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S. Korea Interview - SPED

by MsBrown19

May 20, 2020

Hi everyone! I have an interview next week and just wanted to get an idea of how life in S. Korea is especially with the current pandemic. Also, any tips for overseas interviews would be helpful. I was offered a stateside position a few years back that I wasn't able to accept so I'm somewhat familiar with the process, but I'm not sure if there are ...See More

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haha Here you go: Here are some past thoughts about interviews that have been posted by myself and others, FWIW. Some will be more subject specific, so prepared to talk about the subject areas listed on the referral:

Most of the interviews I have had with DoDDS were the same 7 questions (e.g. Why DoDDS?, Tell me about a successful lesson you d...See More

May 20, 2020

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MsBrown19 @haha, this is great! I'm glad to see there is some consistency with the questions. This will definitely help me prep for my interview! Thank you for taking the time to share these with me! Have a great day!

May 20, 2020

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Guam

by olivieateaches

May 12, 2020

Is anyone knowledgeable on the DODEA schools in Guam, particularly middle schools? I was selected for one of their middle schools (this was right before the website went down but I'm guessing they've already found someone since I wasn't contacted by them). But my husband who's been there for his Navy job said it wasn't too pleasant to live there? ...See More

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sonyar I too received an email back in April for a math position at the elementary/middle school in Guam. My husband is being stationed there! We are super excited. I just wish I could get an update about this position! I am not good at the waiting game.

May 20, 2020

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RL85 No kidding! My referral was a week ago and it's been crickets since. Good luck!

May 20, 2020

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Asia?

by MsWatson

May 14, 2020

I am thinking I am ready to consider Asia. I haven't because of the distance from the east coast and our families. I like the feeling of not being so insanely far away. But it would be an adventure and that's what we are after! What is it really like? My fiance is in love with Korea (he was trained as a Korean linguist by the air force) but I have ...See More

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MsU Thank you for understanding that isitfriday, I am very active and love to hike and be outdoors, so air quality is fairly important for my quality of life.

May 16, 2020

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Frank I was in Seoul and now I'm in Okinawa. In Seoul, the pollution was the bane of my existence (very frustrating on the days/weeks it was really bad), however the hiking in Korea is amazing, so much better than the hiking opportunities in Okinawa. There's thousands of hikes, hundreds of which are accessible via public transportation. In Okinawa, the a...See More

May 20, 2020

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Misawa Japan

by Missamy

May 20, 2020

Hi Everyone! I just received my first interview request for Sollars Elementary in Misawa, Japan. @haha you're in Japan, right? Do you know any teachers or military personal there? I love Japan, but have reservations because of how far North it is. I would love everyone's input.

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Ida RAT is Renewal Agreement Transportation. If you sign on for another year you get the free flights home.

May 20, 2020

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Ida RAT is Renewal Agreement Transportation. If you sign on for another year you get the free flights home.

May 20, 2020

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Phone call without referral list

by BeyondHopeful

May 19, 2020

I was called last night about a referral list I was never notified I was on. I was asked if I'd like to interview for the position, I expressed my interest and said absolutely yes. They said they'd be sending an email that I would need to respond to. Unfortunately, I did not get an email last night. Does this happen often? Did I sound too eager?

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IsItFriday? No more emails.

Call the school personnel secretary early in the school day. Be clear on what you want to say. You wish to schedule that interview. Remember they called you.

Don't start playing phone tag. Nail down this interview appointment. In fact, you really need to be able to interview on the spot. Delaying does not favor you...See More

May 20, 2020

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Just Me Thank you! That is a great suggestion !

May 20, 2020

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Where can I take these courses?

by yinpingrue

May 20, 2020

Dear fellow teachers, I need to take the following courses in order to get my Teacher certificate.

1. Child & Adolescent development including theories & principles of learning

2. Applications of research based instructional practices in reading

3. Instructional strategies for teaching students of limited English...See More

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Language arts/reading specialist

by Lk8484

May 19, 2020

Are these positions fairly common?

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intrepidtravelr Surprisingly or not, this also depends on politics. This is what is supposed to happen. But it does not always happen that way.

May 20, 2020

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Shawna11 Interesting... lol I just thought about what it entailed. I think a referral list went out for it because my quals were reviewed for it. However, they said it was missing a class.

May 20, 2020

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I am looking for a German online class at an accredited USA

by madrid10

May 20, 2020

I am looking for a German online class at an accredited US university.

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Phone Call without a referral list

by BeyondHopeful

May 20, 2020

Update: I emailed the principal via the email address on the school website yesterday morning. I may have jumped the gin and shot myself in the foot. I have not heard anything. Just crickets.

Original post: I was called last night about a referral list I was never notified I was on. I was asked if I'd like to interview for the position, I...See More

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How to become DoDEA's art teacher?

by Falafala

May 8, 2020

I am a little confused about the elementary art teacher requirement. Do I have to get 24 SH in elementary education and another 24 for art education in order to be considered as an art teacher? Where can I do online courses for art education? All my research just shows degrees... and they are very pricey... Any feedback is appreciated. Thank you!!

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fmp3 i filled my art requirements for DODEA through university of phoenix

May 20, 2020

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fmp3 i filled my art requirements for DODEA through university of phoenix

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