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[SaratheSlytherin]

I'm new to TEFL, and I can accept an honest answer, but please no rude or mean answers!

I've searched the forum, and I couldn't find a similar question... if I missed it, I'm sorry... but I did look.

I've recently gotten my TESOL certificate, and I have my heart set on teaching in Latin America, especially Mexico. I've been doing research and working and saving my money. I'm concerned because the school year starts in Mexico in August and I'm worried that the door is closed to me, at least for the rest of the school year.

My TEFL training was REALLY good, and the school was really professionally run, but I wonder if doing my training in Mexico would have been more auspicious since that's where I want to work.

I'm really freaking out... I'm so overwhelmed by everything there is to do to prepare!! I don't want to fail at this.

I am especially interested in Mexico but I'm open to any destination in Latin America. I'm just not sure if it's possible, let alone auspicious, to find work during the year?

I realize that many schools expect you to be in the country before they'll grant an interview; going down there in person is an investment and before I spend my hard-earned savings I want to be sure that there's a possibility of finding work.

I'm dying to see the world, and get back to Mexico; don't get me wrong; it's just that saving all that money was hard work and, if I spend it on a job search, I want to be successful.

Thanks if you can help me! I would appreciate some constructive advice. I'm honestly freaking out because I'm so worried about my future :'( although I realize that freaking out isn't an effective solution.

[spiral78]

Sara, exactly when would you be able to go?

[Guy Courchesne]

Come over to the Mexico forum to talk to us...you'll get a lot of help there.

Is there any particular spot in Mexico that interests you most? There are always late openings as schools fight to fill remaining spots. If you could be here no later than the 1st or 2nd week of September, there's a good chance you'll luck out.

Of course that depends a lot on where in Mexico...the smaller the town, the fewer number of likely openings.

[SaratheSlytherin]

Thanks guys!!

I have my heart set on teaching in Mexico!! It's my dream. I'd be thrilled to get a job anywhere in Latin America or Asia, and there are many places I'll eventually go, but for now Mexico is my number one choice.

See you in the Mexico forum.

[SaratheSlytherin]

[SaratheSlytherin]

I'm surprised that no one in the Mexico forum has asked this!

[spiral78]

Sara, exactly when would you be able to go?

Goodness. I just thought some actual potential timeline would help people give you some idea whether it would be a good time, even if it's not the peak hiring time.