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EMPLOYERS

STRATEGIES

• Obtain state teacher licensure for K-12 teaching.
• Earn a graduate degree for college or university teaching opportunities.
  • If you have the ability to do so, a doctorate would be very beneficial for tenure-track positions.
• Develop written & oral communication skills in both English & language of study.
• Minor or double major in another subject that you could also teach.
• Get experience as a teaching assistant or tutor.
• Consider teaching English as a second language (overseas).
• Research courses & certifications for teaching English to non-native speakers.
• Volunteer with government programs such as VISTA or community programs such as ESL classes.
• Work abroad through volunteer or internship programs.
• Plan to take both written & oral examinations to become an examination proctor (ACTFL).
• Earn a graduate degree in a field of specialty ex. Student Affairs Administration, law etc.

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