Fiancee needs an answer

[LynAndArt 2]

Hi,

My fiancée is a government employee, a teacher, she is wondering does she have to bring anything with her to the interview or when departing the country so that there will be no issues.

As time for her interview draws near we are trying to make sure we have covered everything.

[DavenRoxy 1,073]

Ummm, what do you mean, bring anything to the interview? She would have to bring all the same things that every one else has to bring, right? Not sure I understand what you mean...

[LynAndArt 2]

She is asking specifically about documentation relevant to her status as a government employee and does that have any bearing on her ability to leave the country. She is an English teacher.

[tallcoolone 102]

In Philippines the people especially the woman have been conditioned to fear and obey authority figures

Like if someone quits a job they are scared the will be sued...................

[Messybrownhair 251]

Nope, but if she'd like to teach in the US, start looking up licensing rules in your state! She can maybe already get a sealed transcript from her school, or have her transcript validated by WES so that it can be converted to US standards.. It's always good to be prepared!

[Timmycell 0]

Nope, but if she'd like to teach in the US, start looking up licensing rules in your state! She can maybe already get a sealed transcript from her school, or have her transcript validated by WES so that it can be converted to US standards.. It's always good to be prepared!

Miss Messy thank you ver much for the info you shared, Since I am also a classroom teacher, pls let me know, what do you mean by, TRANSCRIPT VALIDATED BY WES?

What does WES means?

[Messybrownhair 251]

Miss Messy thank you ver much for the info you shared, Since I am also a classroom teacher, pls let me know, what do you mean by, TRANSCRIPT VALIDATED BY WES?

What does WES means?

World Education Services.Oftentimes, to get a US license for a profession, they require that foreign transcripts be validated. This is because we don't follow the same grading system as here in the US. Once you do this, it will become like a US transcript (it will indicate if your degree is equal to a US degree, what your GPA is, number of units you've taken and your grades in ABC format.

Check your state rules, they might ask for this plus a sealed original transcript from your school, and you might be required to take some kind of test, like Praxis, which you can take here in the US.. The whole process might take some time, but I don't foresee why a Fil teacher with a degree can't teach here, or at least be a teaching assistant.. You just have to complete the licensing requirements.. Worst that can happen is you'll be required to take some additional credits, but you can do that at any community college for a low cost

[dekedwin 52]

I am retired, but I also maintain my teaching certificate in the event that I might want to teach again. I was advised by a state government representative that I should not allow my certificate to laps, because if I did I would come under a whole new set of rules. I would have to go back to school take child abuse classes or whatever else they would require, so I keep mine current for that reason. I is easier to maintain the certificate than to try to get it back. You do need to check with the Office of Public Education for whatever state you will want to teach in. Then there maybe some special requirements that will necessitate your taking a few more college classes to qualify you. I have a Continuing Teaching Certificate with K-8 Elementary Education, and K-12 Special Education. The only thing I have to do to keep it valid is that I am required to take 15 credit hours of college classes level 100 or above every five years, then when I complete that I sent in my teaching certificate with an application having my classes that I have taken listed. I think this may be specific to Washington State. They audit a percentage of the applications, and if you are selected then you have to send your college transcipts to them. I made a mistake when I sent in my application a couple of months ago, and I put the wrong year on a couple of my classes making it look like I hadn't taken them yet, but it was an easy fix, and I sent my transcripts in to them to help clarify the truth about the error that I made. Just check with the Office of the Superintendant of Public Education for your state, and they will advise you what you need to do, and that should clarify it for you. I hope that helps you.

Edited July 5, 2011 by dekedwin

[Maganda 1]

Hi,

My fiancée is a government employee, a teacher, she is wondering does she have to bring anything with her to the interview or when departing the country so that there will be no issues.

As time for her interview draws near we are trying to make sure we have covered everything.

hi! i am a public teacher in the phils..ur fiancee doesnt have to bring anything regarding her teaching work during the interview.But when departing the country i suggest she bring with her a certificate to travel abroad stating that she has been cleared from all money and property accountabilities and that she does not have pending admionistrative or criminal case file against her..thats what i showed to the imigration officer at NAIA when she asked any permit to travel since i have written in the form my occupation..BUT if ur fiance cant obtain this certificate by the time of her departure, just tel her to put NONE under Occupation..hope this hepls

[∞♥ 17]

I was under the impression that once you come to the states you are ineligible for a government job until after a certain period of time (several years.) I guess you could teach in a private school, but not public...if what I have heard is true.

Can anyone enlighten me on this? My fiancee is also a teacher and will be looking into getting a teaching position in a private school once here.

Thanks!

[tallcoolone 102]

I was under the impression that once you come to the states you are ineligible for a government job until after a certain period of time (several years.) I guess you could teach in a private school, but not public...if what I have heard is true.

Can anyone enlighten me on this? My fiancee is also a teacher and will be looking into getting a teaching position in a private school once here.

Thanks!

Just a guess that public shool teachers in PI are Government Employees. Like our Mailman are Governemnt Employees

[Timmycell 0]

hi! i am a public teacher in the phils..ur fiancee doesnt have to bring anything regarding her teaching work during the interview.But when departing the country i suggest she bring with her a certificate to travel abroad stating that she has been cleared from all money and property accountabilities and that she does not have pending admionistrative or criminal case file against her..thats what i showed to the imigration officer at NAIA when she asked any permit to travel since i have written in the form my occupation..BUT if ur fiance cant obtain this certificate by the time of her departure, just tel her to put NONE under Occupation..hope this hepls

Sis thank you so much for the information regarding upon departure.... i got an idea...