Welcome to Why I WAH

When I was thinking of an appropriate name for my blog, I decided on Why I WAH for the simple reason that I'm not only trying to be successful at working from home, but I want to help others do the same. It is not always easy to work from home no matter what anyone says. You have to have the drive and dedication to getting the job finished. Many times you will not have a boss breathing down your neck to finish an assignment. So, you also have to think about why you want to WAH, as well, and hold that close to give you the perseverance to work at it.


Tuesday, September 15, 2015

Online Test Scoring - ETS - Great for Teachers or Former Teachers



Ever wonder how all those academic tests are scored?  Well, some of them are handled by a computer, but others need to have a more human touch.  ETS offers both onsite and online scoring opportunities.  As a WAH website, the online opportunities are much more interesting since they can be done from home.  At the time of this posting, there are over five types of tests that can be applied for a scoring position.  Be sure to read the details for each test before applying as each test has different requirements based on the type of test when it comes to location, education, experience and more.  For instance, there are some available opportunities for foreign language certifications that would require the scorer to have knowledge of English and teach the foreign language that the test-taker is being certified in for the test.  Some only require a bachelor’s degree with teaching experience preferred, but be sure to check that you fit all the requirements along with checking your equipment.

Pros:

  • Full-time or part-time positions available\
  • Helping students get timely scores

Cons:

  • Some require specific experience, location or other requirements
  • Specific home office equipment needed
  • Number of test takers will determine the number of scoring personnel needed
  • No specifics on pay, if training is paid, or other benefits


Overall, I think that this is an interesting WAH opportunity, especially for teachers or former teachers looking for some extra income.  Do you have any experience with this company or are thinking of applying?  Please comment below with your experience.     

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