Week 44/52 #Weeklies
Teaching in the US is not a walk in the park.
A year after I started teaching in the Philippines, I met a teacher-friend who shared how she applied to teach in the US with J1 visa. After a week of being in the elementary school, she literally raised her arms in surrender, she told the principal, "I can't do it. I am sorry" and left.
A year after I started teaching in the Philippines, I met a teacher-friend who shared how she applied to teach in the US with J1 visa. After a week of being in the elementary school, she literally raised her arms in surrender, she told the principal, "I can't do it. I am sorry" and left.
Ten years after, I had my share of experiences in teaching American children. I survived.
I survived, not because I am way better teacher than her but because I was more mentally and emotionally ready for the challenge.
Teachers, teaching in the US is NOT EASY!
The students in the US are NOT the same as our Filipino students. Even if we have 60-80 students as soon as we enter the cramped room, they will keep quiet and respect our presence. Here, that will be a miracle (if you have not established trust and earned respect yet).
Respect is not given here, you have to earn it as a teacher. The culture is way different than what we are accustomed to in our home country.
If in the Philippines, people bow to you. Here, oh no!
Although the cost to teach in the US is relative to the agencies and J1 sponsors, if you are not 100% prepared on the real challenges, you will feel trapped and a victim of circumstances.
Teachers, please spare yourself from unhappiness, depression, wrong decision, and monetary commitment. The investment is not worth it.
But if you feel with all our heart and soul that this is it for you, this is your dream and you want to make it come true, then please feel free to send your resume to apply@teach-usa.net. Let's be fearless!
See https://www.teach-usa.net/initial-requirements.
We'll help you!
We'll help you!