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lifeheart · Joined: 10 Jun 2011 Posts: 8 Location: okalhoma

I'am getting my degree in enviromental science..and in Education..i'am looking to see what else would be needed from someone already teaching for awhile..let me know thanks!i have also taught some in Mexico freelance i know that is not much but it's somthing.. Very Happy

veiledsentiments · Joined: 20 Feb 2003 Posts: 17644 Location: USA

It is very unclear exactly what it is you want to do... get a job teaching? Teaching what? Will you have a US teaching certificate/license? To teach what? I've never heard of any classes in environmental science. You have no qualifications to teach anything else.

What are your expectations? I suspect that the Middle East may not be the right place for you.

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lifeheart · Joined: 10 Jun 2011 Posts: 8 Location: okalhoma

veiledsentiments

sorry ya i didnt make that very clear..thanks for gettign back with me. science..as a teaching subject Yes i will be getting my teaching degree as well.i know people with TEACH AWAY who say i could do it..your thoughts on exp teaching there?thanks again!

veiledsentiments · Joined: 20 Feb 2003 Posts: 17644 Location: USA

OK... so you would have a license to teach science. Has Teachaway suggested that they would offer you a job? You might want to read their Facebook group where there are teachers who are there right now.

We are mostly EFL/ESL teachers and mostly teaching adults. Very few K-12 teachers here. The kids can be a real handful to teach. It could be good training for you... or scare you away from the classroom forever!! Laughing

The thing is... for all newbies to the field... the good jobs with good conditions/students go to the teachers who have years and years of experience.

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lifeheart · Joined: 10 Jun 2011 Posts: 8 Location: okalhoma

ya I did talk to a member on ther website on facebook.They seem to be a reptable organization..and recieved good feedback...I just wanted another person not connected to them to backup what they were saying is all..I've also been told if not them I must contact the schools directly for open positions (freelance)which is a no brainer..but it's good to have people on the inside just as yourself that can lend a hand with advice..anything else your could say that comes to mind?I also plan on getting the CELTA cir..this is best I've heard''thanks again for your advice..it's very helpful

veiledsentiments · Joined: 20 Feb 2003 Posts: 17644 Location: USA

Yes, the CELTA is the preferred cert in the Middle East. I wasn't really suggesting that you ask Teachaway about the teaching... but the individual teachers on Facebook. Cool

They are currently on the ground doing the actual work. It appears that positive or negative experiences in the program are completely dependent on which school you get assigned to... ie... a crapshoot. There are posts here about various experiences if you do a search. (if you type in more than one word, be sure to use "search for all terms")

BTW... freelancing is not allowed in the Gulf. You must qualify for a residence visa and a work visa which an employer provides. This isn't a part of the world where you fly in and knock on doors. You would need to be hired from outside the country to get the normal benefits. And there are a significant number of VERY bad employers. Be sure to research any school carefully before heading over there. Also check out the thread at the top about scams. It has finally quieted down a bit, but there have been many scam employers who get you to send money for a non-existent job. The key is never send anyone money.

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lifeheart · Joined: 10 Jun 2011 Posts: 8 Location: okalhoma

oh when i asked the teach away facebook page i was talking to teachers that were already there..i have heard that International school are the best actually because they subscribe to a different protocall then the national schools and universities ask for..not sure what all that means ..but anyway..also i have a list of all the international schools and there embassies.I was told when the time came to just contact them personally as well your thoughs?

veiledsentiments · Joined: 20 Feb 2003 Posts: 17644 Location: USA

Apply... it's the only way to find out who will hire you. Cool

Then if you get any offers, check them out carefully. Amazing the stuff one can google up.

You might also try the K-12 employment fairs that organizations like International Schools Services hold around the country.

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lifeheart · Joined: 10 Jun 2011 Posts: 8 Location: okalhoma

well that seems to be all the questions i have at the moment..as things move along will ask more..thanks again for your help)

lifeheart · Joined: 10 Jun 2011 Posts: 8 Location: okalhoma

This seems to be the main esl job board..is that true? or are there other viable ones worth checking out?

veiledsentiments · Joined: 20 Feb 2003 Posts: 17644 Location: USA

This is the first and the largest. It is certainly the one that provides the most Middle East information. I've never really looked, but I hear that there are boards that concentrate on Asia... particularly China and Japan... and probably Korea.

Good Luck!

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lifeheart · Joined: 10 Jun 2011 Posts: 8 Location: okalhoma

well i like this one and by what i have seem this one gives the most reliable info..and most reliable teachers on site..such as yourself..ya cant beat onsite personel for intel..

lifeheart · Joined: 10 Jun 2011 Posts: 8 Location: okalhoma

hey the http://www.iss.edu/schools/ site is awsome and really felpful..really gives me some confidence in this journey..thanks again.
will keep in touch for the future!

pocketplayer · Joined: 22 Feb 2010 Posts: 8

I teach primary here in UAE...the kids are more than a handful trust me! Many secondary teachers got placed in elementary, mostly males, and got blown out of the water. If you have little experience with elementary, think again...this is no easy gig and we teach a min of 30 hrs a week.