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by AJG1990
Tue Mar 02, 2021 11:10 pm
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: obtaining QTS/US teaching license questions
Replies: 16
Views: 22524

Re: obtaining QTS/US teaching license questions

@PsyGuy

Hey,

I received my provisional Mass license recently. I studied for the relevant tests, flew to the US to take them, waited for my results, and then applied for the provisional license. It does not have an expiration date, but is valid for five years of employment starting when I'd begin working in Mass. All in all, I'd say I spent about $2,000 combined. The vast majority of this cost coming from international flights (which aren't cheap at the moment).

I'm happy, at least for now, that I chose this route over TeachNow. I studied for the MTELs for about two months using study.com. That was about $30 per month. I know most people don't study for the MTELs for that long, but I didn't want to leave anything to chance. I'm also happy I could avoid the year-long busy work of TeachNow.

If anybody has any questions about the process I'm more than happy to help.

Apologies for posting the same message twice in two separate forums.

Thanks again for the guidance guys!

Take care and stay safe.

Regards,
AJG
by AJG1990
Tue Mar 02, 2021 11:07 pm
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: Applying for US Teaching Credential/License with PGCEi
Replies: 8
Views: 9836

Re: Applying for US Teaching Credential/License with PGCEi

@PsyGuy
@Smoko

Hey guys,

I received my provisional Mass license recently. I studied for the relevant tests, flew to the US to take them, waited for my results, and then applied for the provisional license. It does not have an expiration date, but is valid for five years of employment starting when I'd begin working in Mass. All in all, I'd say I spent about $2,000 combined. The vast majority of this cost coming from international flights (which aren't cheap at the moment).

I'm happy, at least for now, that I chose this route over TeachNow. I studied for the MTELs for about two months using study.com. That was about $30 per month. I know most people don't study for the MTELs for that long, but I didn't want to leave anything to chance. I'm also happy I could avoid the year-long busy work of TeachNow.

If anybody has any questions about the process I'm more than happy to help.

Thanks again for the guidance guys!

Take care and stay safe.
by AJG1990
Mon Aug 17, 2020 4:09 am
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: Applying for US Teaching Credential/License with PGCEi
Replies: 8
Views: 9836

Re: Applying for US Teaching Credential/License with PGCEi

@Smoko

Thank you for the information! I believe I will join Teach Now. Have a good week :)
by AJG1990
Fri Aug 14, 2020 5:36 am
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: Applying for US Teaching Credential/License with PGCEi
Replies: 8
Views: 9836

Re: Applying for US Teaching Credential/License with PGCEi

I guess I am just a bit distressed. Do any states 100% accept a PGCEi as a step towards certification?
by AJG1990
Thu Aug 13, 2020 2:59 am
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: Applying for US Teaching Credential/License with PGCEi
Replies: 8
Views: 9836

Applying for US Teaching Credential/License with PGCEi

Hey guys,

I know this has been posted about before, but I was unsure if I should start a new topic or add to an old one? Sorry if this seems like spam!

I am an Irish citizen, with an American partner, who teaches in ISs abroad. I have spent four years teaching in American curriculum schools (three in China and one in the UAE). The IS in China was accredited and I am just entering a new school in the UAE.

My education consists of:
1) A bachelor's degree in English (from a four year American institution)
2) A PGCEi (through Sunderland)
3) A master's in literature (from an Irish university)
4) A CELTA (not really useful in this case, but good to have anyway :))

Over the last couple of days I have reached out to the teaching organisation governing Hawaii and D.C. I have been exchanging information with them and will continue to. As I am not an American I do not have a social security number. The HTSB offered me a route around this and I am waiting to see if the OSSE will too.

I would really prefer to go the direct route if possible as it will be cheaper, but I am willing to go through Teach Now as I know they are very supportive through the whole process.

Based on my education and experience do you think I should:
1) Try and go direct through the HTSB and OSSE AND attain certification by myself?
OR
2) Go through Teach Now and benefit from the support they offer for the certification process and the PRAXIS exams?

Oh, and to add just a little more fuel to the fire, I have a misdemeanour conviction from 2012 (not a crime of moral turpitude and has since been sealed). Does having a misdemeanour conviction disqualify from teaching in either state?

As evidenced by my ongoing communication with HTSB, OSSE, and Teach Now (their next cohort is starting in a month) I am hoping to get the ball rolling on this soon.

I would like to thank all the contributors to this forum. This forum has helped me in other scenarios and I am glad to have joined such a helpful community.

Regards,
AG
by AJG1990
Wed Aug 12, 2020 9:14 am
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: obtaining QTS/US teaching license questions
Replies: 16
Views: 22524

Re: obtaining QTS/US teaching license questions

@PsyGuy

I was wondering I you could weigh in on my possible options for getting an American teaching credential/license.

I have an Irish citizen with BA in English (four year and on campus), a PGCEi (through Sunderland), and a MPhil in Literature (one year and on campus). I have four years of teaching experience with three in an International School.

At the moment I am still considering doing Teach Now and applying directly through specific states.

Knowing my nationality, education, and experience would you recommend applying directly to any states instead of doing Teach Now? If so what state(s) would you suggest applying to?

I have read your comments on this and previous posts and remember you mentioning states such as DC, Hawaii, Mass, Connecticut, and Utah (although not now) as being possible states to apply to.

Today after researching some of your posts I earmarked DC, Hawaii, and Mass as possibilities. Although I am unable to take the MTEL exam where I live in Abu Dhabi.

Thank you for your contributions to this forum over the years. It is obvious you helped a lot of people so far. It is a great thing you are doing.

Cheers and I hope to hear back from you in the not too distant future.

Regards,
AJG