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Aug 31, 2009
I am currently a MAT student at an Arkansas univesity. I have passed all of my Praxis exams with no problem on the first try. My background checks are fine. I have even tutors to receive extra teaching experience. I have good grades. I have even been selected by the Thurggod Marshall/Bill Gates Foundation as one of the best student teachers in the nation.
But, when I apply for a teaching job in Arkansas, all that doesn't mean a hill of beans. I can't get a teaching job. During interviews, I have had school officials to tell me: 1. I was TOO SMART to be a teacher. (My personal favorite!!! And yes, their school district is on academic distress.) 2. Only if you coached football, you see we reserve all of our social studies positions for men ((I actually considered getting my coaching endorsement seeing that I tutor the football team at my university!) 3. If only I was willing to get my cerification in math, science, special ed, home e...See More
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On 8/31/09, Lillian M. Hemphill wrote: > My fellow teachers, I need you help. > > I am currently a MAT student at an Arkansas univesity. I > have passed all of my Praxis exams with no problem on ...See More