Visa Help, Teaching Tips, and Money Advice for International Educators
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Questions: Can your family apply for J2 visas when you apply for your J1 visa? Yes, but it depends on the sponsor too. Also, The US embassy will decide whether you will get approval. Is it best to bring your family at once? It depends on your priorities. Is the J2 process easy? Yes. … Read more
If you dream of teaching in the US to help your family, Believe in prayer that you have already received it. And it will be yours! And as you pray and believe, align your thoughts, words, and actions to the fulfillment of your dream. To align means to be conscious – of your … Read more
The other day, a Kindergarten teacher called me out because as her class was transitioning to another location, I smiled and said to one of her students, “Hi, Juana!” She exclaimed in my face, never to do that again, that If I want to greet her class, it has to be everybody in the line … Read more
Answer: No. Although if you have one, you earn about $10,000 more annually than those with Bachelor’s degree. — All states require a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Education to become a certified teacher. Additionally, some states may require teachers to obtain a Master of Arts in Teaching or Masters in Education degree within … Read more
Expectations vs Reality – that’s how I want to sum up my J1 teacher journey in the US! Expectations Before I went to the US, I did not think that teaching in the US would be so difficult. Why? Hindi naman ako bobo, a foreign principal hired me, that means qualified ako, right? … Read more
Dreams will remain dreams unless one builds things around the purpose of turning that dream into a reality. In my quest to fulfill my dreams, I relied on faith, hard work, and constant motivation from my family. I drew inspiration from my family and from the comfort of knowing that, win or lose, … Read more
Believe it to See it! It is for real but still I can’t believe that it is. Parang panaginip pa rin kahit totoo na! It wasn’t easy. Ang dami kong takot na dinaanan. The only strength I hold onto is God’s promise that wherever He brings me to, He will get … Read more
Today my Life Begins I don’t know exactly how this triumph is going to be articulated. Yes! This is hyperbole. But it’s just that I can’t imagine how this so called life becomes there’s more to life. No one can really underrate God’s perfect plan for us. Sometimes, it may not happen according to … Read more
Faith and Hope. My journey to the Land of the Free can be summarized by those words. Faith It all started with faith. 2018 is our breakthrough year. We prayed to God for Him to lead us to our breakthrough and indeed through the Facebook ad, my wife’s friend sent us a link of … Read more
It was just an ordinary night when I was scrolling my FB newsfeed when I saw the post on Pinoy Teachers Stories. With its catchy illustration, I opened and read through some of its blogs- it talks about a life of being a teacher in a foreign land. It was really inspiring how the writer … Read more
Ever wonder why if things are really meant to be and are really meant for you, the process always feels easy, light, and straightforward? It is your FAITH. If you will have beliefs anyway, why not believe in good, in health, in abundance, and give your complete trust in God? … Read more
God has it all planned out in our lives. My mom always says, if it’s for you, it’s for you. No matter what direction you go, if it’s meant to be, it’s meant to be. When we have already exhausted all our efforts and given our all. Then, it’s time to let go and … Read more
Job Fair Realities and Hopes. 1) The competition may be tough. 2) Basis: What’s written and submitted in your online applications- about your qualifications. Your resume and cover letter will speak of you! 3) Are there guarantees you will be chosen for interviews? No guarantees. You can only hope they choose YOU!!! … Read more
“Your promise still stands, Great is your faithfulness. I’m still in your hands. This is my confidence. You’ve never failed me yet!” -Lyrics from the song “Do It Again”; the song that changed my life in an instant. How? Here’s my story. Long before, it hadn’t crossed my mind to work outside of … Read more
A story of Miracle. Milagro? No, hindi ako naniniwala and l even don’t believe in Him. Yan ang always nasa isip ko last few months dahil sa mga circumstances na nangyayari sa buhay ko, sa family ko. I kept on asking/praying to Him before some very simple things but He didn’t give … Read more
Food for Thoughts for Aspiring J1 Teachers by: Anonymous 1. Know your agency. Make sure you are satisfied with the services they offer. Wag pag dating dito nag iba na ang ihip ng hangin kesyo mas maganda at mas mura ung iba. It’s a choice, and be happy with it. … Read more
The Don’ts of Teaching in the US by Rheux Serendipity Britt 1. Don’t ask unless google can’t answer your question. 2. Don’t play know-it-all; we all start back from scratch when we get here, everything here is completely different from the Philippines. 3. Don’t just wait and speak up only after … Read more
God’s PLANS. by: Maria Theresa Alvarez-Jackson GOD ALWAYS HAS A BETTER PLAN. HE HAS THE BEST REASONS AND HE WILL NEVER FORGET TO REWARD YOUR HONESTY AND HARDWORK. These thoughts capture my 3-year journey. My first J1 program was way back in 2011 as a university fellow at Clemson University in South … Read more
Are you ready to join us? Please email your resume to apply@teach-usa.net. ————————————– The J1 visa is non-immigrant visa. It is under the US Department of State. Max duration is five years. You go home for the two-year home requirement before you can reapply for the same visa or another visa. J1 visa runs for … Read more
Pagdating nyo dito sa US… hindi magiging perfect agad ang buhay nyo. Lahat ng nag sisimula, mahirap. Madami kwento ng sacrifice, wala naman libre dito, wala din kayo pinabaon na pera para sitting pretty na lang kayo pag dating dito. Sa kadamihan, eto naexperience: 1) need maglakad… sa Pinas naman todo lakad … Read more