Applying for US Teaching Credential/License with PGCEi
Posted: Thu Aug 13, 2020 2:59 am
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
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