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by mockingbird
Wed Jul 25, 2012 8:47 am
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: DODDS Hiring Question
Replies: 289
Views: 520349

Thank you all for your responses! I appreciate the insight.

WeDoDude: I just took a job at my state's Virtual School (considered a public district, under the purview of the State DOE), so I'm not sure that I could collaborate the same way I could have in a regular classroom. I would have loved to have been able to set up a world-wide PLC, though!

Making the choice to switch to virtual was not an easy one--I love/d my school (one of the best in the state), my co-workers, admin and students. I am looking forward to developing a new skill set. I will miss the classroom, though, and do intend to return--hopefully, as an international or DoDDS teacher. I grew up overseas and have never wanted to stay Stateside long-term. :)
by mockingbird
Mon Jul 23, 2012 8:17 pm
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: DODDS Hiring Question
Replies: 289
Views: 520349

Thanks, WeDoDude!

I do enjoy teaching French and always intended to get certified, so I'm glad to finally be able to do it.

I have another question: how big has AP become in DoDDS? I've noticed a lot of information about AVID, too, and was wondering if the two go hand-in-hand for DoDDS. AP here is huge, as is AVID. AVID students are encouraged to take AP courses.

Also, do DoDDS students have the option to take Dual Enrollment courses through University of Maryland (or whichever college/university is available) or on campus? I have been teaching Dual Enrollment US History on our campus through the local CC and was wondering if that would be an option if I were hired.

I am friends with some of my old DoDDS teachers (including my French I-IV teacher!) on Facebook, but most are retired now. I have also read a few of the posts from the DoDDS Teachers page but haven't posted or joined. It's just for current/past DoDDS teachers, correct?

Thanks for your insight!
by mockingbird
Mon Jul 23, 2012 12:22 pm
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: DODDS Hiring Question
Replies: 289
Views: 520349

Yes, I'm aware of the course qualifications. I'll be taking an extra upper level French course next semester in order to have my 12 hours in upper level courses. That will put me at 20 hours total. I started out teaching French in my state but switched to Social Studies before getting fully certified, so I will have to take the certification test this fall, as well. My 20 hours plus State Certification should satisfy DoDEA.

Granted, I'd still like a miracle call this semester--because, you know, getting a Social Studies job is the easiest thing in the world. ;) Unfortunately, I updated too late and, as it turns out, DoDEA had the wrong email for me. Adding French, I feel, will give me a better chance for the next school year.

If not, I will consider the international school route; though, as a former DoDDS student (over a decade in Germany), I'd prefer DoDEA. (As would a lot of people!)
by mockingbird
Sun Jul 22, 2012 8:55 pm
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: DODDS Hiring Question
Replies: 289
Views: 520349

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Hi, WeDoDude!

Out of curiosity, how "in demand" would being certified in both Social Studies and French make an applicant?

I am aware of the difficulties in finding a Social Studies-only job (though, I do teach AP Economics--Micro and Macro) is, but would having French help?

Thanks in advance! :)
by mockingbird
Sat Jun 18, 2011 3:21 pm
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: ACS-Athens
Replies: 1
Views: 5393

ACS-Athens

Hi, just curious if anyone here knows about ACS-Athens: the climate at the school, the package (is it livable?), etc.?

Thanks!