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Success Right Off The Bat!
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As I write it's 19 days since our Calgary class of August 17, 2008
graduated and I'm waiting for the official letter of invitation from a college
in Nantong (just outside Shanghai) that will enable me to apply for my working
visa. According to the current schedule I'll have the visa by September 12 and
be on the ground in Shanghai by about Sept. 16th.
After sleeping for much of August 18th, I sat down with the Employment
Handbook and began putting my information package together into a PDF file
including a letter of introduction, my C.V., three letters of reference
and a statement of teaching philosophy. A photograph taken on my cell phone was
uploaded to gmail and into the PDF. The reference letters took the longest...
about 10 days by the time I contacted everyone and a couple of drafts went back
and forth and they were signed and scanned into PDF's. Somewhere in there I
also scanned my passport info.
On Saturday the 23rd (before the info package was ready) I set up a new
e-mail account (TESOL.EFL.teacher@gmail.com), wrote a short blurb on myself
plus where I wanted to teach and I posted it all on the Dave's Cafe website.
When I checked on Monday morning, I had more than 30 e-mail hits. Even after
taking out the recruiting companies and free website listing offers there
were 14 expressions of interest from actual schools. I was surprised to see
that in several cases they included copies of their contracts and many also
included pictures of the school, accommodations and locality. Since I haven't
completed my university degree I discounted 6 more which required
degrees. Four were either way too little money or from areas in which I
wasn't interested. When the dust cleared I had four interesting school
contacts who had expressed interest in my services. For someone with no
university degree or teaching experience other than the TESOL Foundation Course
this struck me as fairly amazing.
Without having my reference letters ready I opened up dialogues to get more
information. I made up a negotiation checklist to use during phone calls--and
each day a rough average of 5 new e-mail hits came in. I re-posted on Dave's
Cafe with a slightly adjusted blurb and also posted on one other free website.
I was now in detailed discussions with schools in Dongying, Changchun and
Guangdong. Then on Aug. 29, the day the full PDF package was ready to go, I got
a hit from a great school in Nantong that, based on my experience talking to the
other schools, I instantly knew was the one.
None of it could have happened without a great teacher and a great course.
Thanks again and I'll let you know how it goes...
Warm regards,
Rob Buckham |
Because of Global TESOL College
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Hi Loren, |
Thanks Global TESOL!
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I am from the class of 2005 - London, Ontario. |
Thank you
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Dear Jim, I would like to take the time to thank you for helping me choose Global TESOL as my English credential provider. As I mentioned on the phone, I am impressed and satisifed with the image that Global TESOL both presents and substantiates. Between the brochure and our conversations, I am fully confident of my choice to pursue the 120-hour Advanced Certificate. Thank you for your personal and individualized attention to my inquiries. You pro-actively sought to contact me and provide me with the releveant information necessary for me to make a decision. In this way, you have represented your company well. I hope your colleagues are also this professional. I will keep you apprised of my progress. Let me know when you arrive in Korea. Sincerely, |
An incredible experience.
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I took the TESOL course in Calgary in late September, 2007, and it was a truly amazing experience. Our
instructor, Sarah, was very professional and engaging, and not only did I learn a lot about the foundations of
teaching, but Sarah's experience and wisdom took the course to a great new level. I suggest that anyone
interested in teaching in another country should take this program. It was a truly inspiring experience that gave me the confidence I need to pursue this new career. Sincerely, Douglas.
9 Oct 07-
by Douglas Ferguson
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Global TESOL grad in South Korea
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Hi Everyone,
My name is Bharati Belmore. I am a Global TESOl graduate. I graduated from the program back in October. I was fortunate to have both Andrea and Christina as my instructors. They are both wonderful and excellent instructors. Very helpful and let you experience the real life of teaching overseas. I am right now teaching in South Korea in one of the rural areas. For the most part I am enjoying the experience. I arrived in late February and will be here till March of next year. I love teaching the children so far, I have grades 1-10. The weekends are a little boring right now as I am in the rural areas, but I am hoping to soon meet other ESL teachers in the area and do some site seeing. Thanks Andrea and Christina for all of your help.
Bharati.
18 Mar 07-
by Bharati Belmore
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New Testimonial from Toronto
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Hello there!!! I took the course in Toronto and had a very good time. I learned a lot of very helpful information and my instructor Christina was just awesome.
Thanks ,
daniel misener
5 Jan 07-
by global canada
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Malaysian GTC student happy with instructor
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I found in Celine Teh an inspiring example of a teacher who has great passion and commitment to educate others; a basic necessity in our attempt to bring forth leaders who will impact the world.
Chew Pik Yue (Anne)
Global Tesol College Centre
Taman Paramount, Petaling Jaya
West Malaysia
October 2006
21 Dec 06-
by global canada
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Read what recent grad has to say!
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Hello,
I just wanted to say that I'm so glad I took this course! It was fun and at the same time very informative. Andrea was an excellent teacher, and I'm glad that we learned about some of the important things involved in the teaching process. Taking this course has made me feel much more at ease with the whole teaching abroad process, as everyone is so helpful. It makes me feel as though I'm not alone and that people really care about helping me. Thanks for providing such an opportunity for so many people out there.
I. Aguilar
Dec. 19, 2006
21 Dec 06-
by global canada
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Toronto course producing happy grads!
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"This course was fantastic - I had an amazing course instructor (Andrea
> Dinan) and I really feel prepared to go overseas and make a difference in
> childrens' lives. Thank you Global TESOL, it was worth every dollar!!!"
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> Melissa
> Toronto, Ontario
> October 2, 2006
3 Oct 06-
by global canada
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"Eye opening..."
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Hello,
One line comment: Fantastic course with a fantasic teacher (Andrea) - eye opening, extremely fun and educational.
City: Toronto
Date: 27/SEP/06 - 01/OCT/06
Thanks,
Ryan
3 Oct 06-
by global canada
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Experienced Teacher happy with TESOL training
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Dear TESOL,
I am a recent graduate of the TESOL program. Even though I have taught for over 25 years, I found the Foundation TESOL course to be an extremely informative and refreshing experience.
Mario Armocida
Toronto
Sept 4, 2006
5 Sep 06-
by global canada
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Continued happiness from our Grads
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The course was fun, easy to understand and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Mr. Sharma,
Toronto,
Grad. date Sep. 03/06
5 Sep 06-
by global canada
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A grad's thoughts!
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Hi there - Thanks for the update! If I can offer a short note, here it is
Anyone interested in teaching overseas should know that any instruction
they can get will be beneficial, and a course from Global TESOL College is a
great start. I received really helpful advice which proved vital in helping
me get started and prepare for teaching in South Korea. It is much easier
to learn ahead of time than try to learn while in the classroom! I
will be sure to visit your new website. Thanks!
24 Jul 06-
by global canada
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Training well worth it!
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My name is Fatima from Alberta. I attended the 5 day in-class Foundation course from July 10-14, 2006. My summary of my impression of the in-class is:I sure learned alot in the 5 days especially through all the demonstrations and the well-written textbooks. The presentations were alot of FUN! Thanks a bunch!
18 Jul 06-
by global canada
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Happy Vancouver Grad!
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Thanks Georgia! I have been doing a lot of thinking about teaching ESL since yesterday, and I am really leaning towards finishing off my contract at the end of November, and looking for an ESL job starting in January. Now I just have to figure out which country I want to go to! I was having a look through the Employment Handbook last night while I was waiting for the ferry, and it is chocked full of useful information. I have been so impressed with my whole Global Tesol experience, from the information session I had over the phone, to the course itself, the materials provided, and the assistance in finding a job. Thanks again for making the course so interesting and so much fun!
17 Jul 06-
by global canada
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From a Calgary graduate
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Wow I am amazed at how much I learned in such a short period, and came home every night more excited than the previous night. Alison Calgary May 24-28 2006
1 Jun 06-
by global canada
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Another happy grad
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I really enjoyed the TESOL course this past week. It was fun and exciting and packed with so much information that I never knew I had to know! It was very informative and Ania was a great instructor! Thank you!!
Karyn
1 Jun 06-
by global canada
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Hear what GTC student has to say!
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I would like to take this time to thank the fine folks at Global TESOL College for this course. I would especially like to thank Barrie for his hard work a dedication as my instructor. Barrie was always very helpful and prompt in his replies and corrections of my assignments.
Even though I have been teaching EFL here in Korea for just over 5 years I learned so much from this course. My supervisor was shocked at the improved creativity in my classroom presentation and lesson planning from the time I started taking this. I was always told by my peers and superiors that I was a damn fine teacher but I knew I lacked creativity and resources to be a GREAT TEACHER. This course has solved that problem.
As the Head Teacher at my school I am responsible for training all new teachers that arrive. The last few I trained I was much more confident in the advice I was giving. I used the knowledge from this course to help train the new teachers.
Thinking back I kick myself in the butt for not taking this course sooner! I am sure this has been said countless times before, but even after 5 years of teaching experience I learned so much!
This course was well worth the money I paid! It was well worth the time I put in, and man-o-man did I put in some time!
If you are thinking about taking this course, stop thinking! Take it! You will not regret it!
29 May 06-
by global canada
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Thailand school happy about Global TESOL teachers
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Dear Andrea, My name is Peter Meltzer and I am the owner/director of Super English. We recently hired Randy, one of your students, to join our team. On several occasions he has mentioned how helpful you were to him and how you recommended that he accept a position with us. Thank you very much for sending him to us. He is an excellent, hard-working teacher. He is also very well trained, which we again credit you for. We also hired another Global Tesol graduate, Mr.Spodek. He also had strong praise for his training program. In light of both Randy and Ira's positive experiences, I am interested in talking with Global Tesol and seeing what possibilities are available for more teachers. Again, I am impressed by the high quality of your training program and am interested in working closer with Global Tesol. Thank you very much for your time and, again, sending Randy to us. He's awesome. Sincerely, Peter C. Meltzer Director, Super English
23 May 06-
by global canada
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