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emilskie
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 Posted: Wed Mar 18, 2009 10:47 pm Post subject: High paying and legit jobs |
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Hi guys!
I have my Masters in education, have taught for 2 years in the US, and am hoping to go overseas to teach English once this school year ends. With my first teaching job overseas though, (and this might sound greedy), I am hoping to make as much money as possible to pay back $33,000 in student loans. That way I can then be more flexible as to where I teach overseas, and I won't have to rely on finding the highest paying job that I can. I am wondering which country you are most likely to make the most money (and one that is safe). I was thinking Korea or Taiwan? Also, there are soooo many adds out there. Does anyone know of any legit organizations or schools to look for jobs under, or any reliable recruiting agencies? Thanks for all of your help!  |
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mlomker
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| Posted: Wed Mar 18, 2009 11:54 pm Post subject: Re: High paying and legit jobs |
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Are you a certified high school teacher or are you teaching at the college level? If you are certified then you could look at International schools (private high schools for expat's kids) or you could consider colleges in the Middle East.
You may very well be able to earn a US-level salary in a country with a low cost of living. Certified teachers are in very good shape compared to most of us. |
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emilskie
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| Posted: Thu Mar 19, 2009 12:47 am Post subject: Thanks for the reply! |
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| I am certified in elementary education in New York and Florida, and for grades 6-9 (any subject) in Florida. I looked into international schools, but it seems like I would have to teach what I am certified in here in the States (Science or eEementary Ed.), instead of ESL. Is this assumption correct? |
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mlomker
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| Posted: Thu Mar 19, 2009 12:55 am Post subject: Re: Thanks for the reply! |
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| Is this assumption correct? |
That wouldn't surprise me. I wasn't aware that you had your heart set on ESL. Now that you've provided some good details I'm sure that others will pipe in.
One of the interesting things about the ESL business is that you could be a certified teacher in ESL in the States and you'd still need to take a 120 hour ESL teaching course (CELTA or comparable) to obtain a work visa in many countries. |
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naturegirl321
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| Posted: Thu Mar 19, 2009 1:39 pm Post subject: |
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| YOu could try to get certified in ESL |
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Never Ceased To Be Amazed
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My question...if I may...is why E"F"L if certified otherwise?
P.s.- "ESL" is only taught "traditionally" in countries where English is considered the "first" language...
NCTBA |
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JZer
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My question...if I may...is why E"F"L if certified otherwise?
P.s.- "ESL" is only taught "traditionally" in countries where English is considered the "first" language...
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I believe that in some international schools it would be ESL. Some of the students were born in the United States or Europe and then return to their home countries.
I know that in the Taipei American school about 50 percent of the students are the children of Taiwanese. English is their second language and not really a foreign language. Some have English speaking parents. |
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naturegirl321
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| Posted: Thu Mar 19, 2009 4:41 pm Post subject: Re: Thanks for the reply! |
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| emilskie wrote: |
| I am certified in elementary education in New York and Florida, and for grades 6-9 (any subject) in Florida. I looked into international schools, but it seems like I would have to teach what I am certified in here in the States (Science or eEementary Ed.), instead of ESL. Is this assumption correct? |
YOu've got lots of options. You can teach El Ed. YOu could teach Social studies, science, maths, etc in grades 6 to 9. I think that you have the basic quals, now just register for recruitment fairs. |
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Chancellor
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