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[thomas_pynchon]

That was one question I had, will I need to return to Canada first before flying to SA? (currently in Bkk).

[SheikMilkShake]

You said
"My qualifications are:
TESL Canada Federation Professional Certificate Level III (Permanent)
M.A. Applied Linguistics and TESOL, Leicester
TESOL Advanced Teaching Certificate, Leicester
B.Music
15 years teaching experience"
and you come with a list of questions ( for a veteran/ not a fresh graduate).

You would not get a job as your interviewer may find you as a potential threat ( too many Qs), or you would surely have problems once inside KSA.

Interviewers are someone to communicate with you as a point person, you may never see him or her again or, he may not have answers for you except the info stated in the contract that would be sent to you for WORK visa application.

Saudi (teaching) environment will be a whole new thing for you, it is different from what you have experienced before. One can make tons of $$$, and it is the best place for saving $$.


Good luck!

P.S. Sometimes, I cant choose which one, VS or NS, is sweeter. Look at the way they answer.

[thomas_pynchon]

Well that's what forums are for, and sharing benefits others having to make similar decisions. Thanks

[nomad soul]

[veiledsentiments]

I'm not sure if AMIDEAST is running this program or merely recruiting. They've been around the MENA forever and have usually been a very dependable, predictable organization to work for/with. (the check always clears and arrives on time, management is usually experienced and relatively sane.)

If you reach the interview stage, I would ask if they are merely recruiting, who will be the employer and management. (then you need to check them out on here)

Don't worry about the time limit question. It merely tells them if you are looking for long or short term employment. Obviously, they want people who are going to stay a few years, but once one is hired, it can be renewed pretty much indefinitely if both sides agree. (at the 4 th year, they are not going to say... but but but you only said 3 years on your application)

VS

[nomad soul]

[plumpy nut]

[plumpy nut]

[veiledsentiments]

[thomas_pynchon]

I posted this on the CALL teacher board, no response though; I will post it again here in case someone might have some ideas.

Amideast are looking for candidates who have 'Learning management systems (LMS) experience,' (Blackboard, moodle, Networked learning environments, etc): "Applicants with LMS management experience may be considered for part-time assignment to that function."

I don't have that experience now, but I plan to move into distributed Learning in the next 3-4 years, and was planning to do the 'Graduate Certificate in Online Teaching and Learning' this year by distance from TRU: http://www.tru.ca/distance/programs/graduate-certificate-online-teaching.html

I am wondering if I should, or how I might, work this 'professional development' project into my application? I assume they would be interested in candidates with a specific interest in this area that are actively working to upgrade their qualifications? Then again they might just want people with the experience already.

They mention in the duties the following:

•Mark tests and record grades using the learning management system
•Supervise Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) lab sessions
• Keep accurate student attendance in the student information system
•Utilize the learning management system (LMS) for instructional and administration purposes.
• Knowledgeable, experienced and enthusiastic about using educational technology for teaching purposes.

[nomad soul]

[thomas_pynchon]

That's interesting to hear, what were (are) the primary difficulties in adjusting to work in SA?

[plumpy nut]

[thomas_pynchon]

[nomad soul]