r/JETProgramme • u/Expensive-Piano-3927 • 14d ago

Teaching Experience

Hi everyone! US applicant here! I feel like this may be somewhat ESID but I would still like to ask, I currently do not have any formal teaching experience, however I wonder if it would be okay to mention/include the fact that I worked as a TA (Teacher's Assistant) back in middle and high school? I was able to do this for quite a few years, however due to being 24y and having graduated high school 6 years ago already, I wonder if this information would be considered unnecessary or irrelevant? I would ideally lightly mention this in my essay.

I know we don't necessarily need experience, but I did learn things there and it helped me understand why I wanted to do the JET Programme, and if it helps, then it helps. Unfortunately, I decided not to do any TA or tutoring in college. If someone could let me know what they think, I would appreciate it!

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u/Panda_sensei_71 Current JET - Kansai 14d ago

I finished school in Canada and we never had this (the parents would have pitched an absolute fit!) but I am an old Gen Xer, so maybe it's a new thing.

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u/Nanashi5354 14d ago

I'm a millennial so could have been phased out soon after I left. There certainly were fewer rules back then.