Month: February 2022

When Being Radically Different Matters!

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I have always kept my goals to myself. Why? Because I don’t want other people to tell me what I can and cannot do. I want to find it for myself!   Even in high school, especially during test times, I’d create my schedule on weekends. My goal was to make sure I took it … Read more

Can a J1 Visa Teacher Start A Business in The US?

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No, J1 visa holders cannot start a business under the J1 visa status. They can only do the activities or work based on their Form DS-2019. All activities are restricted to a specific employer and their J1 sponsoring organization. However, a J2 spouse who holds an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) can start a company or … Read more

Money for J2 Dependents: If You Follow This!

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J1 visa holders can bring their immediate family in the US via the J2 visa.   When your children are already in the US, it is recommended that all J2 dependents (even if they are 17 years below in age and not allowed to work yet) apply for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) for the … Read more

Push!

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While others shout their plans of teaching in the US to the whole world, I would rather keep all my plans to myself. While others want the easy route, I go the other way. While others stick to their victim mindset, I choose to be responsible for my actions and allow my mind to go … Read more

Inner-City Schools Challenge

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Many teachers under the J1 visa program are assigned to inner-city schools.

 

“Inner-city” means an older and central location within a more populated city than other areas. Inner-city schools are those found in neighborhoods primarily serving students belonging to low-income families.

 

Parents who may do drugs or who are in jail. Families who live thanks to food stamps from the government. Their communities have a diverse and multiracial population. It is common to have kids who have little grasp of English. And inner cities have high crime rates, and peace and order are a significant problem for authorities. (Yes, parang mga students sa Hollywood movies!)

 

QUESTIONS #1-2:

 

#1 Will you take on this challenge and teach in the U.S. knowing the profile of the students?

 

 

#2 How would you deal with classroom management where a LOT of behavior support is needed because BEHAVIOR is a significant concern?

 

Please share your responses in the comment section below. Yes, these are also some of the questions school districts will ask during your interviews.

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Give Time And Be Patient!

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The most powerful warriors in your US teaching applications are PATIENCE and TIME!   Don’t say, “I’ll try it!” Instead, “Do it!”   Give time to do it!   And be patient enough to allow God to make it happen for you!   Successful teachers in Teach-USA saw the crooked pathway ahead – it’s a … Read more