How to best stand out to International Schools via internet?
Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2011 5:12 pm
Hello everybody,
I know this is probably not an optimal time of the year to be researching for a contract but I am realistically planning to begin teaching this January 2012 (sooner would be better but not likely.)
I had offers to begin working abroad this August but unfortunately and due to no fault of my own the contract I selected was canceled. Instead of being jaded at the prospect of international teaching I have decided to give my prospects one more go.
I am a first year teacher with a MA in Education---all subjects upper primary and secondary. I am waiting for my official certification. I am American but would like a placement in western Europe e.g Germany at an international school; I know this is difficult but not impossible. I am perfecting my German at the moment.
My question is: what is the best way to approach international schools that recruit for teachers year round or otherwise have vacancies. How can I make myself stand out?
I have my own website that includes my resume, references and sample lesson plans. Of course I also have the ability to attach these things to an email.
I am also planning on customizing my cover letter for each position.
Thank you :)
I know this is probably not an optimal time of the year to be researching for a contract but I am realistically planning to begin teaching this January 2012 (sooner would be better but not likely.)
I had offers to begin working abroad this August but unfortunately and due to no fault of my own the contract I selected was canceled. Instead of being jaded at the prospect of international teaching I have decided to give my prospects one more go.
I am a first year teacher with a MA in Education---all subjects upper primary and secondary. I am waiting for my official certification. I am American but would like a placement in western Europe e.g Germany at an international school; I know this is difficult but not impossible. I am perfecting my German at the moment.
My question is: what is the best way to approach international schools that recruit for teachers year round or otherwise have vacancies. How can I make myself stand out?
I have my own website that includes my resume, references and sample lesson plans. Of course I also have the ability to attach these things to an email.
I am also planning on customizing my cover letter for each position.
Thank you :)