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Health

by Chris

May 14, 2014

I teach PE right now, and I was told that I need to take and pass the Health MTEL. How is this test? Topics? Essay questions? Thank you.

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EARLY CHILDHOOD MTEL

by Andrea Ward

May 6, 2014

DOES ANYONE HAVE ADVICE ON PASSING THE EARLY CHILDHOOD MTEL? I KEEP FALLING SHORT BY A FEW POINTS.

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MTEL: Biology content test prep advice

by JimmyB.

Feb 4, 2010

I recently took the Biology content MTEL exam and thought I would just share some of my experiences which may help others. I am returning to teaching 10 years after graduating, so needed to freshen up on my content knowledge for the test. I studied primarily out of a current High School Biology textbook. I also used YouTube where I found some excel...See More

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School Fund & Charity Organization Referral Program

by SSCharity

Feb 5, 2010

I joined this program (recommended by a friend) before the holiday season and I donated my portion of Cash bonus to my organization as well. Arctica offers 80% down/20% feathers down jacket/vest at very reasonable price (especially it's 40% off now). Use promo code: EAST for additional discount.

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ESL

by IBordbass

Feb 10, 2010

I am taking the ESL test on March 09. Does anyone have any study tips/guides?

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JHM For the written sections, you will need to able to analyze student oral and written production. I would try to think about things of skills that emerge in L2 language production at different stages of language development.

On 2/10/10, IBordbass wrote: > I am taking the ESL test on March 09. Does anyone have any > study tips/guides?

Feb 10, 2010

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Postcard Please :)

by Brenda Anderson

Feb 15, 2010

I will soon be starting a Postcard lesson to learn about the 50 states. I am hoping to receive a postcard from every state with a state fact written on it.... can someone please send us one from MA?

Thanks in advance!

Mrs. Anderson's Class Toledo Blade Elementary 1201 Geranium Ave North Port FL 34288

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Jarod HM Do you want a card written by a student or can I just do it? What kind of state fact do you want?

On 2/15/10, Brenda Anderson wrote: > I will soon be starting a Postcard lesson to learn about the > 50 states. I am hoping to receive a postcard from every > state with a state fact written on it.... can someone please > send us on...See More

Feb 15, 2010

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North Andover Public Schools

by teacher

Feb 18, 2010

Can anyone comment about the students, administration and general working conditions at North Andover Public School? Thank you in advance for your feedback.

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SPED teaching prospects in MA?

by Andy O

Feb 24, 2010

I'm working on a Masters degree in Special Education- How are the job prospects in MA for SPED teachers?

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MTEL results on resume

by Ariel Schell

Feb 24, 2010

I have passed the Communication & Literacy portion of the MTEL and am scheduled to take my subject test in March. Should I put the Communication & Literacy part of the exam on my resume? I wanted to put "Pending Certification" but I am not pending..I have to take and pass my exam first!

What would be the proper way to address this...See More

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career changer When I was trying to get into teaching, I put each individual MTEL I took, along with the month/yr I took it.

On 2/24/10, Ariel Schell wrote: > I have passed the Communication & Literacy portion of the > MTEL and am scheduled to take my subject test in March. > Should I put the Communication & Literacy part of the exam &g...See More

Feb 26, 2010

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Moving to Boston!

by Jeff

Mar 1, 2010

I just found out last week that I will be moving to Boston in July (my wife got an internship at Mass Gen). I graduated back in 2004 from the University of Wisconsin but just went back to get my teaching degree in Biology and middle school science. So now I have my teaching degree and only one year of subbing for experience and I'm very worried abo...See More

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Jarod HM There is also a Multicultural Partnership for Diversity in Education Job Fair on Wednesday, March 31 at Wheelock College. Many of the Metro Boston school Districts will be there.

There is more information about it at MPDE website at mpde.org.

Mar 4, 2010

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Jeff Thank you for your response that does make me feel much better about the lack of jobs! The links were great too!

On 3/01/10, Jarod HM wrote: > First of all, the job season has just started, so it is too > early to be worried about the number of openings. Most schools > and districts don't know yet who may be leaving. The posting ...See More

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