Soon to be graduate dreaming of teaching in the UAE and seeking advice!

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gravatar-icon Posted on ยท by Katelyn T.

Hi,

I am currently completing my Masters in Teaching English as a Second language in the US. Since beginning this degree program, I've dreamt of teaching English in the UAE. I won't be graduating until December 2016, and I know it's a bit soon to begin the job search, as I will be seeking a job that begins in January. As I near my graduation, I was wondering if any experienced UAE teachers have some advice for me? How do I make myself more marketable as my graduation approaches? Any schools you recommend? I do have some teaching experience and I'm an intermediate Arabic speaker. Any words of wisdom are appreciated!

 

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    Adam K.
    April 26, 2016 at 11.27 pm

    Hey Katelyn,
    So funny reading your post as I am in a very similar position finishing up my M. Ed. in Education Leadership (god willing), though from a Canadian Uni. I am searching for something this summer and also have my sights set towards UAE, Abu Dhabi in particular. I think with a Masters in TESL and being a gal, you should be in high demand within the UAE job market. I asked one teacher on linkedin for advice who was teaching with ADEC and she mentioned that you need to be resourceful as a teacher there but that it is also fun. lol I'm also an intermediate Arabic speaker, I got the chance to study it for a semester while teaching in Saudi Arabia.

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    Nompumelelo A M.
    April 28, 2016 at 12.15 pm

    I would like to teach in Abud Dhabi in particular. I am a qualified primary school teacher. I passed my Honours in Bachelor of Education Management. I would like to teach in another Country for a change .I love teaching English . I got a National Award as an Outstanding Educator.