philbert wrote:Deer Jan

Yur attitood must improov

Philbert Arachide, PhD

Now thats what I'm talking about!


Me and Philbert, experts in the GNU English.

Jan wrote:To Steve, Your Engilsh must improve. This would be my first suggestion.
Respectifully,

Jan

My English is just fine, thank you very much. Most forums tend to informal, and given the fact you're not adding anything really to the main point of the thread, it would seem you enjoy needling people excessively merely to feel better about yourself.


Even more respectfully,



Steve

thanks for the update! See everyone, a technical problem. Nothing more.

hi, stateside, thank you for the response. its been very informative.

actually, i find with many careers it is FAR MORE that what one imagines it to be re: work. an actor once said he gets paid for sitting around all day in a trailer and just WAITING> the actually acting hed do for free


and that was true in my past field. being a a therapist is mostly arguing with insurance companies, waiting three months ro be reimbursed, and dealing with every other headache imaginable.

the therapy part is the enjoyable stuff, and even that isnt really.

so i left it. and if i can, i will not go back.

anyway, i tried to send a PM to see if i can contact you for more, but so far it says those are not allowed. i dont know if its acceptable, but if i may contact you more re: your experiences, here is my email address: please feel free to write. it this is against the terms of the board, i apologize, but i am trying to get as much info on the overseas aspect of this career from as many people with firsthand knowledge as i can. yochimst [@] yahoo.com just swap an '@' for the [@]

hi. im not teaching overseas (yet), but was curious as to where/what you are teaching. i am simmilarly looking into at least being able to save a bit of money by going overseas, as well as for the adventure of it all and getting out and seeing the world.

im a "career changer," meaning i never knew what i wanted to be when i grew up. ive always been involved in working with children, and this seemed the most logical extension of it along with doing something more meaningful with my life.

just curious, and if you have any advice on the issues, itd be much appreciated!


Steve

JScholl wrote:Hi, I was actually living in Tucson at the time and didn't do any of my program online. It was all at the campus and was more of a traditional program. I'm not sure sure about the online program but I don't think you would need to travel at all to do it.

cool, thanks. i am in a post-bacc. program currently, but am looking to shave some time off. my concern would be contacts one can get at various schools. like job fairs and whatnot.

i saw that UoP has contacts for overseas student teaching, with the Dept of Defense. anyone have contact or exp with somehting like this?

anyone familiar with teachers from these program?

i ask as i am currently in a post bach program, but finding it may take too long, and some other issues. i enjoy the fact i am getting courses in sciences as well, but would like to be done sooner.

anyone have exp with u of phoenix? i wasnt sure what their reputation is. it seems kinda like a mill, but if i can get done faster, and then my two years or so exp before hitting the international fairs, id be on track that must faster. any opinions would be much appreciated!

Reykjavík

Hi, my name is Steve and Ive returned to school to get my elementary certification with a focus on science and technology.

I am in the early stages of this new career, and was wondering for some help from experienced professionals. What would you say are the best experiences to have to teach overseas? I realize I may have to teach in the US for a few years, but the overall goal is to teach out of the country.

I would be interested in DoD schools as well as the private American system. What would be good experiences for people to have in order to get these types of positions?

I am looking to travel overseas as well, though my economic situation will play a large role in that.

Also, is there a demand or market for counselors and the like in overseas schools? I have an MSW and have previously been a therapist, though I found it very emotionally draining and finally the economics of the field have changed drastically. Hence my decision for a new career and outlook on life.

Any opinions and thoughts would be GREATLY appreciated!


Steve in Michigan

teacher wrote:Steve and Andrea,
Some schools will hire newly certified teachers without experience. You will find some of the schools in Colombia will welcome you with open arms and be excited that you birng youth, energy, new ideas and are up to date with the latest in technology. The other way in could be to go as an intern, prove yourself, impress the admin and slide into a teaching position the next year. More schools are considering hiring intern positions these days. The Queen's fair is a really good fair for those without much experience. It is a great fair for those new to overseas teaching, a smaller and cheaper fair. Search Cambridge and ISS Boston could be overwelming and intimidating to those without international teaching experience.

cool thanks for the info. any chance of posting a link for some info? also, how about the UNI fair?

I went with this school speficially because they have a relationship with the military to student teach overseas. Now if i can afford it....

anyway, much appreciated!

hi andrea,

from what ive heard, schools typically want two years of teaching exp, at least that is what i got from iss.edu


though that would be great. i could see hanging in s america for a few years. i was also looking into the US dept of defense school system. they apparantly dont have exp as a hard and fast rule....

im more toward the beginning of my mission. but i am trying to complete it as fast as i can. the school im at is recruited by districts across the country- i can see teaching a few years in somewhere like las vegas or similar if need be.

Hi all, New to the board, and am actually in the process of completing my teacher's cert. I am EXTREMELY interested in teaching abroad (am in the States) and would like to hear from anyone and everyone re: the process and experience they have had.

I am getting elementary cert. In my previous career I was a social worker specializing in therapy. However, I have been completely burned by the experience and am looking to start anew. I know there is a requirement of two years plus for private schools, and I am willing to do whatever it takes to get overseas. Anyone care to help a new boarder out?


tthanks for the help!


Steve in Michigan