| View previous topic :: View next topic |
| Author |
Message |
jrwilheim
Joined: 02 Jul 2007
Posts: 34
Location: New York
|
 Posted: Sat Jul 28, 2007 6:30 pm Post subject: Is anyone teaching ESL in USA public schools? |
 |
|
| Okay...my long-term goal, I think, is to teach ESL in the public schools. Currently, I'm getting my CELTA and expect to go abroad for a year or two, but would like to teach ESL in the USA long-term. I know this will involve getting a master's and certification. Just wondering if anyone has made this transition and has any advice. Thanks. |
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
Vanica
Joined: 31 Aug 2006
Posts: 368
Location: North Carolina
|
| Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2007 9:02 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| I am getting direct phone calls from US school principals all day today after registering at www. teachers-teachers.com This week is a big scramble to fill ESL spots before school starts. I just can't decide where to relocate to! |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
chinagirl
Joined: 27 May 2003
Posts: 235
Location: United States
|
| Posted: Sat Aug 11, 2007 5:21 am Post subject: where? |
|
|
Vanica,
I will be coming back to the States in a couple of years and that is good to hear. Where in the country are you getting offers from, if I may be curious? (I'm certified for ESOL in NY)
CG |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Vanica
Joined: 31 Aug 2006
Posts: 368
Location: North Carolina
|
| Posted: Sat Aug 11, 2007 3:42 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| virginia, florida, north carolina...I didn't choose any state in the Northeast, but I know that there are lots of ESL jobs in New York. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
bonanzabucks
Joined: 29 May 2007
Posts: 27
Location: NYC
|
| Posted: Sun Aug 12, 2007 7:00 am Post subject: |
|
|
| Vanica wrote: |
| virginia, florida, north carolina...I didn't choose any state in the Northeast, but I know that there are lots of ESL jobs in New York. |
They are desperate for ESL teachers here in NY. I interviewed with this one company a few months ago and the starting salary was $25-$30 an hour, depending on your experience and education. I was surprised it was that high. This was for a job in Queens, so I'm sure you could make more in Manhattan. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
naturegirl321
Joined: 04 May 2003
Posts: 9041
Location: home sweet home
|
| Posted: Sun Aug 12, 2007 2:02 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| bonanzabucks wrote: |
| Vanica wrote: |
| virginia, florida, north carolina...I didn't choose any state in the Northeast, but I know that there are lots of ESL jobs in New York. |
They are desperate for ESL teachers here in NY. I interviewed with this one company a few months ago and the starting salary was $25-$30 an hour, depending on your experience and education. I was surprised it was that high. This was for a job in Queens, so I'm sure you could make more in Manhattan. |
BUt can you live off of 30 an hour? |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Vanica
Joined: 31 Aug 2006
Posts: 368
Location: North Carolina
|
| Posted: Sun Aug 12, 2007 3:14 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| If you are a US citizen or resident, you can get a full-time teaching position in the public schools in NYC. Check TeachNY for the salaries. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
bonanzabucks
Joined: 29 May 2007
Posts: 27
Location: NYC
|
| Posted: Sun Aug 12, 2007 5:13 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| naturegirl321 wrote: |
| bonanzabucks wrote: |
| Vanica wrote: |
| virginia, florida, north carolina...I didn't choose any state in the Northeast, but I know that there are lots of ESL jobs in New York. |
They are desperate for ESL teachers here in NY. I interviewed with this one company a few months ago and the starting salary was $25-$30 an hour, depending on your experience and education. I was surprised it was that high. This was for a job in Queens, so I'm sure you could make more in Manhattan. |
BUt can you live off of 30 an hour? |
Yes, definitely. But not in Manhattan. You'd have to live in Queens. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
gabisa
Joined: 03 Sep 2007
Posts: 2
|
| Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2007 6:20 pm Post subject: for Vanica |
|
|
Hi Vanica,
You said that you were getting calls from principals in different states in response to teachers-teachers -- Are they calling you and wanting to do phone interviews, or are you expected to travel to the schools to interview? It's just that I'm in Spain at the moment and am wondering if I apply to schools from here if they would be happy doing phone interviews. Thanks for any thoughts. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
rusmeister
Joined: 15 Jun 2006
Posts: 867
Location: Russia
|
| Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2007 3:15 am Post subject: |
|
|
I've been that whole route. Going there, getting my certification, worked in the public school...and left.
If you're interested in why,
http://foru.ms/t6072877-american-education-redux-ii.html
(warning - it involves some reading! The POV is Christian, but even if you don't care about that, it would still be of interest.) |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Henry_Cowell
Joined: 27 May 2005
Posts: 3352
Location: Berkeley
|
| Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2007 2:27 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| rusmeister wrote: |
I've been that whole route. Going there, getting my certification, worked in the public school...and left.
If you're interested in why,
| This is what I wrote: |
| The true solution to this mess needs to be a Christian solution. |
|
QED |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
rusmeister
Joined: 15 Jun 2006
Posts: 867
Location: Russia
|
| Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2007 3:46 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| Henry_Cowell wrote: |
| rusmeister wrote: |
I've been that whole route. Going there, getting my certification, worked in the public school...and left.
If you're interested in why,
| This is what I wrote: |
| The true solution to this mess needs to be a Christian solution. |
|
QED |
Henry, If you stand on QED, then you miss the point of how this impacts everybody regardless of faith. The nature of the beast I describe is not a Christian one. My posts there are aimed at Christians, so I recommend Christian solutions for Christians, but the mess we call public education remains everyone's problem, however you solve it. But you can't begin to solve it if you don't understand the nature of the problem.
PS - I specifically warned people of the Christian POV above.
I know you think I'm crazy and that's OK. I think you are indoctrinated so I guess we're even!  |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Henry_Cowell
Joined: 27 May 2005
Posts: 3352
Location: Berkeley
|
| Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2007 4:46 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| rusmeister wrote: |
| I think you are indoctrinated.... |
Oh? With what exactly? Who administered that indoctrination? |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Vanica
Joined: 31 Aug 2006
Posts: 368
Location: North Carolina
|
| Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2007 5:46 pm Post subject: Re: for Vanica |
|
|
| gabisa wrote: |
Hi Vanica,
You said that you were getting calls from principals in different states in response to teachers-teachers -- Are they calling you and wanting to do phone interviews, or are you expected to travel to the schools to interview? It's just that I'm in Spain at the moment and am wondering if I apply to schools from here if they would be happy doing phone interviews. Thanks for any thoughts. |
Phone interviews, actually. I might stay in Montreal, however, because I cannot find childcare for my daughter anywhere in the US or English Canada like you have here. Good luck! I was contacted today from the Virgin Islands! |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
rusmeister
Joined: 15 Jun 2006
Posts: 867
Location: Russia
|
| Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2007 1:26 am Post subject: |
|
|
| Henry_Cowell wrote: |
| rusmeister wrote: |
| I think you are indoctrinated.... |
Oh? With what exactly? Who administered that indoctrination? |
Well, Henry, if you actually do the reading, you might find out. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
FAQ
Search
Memberlist
Usergroups
Register
Profile
Log in to check your private messages
Log in
