 don't quite fit a typical teacher's profile
Good information there Hypiereon. Excellent points.
However I firmly believe that if you don't fit the "typical English teacher's" profile, then to have any type of real success, you need to be actively in the country applying. Employers will have a large supply of English teachers they can choose from. So if you are still in your home country, it will only make things that much more harder.
You may make excuses for yourself as to why you can't go abroad and apply directly, and if so, then you are only giving a half-baked effort. Lack of funds for an airfare, lack of time, don't know where to start, I'll do it next month etc. attitude are all just excuses.
You need to get that advantage over others! Go to the country you have researched and start cold-calling. Sending an email to an employer saying you are in the country now goes a whole lot further in finding a teaching job!
The best opportunity you can put yourself in is where a school needs a teacher TODAY! They have no choice but to accept you and then you can prove your worth! |