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nickthegreek · Joined: 13 Jun 2005 Posts: 6

To begin, I was born in Canada, raised there and educated in English. I have a BA (Poli Sci) and a Post BA Certificate in TESL, both from Concordia University in Montreal Canada. Also, I have one year teaching experience before earning my TESL. What, if any, job can I get. Finally, I am Arab looking, usually I'm asked if I'm Labanese. Will this work against me and also my name is Nick, which I have been told means *beep* in Arabic. All and any help is welcomed.

Thanks Nick

jmsauer · Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2005 1:33 am Post subject:

You can't really get a job at a decent school without an MA or lots more teaching experience. You will get offers from small schools for little pay under terrible conditions.

Cleopatra · Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2005 2:35 pm Post subject:

As the poster says, if you're looking for a decent job with decent conditions, you usually need an MA or years of relevant experience - preferable both. However, some places will accept candidates with post-grad TESOL certs, esp. if they're short staffed. Also, you should have a chance with non 'academic' institutions like banks, who sometimes employ ESL teachers, though reviews of such places are not always glowing.

Regarding your comment about 'looking Arab' (whatever that is) - it is neither here nor there. In fact, many places employ teachers who actually are Arab - though "of course" they get paid considerably less than "Westerners' do.