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Mon 24-Mar-08, 11:13 AM
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| ESL Newbie  Join Date: Mar 2008 Occupation: Teacher Location: 
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 | Dipping my toe in... Evening all, I was hoping to get some general advice of you all regarding making the move to Japan. I am currently completing my ITT in England in Performing Arts. I fell in love with Japan when I was on a Japanese advert aged 10 (aw...). I have been told that I am already 'over-quallified' for many of the teaching assistant jobs that are available although I am more than prepared to do this for a year as long as it allows for a decent lifestyle and some exploring... I was hoping that this qualification would help me get some employment that's more secure and teacher-like (alongside the Tefl qual). I've got lots to offer (in terms of music and drama) and would love to offer these to the right school. I've read about some of the nightmares that people have had regarding dodgy schools etc and thought I'd approach the forum's as to where to start looking. Is it a case of getting something and then looking around when I get over there as the best option? Does anyone know anything about the Crossroads School in Matsuyama for example? Cheers! |
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Mon 24-Mar-08, 01:42 PM
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| Administrator   Join Date: May 2005 Nationality: Australian Occupation: Educator Location: 
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 | Re: Dipping my toe in... Do you have a minimum Bachelor degree? Do you require action and the fast pace of a city, or are you satisfied with a more laid back environment of small towns? Your music and drama skills will be a huge seller for you. Make sure to emphasise this on your resume.
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Mon 24-Mar-08, 10:24 PM
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| ESL Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Occupation: Teacher Location:
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| Re: Dipping my toe in... I've got my BA Degree and a PGD as well. I was thinking to be base myself in a city first as that's what i'm used to now and then look to spend some time elsewhere. Is it classroom assisting first, then? Any suggestions on that front? Ta, |
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Mon 24-Mar-08, 10:37 PM
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| Administrator Join Date: May 2005 Nationality: Australian Occupation: Educator Location:
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| Re: Dipping my toe in... Unless you go for an ALT (Assistant Language Teacher) job, then you will be the only teacher in the classroom. May scare you at first, but you will likely be buddied up first before being thrown into the deep end. So no need to worry.
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