I am ready to leave teaching. After nearly 13 years of teaching, I think it is probably time for me to go. Any stories out there about teachers who leave the field and find success doing something else? What options do I have? Please share! Thank you!
On 11/18/13, Charlotte wrote: > I am ready to leave teaching. After nearly 13 years of > teaching, I think it is probably time for me to go. Any > stories out there about teachers who leave the field and > find success doing something else? What options do I have? > Please share! Thank you!
I am currently an executive assistant and I despise my job. I am considering getting into the field of education. I have a bachelors degree in English, and I graduated from undergrad in 2005.
In researching the various ways to get into teaching, it looks like my only options are to go into the GA TAPP program, or to get a Masters of Arts in Teaching. Are these truly my only options, or is there another route I am missing?
If anyone has done either of these routes, which would be the better option and why? I am just starting to do some research on this, but wanted to get the opinions of real teachers and/or others who have gone through either of these programs.
As a GATAPP candidate, you participate in a learn as you earn pro...See MoreAs a former teacher, I went the GATAPP route. However, I would not recommend going the GATAPP route today since many school districts will not consider GATAPP candidates. Many employment applications ask for student teaching experience as a way to screen out TAPP applicants.
As a GATAPP candidate, you participate in a learn as you earn program. You are not considered a certified teacher at this point, but you are allowed to teach in the classroom. You start off with a two week induction program where you're exposed to the fundamentals of teaching. Then you enter the classroom and teach while completing your portfolio and attending seminars to prepare you for the classroom. The program can last one or two years. During this time, you must pass your subject exam. At the end of the program, you will be considered a fully certified teacher.
In the MAT Program, you actually attend an intense one to two year program, where you take college courses to earn your degree and teacher certification. Administrators prefer this route since you get much more focused training on the concepts of teaching. You also will do student teaching to help you get an idea of what to expect in today's classroom. After completing this program, you become a fully certified teacher.
GATAPP was a solution during a time where districts needed to hire teachers due to Georgia's push for low class sizes and growing student population. In today's economy, however, districts have been granted waivers to raise class sizes, which reduces the number of teachers needed in the classroom. As a result, districts have been cutting teacher positions, and principals are very selective in whom they hire for future positions.
If you really want to enter the teaching profession, go the MAT route, but realize that securing a position can be difficult unless you are willing to teach in a rough district. Only go the GATAPP route if you need money right away, but remember that TAPP teachers are
On 3/25/14, Archie wrote: > > Hello sandy > > I have the same question regarding GATAAP . I > am in nj and planning to move > to GA soon. I wated to know > more about this program and how successful can > be. How are > the jobs there if I do this. Please share if you know any > details. I > am a PG in sciences. > Thanx > Archie > On 3/05/14, > Sandy wrote: > >> Hello, >> >> I am currently an executive assistant and I despise my job. >> I am considering getting into the field of education. I have >> a bachelors degree in English, and I graduated from >> undergrad in 2005. >> >> In researching the various ways to get into teaching, it >> looks like my only options are to go into the GA TAPP >> program, or to get a Masters of Arts in Teaching. Are these >> truly my only options, or is there another route I am missing? >> >> If anyone has done either of these routes, which would be >> the better option and why? I am just starting to do some >> research on this, but wanted to get the opinions of real >> teachers and/or others who have gone through either of these >> programs. >> >> Thank you!
New to GA first year teaching here. I am teaching in a GA preK can I collect unemployment for no work no pay over the summer? My last state you could I am finding conflicting things on the internet and want a teacher who has been threw this to tell me what is correct.
When I taught in Head Start all the teachers were giving a form to fill out for Unemployment during the summer. I had a part-time job that paid a lot more so I did not take the letter. Could be the same thing but I will report back tomorrow.
On 2/26/14, j wrote: > New to GA first year teaching here. I am teaching in a GA > preK can I collect unemployment for no work no pay over the > summer? My last state you could I am finding conflicting > things on the internet and want a teacher who has been threw > this to tell me what is correct.
New to GA first year teachi...See MoreOn 2/26/14, j wrote: >I work in Pre-K in a school system, so I get paid year- round like all teachers in the system. I would think that if you are in a private center and don't get paid in summer you could file for unemployment. Doesn't your employer or co- workers know? Maybe contact the unemployment office.
New to GA first year teaching here. I am teaching in a GA > preK can I collect unemployment for no work no pay over the > summer? My last state you could I am finding conflicting > things on the internet and want a teacher who has been threw > this to tell me what is correct.
I am a retired teacher, receiving benefits from TRS. I know I can work in some jobs and not have my TRS benefits affected. I need to know if I can work as a contract worker in the schools on a per day basis, and can I also do work as a consultant.
retiredThere is a calculator/estimator for that on the TRS website. I checked for three years back in '10, and it was about $75 thousand.
On 3/08/14, k b wrote: > What does it cost for 2 years airtime after 28 years of serv > ice? I want out, but hate to leave so much money on the > table.
Here's a sample from the writing prompts for Feb. 28:
Most of the people of Curiepe, Venezuela, make their living fishing for sardines. Every year on this day, they have a funeral for the sardines they have caught during the previous year. The funeral serves to remind them of the need to protect the sardines from overfishing and pollution. Describe another ceremony or celebration that would help to remind people of the need to take care of the natural world.
So there are about five of us interested in forming a study group.
We need to figure out a centralized location between, Lawrenceville, Woodstock, Union City. I am not sure where the other two interested parties are located.
We should work on getting this started as soon as possible.