Sunday 10 August 2014

Working in an (International) School in the USA

Many international teachers want to work in the USA, and doing so can be both rewarding and a great adventure. However, it can also be a great challenge with all the different programs, types of school, jurisdictions, and expectations. The greatest challenges of all can be related to "employment authorization" or the visa. While I am not an immigration attorney, I have employed dozens of international interns and teachers, both locally and internationally hired. As a "Green Card" older myself, I have jumped through many of the hoops of living and working in the US.

Teaching IB Commentary - Language

IB a written comparative commentary where one or often both passages are non-literary. While the passage sources will be different, commentary and comparative commentary skills are easily learnt. A simple method and accompanying checklist will prove invaluable to teacher and student alike.