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Mentorship for the Uncertified and Uncertain?

by Samantha E.

Apr 12, 2010

Hello and thank you for taking the time to read my query.

I am currently an non-certified substitute teacher working in Moore ISD. I have a B.A. in Theatre. Unfortunately, I began my B.A. in theatre under the understanding that I could become certified in teaching theatre at the high school level. My univeristy, however, did not inform me that this was incorrect until two months before my graduation. Since then, I have been substitute teaching and have since changed my goal to Early Childhood Education after many days of enriching and wonderful experiences subbing for elementary-age kids. I am now searching for the right path to become an Elementary School Teacher. I've been looking at all sorts of websites and guides, but I have yet to find a clear, planned-out path for someone like me. I know what tests I need, but I do not know how I can qualify for a general license with consideration to what I have so far. I know that I do NOT want to spend another four years on another B...See More

Sarah My understanding (and I'm by no means an expert) is that you must have a degree in the early childhood or elementary fields to test in that area. So it sounds like you would have to pick up that degree somehow in order to teach at that level.

On 4/12/10, Samantha E. wrote: > Hello and thank you for taking the time to read my query. >...See MoreMy understanding (and I'm by no means an expert) is that you must have a degree in the early childhood or elementary fields to test in that area. So it sounds like you would have to pick up that degree somehow in order to teach at that level.

On 4/12/10, Samantha E. wrote: > Hello and thank you for taking the time to read my query. > > I am currently an non-certified substitute teacher working > in Moore ISD. I have a B.A. in Theatre. Unfortunately, I > began my B.A. in theatre under the understanding that I > could become certified in teaching theatre at the high > school level. My univeristy, however, did not inform me that > this was incorrect until two months before my graduation. > Since then, I have been substitute teaching and have since > changed my goal to Early Childhood Education after many days > of enriching and wonderful experiences subbing for > elementary-age kids. I am now searching for the right path > to become an Elementary School Teacher. I've been looking at > all sorts of websites and guides, but I have yet to find a > clear, planned-out path for someone like me. I know what > tests I need, but I do not know how I can qualify for a > general license with consideration to what I have so far. I > know that I do NOT want to spend another four years on > another Bachelor's Degree. I would like to go to Graduate > School for a Master's in Education, but do not wish to do so > until after I have had a few years teaching (for the > experience and job opportunities - not to mention the money > needed for graduate school that I would first need to earn). > Is there a program/place where I could seek help? Maybe find > a teacher or counselor who could walk me through a process > that would benefit me the most? > > -B.A. in Theatre > -Non-certified, Unlicensed > -Less than 6 mo. Substitute Teaching > -Wanting Early Childhood > -Can Test (from degree) for Drama OSAT (016) > -Looking Towards Testing for: OGET; OPTE PK-8 (050/051), > Early Childhood (005) > -Looking Towards Liscencing for: Elem. Education 1-8 > (1600/1501); Drama/Speech PK-12 (4250) > > > Thank you again. I'm very hopeful that the right persons may > find this and, at least, point me in some sure and defined > direction.

Apr 14, 2010

Emily D. I would definitely contact the Oklahoma Alternative Placement Program at (405) 521-2062. You might have to leave a message, but they are really nice and will call you back with some helpful information. They recently made a change in November of 2009 in regards to testing for earlychildhood/elementary education; I'm just not sure what the change wa...See MoreI would definitely contact the Oklahoma Alternative Placement Program at (405) 521-2062. You might have to leave a message, but they are really nice and will call you back with some helpful information. They recently made a change in November of 2009 in regards to testing for earlychildhood/elementary education; I'm just not sure what the change was. Don't give up! Where there's a will, there's a way! Good Luck, Samantha!!

On 4/14/10, Sarah wrote: > My understanding (and I'm by no means an expert) is that you > must have a degree in the early childhood or elementary fields > to test in that area. So it sounds like you would have to pick > up that degree somehow in order to teach at that level. > > > On 4/12/10, Samantha E. wrote: >> Hello and thank you for taking the time to read my query. >> >> I am currently an non-certified substitute teacher working >> in Moore ISD. I have a B.A. in Theatre. Unfortunately, I >> began my B.A. in theatre under the understanding that I >> could become certified in teaching theatre at the high >> school level. My univeristy, however, did not inform me that >> this was incorrect until two months before my graduation. >> Since then, I have been substitute teaching and have since >> changed my goal to Early Childhood Education after many days >> of enriching and wonderful experiences subbing for >> elementary-age kids. I am now searching for the right path >> to become an Elementary School Teacher. I've been looking at >> all sorts of websites and guides, but I have yet to find a >> clear, planned-out path for someone like me. I know what >> tests I need, but I do not know how I can qualify for a >> general license with consideration to what I have so far. I >> know that I do NOT want to spend another four years on >> another Bachelor's Degree. I would like to go to Graduate >> School for a Master's in Education, but do not wish to do so >> until after I have had a few years teaching (for the >> experience and job opportunities - not to mention the money >> needed for graduate school that I would first need to earn). >> Is there a program/place where I could seek help? Maybe find >> a teacher or counselor who could walk me through a process >> that would benefit me the most? >> >> -B.A. in Theatre >> -Non-certified, Unlicensed >> -Less than 6 mo. Substitute Teaching >> -Wanting Early Childhood >> -Can Test (from degree) for Drama OSAT (016) >> -Looking Towards Testing for: OGET; OPTE PK-8 (050/051), >> Early Childhood (005) >> -Looking Towards Liscencing for: Elem. Education 1-8 >> (1600/1501); Drama/Speech PK-12 (4250) >> >> >> Thank you again. I'm very hopeful that the right persons may >> find this and, at least, point me in some sure and defined >> direction.

Apr 14, 2010

frank I think you will have to get your initial certificate in something that matches your degree such as theater or drama. After that you can test in elementary ed if you wish. As for the money for grad school. Try the Oklahoma national guard. Since you have a degree you can join as an officer candidate and after some training you will be a second lieut...See More

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