Re: relocating to maine

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Just a simple question. Did you research the process before
deciding to move here? No offense, but I have lived and paid taxes
here all my life. I have 8 years of experience, but took time out
to work in some 3rd world countries. Upon my return I had to fill
out 46 applicationsthis summer before landing a job in my home
state of Maine. So, I am sorry you are having difficulties, but
when our state can not afford to hire native teachers, I am not too
upset when "out of state" teachers aren't hired.
On 9/14/10, Efros wrote:
> On 4/28/09, Nancy wrote:
>> I moved here with a teaching degree from NJ. Here in Maine,
>> they make you take the teachers' exam again, regardless of
>> your experience. THEN, you have to be "mentored" for 2 whole
>> years (once you get a school that will hire you with the
>> provisional certificate you get after the test). Then you
>> finally get your professional (permanent) certificate.
>> Honestly, it's a great place to live, however the
>> certification and employment issues that I've encountered
>> have been terribly frustrating and time consuming, not to
>> mention expensive. I live in Central Maine, so perhaps the
>> market is better in the Portland area. Best of luck to you
>> with whatever you decide!
>
> Tell me about it, I have 3 degrees in physical science culminating
> in a PhD in Chemistry, Maine DofE made me sit the Praxis II in
> physical science to prove my competency. I did so and wrote a
> short critique of the questions which had numerous errors!
 

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