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

The Art of Letting Go and Letting God

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Teach-USA started its operations in 2018. Since then, we have helped 170 teachers dream of teaching in the US via the J1 visa/cultural exchange program. The facts are easy to shout out, but the reality was it takes a lot of letting go and letting God for the story to unfold.   I remember wanting … Read more

It all started with a WISH…

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My husband Dennis and I would always fight during our first few years together. He’d always say we should go our separate ways. I allowed him to vent, but I never responded with anything but, “whatever makes you happy, I’ll support you! When our first and only child then, Mymy, was three years old, I … Read more

No Shortcuts.

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Teach-USA started its operations in SY 2018-2019.   We have helped 170 successful teachers since then. (not counting 2022)   Teach-USA is a third-party agent to accredited J1 visa sponsors.   We provide the most comprehensive preparation program for the cultural exchange opportunity.   Yes, we make our teachers work and prepare them holistically through our Teach-USA … Read more

Which is Better? H1B or J1 Visa?

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    H1B and J1 visas are both non-immigrant visas.   The J1 visa 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.   J1 visa runs for three years with possible two years extension. You will have to go … Read more

PERMANENTLY RESIDE IN THE US (VIA J1 VISA): YOUR OPTIONS

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THE FACTS:   The J1 visa exchange visitor Section 212 (e) two-year home requirement means you have to return to your home country after the end of your J1 visa program. That means you cannot do any of the following until you fulfill this requirement:   Change status in the US with an H1b nonimmigrant … Read more

Re-Purposing

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I moved to Las Vegas at the beginning of the school year this year. Although there was much resistance in my heart, I followed God’s promptings. I serve two schools, and I like the variety – like a perfect match, I fell in love right away with my work, the people I work with, and … Read more

Teach-USA: A Bridge To Your Dreams

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Q&A on Employment Facilitation Services “Are you still recruiting teachers?”   “Am I”? Technically, I do not own a school so I do not “recruit” teachers to teach for me, however, we do have an employment facilitation agency, Teach-USA, where we “recruit” teachers to seek our services so we can bring out the best in … Read more

Game Changer #Weeklies

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Week 45/52 #Weeklies One agency in the Philippines paved the way for my American dream. When I received a text message that I have an interview, and after a couple of days, I received another text message telling me that I passed and in 3 days I had to come up with $5000. Woahh! We … Read more

It Is Not Easy #Weeklies

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Week 44/52 #Weeklies Teaching in the US is not a walk in the park. A year after I started teaching in the Philippines, I met a teacher-friend who shared how she applied to teach in the US with J1 visa. After a week of being in the elementary school, she literally raised her arms in … Read more

It Is Not Easy #Weeklies

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Week 44/52 #Weeklies Teaching in the US is not a walk in the park. A year after I started teaching in the Philippines, I met a teacher-friend who shared how she applied to teach in the US with J1 visa. After a week of being in the elementary school, she literally raised her arms in … Read more

Happy 1st Teach-USA! #Weeklies

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Week 43/52 #Weeklies While talking to Shalom about anything and everything under the sun, out of the blue, she said that if there’s one thing I should do, it would be to open a placement agency to help teachers teach in the US. Although I welcomed the thought with an open mind and heart, I … Read more

A Decade-Long Dream Came True! #Weeklies

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Week 42/52 #Weeklies I am amazed by how God makes all things possible. A lot of times I would be very specific in writing my plans to the point that I would want God to follow my schedule. Year after year, I’d write my goals but year after year, it wouldn’t happen. Yes, I was … Read more

Frequently Asked Questions About Teach-USA’s Process

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1   What is Teach-USA?   Teach-USA helps Filipino teachers secure a job in New Mexico, US and nearby states. 2   Can I pay for my evaluation first and then pay for my license after I pass the interview?    Sure.   3 NM Licenses will not be issued without Social Security Number.  What … Read more

Choose Differently #Weeklies

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Week 41/52 #Weeklies   It is all about choices in the end. See my attire? Jeans, tennis shoes… I was wearing the black shirt though, but it didn’t cut still. I was under-dressed.    That morning I thought, I’ll be walking for 25 minutes from the train station to the training location, it will be … Read more

SCAM-not #Weeklies

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Week 40/52 #Weeklies I could not believe it has been two years and a month since I started #Weeklies. My first post was written on September 7, 2015! I wrote about “A house with centralized AC!” What amazed me when I read that blog post again was the message! I have been sharing stories over and over … Read more

Pack Your Luggage and Let’s Go To USA! #Weeklies

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Week 39/52 #Weeklies My current work entails going to different schools in New Mexico for site visits.  I lead a team. We observe classes, interview principals and leadership teams. Then we gather data and do exit meetings. Most of the time, district representatives join our meetings to discuss improvement areas and supports we can provide … Read more

What Is Your Biggest WHY? #Weeklies

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Week 38/52 #Weeklies Published September 21, 2017 Today marks my 10th year here in the US. Yes, time flies!  Ten years ago, it was just a dream. Up to now, I am still amazed by the transitions, changes, and everything in between those ten years! I only have gratefulness to God for allowing me to … Read more