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[pocketplayer]

Hi All!
I am currently teaching in the Middle East, primary education, 30 hours a week.
My contact is ending and I am wanting to expand my horizons. I tend to be more
a micro personality and need help with getting up-to-date on other possibilities/options.
All insight appreciated.

Prior to teaching overseas, I taught elementary for 13 years in the US and hold a
multiple-subject clear teaching credential.

Ideally, I'd like to work with adults if possible or older students. Teaching grades
one and two(science, English, math), 30 hours a week with little curriculum
and support has been a challenge, but I made it work successfully. Just time to move on.

Can anyone offer advice on what other opportunities are available and/or any other
education/certificates I would need?

Salary consideration here was aprox $4000 mo USD

[tttompatz]

[pocketplayer]

Thank you...

As mentioned above, am seeking info/experience on the opportunities for one teaching English with my education/experience.
BA
Multiple-Subject Clear Credential
13 Full Time Years Elementary Teacher
2 Years Overseas Experience

For example, in my school district we have LT's (licensed teachers), Heads of Faculty, and Cluster Managers. The HoF and CM's need administrative experience, so that's pretty much out for me. There are other positions in the District office, but they don't appeal to me.

Those teaching at university need MA to qualify over here.

I wonder about moving into the business sector and what qualifications are needed. Sadly, I find most unaware of what it takes to teach children, especially over here. It is my opinion that if you can master the elementary classroom over here, you can do just about anything related to education.

I am in no way trying to open the floodgates of debate, but imagine walking into a school where Arabic teachers and admin don't really want you there (not in every case), you have 30 hours per week with Arabic teachers given 15, the students know little to no English, you have little to no curriculum, there are very few supplies, the students will wrestle/fight at will unless they are controlled ALL day long, especially after lunch, students from other classes randomly walk into your class and won't leave, there is almost no discipline measures from admin so you must deal with things on your own...it goes on from there. Those are just the internal issues, the external issues from the school district are another matter. Moral overall is very low from other teachers and staying positive a full time job in itself. Welcome to all of what was NOT mentioned in the recruiting interview! LOL

That's just my story...I was able to deal with most of the above well and after 15 years with kids, I'd like to seek other pastures if you will.

[naturegirl321]

What you described applied to a lot of people. However, they're usually making a lot less, think $500 at the low end. I know it stinks, but the money's good. Have you looked into teaching at a university in the Middle East? You alraedy have ME experience.

I dealt with similar issues and made $500 to $1500 a month, with no housing. Just to put things into persepctive It's not that bad.

With all that experience, you should be able to get a job just about anywhere. Granted, most of it wasn't teaching English, but you could still go down that road. Try applying and see what happens. You've got nothing to lose.

[naturegirl321]

In another you said you have an MA, that could help.

[tttompatz]