Re: thinking of becoming a teacher.. I need your opinion...
Posted by: Math Teach on 7/17/09
You can look into the ARC program, but many view ARC
graduates as "half baked" teachers.
What would you like to teach? IT does not automatically imply
math. Being an MCSD or MCP does not make one an expert at
Diffy-Q's or Linear/Matrix algebras. If you were a math major
(or have 30 credits in math), then you might want to look
into ARC.
I personally would get a Masters in a subject (Math or
Physics) and take ed classes to go along with that. Or, once
you're done with ARC, you can get a M.S. in Math or physics.
Being 35 is NOT too old to change careers. I got into
teaching 3 years ago, and watched Ed Sullivan, Ted Mack's
Amatueur Hour, and Mr.Ed on Sunday nights! :)
On 7/16/09, Charlie C wrote:
> I have just been let go from my job (I'm in IT). I've been
> in the corporate world for what feels like forever.
> Although the pay is good, i've always felt a little empty
> working in the corporate world. I am 33 years old and have
> a wife and 8 month old daughter. I need an honest answer,
> however hard it may be to hear, but is it too late for me
> to become a teacher? I've always been good with math/
> physics, and obivously technology. With an 8 month old
> daughter to support, how hard will the road be? i've read
> somewhere that there is a period of a year where you do not
> collect a paycheck while in the process of becoming a
> teaching in CT. Is this true?
>
> Thanks,
> Charlie
