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I want to be an elementary teacher.

by Lisa Miller

Apr 20, 2009

I want to be an elementary teacher. I am presently attending Kaplan University Online. I am working on an Associate of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies with an emphasis in Early Childhood Development. I do not know if I am headed in the right direction. If anyone could give me some pointers I would really appreciate it. I do not want to spend 3...See More

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Josh Caldwell You must call the licence office at the state board of education.. Do this quick before you stend to much money. They can tell you if the plan you are heading down will lead to certifiction.

Apr 26, 2009

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TEACHER NEEDS JOB!! (HARVEST)

by Wendy Cunningham

Apr 29, 2009

HELP! I moved here 5 months ago from NJ. I am 48 years old. I have 16 years experience with grades 3,4,5,& 6. I was Teacher of the Year 3 times! I have my Masters Degree in Education. PLEASE...SOMEBODY...HIRE ME!! I have stellar references! YOU WON'T BE SORRY! Thank you, Wendy Cunningham

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Wendy Cunningham On 4/30/09, julia wrote: > Wendy, > > My advice is to try and get on as a sub. I know that it is > late in the year to start this, but think about it for next > year. If you live in an area where there are several > systems, you could get a lot of work. Then if a position > does come open, the principal knows you. > > Jul...See More

Apr 30, 2009

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aususieq I'm not sure where Harvest is located and what field your degree is in. I live in St. Clair Co. I know that St. Clair Co., Pell City and Calhoun County have had openings this summer. Pell City will have a board meeting this week and could have openings if people have moved to other schools. (This is probably the end of the time for employees to get...See More

Jun 21, 2009

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Arrowmont School offers 50% Discount for K-12 Teachers

by Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts

May 1, 2009

Arrowmont School offers 50% Discount for K-12 Teachers Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts in Gatlinburg, TN, is a national center for craft education. We are offering K-12 teachers nationwide, 50% off their course fee if you register for an available class 4 weeks or less from the beginning of a class. Arrowmont offers one week, two week and weeke...See More

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Anyone know what is on the Social Studies Praxis II?

by Monica Wilson

May 5, 2009

Hi, everyone. I am trying to help my best friend find out some information about the Social Studies Praxis II Exam. I was lucky and found a section of the teachers.net website where many of the upcoming and current Art teachers worked together and posted many of the questions and/or topics located on the Praxis II Exam for Art Knowledge Content. Is...See More

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Monica Wilson On 5/13/09, am wrote: > You can go to any book store and buy a book with a study > guide. I used one when I took my Spanish test. Other than > that people can't share what is on the test.

Thank you so much for your reply. ("You can go to any book store and buy a book with a study guide. I used one when I took my Spanish test. Othe...See MoreOn 5/13/09, am wrote: > You can go to any book store and buy a book with a study > guide. I used one when I took my Spanish test. Other than > that people can't share what is on the test.

Thank you so much for your reply. ("You can go to any book store and buy a book with a study guide. I used one when I took my Spanish test. Other than that people can't share what is on the test.") I really appreciate it. Of course we all know that we can go to a bookstore, library, and even to a school and study a book, but we always need a little bit more to help one another. I have to say that I disagree with you about sharing what's on a test. Fortunately, when I located this website a few people were willing to share with everyone what exactly was on the Praxis II Exam for my particular subject matter and I am so grateful! :) Many of us have passed thanks to someone willing to help us out. We're not cheating. We're providing others with topics and questions that are on the test as well as what study guides to use so that we ourselves can pass and help others. I am really trying to help someone else in their field have the same kind of help I had, but I think that this Praxis II Exam for Social Studies Content Knowledge may have so many questions and topics that are being covered, that they just can't remember what's on it. Thanks again for your help. I hope that you did really well on your Spanish Exam, but I'm sure that you probably would have done even better if you had someone give you a heads up on what was on the exam. :) Thanks again. > > > On 5/05/09, Monica Wilson wrote: >> Hi, everyone. I am trying to help my best friend find out >> some information about the Social Studies Praxis II Exam. I >> was lucky and found a section of the teachers.net website >> where many of the upcoming and current Art teachers worked >> together and posted many of the questions and/or topics >> located on the Praxis II Exam for Art Knowledge Content. Is >> there anyone located on this site (the social studies site) >> who has a photographic memory, who has passed the test >> after the first or second try, and/or has taken several >> versions of this test? Is there anyone on this site who is >> willing to share what they know is on the exam and what >> they have used to pass this exam first time around? If so, >> please post immediately! This will help everyone! :)

May 13, 2009

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laurie I thought it was hard. I haven't been in school or taken teacher exams in 23 years. I did find a book in the public library entitled... Everything You Need to Know About American History. I think it was a Scholastic book. It was in the children's section. The test was 120 minutes long with 120 questions. I cancelled my scores as I didn't pace mysel...See More

Jun 24, 2009

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Moving to Montgomery

by future teacher

May 30, 2009

Hello, We will be moving to Montgomery next year. ANyone out here work for Montgomery schools? How is it? Does the district and principals respect their teachers?

Thanks for any input

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What courses will I be able to teach when.....

by Simon

Jun 16, 2009

Starting in August, I will be taking make-up science and education courses at UNA and working toward a Alternate-A certification in Secondary Ed. in General Science. Once all my credentials are in order (obtain certification, pass Praxis II in Gen. Sci.), what courses will I be able to teach in AL?

Would I be restricted to teaching "genera...See More

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AL Kinder Teacher for Postcard Exchange

by Lisa

Jun 24, 2009

Hello Kinder Teachers, Please email me with your school address ASAP if you would like to join a postcard exchange for 2009-2010. We will be writing 3 facts about our states and sharing one favorite Kindergarten song/game for the other states to sing/try during meeting. I will send you the labels to print and complete instructions when I have all o...See More

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teaching job

by pearl

Jun 25, 2009

Experienced teacher with great references having a hard time finding elementary job. At two interview, I have been told that they are looking for a specific personality to "match" other team members". Has anyone heard this, or do I need a personality make-over!?

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The Inner Circle Yes, I have heard of this:

At two interview, I have been >> told that they are looking for a specific personality >> to "match" other team members". Has anyone heard this, or >> do I need a personality make-over!?

REASON: IN MOST SCHOOLS, ESPECIALLY SMALL ONES, THERE IS AN INNER CIRCLE OF TEACHERS IN EACH WHO HAS...See More

Jul 27, 2009

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Terry I have also been to these kinds of interviews. One interview I went to was a waste of my time. I overheard the principal telling someone that she had a person coming in from out of state to interview for the position. Guess who got the job! You practically have to be related to or a friend of the person or persons interviewing you in order to get t...See MoreI have also been to these kinds of interviews. One interview I went to was a waste of my time. I overheard the principal telling someone that she had a person coming in from out of state to interview for the position. Guess who got the job! You practically have to be related to or a friend of the person or persons interviewing you in order to get the job.

On 7/27/09, The Inner Circle wrote: > Yes, I have heard of this: > > At two interview, I have been >>> told that they are looking for a specific personality >>> to "match" other team members". Has anyone heard this, or >>> do I need a personality make-over!? > > REASON: IN MOST SCHOOLS, ESPECIALLY SMALL ONES, THERE IS AN INNER > CIRCLE OF TEACHERS IN EACH WHO HAS BEEN WORKING IN THE SCHOOL FOR > YEARS, THESE TEACHERS ARE USUALLY LOCALS WHO GOT THEIR JOBS THRU > CONNECTIONS OR PATRONIZING BEHAVIOR,AND THIS INNER CIRCLE RUNS THE > SHOW AND NOT THE PRINCIPAL OR SUPERINTENDENT. EITHER YOU FIT IN OR > YOU ARE OUT. MANY SCHOOLS LOSE COMPETENT TEACHERS AFTER THE FIRST > YEAR SIMPLY DUE TO THE FACT THAT THEY ARE NOT ACCEPTED BY THE INNER > CIRCLE AS ONE OF THEIR OWN. > > WHEN YOU DO GET HIRED, WHICH YOU WILL, BE AWARE OF WHO THE TEACHERS > IN THIS INNER CIRCLE ARE AND BE CORDIAL TO THEM BUT DO NOT ATTEMPT > TO TRY AND FIT IN ... THEY MAKE THAT DECISION AND EFFORT. > > GOOD LUCK! > > > > > On 7/26/09, explore options wrote: >> Tanya's advice is wise. Also, check out these job sites for >> other opportunities in AL and elsewhere: >> >> schoolspring.com >> >> teachers-to-teachers.com >> >> educationamerica.net >> >> >> Good luck and dont let the ignorant and provincial get you down! >> >> Be yourself! >> >> >> >> >> On 6/29/09, tanya wrote: >>> On 6/25/09, pearl wrote: >>>> Experienced teacher with great references having a hard >>>> time finding elementary job. At two interview, I have been >>>> told that they are looking for a specific personality >>>> to "match" other team members". Has anyone heard this, or >>>> do I need a personality make-over!? >>> >>> I am also looking for a job after losing my kindergarten >>> position this year. You cannot change who you are! Go in and >>> be yourself. If you try to change your personality to fit >>> their expectations, you will never be happy at that job. It >>> could be a standard excuse that they are using.

Oct 23, 2009

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Early Retirement Incentives: Survey for new and vet teachers

by Perplexed

Jun 25, 2009

This survey concerns all teachers; novice and veteran.

Please take time to complete this survey. It is for a thesis statement. I would appreciate your thoughts and opinions. After all, if it does not currently concern you, it will eventually. Results will be posted at the end of July, 2009.

Thank you so much...so much,

E...See More

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6-8 Postcard Exchange

by Melanie

Jun 25, 2009

Looking for teachers from each state to participate in a 6- 8 grade postcard exchange.

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Melanie If anyone from Alabama is interested in a postcard exchange, email the following:

Your name: School's Name: School's Address:

to: [email removed]

Jul 4, 2009

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