I have a BS and certification in elementary (K-6) ed, am currently teaching middle school and pursuing a master's in reading, but would like to know what is involved in becoming an ESL teacher.
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I couldn't find licensure information. Try the link below. It is the CT state site for licensure. It's linked on the CT state Department of Education website (also below).\n\nCheck with your district Human Resources person. He or she may have further information. Good luck!
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Check out an ESL class in your area. A good starting point is the United Way they can refer you to a class. They fund a great deal of literacy. My mother teaches ESL (English as a second language) in Houston and she volunteers her time to teach. I don't think there is a charge for most of these classes anywhere. Good luck to you on learning. PS you can also do some online.
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If you are in the United States, you need to do the following:\n\n1. Earn a Bachelor's Degree in Education, with your specialization as Elementary. If you are interested in becoming an art teacher, your specialization would be Art, or you could extend your program and have two specializations. This includes coursework, field observations, practicums, and student teaching.\n\n2. Pass state professional competency exams in basic skills, general knowledge, professional knowledge, and your area(s) of speciality.\n\n3. Pass local, state, and federal background checks.\n\n4. Obtain a state license (your teacher prep program will help you get everything done for that).\n\nI would also recommend that while you get your degree, you work as a substitute teacher as soon as you  have enough college credits to qualify for hire. You can sub different grade levels and get a real feel for what level you like best, and it builds your resume.\n\nVolunteer teach kids' art classes at your local library, museums, and/or community college to gain additional experience and build your resume.
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Do you want to teach high school?\n\nDo you have a degree in education?\n\nIf you have a degree in education you need to determing which state in the US you want to teach in. You of course would need a work permit because you are from another country and a visa, etc.\n\nBut as far as teaching each state has different requirements. You would need to contact the state that you have interest in (board of education) and see which tests, etc. you need to take in order to get a license in that state.\n\nIf you want to teach at the university it is much simpler. You need at least a masters degree but it does not have to be in education. Simply contact a university that is hiring in your field and inquire. To teach at this level you would just need to get the work permits, etc. and would need to get a license for teaching.
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In what context do you want to teach English in Asutralia?\nDo you want to teach the English language (as in being an "English as a Second Language" or ESL teacher), or do you want to be a highschool English teacher (to teach about literature and creative writing, etc).\n\nThe answer depends on the context, but...\n\nIf you want to teach in the school system, the minimum qualification accepted here is a bachelor's degree in teaching, or a bachelor's degree with a diploma/masters of education added.\n\nIf you want to teach outside the school system, this will really vary.\n\ntry the "jobguide" website.\nIt can give you information specific to the different states, and also links to other useful sites.
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I would definately go with the BA in Math.  Schools right now need actual math teachers, not just teachers that know math.  Many places offer a 1-year post BA degree program in Teaching, basically a fast-track teaching masters (not quite the same as a masters in education).
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I have a B.A. in English.  I completed the four-year degree in three years by taking twenty courses in my final year of studies.  Upon graduation I found that it was, for the most part, useless.  The market is saturated with people with Arts degrees.\n\nSo I moved to Europe and worked for a while as an EFL teacher.  I really liked teaching, so I decided to use my B.A. and enroll in a B.Ed program.  I will start it in September.  It was hard to find a B.Ed program that would accept me with just a regular B.A.- a lot of programs expect you to specialize in children's literature before starting the Education program.\n\nI don't feel that I learned very much at university, but I feel like it's a necessary step to enter the workforce.  I learned more about teaching in my first day of work as an EFL teacher than I did in the enter six-week TEFL course, and I imagine that when I start teaching in high schools I will find the same thing.  One thing that I did learn during university was how to get the work done using "alternate" resources- I rarely attended lectures and preferred to study independently.  I am now excellent at finding primary and secondary resources when doing research, but the only reason I developed such good research skills was because I didn't go to the lectures and had to learn things for myself.  One of my big problems with university was that the professors would let unknowledgeable students ramble and babble for long periods of time, without bringing them back onto topic or correcting erroneous statements.  If I had a ninety-minute class and forty-five minutes was spent listening to the same two students repeat themselves six hundred times, I wanted to kill myself.  I paid for an education, not to hear the unfounded opinions of self-absorbed students.
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To be honest it does not matter that much what your degree is in, Many ESL/EFL teachers study something related to the social sciences (politics, history, sociology, psychology, etc).  \nI think having an English major would help. It would be especially helpful to have courses in Linguistics and Grammar.  Some courses on effective communication skills, interpersonal communication, and intercultural communication would also be very helpful. Also courses related to teaching methodology. \nIt is also possible to get a 3 month TEFL cert that some people find helpful.\nOne last suggestion is that you study a foreign language for at least 2 years. It will help you understand some of the challenges your students face (and the langauge you study does not have to be the same language that the students you will teach speak--it just helps you to understand what it is like to be a language student).\nCheck out www.eslcafe.com for more information.
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"1) Who in here has a job/career that actually utilizes your college education/degree?" \nMine does. I am earning a BA in English and I tutor English to ESL students. I plan on teaching ESL when I graduate.\n\n"2) Did you get a job that you've always wanted (that's why you majored in the field to prepare yourself for it)?"\nWell, I didn't always want to be an ESL teacher. I started tutoring and found that I loved doing it. So, in the end, I did get the job I wanted, I just didn't know I would want it!\n\n"3) Is your current job right now the complete opposite of what your degree is for?"\nNo, this is completely in line with the experience I am getting from my classes.
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In the United States you will need a college degree (usually in elementary education and in many states a Masters Degree (usually within 5 Years of your Bachelor's Degree.) Good luck.
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You don't need your masters degree to teach.  You may want to get it though because the more education you have the more you get paid.  Not only will you be more educated for your students but it pays off.  If you take a look at a salary schedule it lets you know how much more you get paid.  Here's an example of one of them.  \nhttp://www.rusd.k12.ca.us/hr/sal/SalSchedCert.pdf\nI think that the Interdisciplinary studies may be similar to Liberal Studies.  I have a Liberal Studies major because I am an elementary school teacher and I teach all subjects (reading, writing, math, social studies, science).  Therefore I had to take classes in pretty much all subjects.  If you are thinking of high school then you have to take a more concentrated field.  If you want to teach history, you need a history major, if you want math you need a math major etc etc.  Good luck in your decision :)\nI recommend you observe in different classrooms and see which one you would like best.  Go to several of them before making a decision.
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You generally need to have a Master's degree in the subject you wish to teach - whether you are an on-ground or online instructor. This did not used to be the case, but as with all careers, there is more competition these days. \n\nI went back to school to get a Master's in Adult Education and Distance learning, in part because I wanted to be an online instructor. You would think this would qualify me - but I was wrong! \n\nUnfortunately, the competition in my state (Oregon) is fierce - even at the community college level - and they won't even look at your application unless you have a Master's degree in the field you wish to teach (I wanted to teach English Comp 101 because I have been a professional writer for 20 years, but they wouldn't even consider me because my Master's wasn't in English). \n\nThey say it's because it would put their accrediation status at risk - BUT I know in Texas, the demand for instructors is greater and they are more lenient and they will take people with a variety of skills, not JUST the degree requirement.\n\nI would strongly suggest contacting your local community college about their qualifications for teaching online, as they vary by state.
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I am assuming that you mean elementary, middle, or high school since you say "certified teachers." I haven't heard of one.\n\nHowever, University of Phoenix, and other online universities like that will hire adjunct professors for their online classes. UOP requires 5 years experience in your field and a masters degree.
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It is great to hear a young person enthusiastic about becoming a teacher!!!  Good for you!  You are already well on the way!!\n\nDon't worry too much about which courses you take in high school as long as they are college/university prep courses.  Generally, any school that offers a degree in education will be fine, but check out the regulations in the area you want to teach.   Teacher certification differs from state to state.   \n\nYou already have two of the most important requirements for becoming a good teacher - you are enthusiastic and positive and you like children.  The things you will learn in your teacher training courses are also very important as they will give you the confidence that you not only want to teach, but also know something about how children learn, about learning styles, about teaching students with learning disabilities, etc.  Don't underestimate the value and importance of your formal teacher training.  It will be part of your strength as a teacher.\n\nTake care and follow your dreams.
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Actually you must have at least a master's degree and be working in the industry you are going to teach.  Or at least be able to reasonably associate it to your industry.
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I suggest asking on the website below.  It's full of ESL experts.  Also, a Yahoo search for "ESL Agencies" comes up with roughly 50/50 teacher and student placement agencies.
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they will take any undergrad and in some cases take anything to teach English in Asia\nbut if you want to continue with teaching you should go with education (and you will also find better jobs in Asia with an Ed. degree)