Articles for Teachers
Teaching English in Myanmar was very difficult in the past as the country is ruled by a military junta, but in recent years the government has been opening up for foreign English teachers and it is now much easier to work. Teaching in Myanmar can be a rewarding experience as the country is rich with history and culture, and local people are hardworking, polite and eager to learn new things.
Get an undergraduate degree. You can teach without a university degree but it is definitely advisable to have one.
Get a teaching English---TESOL, ESL or TEFL---certificate. Keep in touch with your TESOL teachers and school. They may be able to help you find a job and provide advice.
Get some teaching experience at your local community center, college or church once you are certified. Your school should be able to help. Having work experience, even as a volunteer teacher, will increase your odds of getting hired as an English teacher.
Learn about the country, culture and customs. Get to know your local Burmese communities, if possible. Although they are not always obvious, there are many Burmese communities in various U.K., U.S. and Australian cities and towns. Visit temples and get involved with Burmese associations and NGOs.
Learn Burmese. You don't need to be able to speak the language but it will help you to understand why and how your students make certain grammatical and pronunciation mistakes or struggle with certain things.
Find a job through your school or through other TESOL schools or websites (see references).
Find other people who have taught in Burma and get some advice from them.
If you really want to teach English to Burmese people immediately, try teaching in a Burmese refugee camp in Thailand. It still takes time and effort to get a work permit and visa for Myanmar and is easier to teach in Thailand.