In this conversation, we have an engaging discussion with Jasmine Kaur, a public school teacher in Ontario, Canada, who holds an Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) license. Jasmine shares her journey, insights, and valuable tips for aspiring teachers, especially immigrants looking to start their teaching careers in Canada.

We cover a range of topics, including her initial experiences in Canada, the job search process, registering with the OCT, differences in school structures, and the transition from private to public schools. Jasmine also offers tips for new immigrants on finding teaching jobs, leveraging foreign teaching experience, and navigating the teaching landscape in Canada.

Chapters:

00:00 Hook
00:22 Overview
01:05 Intro
01:39 Initial Experiences in Canada
02:58 Initial job search and differences in school structure
04:10 How to start with OCT (Ontario College of Teachers) registration?
06:38 Finding a teaching job without OCT licence
08:27 Finding a teaching job from outside Canada
09:07 Time taken to find first teaching job in Canada
09:35 Why immigrant teachers should not change their profession after coming to Canada?
10:52 Advantages of foreign teaching experience
11:38 Teaching in a private school (first job)
13:08 Initial courses
14:24 Difference in teaching process
16:45 Difference in marking papers
18:06 Tips for new immigrants to get their first teaching job
19:18 From Private to Public School
22:46 Different categories of teaching roles
25:40 Benefits of Public School
26:44 Private v/s Public School
29:24 Paid time offs and breaks
31:03 Teachers Union
32:21 Tips for new immigrants
35:15 Rapid Fire


If you have any questions or want to connect, feel free to reach out on LinkedIn:


Jasmine's LinkedIn Profile:   / jasminekaursiyana47696175  
Jaskeerat's LinkedIn Profile :   / jaskeeratsinghbhatia  

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