Maria Gemma Hilotin

Faith In God by Judel

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When you allow your courage to plunge into uncertainties, it’s almost impossible to believe you can fly high!   But because of your enormous faith in God,  you’ll have a spirit of a prayer-laden eagle which allows your strength to fight your battles! This was exactly my experience with life the moment I entered into … Read more

Miriam: Alaska Pioneer

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“Life is either a daring adventure or nothing” Helen Keller….   To teach in the USA is a great opportunity and a great blessings. It is an experience of a lifetime not only from the location and cultural aspects of the position, but also from the personal adjustment that I have to make for myself. … Read more

Jasmin: Oregon Pioneer

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Your Science Teacher is featured on the local newspaper of Astoria, Oregon. So grateful for this opoortunity to share my story to the community I now belong to. I am teaching here for just 3 months, but I guess, word spreads quickly!    I am beyond grateful for the people the Lord has allowed to … Read more

Simple Reminders

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SIMPLE REMINDERS TO INCOMING J1 VISA TEACHERS   You all have four different sponsors. Sponsors with different fees, processing styles, and personalities!   Upon US entry, you all become under the jurisdiction of your sponsor. So, make sure to have good relations with them.   They are all very strict with following the US Dept … Read more

All About Securing a WAIVER

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There are different ways to apply for a waiver.  If you are a current J1 visa holder, please check the visa stamp on your passport to see if you have a 212e exemption. What it means? With an exemption, you won’t have to go home for 2 years to change to another visa. If you … Read more

J1 Visa and Unauthorized Employment

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WARNING: Teachers under the J1 visa.    Please beware of your illegal activities.   Unauthorized employment, including driving for Uber or Doordash using your J2 dependent’s SSN, is fraud and not allowed.   Working for any home health organization that pays cash after a day’s work is not allowed.   Babysitting, house sitting, dog sitting, … Read more

H-1B Service Fee

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H-1B Service Fee  Facilitation Services include: – Pre-Screening and Collaboration Facilitation – Access to the Proprietary Wise Up Program – Access to Teach-USA Proprietary Database – Guidance and Facilitation on Visa Sponsorship Process and Support – Guidance on US Embassy Application Process & Support – Out-of-County Application Process & Support (Philippines Only) – Flight Facilitation … Read more

Can J-1 Visa Teachers Work On Another Job?

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Under the J-1 visa program, teachers can only work at their designated host school indicated on their DS-2019. (This includes summer jobs or after-school jobs).    They are not allowed to have any other source of income in the USA, additional employment, or receive compensation from any other source than the host school printed on … Read more

Can I Participate in the J1 Program If I Just Retired?

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YES! With the condition that the teacher should have at least two years of full-time K-12 teaching experience within the past eight years.   Awesome, right? ——- Please feel free to browse our site, https://www.teach-usa.net to know more about the J-1 Visa Program. Requirements can be found here.

College Teacher: Can I Participate In The J1 Program?

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  The sponsors we work with are very strict with the “be-currently-teaching” requirement. And then, one said YES! With the condition that the teacher should have at least two years of full-time K-12 teaching experience within the past eight years.   Awesome, right?     or Join our H-1B Possibility Program!  ——- Please feel free to … Read more

How Do I Fail?

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  The possibilities are infinite! So, why choose to think about FAILING? But to make you happy, here goes: HOW DO I FAIL 101. 1. Think negative. 2. Say negative. 3. Do negative. 4. Speak negative. 5. Be negative. Yey, you succeeded! Congratulations! I hope you are happier! 🙂 Please feel free to check the … Read more

Can a J1 Visa Teacher Start A Business in The US?

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No, J1 visa holders cannot start a business under the J1 visa status. They can only do the activities or work based on their Form DS-2019. All activities are restricted to a specific employer and their J1 sponsoring organization. However, a J2 spouse who holds an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) can start a company or … Read more

Money for J2 Dependents: If You Follow This!

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J1 visa holders can bring their immediate family in the US via the J2 visa.   When your children are already in the US, it is recommended that all J2 dependents (even if they are 17 years below in age and not allowed to work yet) apply for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) for the … Read more

Push!

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While others shout their plans of teaching in the US to the whole world, I would rather keep all my plans to myself. While others want the easy route, I go the other way. While others stick to their victim mindset, I choose to be responsible for my actions and allow my mind to go … Read more

Inner-City Schools Challenge

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Many teachers under the J1 visa program are assigned to inner-city schools.

 

“Inner-city” means an older and central location within a more populated city than other areas. Inner-city schools are those found in neighborhoods primarily serving students belonging to low-income families.

 

Parents who may do drugs or who are in jail. Families who live thanks to food stamps from the government. Their communities have a diverse and multiracial population. It is common to have kids who have little grasp of English. And inner cities have high crime rates, and peace and order are a significant problem for authorities. (Yes, parang mga students sa Hollywood movies!)

 

QUESTIONS #1-2:

 

#1 Will you take on this challenge and teach in the U.S. knowing the profile of the students?

 

 

#2 How would you deal with classroom management where a LOT of behavior support is needed because BEHAVIOR is a significant concern?

 

Please share your responses in the comment section below. Yes, these are also some of the questions school districts will ask during your interviews.

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Give Time And Be Patient!

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The most powerful warriors in your US teaching applications are PATIENCE and TIME!   Don’t say, “I’ll try it!” Instead, “Do it!”   Give time to do it!   And be patient enough to allow God to make it happen for you!   Successful teachers in Teach-USA saw the crooked pathway ahead – it’s a … Read more

It Is Not Easy #Weeklies

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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 … Read more

Making A Difference, My Way #Weeklies

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Week 32/52 #Weeklies One thing that I love about my job now is that I get to meet a lot of people in the education world. Part of what I do is to visit schools in our state, not for instructional audit, but more for technical assistance.  I get to visit one school at a … Read more

Why I Don’t Watch News #Weeklies

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Week 30/52 #Weeklies Call me weird… why? First, I use the quiet train. My co-worker said another acquaintance is looking for me on the train and she can’t find me! I told her I use the quiet train. Another co-worker said so you’re anti-social now. I said no, I just prefer to sleep than listen … Read more