Advice sought for American wishing to teach in Europe
Posted: 05 Apr 2010, 16:45
I'm an American, I am in my last year at school and I will complete a Bachelor's in Secondary Education (Social Studies) next May from Grand Canyon University. I have been learning Russian for over a year (I'm not fluent, I will be in Kiev next week taking a 2 week class to help break a plateau that I cannot seem to work through), and I speak some French (unused since High School days).
My goals are to take a 4 week TEFL class for certification this summer, (I have practicums this fall for my Teacher's Certificate), and while teaching in another country, to complete my Masters online. My area of interest is Eastern Europe, maybe Central Europe or Southern Europe. I would prefer Adult education or college aged students to elementary school. I also would be willing to teach some academic subjects, if that would help in finding a job. My areas of study have been History and Geography, with some Environmental Science.
I would welcome suggestions on what TEFL school to check out, how to go about finding a job, will I need an EU Work Visa, and any advice that an experienced teacher is willing to share.
My goals are to take a 4 week TEFL class for certification this summer, (I have practicums this fall for my Teacher's Certificate), and while teaching in another country, to complete my Masters online. My area of interest is Eastern Europe, maybe Central Europe or Southern Europe. I would prefer Adult education or college aged students to elementary school. I also would be willing to teach some academic subjects, if that would help in finding a job. My areas of study have been History and Geography, with some Environmental Science.
I would welcome suggestions on what TEFL school to check out, how to go about finding a job, will I need an EU Work Visa, and any advice that an experienced teacher is willing to share.