Comments on: How to: Become An International Teacher http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/how-to-become-an-international-teacher/ travel culture worldwide Sun, 12 Feb 2012 01:30:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: AJ http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/how-to-become-an-international-teacher/#comment-101461 AJ Wed, 18 Jan 2012 03:24:00 +0000 http://matadorabroad.com/?p=3998#comment-101461 Just a little encouragement for those without much experience:  I attended the Cambridge fair through Search Associates as a new grad with a B.Ed. in elementary education and almost no experience.  I applied as both a teaching candidate and an intern candidate.  I had 7 job offers.  5 were for full time regular teaching positions and two were internships.  That being said, I was completely open with location and very prepared.  Getting a job without two years teaching experience is definitely possible, just don't expect to get an offer to a prestigious European school. Just a little encouragement for those without much experience:  I attended the Cambridge fair through Search Associates as a new grad with a B.Ed. in elementary education and almost no experience.  I applied as both a teaching candidate and an intern candidate.  I had 7 job offers.  5 were for full time regular teaching positions and two were internships.  That being said, I was completely open with location and very prepared.  Getting a job without two years teaching experience is definitely possible, just don’t expect to get an offer to a prestigious European school.

]]> By: AJ http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/how-to-become-an-international-teacher/#comment-101460 AJ Wed, 18 Jan 2012 03:24:00 +0000 http://matadorabroad.com/?p=3998#comment-101460 Just a little encouragement for those without much experience:  I attended the Cambridge fair through Search Associates as a new grad with a B.Ed. in elementary education and almost no experience.  I applied as both a teaching candidate and an intern candidate.  I had 7 job offers.  5 were for full time regular teaching positions and two were internships.  That being said, I was completely open with location and very prepared.  Getting a job without two years teaching experience is definitely possible, just don't expect to get an offer to a prestigious European school. Just a little encouragement for those without much experience:  I attended the Cambridge fair through Search Associates as a new grad with a B.Ed. in elementary education and almost no experience.  I applied as both a teaching candidate and an intern candidate.  I had 7 job offers.  5 were for full time regular teaching positions and two were internships.  That being said, I was completely open with location and very prepared.  Getting a job without two years teaching experience is definitely possible, just don’t expect to get an offer to a prestigious European school.

]]> By: Sara http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/how-to-become-an-international-teacher/#comment-100051 Sara Tue, 03 Jan 2012 02:22:00 +0000 http://matadorabroad.com/?p=3998#comment-100051 Hi Heather, Just wondering where and when you would suggest a teaching couple (both with B.Ed and overseas ESL experience) with two kids start looking?  Thanks Hi Heather,
Just wondering where and when you would suggest a teaching couple (both with B.Ed and overseas ESL experience) with two kids start looking?  Thanks

]]> By: Chuck Koehler http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/how-to-become-an-international-teacher/#comment-97405 Chuck Koehler Fri, 25 Nov 2011 23:58:00 +0000 http://matadorabroad.com/?p=3998#comment-97405 I want to teach math overseas and I am a full-time math tutor in Houston ISD right now. I have a 4-yr engineering degree. So, my best chances of getting a math teaching job overseas is to get 2+ years of teaching experience in math and pass the MTELS and get the preliminary teaching license in MA while I am getting my experience as a tutor. Chuck I want to teach math overseas and I am a full-time math tutor in Houston ISD right now. I have a 4-yr engineering degree. So, my best chances of getting a math teaching job overseas is to get 2+ years of teaching experience in math and pass the MTELS and get the preliminary teaching license in MA while I am getting my experience as a tutor.

Chuck

]]> By: Paragdhoble http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/how-to-become-an-international-teacher/#comment-97052 Paragdhoble Mon, 21 Nov 2011 16:23:00 +0000 http://matadorabroad.com/?p=3998#comment-97052 Hi Heather, Thank you for the articulate yet comprehensive information.  Need your expert and prudent advice on the following:  i am currently working in Mumbai, India as Product Manager, with a leading insurance organization. Earlier, i have pursued an MBA and Bachelor's degree in Commerce.   However, my true passion is 'travel'.. In order to pursue my passion for travel, i am exploring various avenues  that could help me realize my travel pursuits. At the same time would enable me to save a reasonable amount of money. As i learn from various sources, that being an Indian citizen, places sever restrictions on working in some countries. In view of the above seek your help in exploring various avenues that would be best suited for me. Thanks once again :) Best regards Parag Dhoble Hi Heather,

Thank you for the articulate yet comprehensive information. 

Need your expert and prudent advice on the following: 

i am currently working in Mumbai, India as Product Manager, with a leading insurance organization. Earlier, i have pursued an MBA and Bachelor’s degree in Commerce.
 
However, my true passion is ‘travel’.. In order to pursue my passion for travel, i am exploring various avenues  that could help me realize my travel pursuits. At the same time would enable me to save a reasonable amount of money.

As i learn from various sources, that being an Indian citizen, places sever restrictions on working in some countries.

In view of the above seek your help in exploring various avenues that would be best suited for me.

Thanks once again :)

Best regards
Parag Dhoble

]]> By: Paragdhoble http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/how-to-become-an-international-teacher/#comment-97053 Paragdhoble Mon, 21 Nov 2011 16:23:00 +0000 http://matadorabroad.com/?p=3998#comment-97053 Hi Heather, Thank you for the articulate yet comprehensive information.  Need your expert and prudent advice on the following:  i am currently working in Mumbai, India as Product Manager, with a leading insurance organization. Earlier, i have pursued an MBA and Bachelor's degree in Commerce.   However, my true passion is 'travel'.. In order to pursue my passion for travel, i am exploring various avenues  that could help me realize my travel pursuits. At the same time would enable me to save a reasonable amount of money. As i learn from various sources, that being an Indian citizen, places sever restrictions on working in some countries. In view of the above seek your help in exploring various avenues that would be best suited for me. Thanks once again :) Best regards Parag Dhoble Hi Heather,

Thank you for the articulate yet comprehensive information. 

Need your expert and prudent advice on the following: 

i am currently working in Mumbai, India as Product Manager, with a leading insurance organization. Earlier, i have pursued an MBA and Bachelor’s degree in Commerce.
 
However, my true passion is ‘travel’.. In order to pursue my passion for travel, i am exploring various avenues  that could help me realize my travel pursuits. At the same time would enable me to save a reasonable amount of money.

As i learn from various sources, that being an Indian citizen, places sever restrictions on working in some countries.

In view of the above seek your help in exploring various avenues that would be best suited for me.

Thanks once again :)

Best regards
Parag Dhoble

]]> By: Nate http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/how-to-become-an-international-teacher/#comment-93483 Nate Thu, 20 Oct 2011 12:13:00 +0000 http://matadorabroad.com/?p=3998#comment-93483 One question. I was looking over the MTEL website and noticed there happens to be 4 different types of teacher certification, the Communication and Literacy Skills test, the Academic (PreK–12) subject matter tests, Vocational Technical Literacy Skills Test, and Adult Basic Education test. Will all of these certifications work, as some are easier to get that others, or typically do the institutions abroad prefer a specific kind? For example if one was certified in Adult Basic Education, would that limit you to only this kind of teaching abroad, or does just having a certificate matter? -Nate One question. I was looking over the MTEL website and noticed there happens to be 4 different types of teacher certification, the Communication and Literacy Skills test, the Academic (PreK–12) subject matter tests, Vocational Technical Literacy Skills Test, and Adult Basic Education test. Will all of these certifications work, as some are easier to get that others, or typically do the institutions abroad prefer a specific kind? For example if one was certified in Adult Basic Education, would that limit you to only this kind of teaching abroad, or does just having a certificate matter?
-Nate

]]> By: Heather Carreiro http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/how-to-become-an-international-teacher/#comment-42026 Heather Carreiro Sun, 27 Mar 2011 16:36:47 +0000 http://matadorabroad.com/?p=3998#comment-42026 Hi Kavya, I'm not well-informed about education programs in India, but in the US the cheapest way to get a teaching degree is to attend a community college for two years and then transfer to a state college or university to finish the degree. You will need to enroll in a professional education program that leads to teacher licensure. IB is not common the United States; it's more common in Europe, so you are not likely to get specific IB training in a US university unless you do your student teaching at an IB school. Hi Kavya,

I’m not well-informed about education programs in India, but in the US the cheapest way to get a teaching degree is to attend a community college for two years and then transfer to a state college or university to finish the degree. You will need to enroll in a professional education program that leads to teacher licensure. IB is not common the United States; it’s more common in Europe, so you are not likely to get specific IB training in a US university unless you do your student teaching at an IB school.

]]> By: kavya http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/how-to-become-an-international-teacher/#comment-42025 kavya Sun, 27 Mar 2011 15:20:53 +0000 http://matadorabroad.com/?p=3998#comment-42025 hi heather, nice and discreetly written.:) i want to be an IB teacher.i am presently studying my 12th in India.which country:US or India is better for me to pursue my bachelors degree considering all the factors such as cost of living,study environment and future opportunities. your help would be greatly appreciated.thanks hi heather,
nice and discreetly written.:) i want to be an IB teacher.i am presently studying my 12th in India.which country:US or India is better for me to pursue my bachelors degree considering all the factors such as cost of living,study environment and future opportunities.
your help would be greatly appreciated.thanks

]]> By: Josh http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/how-to-become-an-international-teacher/#comment-41866 Josh Wed, 16 Feb 2011 03:57:07 +0000 http://matadorabroad.com/?p=3998#comment-41866 Hey Heather, I'm currently finishing up a master's in TESOL (I have a certificate as well). I know most of the international schools are taught in English but do they also hire teachers to teach ENL or TESOL for the "international" students? Basically I don't want to be stuck in just a language school and I have no desire to get another degree (this is it for me). A friend of mine said an English degree is an English degree and that experience is more important (certifcation as well). Also on the SEARCH website I noticed they also help interns (with little teaching experience) get teaching jobs in international schools. Is this true or is this relatively rare? Thanks for your time and advice. Best regards, Josh Hey Heather,

I’m currently finishing up a master’s in TESOL (I have a certificate as well). I know most of the international schools are taught in English but do they also hire teachers to teach ENL or TESOL for the “international” students? Basically I don’t want to be stuck in just a language school and I have no desire to get another degree (this is it for me). A friend of mine said an English degree is an English degree and that experience is more important (certifcation as well).

Also on the SEARCH website I noticed they also help interns (with little teaching experience) get teaching jobs in international schools. Is this true or is this relatively rare?

Thanks for your time and advice.

Best regards,

Josh

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