Hi Michael, I am a british teacher who has worked in the UK
for 4 years . Are you in the NY area ,i am on holiday here at
the moment and would love to meet up to help you out
Tammy

On 7/12/09, Michael Russell wrote:
> Hello
>
> I am a native New Yorker with dual citizenship to
> Ireland (EU/American citizenship). I have just finished my
> 5th year as an English teacher. I teach 6th-11th grades at
> a well-known international school here in
> Manhattan. I am also the school's liaison to the prestigious
> Lincoln Center Institute Aesthetic Education program. During
> the summers I am a literacy coach for a summer camp in the
> South Bronx that stresses arts education in literacy. I have
> a NY State Provisional Certification, and am currently
> working on obtaining my Professional License. I expect to
> have completed the necessary coursework by June 2011.
>
>
> I received my 1st Masters degree at Lancaster University
> in 2002. I have strong family and friend ties to England,
> and plan on visiting them next March.
>
> I want to stay at my school here in Manhattan until the
> end of the 2010-2011 school year (late June), since it will
> also give me time to complete my Professional License
> coursework.
>
> Although I have EU citizenship, I do not have any formal
> training in the British system of teaching. What would I
> have to do beforehand to get the ball rolling? I know this
> is two years away, but it's a big move, and I'd like to
> begin researching things now.
>
> I am interested in teaching in metropolitan areas such as
> London or Manchester. I am used to urban students of all
> backgrounds and would really love to broaden my experience
> with a move to the UK.
>
> Thank you very much for taking the time to read this.

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