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Re: Elementary Ed Teacher CT
Posted by Nancy Carol on 7/08/08
Thank you for your response. The iinformation I have learned from this
chatroom has been wonderful. I appreciate your time.
On 7/08/08, Tanya wrote:
> My job never came up on REAP - I went to the school district
> websites and filled out applications.
> Westport called me based on that as well as Norwalk and Fairfield.
> I do have a Masters and had experience. However, a good male
> teacher has a huge advantage! Good luck
> On 6/19/08, Nancy Carol wrote:
>> Tanya: Thanks for your response. We are trying to stay
>> optimistic. It is difficult, he is in a new state and appying in
>> new areas.
>> He has applied for all Elementary ed teaching positions within
>> 45 min-1 hour of Pelham NY in CT. In March he interviewed with 4
>> different area school superintentdents (1 NY 3 CT), He had one
>> call for a 6th grade position but no follow-up and no additional
>> interviews. Is there a recommended site to apply for positions?
>> Is CTREAP a good site? I saw some closing dates as late as July
>> 15. Any advice for a new graduate applying? He is great with
>> kids and since he just graduated with his BA he passed all the
>> current tests (PRAXIS etc) Do you mind saying where you teach?
>> If so I understand. All this information is appreciated and I
>> thank you.
>>
>> n 6/18/08, Tanya wrote:
>>> Ruth, I notice you seem to discourage everyone from applying
>>> to Fairfield County. As someone who lives and teaches there
>>> it is not as difficult to obtain a job as you claim. Yes I do
>>> teach elementary too
>>>
>>> On 6/17/08, Ruth wrote:
>>>> Not to discourage you, but there is an oversupply of
>>>> elementary teachers in CT. Since your son lives in NY, is
>>>> he applying for positions in Fairfield County? The job
>>>> market there is extremely competitive. If so, he should
>>>> definitely expand his search to other areas.
>>>>
>>>> Has he considered urban districts? Many teachers are
>>>> nervous about working in cities, but it can be extremely
>>>> rewarding. I work in New Haven and love it! Many of our
>>>> schools are filling classroom positions for the fall right
>>>> now.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On 6/17/08, Nancy Carol wrote:
>>>>> My son just graduated from the University of SC, 3.8 GPA
>>>>> elementary ed degree. All criteria for CT has been met, he
>>>>> has been on just a few interviews and is getting
>>>>> discouraged, what can he do to improve his chances for
>>>>> hiring. He just moved to NY but only applied for CT
>>>>> teaching positions, He was informed NY selects those with
>>>>> a Masters degrees first. How often should he follow up
>>>>> with the schools? Are teaching positions filled by June,
>>>>> June? Any advice would be appreciated
Posts on this thread, including this one
- Elementary Ed Teacher CT, 6/17/08, by Nancy Carol.
- Re: Elementary Ed Teacher CT, 6/17/08, by Ruth.
- Re: Elementary Ed Teacher CT, 6/18/08, by Nancy Carol.
- Re: Elementary Ed Teacher CT, 6/18/08, by t.
- Re: Elementary Ed Teacher CT, 6/18/08, by Nancy Carol.
- Re: Elementary Ed Teacher CT, 6/18/08, by Tanya.
- Re: Elementary Ed Teacher CT, 6/19/08, by Nancy Carol.
- Re: Elementary Ed Teacher CT, 6/20/08, by Ruth.
- Re: Elementary Ed Teacher CT, 6/23/08, by Nancy Carol.
- Re: Elementary Ed Teacher CT, 6/26/08, by Nancy Carol.
- Re: Elementary Ed Teacher CT, 7/06/08, by AnneCT.
- Re: Elementary Ed Teacher CT, 7/07/08, by Nancy Carol.
- Re: Elementary Ed Teacher CT, 7/08/08, by Tanya.
- Re: Elementary Ed Teacher CT, 7/08/08, by Nancy Carol.
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