I just got a call from the school where I applied for teaching job and they set an interview for me on Monday. I was just wondering if they ask me for reference since the people who knew me are from my country. What did u guys do about this??


Any help and tips are welcome.



Riza

if you have any references in the usa, then i would put those, but if not just explain your situation and tell that this would be your first job here and that your references are abroad

good luck!!

hi Riz..sorry if I am no much help of your situation right now but just wondering if u did your US equivalency for your foreign credentials? If so, what agent did u use for? What type of evaluation did u have..document by document or course by course?

Anyhow, good luck and God bless for your interview

Hi Sweetpink,

I have my Transcript of records and all certificate licenses from the Philippines evaluated by AACRAO in washington DC course by course and paid 190 dollars.. then i send copy to Georgia professional Commission for evaluation so they give a letter that I am eligible for a NON renewable certificate to each math and science 6-12 . What is your course by the way.?


Hope this help as well.


Riza

Thank you...

actually I have a degree in Psychology but had a 4 year teaching experience in Pre-school but I guess here in US I need to complete a certification and/or atleast have a units in Early Childhood education...

Perhaps you can offer character references since you can't provide in-country work references. Character references can come from somebody in your church (pastor/priest, lay leader). If you do/did volunteer work, someone from where you worked can also give you a character reference.

I listed my bosses in the Philippines as career references, with their address phone numbers and email address. For character references i listed my cousin and some of my long time friends that resides here in the US.

Thank you guys for the tips/advice. God bless us all.

Check with the school board in your county for the information on certification procedures. They might be easier than you think!

I just had my interview today and it went well. I will be expecting a call within this week.. To God be the Glory ...


Riza

that's wonderful! Congrats in advance

what was the interview like? what sort of questions did they ask? and did you have to teach a sample lesson?

glad it went well

Hello StillThePrettiest,

I was just interviewed by the principal . She just asked questions based on my resume. Actually, She is still waiting for her teacher who plan to resign to finalized things. Maybe sample lesson will come later. I will be waiting for call this week.

RIza

I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you!

I'm so glad for you!!!

Any good news yet?

No news yet .. maybe the teacher decided not to resign ...

Or maybe they are thinking of giving you a better pay rate Hang in there!

Just an update : the teacher who planned to resign decided to stay.. . Anyways, Still on job hunting and practice driving..