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Profile Information
- Subject area expertise
- Technology & Media Studies
- Grade level(s) taught
- grades 4 to 6
- Present status
- Certified/Licensed Educator
- Language(s) you can instruct in
- English
- Number of years teaching experience
- 5-10
- Skills & Interests
- Many and varied.
Public Speaking and Debate
Writing
Web Design / Flash Animation
Music, literature, and other artsy stuff.
- If you have done work internationally, where and in what capacity?
- I've accepted a position teaching in Guatemala starting next September.
- If you are willing to volunteer, in what area(s):
- curriculum development, membership outreach, technology support, TWB on Campus, workshop facilitation
- How did you hear about us and a few words why you want to join TWB-Canada:
- I have a strong desire to have an international dimension to my teaching career, as well as increased focus on activism and social justice.
Michael Peters's Blog
International Teaching As A Stepping Stone to Development Work: Update
I am especially happy to report that the connections between the work at ASG/CAG and the objectives of Teachers Without Borders are surprisingly compa… Continue
Posted on August 11, 2009 at 9:30am — 1 Comment
Mr. Peters, Prepare For Take-Off
On Friday I packed the last of my things, said my goodbyes to the staff, students and parents that I have worked with for the last five years, locked my classroom and handed in the key. On Monday, it will be given to someone else, and my nameplate will be removed and replaced, at least for the next two years.
I am now officially “on extended leave” from my life in Canada and my career in the Ontario public school system. While the staff relations officer at the Durh… Continue
Posted on June 28, 2009 at 10:00am —
International Teaching As A Stepping Stone To Development Work
I thought I would post a quick note inspired by the Queen's TORF event I attended last weekend. This is an annual event organized by the Faculty of Education at Queen's University. Various varieties of International, American, and International Baccalaureate schools from all over the world attend this event to hire teachers. I was blown away by how smooth, well organized and informative the weekend was.
While your typical international school may not… Continue
Posted on February 14, 2009 at 8:39am — 1 Comment
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