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Hi, My name is Amy D. and I am a kindergarten teacher from Chicago, Illinois. I am leading a Christmas card exchange with K-2 teachers from across our country (one from every state). I posted ads on ProTeacher.net and several teacher’s groups on yahoo. I am currently searching for teachers to fill the last openings. Your state is one of the state...See MoreHi, My name is Amy D. and I am a kindergarten teacher from Chicago, Illinois. I am leading a Christmas card exchange with K-2 teachers from across our country (one from every state). I posted ads on ProTeacher.net and several teacher’s groups on yahoo. I am currently searching for teachers to fill the last openings. Your state is one of the states I am still searching for.
I am starting a Christmas card exchange. Fifty teachers (one from each state) will participate in this exchange. Teachers will be chosen simply by whoever responds first. I teach kindergarten, but I opening up the exchange to any classrooms in grades K-3.
Cards can be store bought or homemade. Inside your card please include a short letter about your school (name, grade level, school mascot, etc.) I am asking that all cards be mailed no later than Monday, December 6, 2010....that way all cards will arrive before the start date of most holiday breaks (ours is December 17th).
After I have a teacher for each state I will type the names/addresses for all fifty teachers onto a Microsoft Word label format so all you will have to do is print the labels and place them on your cards.
I was a participant on a Chicka Chicka letter exchange this fall and my students absolutely loved it. I would love to be able to complete a United States map with my students and surround it with cards.
Hoping this will be fun....
If you would like to do this.......
Please e-mail me with the following info: [email removed]
STATE where you teach (first please):
Teacher's name:
School name:
School mailing address
In these difficult financial times, the solution towards finding jobs may not be within the states. From March until August, I spent most of my financial resources driving around the United States in search for a teaching job. Unfortunately, most school districts were laying workers off. To make matters worse, if they had any openings, they were go...See MoreIn these difficult financial times, the solution towards finding jobs may not be within the states. From March until August, I spent most of my financial resources driving around the United States in search for a teaching job. Unfortunately, most school districts were laying workers off. To make matters worse, if they had any openings, they were going to give the jobs to the teachers who were recently fired. The only jobs that were available to me were as a teacher assistant or a substitute teacher. That is all fine and dandy. However, unless I wanted to spend a few years living with my parents, I could not financially afford this.
If you are in the same boat, the solution to the problems is teaching abroad. However, what I found was that most teaching jobs overseas are paying teachers far less than they did a few years ago. Initially, I looked into South Korea because they paid me 30,000 USD a few years ago. Now, the average is around 20,000 USD. China paid around the same amount of money. However, they paid more in Hong Kong. Taiwan was trying to attract teachers with a teaching degree, but I could not get them to agree to anything over 25,000 for the year. Japan was willing to pay me 25,000 USD. However, with the high cost of living, 25,000 USD means you will not be able to save any money in Japan. When I was living in Japan, if I did not go out for the month, I could possibly save around 500 USD. I was also looking to teach in Europe. However, it is difficult to find a way in unless you belong to one of the EU countries. The salaries in relation to the high cost of living were also low.
I have discovered that the solution is in the Middle East. There are three countries that continue to pay a high salary are as follows: Kuwait, UAE, and Saudi Arabia. If you have a TESOL degree, many years of teaching experience, and are an English major, Kuwait and the UAE would be your best choice. However, if you lack those credentials, it is difficult to find your way in. Saudi Arabia is currently becoming the hot spot for native English speakers. For example, my company over here pays over $25,000 in benefits including the following:
• Base monthly salary, tax-free; paid vacation and holidays • Discretionary bonus based on fulfillment of the full term of the contract and performance • Quality and secure shared housing, with amenities including utilities.
• Fully paid medical benefits, including dental and optical coverage, in accordance with the plan • Transportation to and from home and work locations • Round trip transportation to and from Saudi Arabia from your home country
The greatest thing about the salary is that it is around what the average teacher is making in the United States. However, the teacher’s only cost is food. In addition, not only are your benefits not taxed, but your salary is not taxed either. If a teacher is not saving 80% of their paycheck, they are doing something wrong. The food over in Riyadh is significantly lower than the costs in the United States. The greatest problem most teachers are afraid about when traveling overseas are the cultural differences. There may be differences. Although, when you live in the compound, the culture is similar to the culture in your native country. Saudi Arabia is filled with many different types of foreigners. Every compound is like visiting another country. There is a Latin compound where you can learn how to salsa dance. There is an American compound where you can drink homemade beer. The culture outside of the compound is definitely Saudi. However, the compounds are a home away from home. I have multiple reasons for writing this letter. First of all, I know the great pressure in trying to find a job in the United States. Second, I am trying to recruit for my college called CTI. We desperately need at least 20 new teachers who can come into this program. My college had to turn away 4,500 Saudi students because we lacked available teachers. If you are friendly, have any BS degree, are a native English speaker, and have a passion for teaching, please send me your resume and I will forward it to our HR person at the college. Hopefully we can work together and ride out the financially difficult times in Saudi Arabia. Good luck in your search and I hope that your job search was not as difficult as mine was.
If you have any questions, please feel free to send me an email. [email removed]
We are seeking a talented and flexible individual with either a teaching background or with excellent academic background, good communication skills, and a desire to tutor/teach our middle school aged home--schooler in all primary subjects.
We are looking for a high energy self-starter who does not need their hand held, has a flexible min...See MoreWe are seeking a talented and flexible individual with either a teaching background or with excellent academic background, good communication skills, and a desire to tutor/teach our middle school aged home--schooler in all primary subjects.
We are looking for a high energy self-starter who does not need their hand held, has a flexible mind-set, and a dedication to providing outstanding quality.
If you wish to apply, please provide either a resume or a narrative biography that includes your educational history and work history.
All finalists will be required to agree to a complete background check.
To start, the position will be part time with a minimum of 15 hours/week (weekdays) within the hours of 9-2 p.m. Hourly compensation commensurate with experience.
Subject Areas: English, Math, Science, Social Studies
Was wondering about two things: How is the Spanish certification test in CT, I took, MA & NY and found them to be O.K. Also how difficult will it be to get a Spanish teaching job in CT. I'm hoping to relocate within the next 5 years after I finish my M.A. in Spanish literature.
Can anyone who has taken the exam tell me anything about the Science, Technology, and Society question of the essay exam? Is it a similar format to the other 2 questions (based on the example questions on the "test at a glance" on the Praxis website) or is it more like a true essay? What type of question is asked, in terms of content?
does anyone have current information on the status of the elimination of the GPO and WEP provisions of the Social Security reform efforts?
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Jan 29, 2011
If you are interested, please feel free to follow along. Your students (and yourself, of course) are invited to participate in the region 2 challenge, view the pictures, make comments, etc. Hope you enjoy it. We have gotten hits from Australia, Brazil, Arizona, Illinois, etc, etc. I am having a GREAT time with this. Hope your students enjoy it also...See MoreIf you are interested, please feel free to follow along. Your students (and yourself, of course) are invited to participate in the region 2 challenge, view the pictures, make comments, etc. Hope you enjoy it. We have gotten hits from Australia, Brazil, Arizona, Illinois, etc, etc. I am having a GREAT time with this. Hope your students enjoy it also. Janet
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Years ago, after the airline I flew for went bust, a friend of mine offered me a position working for Saudia Arabian Airlines. The only catch was that there would be an employment commitment for a period of time, and oh yes, I would have had to surren...See More