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by Rudyard
Sat Oct 21, 2017 4:47 am
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: What is your greatest motivator and biggest regret?
Replies: 15
Views: 30932

Re: What is your greatest motivator and biggest regret?

Motivator: doing something I would do for free if I was rich
Regret: taking a few years to truly appreciate how good this career path can be
by Rudyard
Sat Oct 21, 2017 4:36 am
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: Sports at International Schools
Replies: 16
Views: 28171

Re: Sports at International Schools

I'm not talking about 5A Programs. I'm just talking about international schools that have a solid sports program (as far as international schools go). I am also not looking for a job. Actually followed your advice (and the advice from others on this forum) and found myself a very solid 2nd tier school with some room to grow in terms of its sports program, and most importantly, the desire to do so. I am looking for examples of international schools who have structured their sports programs efficiently, with good coaching, use of facilities, vision, promotion of program etc.
by Rudyard
Sat Oct 21, 2017 12:41 am
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: Sports at International Schools
Replies: 16
Views: 28171

Sports at International Schools

What international schools have strong sports departments / consistently well-coached teams. It doesn't have to be a school with incredible facilities, but it could be. Also what international schools have strong web-platforms for their athletics programs?

Thanks
by Rudyard
Wed Aug 23, 2017 5:30 am
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: Teaching License Expiring
Replies: 3
Views: 7034

Re: Teaching License Expiring

Thanks very much for the feedback @PsyGuy.

Here is some additional information.

1) His credential is already expired.
2 and 3) He has a bachelors degree in Psychology and a Masters degree in Teacher Education. He received a preliminary multiple subject credential through the program which is now expired because he doesn't teach in California.
4) Not certified in ESOL
5) He has 8 years of teaching experience in an international setting (by the end of this school year). 7 of those years are in PYP schools.

He does not want to work in the US, but would like to continue teaching internationally in Europe, South East Asia or the Middle East.

He looked into QTS and heard that it is for teachers who would like to work in the UK. Are there any other credentials that he could apply for that would allow him to teach in an international environment?
by Rudyard
Sun Aug 20, 2017 1:20 pm
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: Teaching License Expiring
Replies: 3
Views: 7034

Teaching License Expiring

I have a friend whose teaching license is going to expire. He is not an American citizen, but did his undergrad and subsequent teaching certificate in the States. He has been teaching internationally for many years now and is about to begin a new job search, but his teaching credential in the States is now expired. For this particular license, he cannot renew it without actually teaching / living in that state, which is not going to happen.

Does anyone have any suggestions as to what he should do? He also has a Masters of Teaching degree which was earned in the states as well. Should he look to find another teaching license in another country that is easier to maintain abroad? Continue teaching without a current license? Other options?
by Rudyard
Sun Sep 18, 2016 1:37 pm
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: Bangkok Questions
Replies: 8
Views: 11026

Re: Bangkok Questions

Well you've given me a lot to think about.

Let's say that I spin my coaching as teaching experience and I now have 7 years of teaching experience. Will I still likely go to BKK and leave with nothing, or are those years of experience enough of a game-changer to make it potentially worthwhile? My HOS will be, in all likelihood, ok with me going to BKK if I give enough notice. I just don't want to waste my time/money and take that time off of school if I won't be a competitive candidate.

I will plan to investigate HRT positions as well; I did receive feedback last year that "your experience is in PE and we need classroom experience". However, perhaps I got discouraged too quickly, an HRT position would be great as well.

Thanks
by Rudyard
Sat Sep 17, 2016 4:48 am
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: Bangkok Questions
Replies: 8
Views: 11026

Re: Bangkok Questions

@PsyGuy

Thank you for all the great advice, and I'm going to ask for more if that's ok. My comment about "the money" is based on the fact that I have a couple friends making double what I make with the same amount of experience as me in Asia and other hardship locations. Better money than what I'm making here would certainly turn my head a bit. However, I am definitely looking for a better school; better money would be nice.

To continue the discussion.

1. My relationship with my HOS is great, and we have had candid conversations about my future plans, though I'm not sure how he would feel about me asking for a full week off. However, if I am not a strong candidate for the Bangkok fair, the point is moot; I will ask for an invitation to London and only miss a day of school, if that makes more sense.

2. If I spin my coaching as teaching experience, and enter it into Search as such, wouldn't I potentially putting myself into hot water? Am I not required to have all my teaching experiences confirmed by a confidential reference on Search? Can I put these positions on Search without supplying a reference? Won't recruiters ask to see my references from my teaching positions and then realize that it is, in fact, coaching? I could easily extend my "teaching" experience to 7 years if I include my coaching positions.

3. I am a qualified HRT in both Primary and Intermediate, and I would happily take an HRT position. However, having had only experience as a PSPE specialist, I am operating under the assumption that I would not be marketable as a PYP HRT: am I wrong?

4. In my current position, I am teaching Years 1-5 in PSPE, but I also teach the Intermediate classes (6-8) in PE, though it is not MYP. Does this make a difference?

Thanks
by Rudyard
Fri Sep 16, 2016 2:29 am
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: Bangkok Questions
Replies: 8
Views: 11026

Bangkok Questions

I am a single IT with 3 years of international teaching experience in a PYP school as a PE teacher. I will complete a master's degree in July. I have significant experience in coaching several sports. I would like to work in Asia for my next job, but am not limiting myself to just Asia; I would go anywhere for the right school that seems to be a fit for me as well as the right money. I am thinking of attending the Search and/or ISS fairs in Bangkok as it seems those would provide me with the best opportunities.

1. Is it worth my while to go to Bangkok? Do I have the experience/profile to be competitive in these fairs? Would I be better off going to London? (much closer to where I am). Since I'll be travelling far to the region, should I do both Search AND ISS to maximize my trip?

2. What can I expect as far as schools being able to hire me with only 3 years of experience? I was told that for a lot of schools, 5 is the magic number. Will there be a lot of schools there who won't even look at me?

3. Will my soon-to-be-completed masters degree help me in the process?

4. Any advice about getting time off for the Search fair in Bangkok? Because of timing and distance, it would require me to miss almost a week of teaching.

Thank you