UK citizen interested by the idea of teaching in the US.
Feb 24th 2009, 1:02 pm
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Re: UK citizen interested by the idea of teaching in the US.
I'm a student and the idea of a career in teaching in the US seems like an interesting prospect.
As I'm still a 6th former this is only a venture into the idea.
I understand the visa situation can be difficult as can the high college fees in the US which is why i would consider a degree in the UK then possibly a teaching course in the US in either English Literature or Music.
Are there any sites i should look at or any helpful advice on this topic (other than 'dont bother... it's too difficult'
)?
Im stuck as to where i should look for further advice.
Thanks in advance.
Matt
As I'm still a 6th former this is only a venture into the idea.
I understand the visa situation can be difficult as can the high college fees in the US which is why i would consider a degree in the UK then possibly a teaching course in the US in either English Literature or Music.
Are there any sites i should look at or any helpful advice on this topic (other than 'dont bother... it's too difficult'
)?Im stuck as to where i should look for further advice.
Thanks in advance.
Matt
Feb 24th 2009, 2:09 pm
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Re: UK citizen interested by the idea of teaching in the US.
It would be (relatively) easy to follow that up with a non-cap H-1B to be a non-tenure track instructor at university level. Getting from there to high school (if that's what you want) will not be so easy. You may be able to talk the uni into a green card app, but it will not be a short path. This would be a 10+ years route from where you are now.
Feb 24th 2009, 4:42 pm
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Re: UK citizen interested by the idea of teaching in the US.
Hi, I am also around your age wanting to be a Teacher in the US. All I can say from what I have heard on here is that it will be very hard and we will have to work.
I am thinking of teaching English in a non-English speaking country first, to gain some experience and The US maybe more impressed if you know another language.
Good luck!
Any State in mind?
I am thinking of teaching English in a non-English speaking country first, to gain some experience and The US maybe more impressed if you know another language.
Good luck!
Any State in mind?
Feb 24th 2009, 4:46 pm
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Re: UK citizen interested by the idea of teaching in the US.
I'm a student and the idea of a career in teaching in the US seems like an interesting prospect.
As I'm still a 6th former this is only a venture into the idea.
I understand the visa situation can be difficult as can the high college fees in the US which is why i would consider a degree in the UK then possibly a teaching course in the US in either English Literature or Music.
Are there any sites i should look at or any helpful advice on this topic (other than 'dont bother... it's too difficult' )?
Im stuck as to where i should look for further advice.
Thanks in advance.
Matt
As I'm still a 6th former this is only a venture into the idea.
I understand the visa situation can be difficult as can the high college fees in the US which is why i would consider a degree in the UK then possibly a teaching course in the US in either English Literature or Music.
Are there any sites i should look at or any helpful advice on this topic (other than 'dont bother... it's too difficult'
)?Im stuck as to where i should look for further advice.
Thanks in advance.
Matt
Feb 24th 2009, 4:48 pm
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Re: UK citizen interested by the idea of teaching in the US.
High level science & math, special education for those with severe disabilities.
Feb 24th 2009, 4:50 pm
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Re: UK citizen interested by the idea of teaching in the US.
Matt, you should also be aware that each state has different requirements to teach there. For example, here in Kentucky one must have a master's degree, but a short hop across the river in Indiana or Ohio, and you only require a BS. You will also need to pass what's the called the PRAXIS exam - I think every state has this requirement.
So if you are very keen on pursuing this, then start thinking about states and cities you'd like to move to.
So if you are very keen on pursuing this, then start thinking about states and cities you'd like to move to.
The good thing is that most states have a reciprical (sp?) arrangement with other states. For example, my OH credentials are good in 26 states (maybe more now) as long as I have taught 1-3 years in Ohio, depending on the state.
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Feb 24th 2009, 6:39 pm
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Re: UK citizen interested by the idea of teaching in the US.
Seriously!I wish there was a good place to discuss local politics online. Let me know if you ever find one, ok?
Feb 24th 2009, 7:45 pm
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Re: UK citizen interested by the idea of teaching in the US.
It's absolute madness here now.. just thought I'd point out that the teachers are not State employees, but enough of the school funding comes from the State to cripple the District when the State holds back funding.
I wish there was a good place to discuss local politics online. Let me know if you ever find one, ok?
Feb 24th 2009, 8:47 pm
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Re: UK citizen interested by the idea of teaching in the US.
The OH first husband was in the US Army stationed somewhere in Georgia she now has a complete dislike for anything remotely classed as a southern State, so I havn't been out of the NW really. Other than various airports scattered around the east coast and Chicago while protecting UK aviation interests when I was working.
OK I understand now they are in fact employed by the school district but most of the money is State funded.
OK I understand now they are in fact employed by the school district but most of the money is State funded.
Schools: yup, that is exactly it.
Feb 25th 2009, 12:10 pm
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Re: UK citizen interested by the idea of teaching in the US.
Hi, I am also around your age wanting to be a Teacher in the US. All I can say from what I have heard on here is that it will be very hard and we will have to work.
I am thinking of teaching English in a non-English speaking country first, to gain some experience and The US maybe more impressed if you know another language.
Good luck!
Any State in mind?
I am thinking of teaching English in a non-English speaking country first, to gain some experience and The US maybe more impressed if you know another language.
Good luck!
Any State in mind?
Feb 25th 2009, 2:41 pm
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Re: UK citizen interested by the idea of teaching in the US.
The OH first husband was in the US Army stationed somewhere in Georgia she now has a complete dislike for anything remotely classed as a southern State, so I havn't been out of the NW really. Other than various airports scattered around the east coast and Chicago while protecting UK aviation interests when I was working.
OK I understand now they are in fact employed by the school district but most of the money is State funded.
OK I understand now they are in fact employed by the school district but most of the money is State funded.
