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Italy Update

by Dave

Jan 5, 2011

I'm leaving tonight for Italy (finally got a CONFIRMED flight) should get there tommorow evening. Next time I write will either be in an airport or in Rome.

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Dave Well I'm in NY at JFK just boarded my plane, next stop Rome. Have to put computer away while we take off. Arrivederci

On 1/05/11, Debbie----->Dave wrote: > Have a safe flight. > > > On 1/05/11, Dave wrote: >> I'm leaving tonight for Italy (finally got a CONFIRMED >> flight) should get there tommorow evening. Nex...See More

Jan 6, 2011

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Dave So happy to be back, wow the beauty of this place is just amazing. Love my new apartment. They cleaned it up very well, though it has character (it creaks like Im not kidding, unless ninjas break in I wouldnt even need a security system). Its a quiter area Im in the St. petersburg area which doesnt have the vibrance of the Spanish Steps area. I was...See More

Jan 7, 2011

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living off base

by prospective teacher

Jan 5, 2011

Is it possible / recommended to live off base when teaching overseas?

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Mary Most teachers do live off base.

On 1/05/11, prospective teacher wrote: > Is it possible / recommended to live off base when teaching > overseas?

Jan 5, 2011

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QSI

by teach

Jan 5, 2011

Anyone have any info on QSI? I am interviewing them at the end of the month.

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D Thomas Well, the fact that you are going back is a positive sign. Do you ever get any runners at your school?

On 1/05/11, current QSI teacher wrote: > I'm on Christmas break and will be returning to my QSI school on > the weekend. Which school are you interviewing for? > They expect ALOT from their teachers, with many after school and &g...See More

Jan 5, 2011

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Dave -> Teach I've heard a lot of bad things about them. Nothing first hand (there not the kind of school I'd work at). Mainly I've heard there's a lot of uncompensated overtime. they tend to treat their employees as if they own them. Sorry I can't be more helpful.

On 1/05/11, teach wrote: > Anyone have any info on QSI? I am interviewing them at the...See More

Jan 6, 2011

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Cultural programs & in-house field trips

by Rolling Thunder Enterprises

Jan 7, 2011

Dear Educator,

Please read the attached information pertaining to a cultural showcase that lends to the best of edutainment programming and in-house field trip alternatives.

With the winter lockdown contributing to cabin fever within our homes and schools, teachers and program directors are becoming anxious and creative in their...See More

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OK, all my apps have been finally sent

by JD

Jan 8, 2011

Short story.

Applied to Dodea last year got an interview, but no job. Widened the search this year to int'nat schools. I didn't use any middle men, probably a mistake. Only found 11 schools that need both my wife and myself. I teach biology and my wife is a school social worker or guidance as need be. Opinions on my course of actions...sh...See More

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Dave -> JD I'd bring them if quarantine wasnt so long. Ostrich is great (with duck sauce).

On 1/10/11, JD wrote: > I also didn't tell you about the ostrich farm I'm bringing as well. > Do you think that would be a problem or should I leave them > behind? They can adapt to almost any climate and are wonderful > with children and seniors. ...See More

Jan 10, 2011

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Debbie LMAO!!! OMG!!! Let the sarcasm fly. I am enjoying this tennis match.

On 1/10/11, Dave -> JD wrote: > I'd bring them if quarantine wasnt so long. Ostrich is great (with > duck sauce). > > On 1/10/11, JD wrote: >> I also didn't tell you about the ostrich farm I'm bringing as well. >> Do you think that would be a pr...See More

Jan 11, 2011

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List of indirect object verbs

by Pepe

Jan 8, 2011

I'm going to start indirect objects next week and I would like a big list of verbs that would go along with it. You know...like enviar, hablar, llamar, enseñar...Any help would be super.

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Question for Dave

by Just Curious

Jan 12, 2011

Dave-when you got your job in Italy, did you have a face to face interview? Do most teachers who get jobs at international schools get them through the job fairs? Is it even worth applying directly to the school?

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Dave -> Just Curious No I had a Skype interview (I actually had three interviews, which isn't uncommon). The first with the principal, the second with the department chair, and the third was with the head master. It's definatley worth applying to the schools directly, and more and more of them are accepting candidates directly (It's just cheaper, recruitment companies ...See MoreNo I had a Skype interview (I actually had three interviews, which isn't uncommon). The first with the principal, the second with the department chair, and the third was with the head master. It's definatley worth applying to the schools directly, and more and more of them are accepting candidates directly (It's just cheaper, recruitment companies usually charge a 1/2 a month too a months salary as a placement fee for a teacher). In my experience some of the super elite's and some regions still will ONLY recruit from specific recruitment services. Lastly, some of the "dream" positions may not be possible no matter what, especially in Europe. For instance if your not fluent in french there are some international schools in France you cant work at because the course of instruction is in french. If a school doesn't have a vacancy, you cant get a position there, and many of the elite schools have very slow turn over.

Is a job fair worth it? It depends who you ask and more importantly what school your interested in. If your an "unqualified" candidate a job fair wont help you. If your a highly competitive/qualified candidate a job fair isn't going to help you because you can just as easily get a position without going to a fair. I think fairs can help a candidate if they are qualified but under competitive. Going to a fair gives you the chance to fill in the blanks and answer the questions you cant anticipate or address in a cover letter/resume. Second, you have to be honest about your interviewing skills. If you really cant give a great impression at an interview, going to a fair is going to hurt you. Third, you have to be aware of the market. If few or no schools at the fair have vacancies or anticipated vacancies in your field all you will be doing is dropping off resumes. Finally, you have to consider the expense. UNless you live within driving distance of a fair, it could cost you a lot of money to travel to the fair especially if the fair your school(s) attend (not all schools attend all fairs) will require international travel. For instance while just about all schools attend the Bangkok fair, some European schools only attend the U.K. fair (Partially true because of the timing of the fairs, the, schools may have filled positions by the time the fair you plan to attend comes up).

It would be hard to be hired for anywhere in Europe locally. There are a lot of documents that need to undergo complex verification processes (Based on the Hague convention) that MUST be applied for from your country of citizenship. So if you did have to have a face to face interview you'd have to fly out there interview and fly back and schools in Europe wont pay for the travel.

On 1/12/11, Just Curious wrote: > Dave-when you got your job in Italy, did you have a face to > face interview? Do most teachers who get jobs at > international schools get them through the job fairs? Is it > even worth applying directly to the school?

Jan 12, 2011

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Primary and Secondary Teachers needed

by Ashley Williams

Jan 13, 2011

if you are looking for a teaching job, we have a number of positions we are looking to fill for september 2011 and some sooner.

postions are in dubai, qatar, abu dhabi and sharjah

teachers must be fully qualified to apply.

cv's should be sent to [email removed]]

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Dave retty low for the middle east. They all seem to pay about the same but the catch is thats the salary cap (hence the "up to" description). They all seem to involve some form of ESL instruction. My impression is that this is a recruitment mill.

On 1/13/11, Ashley Williams wrote: > if you are looking for a teaching job, we have a number o...See More

Jan 13, 2011

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High paying Middle East positions

by Leticia

Jan 13, 2011

I sometimes hear about teaching positiions in the Middle East with very high salaries, sometimes even in the six figures. Can anybody tell me more about these schools and how I know which ones are 'legit'?

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Dave -> Leticia It's true. They are mostly corporate sponsored schools, typically energy companies (Valero for example). The legit ones will be accredited by the Western Association from the USA or they will be IB schools. Avoid the recruiters unless they are one of the big ones. Anything on Daves ESL cafe, etc isnt going to be of that caliber.

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Jan 13, 2011

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O.K., please let me know if you see any...

by Mary

Jan 14, 2011

I applied for the position at Shanghai American School. Please let me know if you see any other openings for a school psychologist at any of the top schools.

We will just have to make the house thing work if I get a job overseas.

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D. Thomas Well, if the alternative was to have to play Sharia Barbie every time you left the compound I could see that.

On 1/16/11, Dave -> Thomas wrote: > A lot of the the younger female teachers I've talked to liked staying in > the compound, personally it would have driven me nuts. > > > On 1/15/11, D. Thomas wrote: >> Sur...See MoreWell, if the alternative was to have to play Sharia Barbie every time you left the compound I could see that.

On 1/16/11, Dave -> Thomas wrote: > A lot of the the younger female teachers I've talked to liked staying in > the compound, personally it would have driven me nuts. > > > On 1/15/11, D. Thomas wrote: >> Sure. And some people actually like prison. Something for everyone. >> That's what makes the world an interesting place. >> >> On 1/15/11, Dave wrote: >>> Unless compound living is your thing??? Some people I know like >>> living in "little america". >>> >>> On 1/15/11, D. Thomas wrote: >>>> Actually, I stand corrected. ARAMCO is supposed to be the best, >>>> but they are actually only paying 70K with a savings potential >>>> not much different that some of the better schools in Asia. Not >>>> worth it to have to live on a compound. >>>> >>>> On 1/15/11, Mary wrote: >>>>> The school actually does post the entire package and it >>>>> does look great, but I thought the international schools >>>>> in Asia were the same. Are they not? For some reason, I >>>>> thought the schools in the middle east paid more, but >>>>> maybe that was only for the locations where there are few >>>>> expats. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On 1/15/11, D. Thomas wrote: >>>>>> True, but my sources have more details on the package >>>>>> there and it's >>>>>> actually a lot better than the bare salary indicates: >>>>>> Housing and utilities fully covered, +8000 to 10,000 >>>>>> settling in allowance, +18% of your salary towards >>>>>> retirement, +COLA: 8,732-12,083 and of course no US >>>>>> taxes. >>>>>> >>>>>> I have no idea whether it would be a good job or not >>>>>> but it is an advantage to know all of the details when >>>>>> trying to weigh the pros and cons. A single teacher >>>>>> could easily save 20,000 while living pretty well which >>>>>> could never happen here (well in the US I mean). >>>>>> >>>>>>> American School Dubai is expanding to a new campus, >>>>>>> so that could explain the number of vacancies, but I >>>>>>> was not impressed with the salary schedule: Salary >>>>>>> Minimum starting salary: US $35,000 Maximum starting >>>>>>> salary: US $41,500 Maximum salary on scale: US >>>>>>> $48,700 >>>>>>> >>>>>>> One step on the scale for each two years of prior >>>>>>> experience up to a maximum initial placement of step >>>>>>> five. The US dollar base salary is paid in twelve >>>>>>> (12) equal monthly payments and deposited directly >>>>>>> into the employeeï¿½s US or Canadian bank account. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> And interested applicants must be interviewed at one >>>>>>> of the job fairs. I decided not to attend them this >>>>>>> year. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On 1/15/11, Mary wrote: >>>>>>>> The reviews do mention that a very high percentage >>>>>>>> of teachers are leaving this year, because of >>>>>>>> negative changes in the school itself and how >>>>>>>> housing is funded, etc. When I look at available >>>>>>>> openings, there are a LOT for the number of total >>>>>>>> teachers. That worries me. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On 1/14/11, D. Thomas wrote: >>>>>>>>> Aw c'mon, its's got American in the name and with >>>>>>>>> a name like American, It's Got To Be Godd! >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Seriously, though, is that based on recent >>>>>>>>> personal experience or usually reliable rumor, >>>>>>>>> scuttlebutt and innuendo? The reviews on ISR are >>>>>>>>> mixed, but are generally trending towards the >>>>>>>>> good more recently. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> On 1/14/11, Dave wrote: >>>>>>>>>> I wouldn't recommend the American School in >>>>>>>>>> Dubai. The compensation package is nice, but >>>>>>>>>> the environment has some shortcomings... >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> On 1/14/11, D. Thomas wrote: >>>>>>>>>>> At the moment, the only 2 worth considering >>>>>>>>>>> are ISKL (Malaysia) and American School of >>>>>>>>>>> Dubai. >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> On 1/14/11, Mary wrote: >>>>>>>>>>>> I applied for the position at Shanghai >>>>>>>>>>>> American School. Please let me know if you >>>>>>>>>>>> see any other openings for a school >>>>>>>>>>>> psychologist at any of the top schools. >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> We will just have to make the house thing >>>>>>>>>>>> work if I get a job overseas.

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Dave Yeah its a different world depending on your gender.

On 1/16/11, D. Thomas wrote: > Well, if the alternative was to have to play Sharia Barbie every time you > left the compound I could see that. > > On 1/16/11, Dave -> Thomas wrote: >> A lot of the the younger female teachers I've talked to liked staying in >> ...See MoreYeah its a different world depending on your gender.

On 1/16/11, D. Thomas wrote: > Well, if the alternative was to have to play Sharia Barbie every time you > left the compound I could see that. > > On 1/16/11, Dave -> Thomas wrote: >> A lot of the the younger female teachers I've talked to liked staying in >> the compound, personally it would have driven me nuts. >> >> >> On 1/15/11, D. Thomas wrote: >>> Sure. And some people actually like prison. Something for everyone. >>> That's what makes the world an interesting place. >>> >>> On 1/15/11, Dave wrote: >>>> Unless compound living is your thing??? Some people I know like >>>> living in "little america". >>>> >>>> On 1/15/11, D. Thomas wrote: >>>>> Actually, I stand corrected. ARAMCO is supposed to be the best, >>>>> but they are actually only paying 70K with a savings potential >>>>> not much different that some of the better schools in Asia. Not >>>>> worth it to have to live on a compound. >>>>> >>>>> On 1/15/11, Mary wrote: >>>>>> The school actually does post the entire package and it >>>>>> does look great, but I thought the international schools >>>>>> in Asia were the same. Are they not? For some reason, I >>>>>> thought the schools in the middle east paid more, but >>>>>> maybe that was only for the locations where there are few >>>>>> expats. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On 1/15/11, D. Thomas wrote: >>>>>>> True, but my sources have more details on the package >>>>>>> there and it's >>>>>>> actually a lot better than the bare salary indicates: >>>>>>> Housing and utilities fully covered, +8000 to 10,000 >>>>>>> settling in allowance, +18% of your salary towards >>>>>>> retirement, +COLA: 8,732-12,083 and of course no US >>>>>>> taxes. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I have no idea whether it would be a good job or not >>>>>>> but it is an advantage to know all of the details when >>>>>>> trying to weigh the pros and cons. A single teacher >>>>>>> could easily save 20,000 while living pretty well which >>>>>>> could never happen here (well in the US I mean). >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> American School Dubai is expanding to a new campus, >>>>>>>> so that could explain the number of vacancies, but I >>>>>>>> was not impressed with the salary schedule: Salary >>>>>>>> Minimum starting salary: US $35,000 Maximum starting >>>>>>>> salary: US $41,500 Maximum salary on scale: US >>>>>>>> $48,700 >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> One step on the scale for each two years of prior >>>>>>>> experience up to a maximum initial placement of step >>>>>>>> five. The US dollar base salary is paid in twelve >>>>>>>> (12) equal monthly payments and deposited directly >>>>>>>> into the employeeï¿½s US or Canadian bank account. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> And interested applicants must be interviewed at one >>>>>>>> of the job fairs. I decided not to attend them this >>>>>>>> year. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On 1/15/11, Mary wrote: >>>>>>>>> The reviews do mention that a very high percentage >>>>>>>>> of teachers are leaving this year, because of >>>>>>>>> negative changes in the school itself and how >>>>>>>>> housing is funded, etc. When I look at available >>>>>>>>> openings, there are a LOT for the number of total >>>>>>>>> teachers. That worries me. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> On 1/14/11, D. Thomas wrote: >>>>>>>>>> Aw c'mon, its's got American in the name and with >>>>>>>>>> a name like American, It's Got To Be Godd! >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Seriously, though, is that based on recent >>>>>>>>>> personal experience or usually reliable rumor, >>>>>>>>>> scuttlebutt and innuendo? The reviews on ISR are >>>>>>>>>> mixed, but are generally trending towards the >>>>>>>>>> good more recently. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> On 1/14/11, Dave wrote: >>>>>>>>>>> I wouldn't recommend the American School in >>>>>>>>>>> Dubai. The compensation package is nice, but >>>>>>>>>>> the environment has some shortcomings... >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> On 1/14/11, D. Thomas wrote: >>>>>>>>>>>> At the moment, the only 2 worth considering >>>>>>>>>>>> are ISKL (Malaysia) and American School of >>>>>>>>>>>> Dubai. >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> On 1/14/11, Mary wrote: >>>>>>>>>>>>> I applied for the position at Shanghai >>>>>>>>>>>>> American School. Please let me know if you >>>>>>>>>>>>> see any other openings for a school >>>>>>>>>>>>> psychologist at any of the top schools. >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> We will just have to make the house thing >>>>>>>>>>>>> work if I get a job overseas.

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