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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 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
Bob Have you thought of teacher on the adult ed level? There are many opportunities for GED teachers and college.

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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
Aug 31, 2009
Dornetta Hobbs What is your grade level and area? 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 the > first try. My background checks are fine. I have even > tutors to receive extra teaching experie...See More
Sep 9, 2009
mbk I am in the same situation. I cannot find a Social Studies position and I have moved across the country thinking that might help but each interview I have had has required either basketball or football coaching experience. It makes me angry but when I think back, all my SS teachers were male coaches so it's not anything new but I do believe it is u...See More
Oct 4, 2009
Deb Bradley I am a Recruiter for Educational Services of America. We opened an Ombudsman Center this school year in Forrest City, AR. I am interested in speaking with teachers who have AR certification and would be interested in a teaching positon in an alternative setting. Please visit our website for details about ESA and Ombudsman. [link removed].

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Nov 10, 2009


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