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Hey Everyone, I am looking for one to two teachers (any grade) from Connecticut to join in on the upcoming 2008-2009 post card exchange! If you are interested in joining please email me at [email removed]

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Achievement First seeks high school science teacher

by Tasha Cannon

Aug 5, 2008

ATTENTION ALL SCIENCE TEACHERS…

Achievement First is a non-profit charter school management organization. We currently operate 12 high performing college preparatory public charter schools located in urban areas in Connecticut.

Achievement First seeks talented, committed educators to serve as science teachers at Amistad High S...See More

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Tutor for Math portion of Praxis and Elementary Content

by Lana

Aug 10, 2008

I was needing someone in the Shreveport area to tutor me in Praxis Math portion and the Elementary Content area. I have taken it several times but keep missing each by just a few points. If you tutor e-mail me.

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FLTeacher Hello Lana,

I saw your post and although I cannot tutor you, I can highly recommend a great book for preparing for the math portion of Praxis I. I used Cliffs TestPrep Praxis I: PPST™, Pre-Professional Skills Test, ISBN: 978-0-7645-6397-3.

I am sure you can find it online or at your local library. Math is a weak area for me and...See More

Aug 29, 2008

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Preschool Teacher

by Kelly

Aug 10, 2008

Hi

I am a newly certified elementary teacher...I have doctorate in education so needless to say, it is not easy finding a job...looking at the new hires in some districts (of course those that don't know someone who got them the job) I am being looked over for newly certified individuals with a Bachelor's and certification because of the ...See More

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Jenn It shouldn't, as long as you want to work in the K-2 environment. If you're looking for experience with higher grade levels you might want to try private/parochial schools.

On 8/10/08, Kelly wrote: > Hi > > I am a newly certified elementary teacher...I have > doctorate in education so needless to say, it is not easy > findin...See More

Aug 11, 2008

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Kate Hi Kelly, I'm sure what you are experiencing is frustrating. Have you tried applying in some more affluent school districts in CT? I know the district that I work in hires a lot of master's candidates without blinking an eye, and I can't see it being all that much different for a Phd. In fact, I think they may view that as a good thing! I didn't ha...See MoreHi Kelly, I'm sure what you are experiencing is frustrating. Have you tried applying in some more affluent school districts in CT? I know the district that I work in hires a lot of master's candidates without blinking an eye, and I can't see it being all that much different for a Phd. In fact, I think they may view that as a good thing! I didn't have my PhD when I was hired, but I did have my master's, and it wasn't an issue whatsoever. Good luck!

On 8/10/08, Kelly wrote: > Hi > > I am a newly certified elementary teacher...I have > doctorate in education so needless to say, it is not easy > finding a job...looking at the new hires in some districts > (of course those that don't know someone who got them the > job) I am being looked over for newly certified > individuals with a Bachelor's and certification because of > the payrate. > > Anyways, at this point a preschool teacher position looks > like it is going to be a job I am offered. My concern is > whether or not it will count as teaching experience (which > was the reason I was told I did not get the job in the few > districts I did interview with). It is a teacher position > and there are ~20 kids in the class with a head teacher > and teacher assistant. > > So...when I try again to apply for elementary positions, > does this particular preschool setting going to give me > the experience that schools are looking for? I have tried > for long term sub positions and para positions to try and > at least get into a district but then I am told I am > overqualified for those - this is the closest job to > education that it looks like I am going to get. > > I obviously need to work and I am afraid if I get a job at > the college level or even an administrative position in a > social service company, I will not be gaining experience > with children AT ALL. Yet, this preschool position is > ~6:1 child/teacher ratio...which is not comparable to a > classroom. > > I just don't want to hurt my chances even more for an > elementary position in the future...any advice would be > appreciated.

Aug 24, 2008

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Connecticut spot just opened for Postcard Exchange

by cc

Aug 15, 2008

If you are from Connecticut and would like to join a postcard exchange, it is your lucky day!

A rep from Connecticut just dropped out and now we want you!

Email me at [email removed]

your name grade school address email address

I'll be sending info out shortly!

Thanks, Christine

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