VIPKD - My Intro Video and Tips

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[@nomadicvibesofelle]

I love this. You have a more laid back personality like mine. I always worry because my personality isn't overly animated. This was excellent.

[@donjohnson1754]

Thank you thank you! I just passed my mock class and immediately searched you out for tips on making my video because your information rocks!!

[@daniellehouston1220]

WOW!!! I've seen tons of introduction videos BUT yours has been the BEST!!! I have been struggling with my introduction videos 😮‍💨 But your advice is perfect!!!! Simple, clear, and amazing! Thank you so much.🤗🏆🏆🏆🏆🏅🏅🏅🏅

[@tyrajiasawyersmith8463]

Will definitely be using these tips! I wish I'd used you as my referring teacher! I just used the first account I came across, which was a far more over the top, exaggerated teacher. Nothing wrong with that at all, just doesn't really mirror my personality. Grateful to have found your channel!

[@ellenhamilton7249]

I love your intro video! Great job! You are a great inspiration! Your one year video made me cry! I wish I had used you for my referral when I signed up. I am 5 weeks in this job, and I love, love this job! It is the best job I have ever had. I love these kiddos so much! It's truly the perfect job for being a stay at home mom and so rewarding.

[@AngelaSilva]

Right?? It's easy to see why a lot of people think it's too good to be true - it really is soo rewarding!

[@franklynzoo]

Very simple way of communicating. You are sure to connect with... the intended.

[@christophermyers3184]

Your video is amazing! It inspires me so much and I want to become a teacher. I really love the singing aspects of your video

[@yvonneweimer3188]

I am brand new! My paperwork is still in the process of approval. I made a “hurry up” video that I would like to redo. How do we go about accessing the video to redo? My 10 year old granddaughter is a whiz at iMovie, so I think I will get her to film and edit it! Btw, I also had a mentor who is a friend (I adore her), but I didn’t realize how important the mentoring process would be. I totally credit your uTube videos for learning how to teach the VIPKID! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! (Plus, I love your eye makeup! 🥰)

[@readingwithteacherjustin]

Great video, Angela! It was really helpful. I'm in the process of improving my own video. Where did you get your background music from?

[@chantellhustler3947]

I'm about to start on my intro video, thank you. This video was so helpful! Thank you for sharing such great tips.

[@AngelaSilva]

You're so welcome!

[@glenndaanreal6425]

such a very simple esl intoduction love it regards Godbless!

[@lauraskier]

This was very helpful although I put together a video similar to this and they emailed me back saying it cannot be more than 20 seconds in length so now I need to redo it. Do you happen to know why they let you use this since it is more than 20 seconds?

[@Sara_Raney]

Hey girl I'm in Dinwiddie! I am not sure how I got suggested vipkid videos but I did watch this and your pros and cons video. When you said Richmond I had to say hi! Seems you're very professional and strong willed, no doubt you'll do great things. It's obvious you love doing what you do. Take care!

[@AngelaSilva]

What a nice comment! You made my day! I recently moved to NC but I would move back to Richmond in a heartbeat!

[@hillarymurray782]

This is the most helpful profile video I've found! Thanks so much!

[@AngelaSilva]

Thank you!

[@MissTanyaMaria]

Hi, Angela! Thanks for this video. I'm about to start the document submission process. Where did you get the orange shirt with VIPKID and your name on it? I want one! :D

[@hildaperez7601]

I like your video, but how did you input the teaching videos in the intro?

[@TheresaOliverAuthor]

Thank you sooo much for your help! :-)

[@waxbossmorgan]

I LOVE your hair color!!! Very fall 😍 Looks great!

[@AngelaSilva]

Thank you!!

[@GraceRaisedMeUp]

4:34 Praise God for this advice.

[@jaylajasmine]

This video helped me so much!

[@MsMarra007]

Hi Angela! What an amazing video, thank you! Do you still have a referral code? I cannot see the code below your video.

[@vanessamaxwell5358]

Do you have a video on how to edit the videos?

[@kellycate9355]

Hi! Can you please share which editing software you used to make this/ your intro? Also, if I'm at this point in the hiring process, can i still add your referral code? Thanks!

[@jenniferalberts1060]

I love this.

[@Firmidha]

Hi. What app do you use to make your video seamless?

[@g8bvirtualclasses840]

Wow! I like your way !

[@AngelaSilva]

Thanks! 😃

[@ayesharawat8507]

Very good i love this intro vid

[@gregfalls9293]

HAHA YES! Alright I appreciate you and the tips, I got the same shirt 😂

[@AngelaSilva]

So glad I could help! It's always great to have an orange shirt to throw on last minute :)

[@lynncoetzee8770]

It was awesome

[@seankyle8164]

Wow I passed my mock class from watching all your videos!! Kudos and thank you so much!

[@AngelaSilva]

That is awesome! You're welcome!

[@TheHicksTribe]

How long was your video. I have a 1:00 minute video and it is not letting me upload it

[@nikolaylushakov7710]

Miss Angela, please, could you give me a link to Michael's video?

[@TARA-LNM]

Thanks for this wonderful video. I hope you don't mind if I make this my self intro too. :)

[@debbymodlinne7077]

Hi Angela, which app do you use to make your video. and then how do you save and attach it ? Thanks

[@AngelaSilva]

I use Easy Movie Maker on Windows! Do you mean to KZbin, or my profile?

[@loraschwieger704]

I am a brand new hire and just made my "cookie cutter" video yesterday following the script and 15 second time frame they told me to. Your video is over a minute long ... do we not have to stick to the 15 second length? I'd LOVE to add more about myself and show myself teaching as well! It just didn't seem possible to do in 15 seconds. Is there a time limit on the video then?

[@AngelaSilva]

The shorter the better - if it drags on the parents will click away to the next one, but I think the restriction is more about size than duration because mine was approved and is effective. If it's coherent so it doesn't seem long I think 1 min max is okay.

[@kenayaedghill6921]

Hello. How did you know what book to read and what types of books can you read with the lessons if the lessons already have materials that you have to go through?

[@AngelaSilva]

I just read for extension activities, they are not part of the lesson.

[@rowanverrall]

I dont see the link to Teacher Michael's video. Can you possibly help? Thank you :-)

[@dunavskakarakuda]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/haPPaJiMiNR_ZtU

[@Catherine20231]

Hi Angela! You were my referral teacher and you’re the best. No bookings yet so I want to update my video. I’m not tech savvy...how do you edit your intro video. Did you use your phone or camera? :-) thank you

[@deloresh.6623]

Emily Roberts i agree: i need to know the actual software used. I did mine with my phone. It was okay. But I would like to make a better one. I am fine with content... But what about software and editing?

[@AngelaSilva]

I used my camera, and the software I use is called Easy Movie Maker. It's free and super easy to use, I'm not tech-savvy at all!

[@FeliciaFollum]

@@deloresh.6623 I just uploaded mine (there are a couple changes that I think I will make) but I used iMovie. It's very similar to movie maker. Both are free.

[@TeacherKellyTag]

You're from Richmond? I'm an hour away. I hope to meet you at a meetup one of these days

[@leslieredwood]

Hi Angela, What do you use for your lighting and camera? The image is so clear!

[@AngelaSilva]

I use a Canon Rebel t6i and just a spotlight-like lamp I got from TJ Maxx :)

[@jcc1412]

I am not seeing the link to Teacher Michael. Has it been removed?

[@AngelaSilva]

Here is a link to his intro video hints: kzbin.info/www/bejne/haPPaJiMiNR_ZtU Here is a link to his webpage: www.teachermichaelonline.com

[@carmygraph]

There is no link

[@lz738]

To work for VIPKid, do I have to be a clown or entertainer? I've taught for years, but I'm not an actress or performer. I'm a straightforward person who is good with kids, and nurturing, but it is not my personality to be super animated or goofy. Also, it seems like a lot of people spend money on puppets and other toys. Is that required? Does everyone have to so the same things?

[@AngelaSilva]

Unfortunately I do not have a background in clowning or professional entertaining, although it would be useful! Teaching a child through a computer, in their own home and to whom we're only a character on a screen, requires enthusiasm and engagement to keep their attention. This video is an exaggerated example because it's for my profile, used for marketing. Each teacher can decide which props they want to use - I only use what I have on hand. There is a standard teaching style for VIPKID that the students and their parents expect, it is effective, but each teacher is encouraged to utilize their own talents and strengths to teach and bond with the students. If you'd like to see an actual lesson with a student here is a class that will show you what an actual lesson looks like: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bWrUe4FrhLVkatE If you're interested in applying I'd be happy to help you! You can email me at [e-mail]

[@lz738]

Oh, I hope you didn't think I was calling you a clown! I was not. I'm just saying that in all the "how to teach at VIPKid" videos I've watched, everyone seems super animated with lots of hand gestures and exagerated facial expressions. And everyone uses toys and puppets, which I do not have around my house, because my son is grown now. I know that's not how I teach, so I was wondering if there was room at the company for variation in teaching style, or if everyone pretty much has to act the same way. (Hope I did not offend you - not my intention.)

[@AngelaSilva]

I don't get offended :) Most examples are exaggerated - if you can find footage from actual classes you will see more variety. There are over 60,000 teachers, some in their 20's and some in their 70's, and all ages in between. All teachers have their own style and talents to offer.

[@FeliciaFollum]

@@lz738 I think too the animation comes from teaching students with no English. There is a specific technique called TPR. I teach ESL to adult refugees and it is incredibly helpful. I also teach and speak sign language which is incredibly helpful. I still remember a Spanish list of verbs from high school 15 years ago that were accompanied by the signs. It's expected to visually show the words. My intro video is exaggerated but I do use a lot of signs and my props are either things I had on hand or from the dollar store ;) *I will leave the disclaimer that since we foster, we have children's toys for all ages*

[@daanthijssen1748]

Where is the teacher Michael video

[@arielreyes7335]

😘

[@AngelaSilva]

***PLEASE READ*** VIPKID has changed their referral structure and ALL REFERRALS MUST APPLY USING MY NEW REFERRAL LINK HERE! www.vipkid.com/teach?partnerId=15506435 *DO NOT ENTER A CODE *DO NOT APPLY USING THE FACEBOOK OPTION *You'll hear from me shortly after applying, I'm excited to help you! *if you’ve already applied and want my help send me an email to [e-mail] and we’ll chat :)

[@rckrchica03]

How is it that I have been a subscriber since I started with VIPKID in late 2018, and I did not know we were from the same city?!?!?! RVA!

[@AngelaSilva]

Well we moved a few months ago, unfortunately :( but I'd go back in a heartbeat if I could!

[@rckrchica03]

@@AngelaSilva Where to?

[@angelking3256]

This is also for teachers with no experience

[@safespacewithsina]

Thank you for this, I've been procrastinating taking my intro video. I feel a little confident after watching this🤍