Teaching English in Mexico

[Isla Verde]

Originally Posted by 009

mexico city is very easy

With regards to what?

[GringoGranny17]

I completed my TEFL certification at a school here in Guadalajara in early May.
The advantages to obtaining the certification is that the school I attended offers free job placement in Mexico and is affiliated with a large English Language school - where we completed our student teaching.

Upon graduation we also received a Certification by the Mexican Minister of Education which shows all of our grades in the various areas. This has proved effective in opening doors for several of us.

Teaching English as a foreign or second language is completely different from the way we were taught English and is not as difficult to grasp as I anticipated.

As a native speaker with the certification I am making a higher salary than those teaching with English as their second language.

If you would like additional information please let me know.

[deborahc9133]

Originally Posted by SummerSeeker

Hi All! I am planning to move from Canada to Mexico in the fall. I would like to teach English once in Mexico. Has anyone else done this? Any advice would be great. Which would be the best city to do this?

If I enter Mexico as a tourist, is it easy to get a work visa if I want to stay to teach English?

Thanks for all you help!

First of all, good for you. As an ESL teacher with a master's degree in TESOL from UCLA, many people think that because they speak English that they can teach English. You need to study the methodology, curriculum, 2nd language acquisition, techniques, etc to be truly effective. I suggest that you research programs very carefully. There are many good programs in the US and Canada. I plan to teach English in Mexico, but I have not looked into any programs there because I have the degree and 20 years experience. It is a rewarding career and very much needed in Mexico. You do not want to short change your students. To me, ESL teaching is an art and a calling. Dave's ESL cafe is a good source. Good luck, and let me know if you have any questions. Deborah

[JCS]

Originally Posted by SummerSeeker

Hi All! I am planning to move from Canada to Mexico in the fall. I would like to teach English once in Mexico. Has anyone else done this? Any advice would be great. Which would be the best city to do this?

If I enter Mexico as a tourist, is it easy to get a work visa if I want to stay to teach English?

Thanks for all you help!

I currently work with a Canadian company who needs English Teachers in Mexico City. If you or anyone is interested, please feel free to contact me.

Here is their job post:


Corporate English Teachers - Mexico, DF

Requirements:
• Bachelor or equivalent related to language education, business, medicine, legal, finance, marketing, media or comparable field.
• At least 2 years of proven experience teaching adults (preferably business people).
• Native or borderline-native speaker who has lived in an English-speaking country.
• TEFL Certificated highly desirable.
• Business knowledge and or experience.
• Schedule availability.
• Professional presence and demeanor.
• Winning attitude and personality.
• Commitment to excellence.

We offer:
• Competitive Compensation
• Flexible Schedules
• Training and Support
• Growth Opportunities
• Career Development
• Awesome Team

For more information please send us your resume and a cover letter explaining why you think you should apply to this job posting

[Isla Verde]

Originally Posted by JCS

I currently work with a Canadian company who needs English Teachers in Mexico City. If you or anyone is interested, please feel free to contact me.

Here is their job post:


Corporate English Teachers - Mexico, DF

Requirements:
• Bachelor or equivalent related to language education, business, medicine, legal, finance, marketing, media or comparable field.
• At least 2 years of proven experience teaching adults (preferably business people).
• Native or borderline-native speaker who has lived in an English-speaking country.
• TEFL Certificated highly desirable.
• Business knowledge and or experience.
• Schedule availability.
• Professional presence and demeanor.
• Winning attitude and personality.
• Commitment to excellence.

We offer:
• Competitive Compensation
• Flexible Schedules
• Training and Support
• Growth Opportunities
• Career Development
• Awesome Team

For more information please send us your resume and a cover letter explaining why you think you should apply to this job posting

As an English teacher in Mexico City, I'd be curious to know how "competitive" the pay this company offers is.

[JCS]

Their pay is better than anyone else in the city but you may have to speak with them directly. Feel free to contact me via email and I can put you in touch with them jcsalazar "at" modernlanguagecenter "dot" com

[Tiffanyguera]

I also plan on moving to mexico and want to teach english there. DO you already have your degree for teaching. I was thinking of getting my TESL certificate, but not sure if that is enough. I am almost done with my two year degree here. Did you move there yet> How is it going

[deborahc9133]

Hi Tiffany - I have a graduate Level ESOL certificate from UCLA. I will be moving to mexico and have been looking for jobs, and it seems that some sort of certification is required. some of the schools in mexico even offer the certification there. Bridge Institute in CO would be a good source too. You need to have some sort of training. Many people think that because you speak English that you can teach it. This is not true. YOu have to learn the methodology and techniques. Good luck and contact me you have other questions. Deborah