Sorry about that blank post Just wanted some input from others about this program is it a complete waste of money for newbie without experience and without cert

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Hello folks again,

Since I do not have any teaching experience and no certificate, I have decided to look into internship options.

Based on my research, it seems like internships are generally paid, at least in the States anyway. A full pay, equal to that of an entry level teacher. Is this also the case with international schools? Do they generally pay interns? If so comparable to that of an entry level teacher?

Thanks Calipro.

Two more things though.

Do the mentors have to come from schools (not "academies," aka hakwons?)? What happens if you submit the hakwon info instead of school info?

By the way, won't these mentors feel annoyed at being asked to do this by Teacher Ready? Will Teacher Ready be imposing a lot of administrative responsibilities on them?

Thank you all for your helpful comments. I guess the winner is FL's Teacher Ready program.

Will sign up as soon as I come up with 5K.

Hello all,

I read basically all the relevant posts so that I would not have to post any redundant topics but I still could not find enough info from old posts. I hope this community can be of some help in sorting this situation I have now.

I have been teaching subjects in hakwons that cater to international schools kids in Seoul for the past 2 years. I am trying to transition to international schools, but I also have

1. no certification
2. no real K12 teaching experience (other than the hakwon stint mentioned above)
3. to be in Seoul because of family. (meaning I cannot fly back to the States for a certification for a year or so).

Based on the informational due diligence that I had put in, I realize that my only chance at employment is at a third tier school and even that may not be likely because the recruiting season has passed by a few months.

My questions are these:

1. What is the best certification route for someone like me? I do not just want a piece of paper. Ideally I want to learn new theories and techniques used in classrooms to enhance my teaching experience. Of course, my options are severely limited by my immobility but any suggestions. Money imposes some restrictions as well as I am loathed to spend another 15K a year tuition as I have had spent lots of money on BA and 2 MAs and would really like to not incur that much if I can avoid it. But again, I do not just want a piece of paper. I heard the State of MA offers a quick way by just taking a test? Any thoughts? I figure if most online programs are pretty much formality to obtain a piece of paper, why not go through the cheapest route?

2. what else could I do to enhance my resume? take IB workshops for instance? Someone had suggested this but is this really worth the money.

3. Since I am searching within just one city, is it worth it to sign up with Search Associates. They charge a nontrivial fee. What services do they offer that I cannot do myself?

Please assist. I have a BA and 2 MAs, all in the social sciences. Sigh.