Are you ready to take the plunge and teach overseas?I did twenty years ago and it was one of the best decisions of my life. Over the last twenty years I have lived around the world, taught in some of the world's best international schools, traveled to nearly 70 countries, and saved a ton of money.
Here are a few questions to ponder.Are you ready to have less than 20 students in your class? Are you ready to enjoy your weekends enjoying yourself rather than grading? Are you ready to visit the Eiffel Tower, Taj Mahal, climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro, take a two-week bike trip across Europe, go a show at the London theater, get a massage on a beach in Thailand? Are you ready to save up to half your salary?
About the bookInternational Teaching is loaded with information about international schools, what to do now to set yourself up for teaching at an international school, and practical advise on moving overseas. If you are thinking about moving on from your current school or just graduated from college with a teaching degree, this is the best place to start.
Part One:
What is an International School? Pros and Cons of Working in an International School The School
Part Two:
Teaching Overseas Living Overseas Regions of the World
Part Three:
Getting Hired Between Hiring and Your First Move The First Year Overseas Moving One Overseas Organizations
Appendices
Interview Questions Contract Components Sample Email, Cover Letter, and Resume The General Overseas School Teacher Survey Results
Experience counts!
Taught in some of the world's best international schools: American International School of Vienna, American School of Paris, International School of Dakar Worked in seven international schools Stories and advice from hundreds of colleagues over the years Tips, tricks, and connections with school leaders around the world Experience as an individual teacher looking for any position to the spouse of diplomat looking for a specific position at one school (and getting it) Teaching experience in 23 different classes including IB Geography/Economics, AP European History/Macroeconomics, social studies (6-12), science (7), and Algebra (8-9) Admin and leadership experience from assistant principal to faculty representative to the board Experience teaching in the U.S. public school system in VA and NC Ph.D. in Education: Dissertation focused on international education Continues to conduct research with parents and teachers
