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In preparation for the MTEL general curriculum exam, how much attention should I give to the math portion? For exmaple, is it equal to history and science portions? I am not taking the math subtest, only the general curriculum exam.
We desperately need teachers.
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...See MoreWe desperately need teachers.
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 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]
by Ellen Chambers
Nov 19, 2010
I am a special education advocate. I have worked throughout Massachusetts in this capacity since 1997. Currently I am a special education advocate for the law firm of Margolis & Bloom, LLP (Boston). I am also the founder of the statewide special education watchdog group, SPEDWatch.
In my work I have discovered that teachers and related...See MoreI am a special education advocate. I have worked throughout Massachusetts in this capacity since 1997. Currently I am a special education advocate for the law firm of Margolis & Bloom, LLP (Boston). I am also the founder of the statewide special education watchdog group, SPEDWatch.
In my work I have discovered that teachers and related support staff seem to have little accurate information about children's special education rights. Teachers are often caught between a rock and a hard place: judged on the performance of their students yet unable to openly advocate for a student with special needs who may need more, or different, services in order to succeed.
I ocassionally do presentations for graduate education students at Lesley University and, to a one, they have not been taught what a district's legal obligations are to students with disabilities; what FAPE, Least Restrictive Environment, and Effective Progress really mean; how the stay put provision of the law works, etc., etc. They have no understanding of how the special education system really works, that schools routinely violate special education laws, and that children are failing in huge number as a result.
I am designing a seminar tentatively titled "Special Education: Rights, Realities, and Recourse". I will offer this to school of education around the state. I need to begin by surveying teachers to learn just what content would be most helpful to them. Are there any listservs or organizations through which I can connect with large numbers of teachers?
Ellen Chambers
by Sped Case Manager
Nov 30, 2010
We are in need of a .4 school psychologist (must be certified) in a public high school.
If you are a school psych or know of one looking for hours, please call me.
Chuck Zucco 978-640-7856
by Holly Hobbie
Dec 3, 2010
Has anyone ever worked for Education, Inc Plymouth,MA?
Wondering if they are a good group to work with.
by Chris Abraham
Dec 11, 2010
1 Day General Curriculum Math Workshop Sunday, February 27th, 2011 8:30AM-5:30PM
WHAT: The 1 Day GC Math Workshop is designed for teachers who need comprehensive review of the core math concepts on the General Curriculum Math-Subtest (03). This workshop is ideal for teachers looking for a 1 Day review of core math concepts on the GC math ...See More1 Day General Curriculum Math Workshop Sunday, February 27th, 2011 8:30AM-5:30PM
WHAT: The 1 Day GC Math Workshop is designed for teachers who need comprehensive review of the core math concepts on the General Curriculum Math-Subtest (03). This workshop is ideal for teachers looking for a 1 Day review of core math concepts on the GC math exam - including Number Sense and Operations, Geometry, Linear Functions, Probability and Statistics, and Writing Strategies.
WHERE: Harvard - 1201 Massachusetts Ave. Cambridge, MA 02138
Tuition: $199.00 Early Registration before February 1st, 2010 $240.00 Regular tuition
*Private Tutoring also available.
TO REGISTER: Call (617) 669.4481 or email Chris Abraham at [email removed]
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