help Samantha

[@kymalexander7816]

love your energy too! valuable information, Im preparing and planning for a interview. how can I get some mentoring prior to interview ? thanks a bunch

[@ineedyounowjesus722]

Hey love the video and your energy!!!!❤

[@lilybabestv5168]

I really think your approachable and kind 😇😇😇 iloveyor channel... Can you please make a video tutorial on how to make slides on palfish thankyou

[@michaeldawai9600]

I'm a newbie applying to palfish and you opened my eyes.

[@SamanthaSegrest]

+Michael Dawai im going live at 9pm cst tonight to answer questions

[@JLaurieRobinson]

Thanks! You mention that you would gives us 16 tips, but I think you only gives us five, but the five were excellent just the same...

[@paolowright6420]

Hey how can you really look after your health, nutrition, fitness, and sleep, when the hours are crazy and you have so much more to do in your other 'main job' of life tasks? It's something not talked about much in the Teaching ESL online community.

[@SamanthaSegrest]

It's a juggle that's for sure. I currently work 4 jobs (pt) and have one teen at home. And the husband. But this is my passion. Work is my thing. The fact I get to do it from home makes it worth it

[@nikoglaz]

Hi Tired Moma! Part of my interview instructions (empty classroom) state to spend 20 seconds showing your background and props- further along it mentions to teach to a hypothetical 5 year-old child with no previous English knowledge. So my question is this, when explaining my props at the beginning, am I describing them to the interviewer who will eventually watch my video, or am I describing them to the hypothetical 5 year-old? Thank you so much!

[@SamanthaSegrest]

+Allison Fagin the 5 year old!

[@chilinfosho13]

So the introduction of ourselves and props is for the 5 year old? But they don’t speak English

[@chilinfosho13]

Can you tell me when the slide says briefly introduce the topic and the scene. The slide only says “hello monkey.” What do they want us to do exactly ?

[@SamanthaSegrest]

So I do. Happy Monkey, circle monkey. I uase it was an opportunity to teach them to circle. I also do hello dog, cat and fish. And have them circle

[@theozagorianos6475]

where did you get the gum ball machine reward system??? I love it!

[@SamanthaSegrest]

It was a target $1 zone item!

[@smsstyles1159]

Thank you so much

[@TheWiseOwlAffirmations]

Love the video. I just started the other day as a Kids Course teacher. Where did you get the logo at the end of your video?

[@SamanthaSegrest]

I googled Palfish logo svg!

[@radojica111]

Hi Big Mom...Nice to find you on YT. Can non native English teacher apply in PalFish...😎

[@dawniellepenn3899]

Can you make the picture bigger or text bigger on your phone to be able to see the words better when doing your interview?

[@kfl6035]

Hello. Great video. I wanted to ask. In the interview they require 15 or 20 minutes tops for the interview. Since there are slides that take a little bit more time to cover, is it ok if you exceed the time cap for 20 minute? Ive been practicing for the interview and and don't know exactly how to do it in 20 minutes? I would really appreciated your response. Thank you.

[@RickStDenis-sn4of]

Hello, that was a very useful video. I have my interview today, but I can't find the demo slides I am supposed to teach. Any suggestions?

[@billiejeanhalliwell2005]

I am new apply for Palfish. Thank you for your video. Any more tips?

[@luvelyjay]

love the gumball secondary reward...where did you buy it?

[@SamanthaSegrest]

I found it in Target dollar bins a few years ago.

[@novenaflores4756]

Are they strict with background noise? Given we can't use headset with noise cancellation feature..

[@armsarms4306]

What should I do if I failed the interview?

[@kaceybull3160]

Hi, thanks for your helpful tips. I have a question regarding the TEFL certificate number. You discussed those who used a particular online company. I did my TEFL in person but my certificate doesn't have a number on it. Do you have any advice on how to get the number or how to get around this aspect? Any advice is appreciated! Thanks in advance!

[@destinywashington2861]

I am very interested. How can I speak to you?

[@chilinfosho13]

The first page of the interview slides is a page that says palfish class tips. “Circle, point, let’s act...” Are we suppose to try to explain to the 5 year old kid all of those or is it just for our reference?

[@SamanthaSegrest]

That's the first slide that shows parents tips. If a child is strut to understand circle. Go back to that page and circle the one that says circle.

[@sharonmetzner1798]

Hi tired Momma! I have my Associates degree but have lived in China for 8 years and volunteered teaching English in the countryside and at summer English camps. We have adopted five Chinese daughters. I love Chinese children! Would I have a chance at being hired??

[@SamanthaSegrest]

Sure I'd love to coach ya in!

[@candicejenee-soulcadence5040]

Do you do any of the free-talk or other options on the app as well, or just the kid classes? How does one apply to do the kid classes? Are there minimum hour requirements you have to teach each week, or is it as flexible as the others? I love VIPKid, but would like to work more as well, have a 2nd company. I got on with gogokid (my 1st month), and am not liking my experience with them, so I'm not planning on keeping that up. Would Palfish be a good secondary option?

[@SamanthaSegrest]

You can do free talk. I choose to. They ask for 7.5 hours a week. Palfish is perfect to replace gogokid

[@candicejenee-soulcadence5040]

@@SamanthaSegrest awesome. Do you know how they would handle someone who needs to take a break? I am going to have a baby in February, and will take about 2-4 weeks off...I will be sure to use your link to sign up.

[@rosegarcia2371]

Is it one teacher to one student? Is the interview process easier/harder than Vipkid's?

[@SamanthaSegrest]

Yes one teacher and one student. Much easier than vipkid

[@mrstdl4361]

hi tired moma i love your energy! i found your vids when i was searching for vipkid I a whileback. can i use your referral link? thank you!

[@songbirdsings100]

Thanks for making this. Does anyone know where the slides are too look at before the interview? Are they in English? Thanks again!

[@SamanthaSegrest]

+songbirdsings100 yes all the curriculum is im English

[@Shannon.Hazleton]

Okay.... I applied with VIPkid a WHILE back and they have contacted me several times for an interview but I haven’t pulled the trigger. You about have me convinced to apply with Palfish instead. One question I have: since you are teaching via an app on your phone, do you set up a whole teaching “corner” like you would on VIPkid?

[@SamanthaSegrest]

+Shannon Hazleton yes you still use a background

[@hm26099]

Hello, can you tell me how to access the groups/chat rooms? Is that something that is made available to you once your Demo is processed? Thanks!

[@SamanthaSegrest]

Yes once you pas the interview you are added to groups

[@rochellelangford8174]

I read a comment in which someone knew what lesson they were going to have, can you tell me how to find this out and also where on the app the practice slides are as I can’t seem to locate them. Thanks!

[@SamanthaSegrest]

+Rochelle Langford Hi Rochelle, are you looking for the interview materials?

[@rochellelangford8174]

Yes, one comment mentioned being able to practice without a student prior to the actual interview. Another comment mentioned she knew she was going to be doing the panda slides(I believe) and I was wondering how you find out prior to your interview so you can possibly be more prepared. One more thing~Did you make or buy your bubblegum machine bc I love it! Thanks for any advice.

[@SamanthaSegrest]

@@rochellelangford8174 you can go in early! It's a lesson about pigpanda and monkey. I got it at Target!

[@rochellelangford8174]

Ok, should it always be pig, panda, monkey(as far as having props) and the only way to practice/demo a lesson is to go in for your interview early? I’ll check Target. I’ve also seen some cute ‘busy book’ pages to make that would work well for secondary rewards. Ty!

[@e-Vanya]

Hey Rochelle :) I am trying to get a hang of this all hehe So, where is the lesson u r suppose to teach again? And, you are teaching to a recruiter or to an empty classroom?

[@joannayee-lai470]

Hi, I am interested in applying however I am new to teaching and therefore do not have any formal experience teaching kids. I do interact a lot with my 4 year old nephew. Is prior experience mandatory or do you think they might still give me a chance to at least interview? Thanks for the video as well - very helpful :)

[@SamanthaSegrest]

Joanna you can use working with your nephew as experience. Have you ever taught him anything

[@joannayee-lai470]

@@SamanthaSegrest I guess I have without realising it. I ask him lots of questions when I read and play with him and naturally am energetic around him. Perhaps I can use this in my application. Thank you for your help! :)

[@joannayee-lai470]

Sorry one more question. Do you know how much data these lessons use? My wifi/internet connection is not good so I am looking at upgrading my mobile data plan.

[@jeanneshryock3924]

Are you still with Palfish?

[@SamanthaSegrest]

I am not. I am no longer teaching

[@lisaarsenault8507]

I tried the referral link on this video as well and it just took me to an app page. Can you dumb this down for me please! lol

[@icefire1357]

Hi, how much time will they give me to prepare for an interview once I apply? Also, what times are the interviews usually? If I am in the US will it be in the middle of the night?

[@SamanthaSegrest]

I think you can schedule your interview out a week or so

[@SamanthaSegrest]

Interviews can be anytime

[@martinwoyzeck2634]

1 star every 5 minutes or end of slide.....for the demo/interview, there are 19 slides. I did my demo,and they wanted me to do it over. I've taught for 15 yrs, I know how to teach. I know about body language, and that. But know how to take time with the kids, and make it entertaining, but needing to get thru 19 slides in 15-20 minutes, midway through I definitely started rushing,and skipping some stuff,and use of puppet, AR, etc. went out the window, as I was watching the clock. I know how to incorporate puppets/props/make it entertaining, how do you fit it into 19 slides, in that time frame?

[@SamanthaSegrest]

Your demo only has to be 15 minutes and you don't have to finish all your slides

[@martinwoyzeck2634]

@@SamanthaSegrest Thanks. That wasn't told to me. It was said that I had 15 min to do 19 slides. No one said you don't have to finish. Now I have to do it over. Have to say, I am pursuing the job as I like the idea of being able to travel anywhere, and do this kind of work. But there is a lot of lack of information. I'm on the palfish fcbk site. There's daily hundreds of questions from business questions ,to the teaching,to basics,etc. It shouldn't be that the only place teachers can get solid info is on that site, or hours of youtube palfish vids. Glad they are there, but the point is it should be the responsibility of palteam. Haven't started, but do have mixed feelings about it.

[@SamanthaSegrest]

@@martinwoyzeck2634 I understand your concern. I am a mentor with Palfish. They are growing , but not a huge operation. Once hired there is a ton of resources in the chat rooms I think I've made some newer videos about it as well.

[@ImmortalExplorer]

@@SamanthaSegrest I got told 25 mins, and started rushing from slide 16. I just did my interview and I'm sure I failed.

[@aaroncarberry]

During the interview is anyone actually there to watch how you do, or is it recorded for someone to check later?

[@SamanthaSegrest]

I am no longer with Palfish, however when I was there the interview room was recorded for later play back

[@ShortStoryLounge]

Tired Moma who do you work for now?

[@parveenhafeez2585]

hi my name is parveen retired teacher from uk .Done tefle how many minimum hrs you have to work for palfish. saw your video it was fantastic ! reply

[@SamanthaSegrest]

minimum hours per week is 3.5

[@sandisiwecimone556]

do i have to own an iPhone or iPad to be able to use Palfish?

[@SamanthaSegrest]

you can. use an Android! I use a Moto e5 play and a Samsung tab A

[@Rosalindlogan]

@@SamanthaSegrest is your tablet the Galaxy Tab A6? I just took mine back to the store because the palfish app kept saying it was not a correct device to teach the lessons! Oh dear! I am now just using my phone for freetalk, but i have my interview/demo lesson on Friday. Maybe I could have kept that tablet? Thank you for your video :-)

[@elizabethhoffmann8059]

@tiredmoma tired moma How do you keep your phone steady to teach with both hands?

[@SamanthaSegrest]

+Elizabeth Hoffmann I prop it up against a stack of books so its stable

[@SamanthaSegrest]

+Elizabeth Hoffmann i prop it up pn a stack of books

[@JessTheory]

Why do y'all teaching at palfish have corner spaces? Did palfish tell u to set up ur room like that?

[@SamanthaSegrest]

+Jessica Ellis no, yhis just works better for me at the moment due yo some renovation

[@SamanthaSegrest]

This. I cant even type today

[@JessTheory]

Lol np. I just started with Palfish and am applying to teach the kids. Thank you for making these videos!

[@SamanthaSegrest]

@@JessTheory my group is Sams Dream Team on Palfish

[@karens2665]

Just had my interview and I don't think it went well at all. The stars weren't working, or I didn't know where they were. Not looking good. Do you think they will contact me one way or the other? How long do you think I have to wait before I can apply again?

[@SamanthaSegrest]

+Karen S i didnt think i did well either then boom i passed. Did u have an interviewer? Or an empty classroom? You should hear either way

[@karens2665]

@@SamanthaSegrest Should I be real concerned if I haven't heard from them yet? I just really want this and am anxious. I

[@SamanthaSegrest]

@@karens2665 no just give it some time.

[@strongtowerman9661]

@@karens2665 did you get job?

[@jillclevenger7560]

Where are the slides?

[@kimpossible6654]

How is there policy on cancellation?

[@SamanthaSegrest]

Yes. You can cancel 24 hours in advance with no penalty. There are restrictions one shorter cancellations

[@frescaloci6695]

Hello, I did my interview today but I didn't get an offer. They werent very specific about why I didn't get it. Are you able to reapply? Thanks

[@SamanthaSegrest]

You can after a month

[@DianaPriceWriter]

Can you work on a laptop if you choose?

[@DianaPriceWriter]

Oops, saw the answer below :-)

[@KerropiHeart]

Do you have to have a bachelors degree to apply for PalFish?

[@GaryVerderamo]

No. I read a guide on their website and it says you can be attending college. Yes Shelby. It is me. LOL

[@gamzeo236]

what happens when you fail the interview ? can we reapply again. i haven't failed but I'm worried if i have hehe

[@SamanthaSegrest]

When's your interview

[@karenwhitman4877]

Do you need a teaching degree to be an esl teacher with palfish?

[@SamanthaSegrest]

no ma'am

[@juliegarthwaiteclark168]

why can't we use our computer to teach with palfish??

[@SamanthaSegrest]

Because our program uses a filter program during classes that computers aren't equipped to handle

[@mandytrumble-hagerman324]

I went to 30 min on my interview.. :( what will happen?

[@SamanthaSegrest]

You should be fine but you need to practice your time management. It's vital to being successful

[@juliegarthwaiteclark168]

cute video

[@fairskylls4266]

Where's that Southern accent come from?

[@SamanthaSegrest]

Alabama:-)

[@samaranavarro8690]

How much can you earn in a month

[@SamanthaSegrest]

my first month I did like $450, 2nd month was $1500+ each month has been better and better

[@MichaelHarbone]

@@SamanthaSegrest how many hours did you do to earn that? How much do you charge per hour?