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USAMATHMAN · Joined: 01 Oct 2009 Posts: 72

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

I have to say that the best choice would be to stay in math rather than EFL. Certainly there are many more EFL openings than math. But...

You say that you have a US teaching cert/license. Did you try any of the major international schools? I would keep my eyes on the websites of places like AUS, HCT, AU, UAEU... even SQU in Oman. How about AUC in Cairo? All of them should start posting next years openings. (or the year after you are done in Korea perhaps?) Will you be teaching math in Korea? You might also run into other jobs there... or tutoring?

One thing confuses me... won't getting an MA in TEFL just add a bunch more money to your education loans? I don't see switching fields being all that helpful... at either getting good jobs or paying off the debt.

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boundforsaudi · Joined: 29 Jan 2003 Posts: 243

Any obsequious liberal who speaks English can fool an administrator into thinking he can teach it well. In spite of the fact that there are quickie certification courses in ESL, to be any good at it you really have to do an MA in ESL after a BA in English. There are thousands of unqualified ESL teachers with just CELTAs or DELTAs or fly-by-night MAs after a BA in business or something. They do get jobs, but I don't know how they sleep at night.

Do what you really know. Stick to math. You can get a high-paying job teaching high school math in the UAE with Teach Away. I wish I were in your shoes. You can't fake math.

Never Ceased To Be Amazed

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

I hadn't thought of Teachaway... didn't know that they were hiring for Math. Definitely look into that one USAmathman...

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adorabilly · Joined: 20 May 2006 Posts: 430 Location: Ras Al Khaimah

USAMATHMAN · Joined: 01 Oct 2009 Posts: 72

Thanks for the advice everyone. I really have no desire to teach ESL. Just interested in living in UAE and getting opportunity to teach and make good salary.

I did apply with HCT a few months ago and was given a verbal offer to teach mathematics. However, received an email from a higher level administrator saying that offer had been dropped and I was no longer being considered. No reason given. Surprised

So, I am not sure if it would be profitable to apply again next year. What do you think?

I am 100% sure I would like to teach mathematics, but if an ESL opportunity arises I would be more than happy to take it.

I definitely don't want to get any more student loans.

Lots to think about. I also contemplated the idea of getting another MA in Mathematics and applying for a math content position at another university.

Thanks again. Information was very helpful.
Very Happy

USA

scot47 · Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Posts: 15343

You can almost certainly get a Math Teaching job in one of the international schools in UAE or the Gulf. For Saudi Arabia there are lots of opportunities for those who are qualified as teachers in US or UK.

misterkodak · Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2010 1:50 pm Post subject:

I'd look into some of the petroleum companies as well. They need Math Instructors in their training programs abroad. Even better, look into the Department of Defense Schools. Its a civil service (GS) job with all the perks of being in the military abroad without actually being in the military.

johnslat · Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2010 2:37 pm Post subject:

Dear misterkodak,

If USAMATHMAN is soon off to South Korea and is interested in the DoD schools, this may be relevant:

"Interview. Interviews are normally scheduled annually and applicants are invited to interview