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TESU BSBA/HR 2018 - WVNCC BOG AAS 2017 - GGU Cert in Mgmt 2000
EXAMS: TECEP Tech Wrtg, Comp II, LA Math, PR, Computers DSST Computers, Pers Fin CLEP Mgmt, Mktg
COURSES: TESU Capstone Study.com Pers Fin, Microecon, Stats Ed4Credit Acct 2 PF Fin Mgmt ALEKS Int & Coll Alg Sophia Proj Mgmt The Institutes - Ins Ethics Kaplan PLA
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Haven't been on here in forever. I've been teaching English in asia for a few years now, and the degree was no problem at all. It's especially nice that Asian countries generally want to see your original degree and not your transcripts, which look a bit odd compared to normal degrees.
If you want to be an ESL teacher, keep in mind these countries have a cultural attitude towards discrimination and you may be ruled out of a job for your age, gender, race, orientation, anything. Just keep that thick skin and recognize that the best schools don't behave this way.
If you want to be a subject teacher in an international school, there are online options. The PGCEi at Nottingham University is 3500GBP and only requires an initial in person orientation; the rest is online. I'm starting this program in April so I can go on to teach mathematics.
I still have a number of contacts at different kinds of schools. For those who would like to teach abroad, feel free to pm me or ask questions and I'd love to help.
Goal - BA Mathematics Major at TESC
Plan: International AP Calculus Teacher
COMPLETED: [B]123/B]
B&M (Philosophy, Psychology, Calculus I/II, Physics I/II, Discrete Structures I/II, Comp Sci, Astronomy, Ethics)*42 credits
Athabasca (Nutrition, Globalization)*6 credits
ALEKS (Stats, Precalculus)*6 credits
CLEPS (College Math 73, A&I Lit 73, French 63, Social Sciences and History 59, American Lit 57, English Lit 59)*42 credits
TECEP (English Composition I, II)*6 credits
TESC Courses (MAT 270 Discrete Math A, MAT 321 Linear Algebra B, MAT 331 Calculus III B+, MAT 332 Calculus IV B-,
MAT 361 College Geometry B+, MAT 401 Mathematical Logic B, LIB-495 Capstone B)*21 credits
DSST (MIS, Intro to Computing)*6 credits*(not using)
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I am getting my BA in English, and decided to teach abroad. I heard it would be best to have a TEFL (mytefl.com has a course for $299, and that 120 hours. I've also seen bloggers do it and they say its a good source) for celta it would cost around $3,000. As long as you have a bachelors and a TEFL, you'll still be able to get a job. I also read that it would be good if you had a lot of experience with teaching, you can get some by tutoring either after school/online/ or private. Hopefully this helps!
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Im looking to do the same, let me update you on what I know, my experience, and advice I've gotten so far!
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As long as the degree has regional accreditation through the U.S dept of education, you are good. Its the highest accreditation and you can get your license or certification.
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