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baltomatt



Joined: 29 Sep 2009
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Location: Xi'an, China
PostPosted: Wed Sep 30, 2009 4:54 pm    Post subject: Need advice on where to go Reply with quote
I am new to this and would appreciate any advice you could give, particularly with regard to location.

I have just completed my TESOL course. I am 48, male, single, and this is a career change for me. I have two undergraduate degrees, one in accounting and one in secondary education--mathematics. I have taught high school math for four years, but that was over 5 years ago. I currently hold, but am not using, a certificate to teach secondary math. I also have experience working as a C.P.A. I have some knowledge of Spanish and German, but I am not fluent in either.

I am not looking to do this for the short term; this is a long term commitment. Although I don't expect to save tons of money, I would like to be able to live on what I make teaching; my lifestyle is somewhat minimalist, so I don't require a lot. I prefer to teach adults, if possible. My primary interest, other than teaching, is languages, so I would like to have the latitude and time to study the language of the country in which I am living.

I am considering both Latin America and Asia, although I am leaning toward Asia at this point. Any thoughts from you would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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spiral78



Joined: 05 Apr 2004
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Location: On a Short Leash
PostPosted: Wed Sep 30, 2009 5:07 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
What TESOL course?

It makes a difference....
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baltomatt



Joined: 29 Sep 2009
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Location: Xi'an, China
PostPosted: Wed Sep 30, 2009 5:11 pm    Post subject: Need advice on where to go Reply with quote
I took the 4 week TESOL course at ILI, but the certificate is through SIT
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spiral78



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PostPosted: Wed Sep 30, 2009 5:20 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I think that one is on-site, and included real teaching practice - correct?
If so, it's fine:)

Sorry, I'm not very useful to you, not knowing the Asia/LA job markets. I'm a regular, but my 'fields' of expertise are teacher training in general, and Europe in particular.

However, others will certainly be along soon...... Cool
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baltomatt



Joined: 29 Sep 2009
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Location: Xi'an, China
PostPosted: Wed Sep 30, 2009 5:23 pm    Post subject: Need advice on where to go Reply with quote
Yes, it's on-site (130 hours) and included actual teaching, observations, etc.
Thanks for your response.
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naturegirl321



Joined: 04 May 2003
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Location: home sweet home
PostPosted: Wed Sep 30, 2009 7:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I recommend Asia. They'll set you up with a visa, flights, and housing.

If you taught in a HS, why not do intl schools? www.tes.co.uk and www.ibo.org With one in Maths, you'd have your pick of jobs.
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Chancellor



Joined: 31 Oct 2005
Posts: 1337
Location: Ji'an, China - if you're willing to send me cigars, I accept donations :)
PostPosted: Wed Sep 30, 2009 7:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
spiral78 wrote:
I think that one is on-site, and included real teaching practice - correct?
If so, it's fine:)

Sorry, I'm not very useful to you, not knowing the Asia/LA job markets. I'm a regular, but my 'fields' of expertise are teacher training in general, and Europe in particular.

However, others will certainly be along soon...... Cool
And you're not familiar with SIT? Justin will be disappointed. Laughing
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Glenski



Joined: 15 Jan 2003
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Location: Hokkaido, JAPAN
PostPosted: Wed Sep 30, 2009 10:00 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
naturegirl321 wrote:
I recommend Asia. They'll set you up with a visa, flights, and housing.
You say this a lot, but I keep reminding people that this is not universally true. It might be better if you stated which countries pay for housing and flights.

Here in Japan, paid housing is rare. Paid flights are even rarer.
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baltomatt



Joined: 29 Sep 2009
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PostPosted: Thu Oct 01, 2009 12:26 am    Post subject: Need advice on where to go Reply with quote
I am less concerned with finances than I am with:
1. Where I can find a long-term situation teaching mostly adults.
2. Who will hire someone at 48.
3. Decent working conditions without worrying about visa problems (above board)
4. Opportunity to learn the language while I am there--I'm not looking to slack off but I know that more time goes into teaching than just the time spent teaching (ie. prep time), so more than 30 hours of classes probably means 50+ hours total.
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Glenski



Joined: 15 Jan 2003
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PostPosted: Thu Oct 01, 2009 9:11 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Business English agencies?
Company direct hires?
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