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by The American School in Dushanbe

May 31, 2010

osition: School Teachers Organization: The American School in Dushanbe Location: Dushanbe, Tajikistan Closing date: 10 June 2010 Length of contract: 1-2 years with possibility of extension

The American School in Dushanbe opened this February in cooperation with the Hilol Economic School in Dushanbe. We currently have a kindergarten program...See More

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Maryland Help Needed!

by Jennifer

May 31, 2010

I am looking for a teacher in Maryland to join my postcard exchange for the 10-11 school year. This is a highly organized exchange and has been going strong for 6+ years. Please email me if you are interested or have questions! Thanks in advance!

Jennifer [email removed]

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by new teacher

Jun 3, 2010

I have done a screening interview with Washington County. I am certified in Special Education K-12. I was wondering when the hiring process will begin there. I never got any call backs last year and I was hoping for better this year. If anyone knows more about this please let me know. Thanks WV teacher

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Tina/8th On 6/03/10, new teacher wrote: > I have done a screening interview with Washington County. I > am certified in Special Education K-12. I was wondering when > the hiring process will begin there. I never got any call > backs last year and I was hoping for better this year. If > anyone knows more about this please let me know. Thanks W...See More

Jun 9, 2010

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me Thanks for the great response. I have not emailed anyone yet. I may try that starting next week. Thanks On 6/09/10, Tina/8th wrote: > On 6/03/10, new teacher wrote: >> I have done a screening interview with Washington County. I >> am certified in Special Education K-12. I was wondering when >> the hiring process will begin ther...See More

Jun 12, 2010

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Research on Telling Stories in the Classroom

by Moira DOUGHERTY

Jun 9, 2010

I am doing doctoral research on teachers who use oral storytelling in the classroom. I want to work with teacher, first through eighth grade, who are interested in telling stories. No previous storytelling experience is necessary, I will teach you the "how-to".

Details of the research: Initial group meeting, telling a minimum of four stor...See More

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FREE POETRY CDS READ BY VINCENT PRICE & ALEX SCOURBY

by Raftery(retired teacher passing on teaching tools FREE)

Jun 12, 2010

Example-Vinceny Price reading poems like The Landing of The Pilgrim Fathers, Thanksgiving Day, Paul Revere's Ride, The Village Blacksmith, The Star-Spangled Banner, The House By THE Side Of The Road, Trees, The Barefoot Boy, A Visit From St. Nicholas, America For Me, Jesse James, Casey At The Bat, Casey Jones, Chicago, The New Colossus, In Flanders...See More

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Career Changer- ISO Advice for transition to teaching!

by Amanda M.

Jun 14, 2010

I have recently decided to pursue my dream of becoming an elementary school teacher. I am currently a financial analyst and hold a bachelor's degree from a competitive university. I am finding it difficult to navigate through the programs available for certification in Montgomery (and possibly Howard and Frederick) Counties. For financial reasons, ...See More

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Same Boat One thing you will find is that the career changer teacher programs are cut way-back in Maryland counties because there really isn't a shortage of teachers at the moment. I was in the same boat as you were and I made the change last year in Prince George's County's Resident Teacher Program. It involved a six-week PAID (not much, but still paid) tra...See MoreOne thing you will find is that the career changer teacher programs are cut way-back in Maryland counties because there really isn't a shortage of teachers at the moment. I was in the same boat as you were and I made the change last year in Prince George's County's Resident Teacher Program. It involved a six-week PAID (not much, but still paid) training period in the summer and then immediate placement in the classroom in the fall at full teacher's salary (not much but still paid :-) )

I definitely have some criticisms of this program, but overall it was good and I wouldn't have been able to do this transition to teaching elementary school with any of the other programs that are available because they took too long to get paid and I support a family. Baltimore City has a similar resident teacher program, but otherwise I don't know of any counties that have it. For Prince George's County, you are too late for this year--and the program was cut way back to about 50 people. I have no idea what they're going to do next year or if they'll even have it, but if you google Prince George's County Resident Teacher Program (or Baltimore City) you'll find what you're looking for.

Good luck. You're making a difficult move and I want to remind you that teaching is a VERY VERY hard job that requires more time and mental energy than anyone can explain. (I liken it to becoming a parent, nobody can tell you how hard it is, you have to try it yourself to really understand)

On 6/14/10, Amanda M. wrote: > I have recently decided to pursue my dream of becoming an > elementary school teacher. I am currently a financial > analyst and hold a bachelor's degree from a competitive > university. I am finding it difficult to navigate through > the programs available for certification in Montgomery (and > possibly Howard and Frederick) Counties. For financial > reasons, I am not able to stop working for a year or more to > obtain my masters through one of UMD's excellent programs. > Are there any online, part time or other flexible teacher > certification programs that lead to elementary school > placement in any of these counties? I am determined to > pursue this dream no matter what- even if it takes many > years! Thank you in advance for any information or > assistance you may be able to provide!

Jun 21, 2010

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Career Changer- ISO Advice for transition to teaching!

by Amanda M.

Jun 14, 2010

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Cathy Wilson Hi Amanda,

The Johns Hopkins School of Education offers a part-time, flexible Master of Arts in Teaching for Elementary Education certification. Courses are offered during the evening at our Columbia, MD location. Our FlexMAT program places their interns in Howard and Anne Arundel counties mostly. Some of our other MAT options place intern...See More

Jun 30, 2010

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Math-Aids.Com

by Mike Theodore

Jun 22, 2010

Math-Aids.Com is a free resource for teachers and parents. You can make an unlimited number of printable math worksheets for children, the classroom or homework practice. The flexibility of the worksheet generators and the text book quality of the worksheet being generated, makes Math-Aids.Com a very unique resource on the internet for people wanti...See More

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Still looking to land a job

by Ron

Jun 29, 2010

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I am still looking for a job but most of the Hr dept say wait till July is there any truth to this are should I just wait till next year. I always heard PG was hiring but even the folks there are saying wait till July I need any advice

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understood I see what you are saying but I think it is still considered a critical needs area. I came from PA also. Try the WV panhandle I know they are still hiring non-certified people to fill special education jobs. On 7/07/10, also sped certified wrote: > > Yes, I live in Maryland. I am hoping that my experience and > contacts will result in a jo...See MoreI see what you are saying but I think it is still considered a critical needs area. I came from PA also. Try the WV panhandle I know they are still hiring non-certified people to fill special education jobs. On 7/07/10, also sped certified wrote: > > Yes, I live in Maryland. I am hoping that my experience and > contacts will result in a job. > If you read the job seekers chatboards, and keep up with the > news, you know that tens of thousands of teachers are being > laid off around the U.S., even as ed colleges are turning > out new grads. Job fairs here are attended by thousands of > people, some of whom have traveled from western PA or even > Florida. At job fairs I have met experienced special ed > teachers who have been laid off in Maryland. > > > > > > > > On 7/06/10, really>? wrote: >> Really? Where do they come from? Have you applied in >> MD? I have four years exp. >> On 7/05/10, also sped certified wrote: >>> There is no longer any shortage of sped certified >>> teachers. There are those with years, or even >>> decades, of experience who have been laid off >>> elsewhere that you are competing against. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On 7/03/10, Ali wrote: >>>> I saw on there website that Caroline County has an >>>> opening for a special ed teacher . >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On 7/03/10, still looking too wrote: >>>>> I am waiting too and I am certified in Special >>>>> Education. And that's a critical need area. Makes >>>>> me think i'm not going to get anything >>>>>> this year> >>>>> On 7/01/10, Jean wrote: >>>>>> Teachers have until July 15th to resign in >>>>>> Maryland, so school districts don't know what >>>>>> openings they will have until then. In >>>>>> addition, they have to place any displaced >>>>>> teachers due to any redistricting, closing of >>>>>> schools, or downsizing of staff. I would >>>>>> research the districts and schools you are >>>>>> interested in and start sending resumes and >>>>>> letters now. Jobs are hard to come by in every >>>>>> school district this year, even PG! Good luck! >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On 7/01/10, Chris wrote: >>>>>>> Hey, >>>>>>> >>>>>>> If it makes you feel any better, that's what >>>>>>> they tell me too :). Back in May, Howard >>>>>>> County told me to check in with them at the >>>>>>> beginning of July as did Baltimore County >>>>>>> after prescreening interviews. I know in PA >>>>>>> and NJ we start in May with interviewing. It >>>>>>> seems July is prime time for Maryland and >>>>>>> Virginia if you're not a critical needs >>>>>>> field. I think it has something to do with >>>>>>> the way the county systems like to process >>>>>>> applications. That's just a guess. Hopefully >>>>>>> we'll both be lucky! I like Maryland quite a >>>>>>> bit and would enjoy working there! You folks >>>>>>> have a beautiful state, friendlier people, >>>>>>> and crab cakes I could eat every day (though >>>>>>> I'll miss getting decent Italian food haha) >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Chris >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On 6/29/10, Ron wrote: >>>>>>>> Hello, >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I am still looking for a job but most of >>>>>>>> the Hr dept say wait till July is there any >>>>>>>> truth to this are should I just wait till >>>>>>>> next year. I always heard PG was hiring but >>>>>>>> even the folks there are saying wait till >>>>>>>> July I need any advice

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also sped certified Thanks for the tip. I personally cannot relocate due to having joint custody of my children. but maybe it will be helpful to someone else. I heard last night on the radio (NPR's "On Point") that some of the Great Plains states are doing well economically, have low housing costs,and have budget surpluses. I don't know if this translates into teachin...See MoreThanks for the tip. I personally cannot relocate due to having joint custody of my children. but maybe it will be helpful to someone else. I heard last night on the radio (NPR's "On Point") that some of the Great Plains states are doing well economically, have low housing costs,and have budget surpluses. I don't know if this translates into teaching jobs, but states that were mentioned were North Dakota, Indiana, and Iowa.

On 7/07/10, understood wrote: > I see what you are saying but I think it is still considered a > critical needs area. I came from PA also. Try the WV panhandle I > know they are still hiring non-certified people to fill special > education jobs. > On 7/07/10, also sped certified wrote: >> >> Yes, I live in Maryland. I am hoping that my experience and >> contacts will result in a job. >> If you read the job seekers chatboards, and keep up with the >> news, you know that tens of thousands of teachers are being >> laid off around the U.S., even as ed colleges are turning >> out new grads. Job fairs here are attended by thousands of >> people, some of whom have traveled from western PA or even >> Florida. At job fairs I have met experienced special ed >> teachers who have been laid off in Maryland. >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> On 7/06/10, really>? wrote: >>> Really? Where do they come from? Have you applied in >>> MD? I have four years exp. >>> On 7/05/10, also sped certified wrote: >>>> There is no longer any shortage of sped certified >>>> teachers. There are those with years, or even >>>> decades, of experience who have been laid off >>>> elsewhere that you are competing against. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On 7/03/10, Ali wrote: >>>>> I saw on there website that Caroline County has an >>>>> opening for a special ed teacher . >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On 7/03/10, still looking too wrote: >>>>>> I am waiting too and I am certified in Special >>>>>> Education. And that's a critical need area. Makes >>>>>> me think i'm not going to get anything >>>>>>> this year> >>>>>> On 7/01/10, Jean wrote: >>>>>>> Teachers have until July 15th to resign in >>>>>>> Maryland, so school districts don't know what >>>>>>> openings they will have until then. In >>>>>>> addition, they have to place any displaced >>>>>>> teachers due to any redistricting, closing of >>>>>>> schools, or downsizing of staff. I would >>>>>>> research the districts and schools you are >>>>>>> interested in and start sending resumes and >>>>>>> letters now. Jobs are hard to come by in every >>>>>>> school district this year, even PG! Good luck! >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On 7/01/10, Chris wrote: >>>>>>>> Hey, >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> If it makes you feel any better, that's what >>>>>>>> they tell me too :). Back in May, Howard >>>>>>>> County told me to check in with them at the >>>>>>>> beginning of July as did Baltimore County >>>>>>>> after prescreening interviews. I know in PA >>>>>>>> and NJ we start in May with interviewing. It >>>>>>>> seems July is prime time for Maryland and >>>>>>>> Virginia if you're not a critical needs >>>>>>>> field. I think it has something to do with >>>>>>>> the way the county systems like to process >>>>>>>> applications. That's just a guess. Hopefully >>>>>>>> we'll both be lucky! I like Maryland quite a >>>>>>>> bit and would enjoy working there! You folks >>>>>>>> have a beautiful state, friendlier people, >>>>>>>> and crab cakes I could eat every day (though >>>>>>>> I'll miss getting decent Italian food haha) >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Chris >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On 6/29/10, Ron wrote: >>>>>>>>> Hello, >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> I am still looking for a job but most of >>>>>>>>> the Hr dept say wait till July is there any >>>>>>>>> truth to this are should I just wait till >>>>>>>>> next year. I always heard PG was hiring but >>>>>>>>> even the folks there are saying wait till >>>>>>>>> July I need any advice

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