Employment in ESL & Bilingual Education

ITBE Spring WorkshopApril 18, 2009

North Park University, Chicago, IL

Schedule

9:00 – 10:10 Opening Panel Discussion: ESL Jobs in Uncertain Times

10:15 – 11:00 Teaching Internationally: The

English Language Fellow Experience

11:00 – 11:30 Refreshment Break

11:30 – 12:15 Building a Resume & Cover Letter

12:15 – 12:30 Information Session on North

Park’s ESL Endorsement Program

ESL Jobs in Uncertain Times

A panel of directors from various ESL programs throughout the Chicagoland area will talk about employment in the field of ESL/Bilingual Education. Discover what employers are looking for when hiring new teachers and get suggestions for the job application process and interview. Audience Q & A will follow.

Teaching Internationally: The English Language Fellow Experience

Nancey Epperson, Trueman College What is it like to go abroad to teach English?

This session will present details of experiences as an English Language Fellow – the application process, actually standing in front of the class, and the cross-cultural adventures along the way. 

Building a Resume and Cover Letter

Dr. Tim CollinsNational-Louis University In this session, participants will

learn how to craft a resume that gets the attention of hiring officials. You will learn information to include, ways to highlight your special skills and experience, and tips on how to customize cover letters and resumes to match specific requirements of individual employers.

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