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3.0
Feb 4, 2017
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Pros

1.The regular group of teachers are wonderful, genuinely kind people. 2.The constant flow of people from all over the world is very stimulating. 3. Helping students learn and achieve their goals is very gratifying.

Cons

Prep time is not paid, which means teachers either follow exactly what is in the book, (which is extremely boring) or they must devote their time "off the clock" to making their classes more engaging for the students. The system for contracting subs is very poorly managed. Feedback from teachers is not heeded. There is a distinct melancholic heaviness to this place, and likely has a lot to do with teachers not feeling valued.

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Pros

Was walking distance from my house.

Cons

Location: San Diego, CA Duration: Less than 1 week Cons: I left stable employment to join LSI based on its representation as an accredited, reputable institution. I quickly discovered this was a facade. My brief tenure revealed an organization in profound crisis: · Fraudulent Inducement: The school's national accreditation lapsed days after I started. I was never informed of this existential threat during hiring. · No Functional HR: The employee handbook provided was outdated and fraudulent, directing staff to a defunct HR service. There is no legitimate channel to report serious issues. · Unsafe Practices & Retaliation: I was subjected to a hostile and retaliatory environment after refusing an order I believed compromised student safety and reporting my concerns. · Financial Chaos: I was issued a final paycheck that was rejected upon deposit due to company error. The financial disarray documented by regulators years prior remains unresolved. · Sham Investigations: Internal "investigations" are conducted by the very managers accused of misconduct, with predetermined outcomes. This is not merely poor management. It is a pattern of systemic fraud and regulatory non-compliance that puts employees and students at risk. I was forced to resign to protect my professional license and ethical integrity. Note: I do not recommend this company to any prospective employee or student.

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