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Teaching Opportunites?

by subteacher86

Nov 12, 2011

Hi,

I've recently completed a teacher education certification program, but I've had trouble finding work as a full-time teacher, or even long-term sub, in my state in my field of study. I'm so excited about teaching, though, I really want to start. Is there anywhere I might be able to go, even overseas, that really needs teachers? If I go...See More

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Math Teach You're not alone. I'm subbing this year. I'm a graduate math student, with a B.A. in Math, and I couldn't get a full time gig.

You say you're a grad student. Would you ever want to teach college? One thing I've (quickly) learned is that you can have a PhD in a major field and many schools will not appreciate you, and hire the Ed major. (An...See More

Nov 13, 2011

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Newly hired teacher....getting started

by Brand New

Nov 16, 2011

Hello!

I've recently been hired as a 10th grade English Teacher. For the past two months, the students have had a sub and really haven't done any work that sticks. So I'm coming in fresh faced, and pretty much do catch up of what they should have learned in the start of the year with some things mixed in. My question is...where do I start?...See More

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Vet Teacher On 11/16/11, Brand New wrote: > Hello! > > I've recently been hired as a 10th grade English Teacher. > For the past two months, the students have had a sub and > really haven't done any work that sticks. So > I'm coming in fresh faced, and pretty much do catch up of > what they should have learned in the start of the year with ...See More

Nov 16, 2011

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Zodea lus they are high school students. They already know how to behave. Just tell them that all of the normal school rules are in effect and move on. (make sure you know what the schools policies are... I'm sure they cover almost anything)

I would also suggest not trying to "catch them up". I'm not an English teacher, but my thoughts are... th...See More

Nov 17, 2011

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age discrimination - another aspect

by 50 plus

Nov 17, 2011

The job seekers board hasn't been working for a long time, so I will post here. Many of us mature teachers have been frustrated by the teaching profession's preference for hiring younger applicants. Supposedly they are more energetic, full of new ideas, blah blah. I have been trying to cast a wider net by applying to alternative schools, because I ...See More

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flutetoot I also saw the trend in my area for the preference for younger teachers (and it had nothing to do with years of experience). MOst of the hires were young people fresh out of college.

However - we were just discussing this yesterday at the lunch table - it seems as if the trend is reversing itself in a way. Many of the younger teachers tha...See More

Nov 18, 2011

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States that NEED English teachers?

by subteacher86

Nov 20, 2011

Hi,

Do you know of any states with English teacher shortages? I really want to work, and I'm getting desperate. I don't want to settle for just anything, but I'm getting tired of just subbing.

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Math Teach Even having a math degree wont get you a math job. No, no, no. Hartford, CT and other "cities" want teachers from their neighborhoods to teach their kids. So if you're from the suburbs, don't even bother applying.

In the meantime, to make it easier for "their" teacher wanabees to address their "shortage problem", the CT SDE lowered the pas...See More

Nov 23, 2011

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the overseas teaching experience You may want to consider international schools as well if your main goal is to get experience with your own classroom while teaching English. I'd suggest checking the school's certification (if it's through WASC, SACS, etc -- those are the same groups that certify U.S. schools) and talking with their current American teachers. A number of these sch...See More

Dec 25, 2011

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MAKE PLANNING V V EASY - 1OO COOL ACTIVITIES

by Tolo Taylor

Nov 23, 2011

HI, I hope you don't mind me posting this. I thought I would let you know about this cool file that is going down well. It has 100 flashy lesson activities that make lesson planning really really easy. It produces excellent lessons. There are flash PowerPoint templates which you can overtype in seconds to create the best lessons ever. It also logs ...See More

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Student Centered Technology Tutorials

by Lynn Burleigh

Nov 26, 2011

I have posted my student centered lessons on a blog to make it easier for new teachers to find resources for their classes. I also have Scholarship links for the seniors and their parents who are preparing for college. There are also many links to web 2.0 tools that will make your classes more interactive and your students more engaged. I hope you ...See More

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Questions for beginning teachers about inclusion

by Preservice teacher

Nov 26, 2011

Hi! I am an education student, about to go into my student teaching. I am looking to get some feedback about inclusion in the general ed classroom, and would love to know the thoughts of a new teacher (or teachers). If you could please answer these questions, as honestly as possible, I would greatly appreciate it. 1. How many years have you been te...See More

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Online education

by Craig M. Levan Ed.D

Dec 3, 2011

Are there any teacher's out there that need help with online courses?

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Don't they learn them no good English? Only those who use an apostrophe in "Teacher's"

Teacher's what?

On 12/03/11, Craig M. Levan Ed.D wrote: > Are there any teacher's out there that need help with online > courses?

Dec 3, 2011

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Interview for Intervention Position

by Lisa201

Dec 5, 2011

Hello! I am hoping someone on here has suggestions/help in my preparation for an interview for an Intervention position interview I have tomorrow. I'm currently a 1st grade Para (with my K-8 Teaching Degree, the principal and assistant principals know I have my teaching license and have been asking me to apply for this position, which I did. Today ...See More

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Lisa201 Thanks for the quick response! I love your idea for the infamous, "whats your weakness" question. It's entirely true and an honest answer. I find that question to be one of the hardest to answer... not because I don't think I have a weakness, but because I do not want to be viewed as incompetent.

Thanks!

Dec 5, 2011

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Leah It's probably too late, but the following may be helpful to someone else:

Dec 7, 2011

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You Should Read this Book

by 2nd Year Teacher

Dec 13, 2011

There's a really great, new book about a first-year teacher that used some interesting, unconventional strategies for getting through to his students. Very motivating, inspiring. A lot of people in my district have read it. It's on Amazon, Searching For A Savior... I think it's by Donovan. Great read!

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