Testimonials
Name : Roberta Haggard
Canmore, Alberta, Canada
I had an amazing time living in Melbourne. The city is unlike any other I've been to, with a culture centred on dining out & sports! I had a ball exploring the city via trains & trams, eating out, watching "footy," and lazing around at the beach in St. Kilda. I loved the experience of teaching in Melbourne as well. The students were always excited to have a teacher from another country and the staff were very open & friendly to me as a visiting teacher. In my entire 10 months, I was only ever sent to 5 different schools so I really got to get to know the staff and students and felt right at home in my surroundings. Resource Ed provides an exceptional support system. They are always there for you if you need help with any aspect of moving to a new country and are always in touch. I remember when I had my application package all ready to go, I trained out to the office and Dianne was there to meet me at the train station with a smile and offer to include me in the take-out lunch that was happening back at the office. I felt so welcomed and comfortable. Another highlight was being able to take off time from my availability at my convenience without any consequences and go travelling around the country! Australia was an amazing place to visit with so much variety between the cities, the wine region, the outback, the beaches & the tropics of the far north. I loved it!
"Resource Ed has been exceptionally helpful even before my arrival in Australia."
Name : Lindsey Broadbent
Canadian Home : Montreal, Canada
» What are you enjoying most about Australia?
The past ten months that I have been living in Melbourne, Australia has been an amazing experience. Melbourne is a beautiful city to live in and filled with friendly people. I have had such a great experience living and working here.
» Did Resource Ed Australia's services meet your expectations?
Resource Ed has been exceptionally helpful even before my arrival in Australia. Working for Resource Ed has been a wonderful opportunity. They have been extremely reliable in finding work for me during my time here. Resource Ed has been very supportive and is always there to answer any questions or concerns. I would highly recommend them to any teachers interested in teaching abroad.
"My experience teaching with Resource Ed was one I will never forget."
Name : Sarah Brown
Canadian Home : Vancouver, BC Canada
I arrived in Melbourne, Australia in September of 2009 with a one-way ticket in one hand and a holiday working visa in the other. I didn't know anyone, didn't know where I was going or what I was doing there. I was just looking for a great adventure! When I first arrived at the airport I was one of those people looking frantically for someone holding up a sign with their name on it. I will never forget how relieved and welcoming it was to be greeted by Ian, the director of Resource Ed himself, and another Resource Ed teacher from London. Ian drove me right to my hostel in St Kilda and from that day continued to provide support, guidance and professional advice.
» Describe your teaching experience in Australia?
My experience teaching with Resource Ed was one I will never forget. I was called almost every day to a variety of schools in Melbourne. Some schools required more travel time than others, but the transit system in Melbourne is fantastic. From my house at St Kilda beach I would tram to the main train station and then hop on a train to the outer suburbs of the city. The schools were always accommodating and happy to have teachers from different parts of the world. The great part about teaching in Australia is they work on the request system. This means schools will request you back and you have the chance to really get to know the students, staff members and school. For example, I was offered two teaching positions at one of the schools I taught at. Unfortunately due to travel plans I did not pursue these offers, but there were many options as a travelling teacher.
» Did Resource Ed Australia's services meet your expectations?
I had an absolutely fantastic year teaching in Australia filled with memories and experiences that have made me a stronger teacher. I would not hesitate to go back and do it all over again! Thank you to Resource Ed and all the staff for your hard work and dedication to your overseas teachers.
» Tips for Canadians?
Overall I would highly recommend joining a teaching service like Resource Ed. They help you find work every day and are more than accommodating to your schedule and travel plans.
"My teaching experience in Australia has been phenomenal."
Name : Tanya
Position : Primary Teacher
School Location : Northern Suburbs in Melbourne
Canadian Home : Gananoque, Ontario
» Describe your teaching experience in Australia?
My teaching experience in Australia has been phenomenal. The students were all very helpful and excited to have a teacher from a different country.
» What are you enjoying most about Australia?
I love the schools and the children especially. They are so eager to hear about Canada and also teach me about Australia too. I also love the weather! Melbourne always makes it interesting. "Four seasons in one day" was really not a joke!
» Did Resource Ed Australia's services meet your expectations?
Resource Ed has been absolutely wonderful. From the moment I arrived in Australia I was made to feel really welcome and needed. It was really wonderful after my first day of CRT to hear from Resource Ed asking how it had gone and if I had enjoyed myself. From the beginning to the end, Resource Ed has been a positive and fantastic company.
» Tips for Internationals?
I would recommend: getting a mobile phone rather than a land line; bringing warm clothes along with summer clothes for teaching; downloading Skype and traveling as much as you can (the two-week breaks between each of the four terms are so helpful in that regard!).
"I will be extending my stay in Melbourne as I have accepted a 2-year position with the school."
Name : Megan
Position : Primary Teacher
School Location : Eastern Suburbs in Melbourne
Canadian Home : Kingston, Ontario
» Describe your teaching experience in Australia?
I have thoroughly enjoyed my placement and I will be extending my stay as I have accepted a 2-year position with the school.
» What are you enjoying most about Australia?
I love living in Melbourne. There is always something going on, whether it is sports or festivals.
» Did Resource Ed Australia's services meet your expectations?
Resource Ed is the reason I am teaching at my school. I feel that they have provided me with what I wanted since I first arrived in Melbourne.
» Tips for Internationals?
Soak up as much of the culture as you can (although avoid Vegemite at all costs). The Aussies are amazing and so welcoming to internationals.
