ESL Add-on

Mar 21, 2017

Thank you haha for your comment on an earlier post. I tried responding several times to you on the previous post but none of them worked. So, I'm trying a new posting altogether. I understand History/Social Studies may not be the most critical areas and may not be the best areas to break into the DODD system. I was hoping my status as retired military would give me a leg up, but it doesn't look like the system really cares about that. I also have a Masters in TEFL. But, after teaching ESL for 3-years, I realized I hated it and didn't bother to recertify. Do you think it would help get my foot in the door if I re-qualified in TEFL? Thanks,

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haha No problem. Clicking on the thread title and then responding after that seems to avoid the glitch of disappearing posts.

Veteran status will be somewhat helpful if you make it to the referral/interview stage since the extra points from that SHOULD you give a leg up if it comes down to you and other candidates with similar backgrounds and e...See More

Mar 21, 2017

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VulcanWarrior Thanks again haha - I took your professional advice and requested an ESL (K-12) add-on from my state. Since my Masters is in TEFL, I am able to petition based on coursework already completed. Maybe, I'll get lucky and won't have to take additional courses - if so, only one or two. Keeping my fingers crossed. Thanks.

Mar 21, 2017

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haha With a Masters in ESL and state certification (which means you only need half of the usually required credits) you should be fine for DoDDS qualification.

Mar 21, 2017

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VulcanWarrior @haha - Do you mean I could be qualified NOW thru DoDDS - without an ESL Endorsement from my state? The Masters in TEFL & state certification in Social Sciences is enough to qualify me thru DoDDS b/c I only need half of the required credit hours? So, I can request DoDDS to evaluate me NOW for ESL? Wow!

Mar 21, 2017

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