{"id":192,"date":"2011-11-30T18:45:22","date_gmt":"2011-11-30T18:45:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/internationalschoolcommunity.com\/blog\/?p=192"},"modified":"2012-10-15T09:59:18","modified_gmt":"2012-10-15T09:59:18","slug":"educators-overseas-an-agency-that-places-teachers-at-international-and-english-schools-around-the-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/internationalschoolcommunity.com\/blog\/educators-overseas-an-agency-that-places-teachers-at-international-and-english-schools-around-the-world\/","title":{"rendered":"Educators Overseas \u2013 An agency that places teachers at international and English schools around the world"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Educators Overseas website<\/a> has some excellent information and resources on it for teachers interested in teaching overseas.\u00a0 They have information about traveling abroad and things to know before you go.\u00a0 There is also information about working in different regions in the world.\u00a0 They have many pages with different teaching-related resources and support.\u00a0 Different language schools and some international schools around the world use their services, in turn, they can help place you at one of these schools.\u00a0 One part of their website has interviews from teachers that they have placed.\u00a0 We would like to highlight two of those interviews on our blog: a teacher who is working in Kuala Lumpur and one who is working in Casablanca, Morocco.<\/p>\n

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Teacher in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kate Birbilis is currently a special needs teacher at an international school in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Prior to her move to Malaysia she was a teacher at an international school in Cirebon, Indonesia. Kate is considered by her schools as a truly excellent teacher. She has had such a great experience teaching abroad so far in part because she places a higher priority on the quality of the school than the salary and she considers the country location as a whole, rather than just the location or attraction of the city.<\/p>\n

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What do you like about teaching overseas?\u00a0<\/strong>
\nI am not sure how to summarize what I like about teaching overseas\u2014there is so much to love. I\u2019ve had two completely different experiences with both of my placements, but some of the main themes remain the same. I love opening my eyes to not only see how other cultures live, but experiencing their way of life. Teaching abroad takes traveling to the next level. You are not just visiting a community or country; you\u2019re becoming part of it and it is becoming part of you.<\/p>\n

You\u2019re not just waving to schoolchildren as your bus passes by; you\u2019re working with them day in and day out. Working with children in a school setting really helps you break barriers and make connections despite cultural and language differences. Smiles tend to be universal\u2026<\/p>\n

You\u2019re not just learning how to say hello, thank you, and goodbye in another language; you speak it everyday at the market, on the street, and while sipping coffee with your friends at the caf\u00e9.<\/p>\n

You\u2019re not just tasting the national dish once; you\u2019re learning how to cook it with your coworker\u2019s grandma.<\/p>\n

You\u2019re not just watching a reenactment of a cultural celebration at a tourist spot; you\u2019re helping your friends prepare for the upcoming event.<\/p>\n

I love the quality of experiences that teaching abroad has helped me have. I\u2019ve been able to build lasting relationships, grow as an educator, and see so many new places. I\u2019ve come to enjoy the challenges that come with living abroad. Everyday is an adventure whether it is trying to figure out how to flush your new toilet or searching for orangutans in the rainforests of Sumatra.<\/p>\n

What don\u2019t you like (if anything) about teaching overseas?<\/strong>
\nI can\u2019t say that I have had any negative experiences teaching abroad. Of course things are different than what I am used to, but an open mind is crucial. Different doesn\u2019t mean bad, it just means different.<\/p>\n

You are on your second overseas assignment, so you are somewhat of a pro now\u2026 what advice would you give to others who are thinking about teaching overseas?<\/strong>
\nASK QUESTIONS! When a school contacts you, don\u2019t rush to accept the job. I think it is important to ask as many questions as possible so you can have an idea of what life and work will be like once abroad. Before I accepted both of my overseas jobs, I e-mailed with the principals for weeks before I accepted the position. They also connected me with foreign teachers at their schools so I could get an outsider\u2019s perspective. Don\u2019t be afraid to ask questions about the school, students, housing, salary, lifestyle, etc. With that said, keep an open mind as well. Life abroad will be different than what you are used to\u2014isn\u2019t that the joy of traveling?<\/p>\n

Would you recommend teaching abroad through Educators Overseas?<\/strong>
\nYes, I would definitely recommend teaching abroad through Educators Overseas. Teaching overseas was something that I always wanted to do, but really had no idea how to go about it. Once I started the process of job searching, I felt overwhelmed and had no clue where to begin. I also wasn\u2019t sure how to differentiate between legitimate schools and scams. Finding Educators Overseas took away that unknown factor and put my mind at ease. After filing all of my paperwork with Educators Overseas, I was immediately contacted by schools. I found my first overseas job within 2 weeks. Another thing that I liked about Educators Overseas is that the schools contact you directly. There is no third party to hinder the process\u2014they just introduce teachers and schools. Whenever I am explaining about Educators Overseas, I joke and say \u201cit is like a dating website for teachers and schools. They make the introduction, but it is up to you to build a relationship from there.\u201d<\/p>\n

Teacher in Casablanca<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Tiffany Harris is a teacher in an international school in Casablanca, Morocco. Here is a profile of her experience abroad.<\/p>\n

What do you like about teaching overseas? <\/strong>Teaching overseas has allowed my eyes to open to new cultures and a new lifestyle. I am enjoying my adjustments this is allowing me to understand and be more conscious about how I treat or act around others. I live in an off school campus apartment where I am totally immersed in the culture. I enjoy learning the languages of French and Arabic. Many of the locals understand my difficulties with the language and are very helpful.<\/p>\n

What don\u2019t you like (if anything) about teaching overseas?<\/strong>\u00a0Being overseas has taken away the in-dependency I had in the states. It is hard to lean on someone for everything when you are so used to picking up a phone or going into the store to take care of it yourself. You almost have to portray yourself as a deaf person demonstrating what you need through hand actions and barely speaking.<\/p>\n

What advice would you give to others who are thinking about teaching overseas?<\/strong>\u00a0If you are thinking about teaching overseas I suggest you go to job fairs to understand what the schools are asking for. That experience alone allows you to understand how different an environment you are entering is going to be. Make sure the country is a good fit for your needs. If you can\u2019t live without a dryer or another accommodation then you may want to seek another place to venture to.<\/p>\n

Would you recommend teaching abroad through Educators Overseas? Why or why not?<\/strong>Educators Overseas are the only reason I am living and teaching where I am. I would recommend their service because much of the work was taken out of my hand. I knew I had an impartial company working on my side if I had questions about going overseas and I felt the school wasn\u2019t giving me the whole story.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The Educators Overseas website has some excellent information and resources on it for teachers interested in teaching overseas.\u00a0 They have information about traveling abroad and things to know before you go.\u00a0 There is also information about working in different regions in the world.\u00a0 They have many pages with different teaching-related resources and support.\u00a0 Different language […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[11],"tags":[466,32,485,486,487,488,60,489,104],"class_list":["post-192","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-great-resource","tag-educators-overseas","tag-international-schools","tag-international-teaching-community","tag-interviews","tag-language-schools","tag-teacher-interviews","tag-teaching-abroad","tag-teaching-at-international-schools","tag-teaching-overseas"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p2flVT-36","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":178,"url":"https:\/\/internationalschoolcommunity.com\/blog\/educators-overseas-helping-teachers-secure-a-job-teaching-abroad\/","url_meta":{"origin":192,"position":0},"title":"Educators Overseas: Helping teachers secure a job teaching abroad.","author":"ISCommunity","date":"December 7, 2011","format":false,"excerpt":"There are many ways to secure a teaching job at an international school.\u00a0 The website Educators Overseas also offers such a service.\u00a0 Here is what they have to say about their philosophy of helping candidates find the \u201cright fit\u201d in their search to teach abroad (taken from their website): Honesty\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "Great Resource"","block_context":{"text":"Great Resource","link":"https:\/\/internationalschoolcommunity.com\/blog\/category\/great-resource\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/internationalschoolcommunity.files.wordpress.com\/2011\/12\/screen-shot-2011-12-07-at-10-32-01-pm.png?w=350&h=200&crop=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/internationalschoolcommunity.files.wordpress.com\/2011\/12\/screen-shot-2011-12-07-at-10-32-01-pm.png?w=350&h=200&crop=1 1x, https:\/\/internationalschoolcommunity.files.wordpress.com\/2011\/12\/screen-shot-2011-12-07-at-10-32-01-pm.png?w=525&h=300&crop=1 1.5x"},"classes":[]},{"id":103,"url":"https:\/\/internationalschoolcommunity.com\/blog\/recruitment-resources-for-international-teachers-the-long-list-of-things-to-think-about-part-1-of-3\/","url_meta":{"origin":192,"position":1},"title":"Recruitment Resources for International Teachers: The long list of things to think about! 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