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[dawn2dusk]

Hi everyone

It's been very helpful to read all the posts here. I really hate to re-ask questions so if I missed relevant posts please feel free to just post the link if that's easiest.

About me

I've taught as an instructional assistant in public schools in the US for a couple of years (off and on). After spending 8 months in Mexico (Guanajuato ) studying Spanish I've decided I might like to go back to school and earn a MA in education or maybe TESOL. However before I make that commitment I would like to teach some of my own classes. I have a BS in Human Development.

So on to my questions

I've read a lot here that seems to say that it is very....difficult for US citizens to get employment in Spain. Some places (EBC and a couple of posts here) claim one can work on a student visa. The website for the Chicago Spanish Embassy states "As a general rule, a student visa does not allow the student to work." Is TEFL work the exception?

I'd really like to go to Spain, however if that is out, what places should I seriously consider in LA? I really ought to go somewhere Spanish speaking, for practicalities sake. I loved Mexico, most days of the week, but I really would like to experience somewhere new. I won't have any huge savings so I really need to be able to live off of what I earn. I don't spend a lot, but I'd like some travel money. I would prefer to work with children but do have experience teaching university age/adults.

I posted this here because I had questions about different places. I apologize if I picked the wrong place to post. Thank you for any clarity you can provide.

[Chancellor]

[SandyG20]

Without an EU passport - you don't have much of a chance in most of Europe. Seems so unfair doesn't it?

[hexadec]