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Expert: - 9/22/2005


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Hello,

I am currently in the Masters of Education Program in Buffalo...and look forward to obtaining my NY state Certification and Masters in the new year.  I ultimately want to teach at a performing arts school.  Would I be able to find a job in New York, being that I am a Canadian?

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Andrea,

I find it interesting that you seem to be in a university program but you are asking ME if you will be able to find a job in NY.  I should think that your advisor or the education office would be better able to tell you those things.

My assumption is that if you were trained in the US and have the proper working papers that you should be able to find a job in NY.  But, immigration officials and those who handle your visa now might be best suited to answer this question.

I would hate to steer you wrong - so please don't rely on anyone who doesn't deal with sort of thing daily.  

Debba

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Debba Robinson

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I can answer questions about reading at all levels, English as a Second Language, elementary math, science and social studies as well as general education matters. Individuals interested in teaching in international schools can contact me for information on how to begin the process of looking for jobs overseas.

Experience

I have been teaching for 30 years with a MEd in Reading and Language Arts, a BA in Elementary Education. For 6 years I taught computer to grades K-8. I have taught in combined grades (K-2 and 2-3 splits)in the US and overseas. The bulk of my elementary experience is in second and third grades, although I've taught K, 1, 2, 3 and 5 as a self-contained experience. Twenty-two years of my experience teaching has been in international schools in Africa and Asia.

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MEd. in Reading and Language Arts
BA in Elementary Education
Certified principal K-12. Currently the director of the American International School of Niamey, Niger.

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