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Re: When should I start asking...
Posted by Graduating in '08 on 8/22/07

That was SO helpful. Thanks so much!

On 8/22/07, PG Teacher wrote:
> I would talk to HR first. I went through a slightly different
> hiring process, but my understanding is that if HR deems you
> qualified, they will offer you an open contract. HR will give you a
> list of schools with openings to contact, but I would suggest that
> you contact any school that you are interested in. Many times
> principals anticipate openings that don't currently exist and will
> want to keep a preferred application on hand.
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> If you have passing PRAXIS scores, I don't anticipate you having a
> difficult time getting hired. The county does prefer certified
> teachers, but does hire provisional teachers all the time due to a
> variety of reasons. I started off as provisional because I came
> certified from a different state and needed to take the PRAXIS in
> order to become fully certified in Maryland. I was hired early into
> the hiring season. I teach in the northern section of the county.
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> Good luck!
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> On 8/21/07, Graudating in 08 wrote:
>> They aren't kidding about expensive. You might be able to find a
>> basement apartment for under 1000, but even one room apartments
>> generally go for more. Check out craigslist.com.
>>
>> I'd say the safest areas are Bowie, Laurel, Upper Marlboro. You
>> could consider living out of county but many surrounding areas
>> aren't cheap either (safer though).
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>> On 8/21/07, al wrote:
>>> i am certified to teach math in maryland. pg wants to hire me.
>>> but i was told the county is very expensive. can you suggest a
>>> safe area where i can rent a decent apartment for $1000 or less?
>>> right now i am teaching in georgia, a state that i dislike. My
>>> rent here is $ 700 two bed-room
>>>
>>> On 8/21/07, Graduating in '08! wrote:
>>>> Pg Teacher:
>>>>
>>>> Great! It's wonderful to hear encouragement like that. :o) I
>>>> already had to pass Praxis I to get into my education program
>>>> last year but now I'm definitely going ahead and making plans
>>>> to take Praxis II, in early childhood (my area of
>>>> certfication). Would you suggest I talk to principals or human
>>>> resources...perhaps both? Also, is it feasible to predict that
>>>> they would only hire me last minute (such as next summer
>>>> before school starts) because they would prefer a certified
>>>> teacher? I don't want to start looking into things too soon if
>>>> I'm only going to be hired as a last minute deal.
>>>>
>>>> Thanks of the info! What part of PG do you teach in?
>>>>
>>>> On 8/21/07, PG Teacher wrote:
>>>>> If you want to go this route to certification, I'm sure that
>>>>> PG County would be happy to talk to you. My advice is to
>>>>> take and pass the PRAXIS exam as soon as you can.
>>>>>
>>>>> On 8/20/07, Graduating in 08! wrote:
>>>>>> Hello everyone!! I'm hoping to get some teachers' opinions
>>>>>> on my current situation.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I am graduating in the spring with my bachelor's degree (
>>>>>> a year early...very excited!!!). Unfortunately, our early
>>>>>> childhood education program is set up so that you can only
>>>>>> finish in a fall semester. So, I have one full-time
>>>>>> internship semester left to complete next fall before I'm
>>>>>> teacher certified.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> BUT...I found out today that if I am hired as
>>>>>> a "provisional teacher" then I can use this as my
>>>>>> internship (provisional requiring you only to have a
>>>>>> degree). This would be WONDERFUL, obviously, because I
>>>>>> would get teacher pay (or possibly less because some
>>>>>> counties in my area lower the amount for provisional) and
>>>>>> still be able to finish my certification. Otherwise I have
>>>>>> to do the dreaded student teaching, fulltime deal from
>>>>>> August-December....without pay. Actually, I'll have to pay
>>>>>> about 4500 dollars in tuition. SO, I would LOVE to score a
>>>>>> provisional teaching position.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> So, my question to you is this. I'm guessing I should
>>>>>> contact principals directly in order to make connections
>>>>>> and such...because I need to get someone to let me put my
>>>>>> foot in the door. I've been substituting for 2 years, I
>>>>>> have a 4.0, and I tutor part time...so I'm hoping this
>>>>>> will all definitely work in my favor! Do you agree that I
>>>>>> should go through principals...and if I can get someone to
>>>>>> agree then we can work with the county on paper work and
>>>>>> getting approved. Also, when should I start asking? I will
>>>>>> officially have my degree in May but I feel like I can
>>>>>> start telling principals my situation before then
>>>>>> (although perhaps not this soon).
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Let me know your opinion and I'd really appreciate it!
>>>>>> Thanks so much.

Posts on this thread, including this one

• When should I start asking..., 8/20/07, by Graduating in 08!.
• Re: When should I start asking..., 8/21/07, by Tina/8th.
• Re: When should I start asking..., 8/21/07, by Graduating in 08!.
• Re: When should I start asking..., 8/21/07, by al.
• Re: When should I start asking..., 8/21/07, by Graduating in '08!.
• Re: When should I start asking..., 8/21/07, by PG Teacher.
• Re: When should I start asking..., 8/21/07, by Graduating in '08!.
• Re: When should I start asking..., 8/21/07, by al.
• Re: When should I start asking..., 8/21/07, by Graudating in 08.
• Re: When should I start asking..., 8/22/07, by PG Teacher.
• Re: When should I start asking..., 8/22/07, by Graduating in '08.