I interviewed for a job last October and turned down the offer because of my situation at the time. I haven't received any referrals or interview requests since then. I see that my application is still current and listed on line. Anyone know what is going on or is the dod currently not hiring?
Imagine being the mother of newborn, and mixing your child's baby formula with Naples' tapwater? For two years?
Absolutely horrifying.
I'm not in the least bit comforted by the idea that my lease includes a delivery of bottled water.
Two years of avoiding restaurants and coffee shops because I don't trust the water they use when cooking food. Two years of paranoia, as I refuse to use even the local bottle water, because I simply don't trust that the Mafia hasn't found a way earn a few cents by relabeling cheaper bottles water.
I could go on, but why bother. I'm just shaking my head at the idea that we have children based in a location where I wouldn't want to bathe my baby in the water.
Oh, and a two-year stint? It's not a two year stint. When a teacher takes a job in Naples, it's not for two years. It's forever.
I'm definitely not bringing my baby to that location. Or my immune compromised husband. Or myself. Why bother. There are other jobs. In other locations. Places with fresh air, and clean water.
Anyone have experience working stateside? Curious about thoughts and impressions doing so. Anyone start stateside and then move into an overseas position? Once you start teaching stateside can you leave whenever to teach overseas?
How true is this? I'm only a freshman at the moment, but sh...See MoreHi, I'm currently a college student and interested in possibly becoming a teacher for the DoDEA, working overseas. I'm majoring in English, and interested in being a middle or high school English teacher - however, someone told me one of the qualifications is an Education degree.
How true is this? I'm only a freshman at the moment, but should I consider double majoring in English/Education, or minoring in Education? Would that work?
hahaWell, what is your plan/goal if you do not teach for DoDEA? If you want to become a teacher, then focus on the requirements for whatever state you see yourself living/teaching. A teacher preparation program of some kind would definitely be useful. It may or may not require a full education major.
It's time to take a crash course, before you get in too deep.
Talk to family members now. There must be Aunts and cousins in the next county who are school teachers, You need to sit those folks down and drain them for info.
You are in college. A big one? Walk over to the College of Education and talk with an advisor. And immediately sign up for an Introduction to Education course.
Keep in mind that no matter how many questions you ask, and how much advice people give you, it won't be enough.
Education, as a career in the USA, is something that has to be experienced to be fully understood. Everyone thinks they are an expert because they went to school from 1st Grade to 12th Grade. But they know nothing of the inner workings.
Every year a significant number of teachers find this out the hard way. They thought they knew what they were getting into. They completed their college education, the extra requirements like student teaching, and got licensed, only to abandon the career within five years.
You are a Freshman. This is the Fall semester. You really don't even have a major yet. It would be more truthful to say you are thinking of majoring in English. You have heard of DoDEA - Italy (Wine, the Mediterranean, and Old Stuff), and it sounds a lot more interesting than your home town.
Tonight I tried to log in and again the password is not accepted. Sent another email to HR. They will love that. I feel stupid but I know my password is correct.
I am sure this has been posted plenty of times, but I was curious if anything has changed in the midst of covid. I am currently a first year middle school math teacher at an international school. I am certified to teach all levels of math and I will be IBMYP certified by the end of the school year. Seeing as this is my first year teaching, I am curious as to what I can be doing to make myself more hirable in the coming years. Thank you in advance and I hope everyone is safe and healthy.