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MikeInChi
Joined: 05 Apr 2005
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Location: Chicago IL USA
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 Posted: Fri Mar 10, 2006 6:37 pm Post subject: Chicago and Beyond: Seeking Teaching Advice |
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After attending a TESOL certification course (November 2005 at Language House in Montpellier France) I am now back home in Chicago. I want more than anything else to gain ESL and TOEFL test prep teaching experience while here (intend to return to Europe eventually).
In addition to my newly acquired TESOL certificate, I have a BA (Psychology) from Michigan State University. I am 53 and retired (with an obvious desire to return to work).
I have sent out resumes and have even had a couple of interviews (one with Berlitz which I see from posts on this site is held in low regard by most). I use and review several ESL job websites including eslbase, eslz, esl job feed, etc.
So.. I guess I'm looking for any good advice as to where and how to look for those experiences that will allow to develop my skills as a teacher and serve as good references when I head back to Europe. |
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moot point
Joined: 22 Feb 2005
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| Posted: Sat Mar 11, 2006 3:33 am Post subject: |
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| how about persuing a Master's degree in Applied Linguistcs/TESL/etc. in Chicago with a focus on teaching. In the meantime, you could probably find work within the university teaching the foreign students. |
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Cdaniels
Joined: 21 Mar 2005
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Location: Dunwich, Massachusetts
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| Posted: Tue Mar 14, 2006 2:51 pm Post subject: How about Illinois teacher's cert? |
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| Would an alternative teacher's cert program be appropriate? |
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Brooks
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Location: Sagamihara
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| Posted: Wed Mar 15, 2006 1:01 am Post subject: |
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| you could try the public schools. |
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