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Tutoring $

by Tutor

May 5, 2011

What is a good rate to charge for private tutoring? Last I knew it was $20 or $25/hr. Am I low-balling it? Thanks!

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Mark $20 an hour

On 5/05/11, Syd wrote: > The going rate is $30 to $35. It all depends if you are > tutoring an individual or a small group. > > > > On 5/05/11, Tutor wrote: >> What is a good rate to charge for private tutoring? Last I >> knew it was $20 or $25/hr. Am I low-balling it? Thanks!

May 5, 2011

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Tutor I tutor only individual. 30 or 35 is better than I thought! Thanks. :)

On 5/05/11, Syd wrote: > The going rate is $30 to $35. It all depends if you are > tutoring an individual or a small group. > > > > On 5/05/11, Tutor wrote: >> What is a good rate to charge for private tutoring? Last I >> knew it was $20 or...See More

May 6, 2011

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GOOD AND BAD SCHOOLS

by NED

May 12, 2011

I AM SEEKING A JOB AS A TEACHER AND NEED TO KNOW WHERE THE GOOD SCHOOLS ARE. IT APPEARS THE ONES TO STAY AWAY FROM ARE ON THE WEST SIDE. I SAW A LOT OF BAD PRESS ABOUT LITTLETON AND THEIR DISTRICT. I HEARD A LOT OF BAD RUMORS ABOUT OTHER SCHOOLS BUT JUST WANT INFORMATION. THANKS!!

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ac On 5/12/11, NED wrote: > I AM SEEKING A JOB AS A TEACHER AND NEED TO KNOW WHERE THE > GOOD SCHOOLS ARE. IT APPEARS THE ONES TO STAY AWAY FROM ARE > ON THE WEST SIDE. I SAW A LOT OF BAD PRESS ABOUT LITTLETON > AND THEIR DISTRICT. I HEARD A LOT OF BAD RUMORS ABOUT OTHER > SCHOOLS BUT JUST WANT INFORMATION. THANKS!!

The sad tru...See MoreOn 5/12/11, NED wrote: > I AM SEEKING A JOB AS A TEACHER AND NEED TO KNOW WHERE THE > GOOD SCHOOLS ARE. IT APPEARS THE ONES TO STAY AWAY FROM ARE > ON THE WEST SIDE. I SAW A LOT OF BAD PRESS ABOUT LITTLETON > AND THEIR DISTRICT. I HEARD A LOT OF BAD RUMORS ABOUT OTHER > SCHOOLS BUT JUST WANT INFORMATION. THANKS!!

The sad truth is that all districts are cutting costs to the bone, so no district or school will be ideal. Expect large class sizes, shortage of supplies in some cases, extra duties, etc. I also have to wonder where jobs are available, since there were a lot of layoffs this year due to budget cuts. However, if you have a choice in where to teach, you should base your decision on what YOU want most from a school/district. Is it freedom to teach what and how you want to? I heard from a retired MS teacher in Peoria that each dept. is lock-step, and he had to teach prescribed lesson plans. (That was a few years ago, though.) I never taught there, so I can't speak from experience. Do you want more time to yourself? I heard from former teachers in Deer Valley that the district requires extra duties, even at the HS level. (I also know from having almost accepted a job there that the pay scale is pretty low...speaking of salaries, hope you didn't get into this profession for the money-- salary increases will be few and far between next year, unless you get a gig at a nice private school.) Do you want to be treated fairly and have the supplies you need? I've heard from two former Dysart teachers (one an excellent math teacher who's won several awards) that that district has neither. Again, though, I'm going by what I heard, not personal experience. Do you want a supportive admin, and a teacher-friendly environment? I really liked PV district when I was there (They have a strong teachers' union, and the schools seemed to be very teacher-centered. This was nine years ago, though, so don't know how much has changed.)

ALL districts will have some strong, and some weak points. As much as I complain about the top-heavy admin. structure and trend-hopping my current district (Scottsdale) seems to do, I have grown to appreciate it. I do have freedom in the classroom, and admin has come to listen a bit more to the teachers' needs, and saved some jobs this year (this could be 'cause of all the complaining we've done :-)). It's certainly not perfect, but I've learned to adapt and appreciate what I've got.

Best of luck to you in your search! My recommendation: know what you want going into the interview, and ask direct questions about the work environment, or whatever you're most concerned with. You can tell a lot about a school by how the interview (admin) answers you.

Jul 1, 2011

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West side teacher It really varies from district to district, but things are pretty tight overall. One thing to take into consideration (and I would strongly recommend researching and inquiring about in your job interview) is how much emphasis the district places on retaining teachers. Some districts routinely RIF teachers, but they have new buildings, plenty of tec...See More

Jul 6, 2011

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Trans-Atlantic Science

by Diego Gonzalez

May 13, 2011

Hello everybody, my name is Diego Gonzalez and I am a science teacher who teaches Science in a mid-school in Malaga (Andalucia) southern Spain.

I'm currently in the United States with the intention of contact with teachers who could be interested in making an educational project for the next academic course 2011-2012, so that science stud...See More

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AEPA

by thomas

May 23, 2011

I would like information for the best training to get to pass these AEPA tests. I need to pass the biology and secondary education and I have been getting scores like 204 and 206. Please help me and email me soon. I take the exam in july. My email is [email removed]

Thank-you

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technology survey - quick and easy!

by JP

May 26, 2011

I am doing a survey as part of a project for a graduate course. If you could take a minute to take this survey, I would appreciate it. Thanks so much!

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Other states want AZ teachers?

by Broke in AZ

May 28, 2011

Hi. Does anybody know a state that has reciprocity for AZ elementary teacher certificates that pays a lot more than AZ schools do? I can't keep teaching at the rates I'm getting paid, and I don't think this state values education much. I know there are Web sites for each state that show reciprocity guidelines. But it would be best to hear from some...See More

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some teacher On 5/28/11, Broke in AZ wrote: > Hi. Does anybody know a state that has reciprocity for AZ > elementary teacher certificates that pays a lot more than > AZ schools do? I can't keep teaching at the rates I'm > getting paid, and I don't think this state values education > much. > I know there are Web sites for each state that show &...See More

Jun 4, 2011

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Broke in AZ On 6/04/11, some teacher wrote: > On 5/28/11, Broke in AZ wrote: >> Hi. Does anybody know a state that has reciprocity for AZ >> elementary teacher certificates that pays a lot more than >> AZ schools do? I can't keep teaching at the rates I'm >> getting paid, and I don't think this state values education >> much. &...See More

Jun 12, 2011

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Teacher opinion

by KR

Jun 6, 2011

What do you think is the main plight of the American teacher? Thanks. :)

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Sid Littleton Society does not value teachers anymore, The tide has turned and it appears that we are the problem in the classroom. At my old school, the principal and vice principal supported the student and did not support the teacher. My dentist actually felt sorry for me when he found out what I did for a living. All the hours you work, all the crap you put ...See MoreSociety does not value teachers anymore, The tide has turned and it appears that we are the problem in the classroom. At my old school, the principal and vice principal supported the student and did not support the teacher. My dentist actually felt sorry for me when he found out what I did for a living. All the hours you work, all the crap you put up with and your paycheck is a little over $1000 every two weeks. Teachers are expected to be magicians or superman. I think the majority of teachers just feel undervalued. The media or politicians say how they are for education but they don't put their money where their mouth is. Subs at my school are paid $80 a day. That's about $67 a day take home. LOL!!! I will plead to my own children when they grow up to stay out of education.

> First, society is undergoing myriad changes, for which > education is expected to be a magical cure-all. All the > while the traditional calendar and curriculum remain the > same. Secondly, government leaders and others who make > decisions that directly impact education have no actual > classroom experience (other than the last time they attended > a college class). Education is treated like a poliical > football with little hard research or fieldwork going into > meaningful reform. Additionally, at the K-12 level, we lack > the two-tier system that other nations employ (in those > countries, students test into either a university-prep school > or a vocational school and continue on that track until they > graduate. It is the university-bound students whose scores > inform other nations' rankings). In this country, we are > expected to educate all students--from ELL to those needing > special services to those who have moved 5 times in the past > year and live in neglectful/abusive households. Finally, > someone with a Master's Degree and ten years' teaching > experience can be let go with little notice, not due to > incompetence of any kind (there are far fewer incompetent or > corrupt teachers than the media would have the public > believe), but due to the need to balance a state budget. > > It can be a rewarding but extremely maddening job.

Jun 6, 2011

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A teacher On 6/06/11, KR wrote: > What do you think is the main plight of the American > teacher? Thanks. :)

American parents.

Jun 12, 2011

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How Long to Get License from the Department of ED?

by KAB

Jun 13, 2011

Hi, I was wondering if anyone can give me information about how long it will take for the department of education to process my application for a reciprocal license. The website only says that they process applications in the order they are received so I was wondering if anyone with experience can share how long it took for them to get their licens...See More

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Denise On 6/23/11, KAB wrote: > Yes, I have the equivalent of a full ESL endorsement from > my home state. I'm still not sure what you mean about going > straight to provisional? I talked to the school district I > will be working with next year, and they seem to think I > won't be able to get my certificate without applying > through th...See MoreOn 6/23/11, KAB wrote: > Yes, I have the equivalent of a full ESL endorsement from > my home state. I'm still not sure what you mean about going > straight to provisional? I talked to the school district I > will be working with next year, and they seem to think I > won't be able to get my certificate without applying > through them. That sounds odd to me because in my home > state you can certainly apply for a teaching certificate > without being hired by a school district. > So on your application it says if items 6 7 and 8 are fullfilled straight to provisional now I read except elem cert. No you get certificate from ADE is correct. When you get your fingprint clearance card you can use endorsment application and if you have ESL apply for ((FULL)) ESL endorsment.

> On 6/21/11, Denise wrote: >> On 6/21/11, Denise wrote: >>> On 6/20/11, KAB wrote: >>>> I'm not sure what you mean about going straight to >>>> provisional? I followed the directions and filled >>>> out the application for a reciprocal provisional >>>> license. I sent in a fingerprint testament form and >>>> a copy of my application for an Arizona fingerprint >>>> card, official transcripts, original score reports >>>> for my out of state tests and a notarized copy of >>>> my home state certificate. According to my bank, >>>> the checks I sent to the department of ed. were >>>> cashed last week, so I guess maybe they have >>>> started at least looking at my application. On >>>> 6/20/11, Denise wrote: >>>>> On 6/14/11, KAB wrote: >>>>>> Thanks for the information! They should have >>>>>> received mine at right around the same time as >>>>>> yours so I guess it looks as though I will be >>>>>> waiting a few more weeks. Now I just have to >>>>>> wait for my fingerprint background check card. >>>>>> As long as it all gets taken care of before the >>>>>> start of the school year, I'm happy. On >>>>>> 6/14/11, Pam wrote: >>>>>>> On 6/13/11, KAB wrote: >>>>>>>> Hi, I was wondering if anyone can give me >>>>>>>> information about how long it will take for >>>>>>>> the department of education to process my >>>>>>>> application for a reciprocal license. The >>>>>>>> website only says that they process >>>>>>>> applications in the order they are received >>>>>>>> so I was wondering if anyone with >>>>>>>> experience can share how long it took for >>>>>>>> them to get their license? TI >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I just spoke with AZ Dept of Ed, yesterday, >>>>>>> and they told me they are running behind and >>>>>>> it would be two more weeks before I received >>>>>>> mine. The department received my on >>>>>>> 6/2...hope this helps you some! >>>>> >>>>> Did you submit test scores from your home state >>>>> to try to go straight to provisional and did you >>>>> do fingerpront testament? >>> >>> Sounds like you should be able to go straight to >>> Provisional I would call them to make sure they >>> process your application that way. >> >> >> OOps do you have some kind of ESL?

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Denise On 6/24/11, Denise wrote: > On 6/23/11, KAB wrote: >> Yes, I have the equivalent of a full ESL endorsement from >> my home state. I'm still not sure what you mean about going >> straight to provisional? I talked to the school district I >> will be working with next year, and they seem to think I >> won't be able to ...See MoreOn 6/24/11, Denise wrote: > On 6/23/11, KAB wrote: >> Yes, I have the equivalent of a full ESL endorsement from >> my home state. I'm still not sure what you mean about going >> straight to provisional? I talked to the school district I >> will be working with next year, and they seem to think I >> won't be able to get my certificate without applying >> through them. That sounds odd to me because in my home >> state you can certainly apply for a teaching certificate >> without being hired by a school district. >> > So on your application it says if items 6 7 and 8 are fullfilled > straight to provisional now I read except elem cert. No you get > certificate from ADE is correct. When you get your fingprint > clearance card you can use endorsment application and if you > have ESL apply for ((FULL)) ESL endorsment. > I am sorry look under REQUIRMENTS for this information and for elem cert. test from another state should work so sorry for being unclear also calling Tucson cert. office for clarification is easier.

> >> On 6/21/11, Denise wrote: >>> On 6/21/11, Denise wrote: >>>> On 6/20/11, KAB wrote: >>>>> I'm not sure what you mean about going straight to >>>>> provisional? I followed the directions and filled >>>>> out the application for a reciprocal provisional >>>>> license. I sent in a fingerprint testament form and >>>>> a copy of my application for an Arizona fingerprint >>>>> card, official transcripts, original score reports >>>>> for my out of state tests and a notarized copy of >>>>> my home state certificate. According to my bank, >>>>> the checks I sent to the department of ed. were >>>>> cashed last week, so I guess maybe they have >>>>> started at least looking at my application. On >>>>> 6/20/11, Denise wrote: >>>>>> On 6/14/11, KAB wrote: >>>>>>> Thanks for the information! They should have >>>>>>> received mine at right around the same time as >>>>>>> yours so I guess it looks as though I will be >>>>>>> waiting a few more weeks. Now I just have to >>>>>>> wait for my fingerprint background check card. >>>>>>> As long as it all gets taken care of before the >>>>>>> start of the school year, I'm happy. On >>>>>>> 6/14/11, Pam wrote: >>>>>>>> On 6/13/11, KAB wrote: >>>>>>>>> Hi, I was wondering if anyone can give me >>>>>>>>> information about how long it will take for >>>>>>>>> the department of education to process my >>>>>>>>> application for a reciprocal license. The >>>>>>>>> website only says that they process >>>>>>>>> applications in the order they are received >>>>>>>>> so I was wondering if anyone with >>>>>>>>> experience can share how long it took for >>>>>>>>> them to get their license? TI >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I just spoke with AZ Dept of Ed, yesterday, >>>>>>>> and they told me they are running behind and >>>>>>>> it would be two more weeks before I received >>>>>>>> mine. The department received my on >>>>>>>> 6/2...hope this helps you some! >>>>>> >>>>>> Did you submit test scores from your home state >>>>>> to try to go straight to provisional and did you >>>>>> do fingerpront testament? >>>> >>>> Sounds like you should be able to go straight to >>>> Provisional I would call them to make sure they >>>> process your application that way. >>> >>> >>> OOps do you have some kind of ESL?

Jun 24, 2011

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Title 1 teacher with reading endorsement

by Chester Newton/Sunnyside Charter & Montessori

Jun 15, 2011

We are currently searching for a Title 1 teacher with a current reading endorsement. ESL, computer savvy, collection of data, assessments, flexible, team player, etc

Get in touch via email or call 928-567-2363. We are in Camp Verde, AZ

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Phoenix Union HS District

by Arizona Teach

Jun 17, 2011

Hola!

What's the scoop on Phoenix Union HS District? Looking for information, ideas, opinions, all.

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dm Sorry, dont' know specifics, but my cousin has taught Enlish/Lang Arts there for 10 years at 2 different schools, and she's happy there.

On 6/17/11, Arizona Teach wrote: > Hola! > > What's the scoop on Phoenix Union HS District? Looking for > information, ideas, opinions, all.

Jun 17, 2011

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