{"587055":{"#nid":"587055","#data":{"type":"event","title":"Global Pre-Teaching Internship in Peru deadline ","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPAID ENGLISH TEACHING INTERNSHIP IN AREQUIPA, PERU\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech undergraduates have the opportunity to participate in 6-12 month global internships in Arequipa, Peru.\u0026nbsp; Interns will be hosted by \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.cultural.edu.pe\/\u0022\u003EEl Centro Cultural Peruano Norteamericano (El Cultural\u003C\/a\u003E), a binational cultural center focused on bridging the relationship between Peru and the United States.\u0026nbsp; El Cultural has strong ties to the United States Embassy in Peru, hosting an Education USA office on site.\u0026nbsp; Interns will work as Conversation Leaders or Instructors teaching the English language, as well as American cultural norms, to Peruvian high school, college, and adult students.\u0026nbsp; All interns are registered with Georgia Tech\u0026#39;s Global Internship Program.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELENGTH OF INTERNSHIPS\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ESix months (Summer - Fall)\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ESix months (Spring - Summer)\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EOne year (38 - 52 weeks over three semesters)\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETYPES OF INTERNSHIPS\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EConversation Leader \u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EA Conversation Leader facilitates discussions in English with students at El Cultural. These interns do not teach English directly but instead support students\u0026rsquo; classroom learning in additional sessions that focus solely on usage and application (grammar, vocabulary, culture, etc.).\u0026nbsp; Conversation Leaders help students strengthen their speaking and listening skills.\u0026nbsp; An internship as a Conversation Leader is an excellent way to explore teaching without the responsibilities of being a full-time classroom instructor, although the salary is less.\u0026nbsp; An intern starting as a Conversation Leader can transition to an English Instructor position, if desired, through additional training. Eligible students must be native English speakers and have completed \u003Cstrong\u003E100+\u003C\/strong\u003E hours of Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)\/Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) training.\u0026nbsp; Spanish is not required but will benefit students considerably.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEnglish Instructor\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAn English Instructor has the full responsibility for English language courses. These interns have more responsibility than Conversation Leaders and earn a higher salary.\u0026nbsp; Instructors follow El Cultural\u0026#39;s pre-planned curriculum and teach reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills, including grammar, syntax, vocabulary, and culture. Eligible students must be native English speakers and have completed \u003Cstrong\u003E200+ \u003C\/strong\u003Ehours of Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)\/Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) training.\u0026nbsp; Spanish is not required but will benefit students considerably.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETEFL\/TESOL AND OTHER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETeaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)\/Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) training is a requirement to intern at El Cultural. The cost of training is not provided by El Cultural or Georgia Tech.\u0026nbsp; Applicants may apply for the internship before completing training but must provide documentation of completion before the internship begins.\u0026nbsp; Online course options are numerous.\u0026nbsp; Some examples are:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ELinguEdge (100 hour course): \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/linguaedge.com\/tesol-certificate-100-hours\u0022\u003Ehttp:\/\/linguaedge.com\/tesol-certificate-100-hours\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ETESOLOnline (120 hour course): \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.tesolonline.com\/online-tesol-courses\/\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/www.tesolonline.com\/online-tesol-courses\/\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EAmerican TESOL Institute (200 hour course): \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.americantesol.com\/tesol-course-catalogs.html\u0022\u003Ewww.americantesol.com\/tesol-course-catalogs.html\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAdditionally, during the first two weeks of the internship, students will be trained by El Cultural staff before teaching or leading conversations independently.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESCHEDULE\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EInterns work approximately 35 hours per week\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ESpecific schedules are determined by the type of position and class schedule\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECOST CONSIDERATIONS\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EEl Cultural provides students with the following:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ESalary to cover the basic cost of living in Arequipa (housing, food, and basic necessities).\u0026nbsp; Salary is based on position and determined at the time the offer is made.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EAssistance in finding housing (independently or with a local host family)\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EPeruvian visa assistance\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EAirport pick up\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ETraining, professional assessments, and support once at El Cultural\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ETeaching materials\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EInterns are not provided financial support for:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ECost of TEFL\/TESOL training\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EAirfare to\/from Arequipa, Peru\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EPersonal travel while in Peru\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EIncidentals\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EInternational Insurance (purchased through OIE upon registration with the Global Internship Program)\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAPPLICATION PROCESS\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EStep 1: Email Susan Belmonte\u003C\/strong\u003E, \u003Cstrong\u003EPre-Teaching Advisor,\u003C\/strong\u003E \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:sbelmonte@gatech.edu\u0022\u003Esbelmonte@gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E regarding your desire to apply and include a \u003Cem\u003Egood draft\u003C\/em\u003E \u003Cstrong\u003Eresume and a \u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cem\u003Egood draft\u003C\/em\u003E \u003Cstrong\u003Eletter of interest\u003C\/strong\u003E (cover letter) explaining why you want to intern and why you believe you are qualified. 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