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lebishar
Joined: 22 Jun 2009 Posts: 7
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Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2009 6:10 pm Post subject: Peru - possible w/o experience or cert.? |
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I'm a young American with a B.A., no teaching experience, and no certification. I originally wanted to move to Morocco to teach, but after applying to a few jobs there, and reading up on it, it looks like Morocco might not be a good place to start out. After reading quite a bit of this forum, it seems Asia and South America are the most likely places to find a job. I've applied to a few schools in Asia by email, but am more interested in South America.
I really appreciate the information available on this forum, especially the great posts by naturegirl. I have a few points I'd like to be sure on, though, before I fly to Peru.
Here are my questions: It sounds like I have more of a chance of getting a job in Peru than in other South American countries. Is this true? I'm also under the impression that it's not possible to arrange a job beforehand, that I should simply fly there and see what happens.
I have no qualms about working illegally, but I am, I must admit, a little worried that after I arrive in Peru I simply won't be able to find a job. So what do you think my chances are of finding work after I arrive? Also, is $500 a month enough to live on before securing a job? Finally, is there a particular time of year that it is best to start looking? Should I come in September, or can I come whenever is convenient for me? |
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naturegirl321
Joined: 04 May 2003 Posts: 9041 Location: home sweet home
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Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2009 6:28 pm Post subject: |
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Of course, as long as you have a pulse you can teach in Peru. Don't expect a visa, expect about 8usd an hour. I PMed you with more info
Here are my questions: It sounds like I have more of a chance of getting a job in Peru than in other South American countries. Is this true? Yes, it's easy to get jobs. GOod jobs, are hard. You might have to work at a couple of places.
So what do you think my chances are of finding work after I arrive? Very good, but like I said, you'll probably have to work at a couple of places.
Also, is $500 a month enough to live on before securing a job? Dependshow you live, I have friends who pay 1900usd just for a flat. 500 is decent, but you won't be taking taxis all over the place.
Finally, is there a particular time of year that it is best to start looking? Should I come in September, or can I come whenever is convenient for me? Don't come at the end of July, Christmas, Easter, or Jan or Feb. Otherwise you should be fine. |
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McRae
Joined: 29 Nov 2011 Posts: 1 Location: Georgia-USA
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Posted: Thu Dec 01, 2011 1:29 am Post subject: Also interested in heading to Peru without experience |
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I plan to head to Peru to begin my TEFL experience. Naturegirl, I noticed the times you posted as bad options to head to Peru. As of now, my plans are to head down by the first of February. I was wondering why those are bad months? The reason I can think of is that the year has already begun and teachers are already secured into their positions.
Another post mentioned June/July were great times to head down. Would you agree with this?
I would love to hear how an initial experience went from each of you, Naturegirl and Lebishar. |
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jooooooey
Joined: 16 Dec 2009 Posts: 65
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Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2011 4:21 pm Post subject: |
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July is good if you have money to sit on--it`s a good time to get hired but there are a lot of holidays that month so you won`t work much until August. The other times I don`t know. |
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naturegirl321
Joined: 04 May 2003 Posts: 9041 Location: home sweet home
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Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2011 12:21 am Post subject: |
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Sorry, just saw this now. Jan and Feb are vacation time, so there will be less classes. End of July is BAD, it's independence and again, lots of cancelled classes. |
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dannyd321
Joined: 08 Nov 2013 Posts: 2 Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin USA
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Posted: Wed Nov 13, 2013 4:32 pm Post subject: |
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Without a BA at 19 years old, with some experience and fluency in Spanish and English what would be my chances of getting a job? Would it be too much of a risk, or should I look elsewhere in Latin America? |
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kona
Joined: 17 Sep 2011 Posts: 188 Location: USA
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Posted: Fri Dec 13, 2013 10:03 am Post subject: |
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I've never taught in Peru, but I've taught in Mexico and have known people that have taught in Peru. You would probably have no chance whatsoever in getting a work permit (even teachers with solid qualifications have trouble with this, unless they're at a international school), and you probably would be working with lower tier institutes.
That being said, if it's anything like Mexico, then you can for sure get work. I knew a few people there who had no BA or cert.
Just make sure you have enough cash for an escape if need be; better to be broke in the states/canada than broke in Peru. |
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naturegirl321
Joined: 04 May 2003 Posts: 9041 Location: home sweet home
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Posted: Tue Dec 17, 2013 1:48 am Post subject: |
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19, with no degree I'd get a degree if I were you. A BA has become what a HS dip was years ago. Yes, of course, you might be able to get a job. ANd people have and people will, but gettinga BA will open a lot more doors. |
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lagringalindissima
Joined: 20 Jun 2014 Posts: 105 Location: Tucson, Arizona
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Posted: Sun Oct 19, 2014 4:48 am Post subject: If you are 19.. stay in school!! |
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If you want to see Peru, do so during your summer vacation . Trying to job hunt locally with no BA, no work experience and no TEFL won't work.. even if you got a job, it would be a horrendous job. Peru does have fairly low standards for teachers compared to Asia-- where I doubt anyone would even interview you-- but any refutable school will want at least a TEFL and probably a BA. Plus..would you really feel comfortable being a teacher to 18 year olds? |
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just_a_mirage
Joined: 11 Nov 2008 Posts: 169 Location: ecuador
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Posted: Mon May 30, 2016 7:22 pm Post subject: |
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The other thing, is, that you might want to think about how fair it is to teach with no experience or skills to do so. I have taught with many such teachers over the years, and kind of feel it is unethical to take the hard earned money of people who work very hard for very little. Many want to learn English to have better futures, but if you are taking their money, without having the ability to actually teach them, that seems a little unethical, don't you think? |
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ChewyB
Joined: 24 Feb 2016 Posts: 4
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Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2016 10:51 pm Post subject: |
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Peru is definitely possible to teach in without experience. You may not get the cream of the crop when it comes to job prospects, though. That being said, there are so many language schools lining up for native English speaking teachers that you're bound to find numerous opportunities to set up an interview and get a job. If you work hard I would expect to see you in a fair-paying job inside of two weeks. Good luck out there! |
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