Becoming a Teacher in Canada

Summary

The video script tells the story of a teacher from the Philippines who faces the challenge of leaving her comfort zone to pursue her teaching career in Canada. Despite having eight years of teaching experience and a license, she initially struggles to find a teaching position due to her foreign qualifications. She eventually connects with Brainerd, an organization that helps immigrants refine their skills and connect with employers. After overcoming her challenges, she becomes a mentor for other immigrant teachers, sharing her journey and helping them navigate the process of foreign qualifications recognition.

Takeaways

• 🌐 The individual moved from the Philippines to Canada, highlighting the challenge of leaving their comfort zone and adapting to a new environment.
• 📚 They faced difficulty getting a teaching job despite having a teaching license and eight years of teaching experience in the Philippines.
• 🏆 The person was initially rejected for a teaching position due to their experience not matching the requirements, which was a shock to them.
• 🗣️ They found Braden, which offered sessions to improve speaking skills, review resumes, and conduct workshops, which were beneficial for their job search.
• 🤝 Braden also provided face-to-face meetings with employers, which the individual felt was crucial for their success.
• 🎓 After connecting with an employer at Braden, they were invited for an interview and subsequently hired, indicating the effectiveness of the service.
• 💼 They became a mentor for immigrant teachers through Read in Connect, helping others navigate the challenges they faced.
• 👩‍🏫 The individual empathizes with the struggles of educated professionals with experience but difficulty finding jobs, wanting to alleviate their frustration.
• 🌟 They aim to extend the same help they received to other professionals, showcasing a desire to give back to the community.
• 📈 The script concludes by emphasizing that Braden is the starting point for recognizing foreign qualifications.

Q & A

What was the biggest challenge the speaker faced when moving from the Philippines to Canada?

The biggest challenge was leaving the comfort zone and going to an unfamiliar place with a new environment and culture.

What motivated the speaker to move to Canada?

The speaker was motivated by obtaining a teaching license in 2015 and the desire to use it.

What was the initial response when the speaker applied for a teaching position at a public school in Canada?

The initial response was a request to work for a few months to see how well the speaker would fare with the kids.

Why was the speaker rejected for the teaching position after submitting their application?

The speaker was rejected because their experience could not marry the teaching position, despite having eight years of teaching experience in the Philippines and one year at a university.

How did the speaker come across Brayden?

The speaker came across Brayden at a job fair in Shaw.

What kind of support did Brayden provide to help the speaker?

Brayden provided sessions to help hone speaking skills, review resumes, and had workshops and info sessions where the speaker could meet face to face with employers.

What was the outcome of the speaker's interaction with Brayden?

The outcome was that the speaker got a pass for an interview, which led to them joining Brayden as a mentor for immigrant teachers.

What role does the speaker play at Brayden?

The speaker is a mentor for teachers who are immigrants, helping them navigate the challenges of getting back into teaching in their home country.

Why does the speaker feel qualified to help other immigrant teachers?

The speaker feels qualified because they have experienced the hardships and frustrations of not getting a job despite having education, training, and experience.

What is the speaker's goal in helping other professionals?

The speaker's goal is to extend the same help they received to other professionals, aiding them in getting into positions similar to the one they currently hold.

What is the final message of the speaker regarding their foreign qualifications recognition journey?

The speaker emphasizes that their journey with foreign qualifications recognition begins with Brayden.