Anyone want to be a teacher?

[yayitsjoe]

i plan on double-majoring in secondary education for mathematics and English. anyone else planning on being a teacher?

[perceptrons]

Being a professor is on my shortlist.

[CstSnow]

Going to be some sort of HS teacher. My degree would let me do anything from Journalism to History or English.

I started subbing this year, and absolutely love it.

[HelpMeSleep]

I considered it sort of recently. but I was considering teaching elementary school.

[Taking_Frags]

i plan on double-majoring in secondary education for mathematics and English. anyone else planning on being a teacher?

Why? It's great and all that you want to be able to educate multiple subjects, but in the end you'll just get hired for one of the subjects, most certainly mathematics over English.


Mathematics/Secondary education here.

[Esrb99]

love the idea myself- dbl major in english/EE.

[alltimeGreg]

I plan on being a teacher, that actually happening idk. haha

[popdisaster00]

Was planning on going to school to be an english teacher but I decided I'd rather try business instead. I hate to sound like I need material things, cause I don't, but I just want a career that pays a little better.

[PoweredbyPJ]

I've always seriously thought about it, im an art major right now but we'll see where things go afterwards

[yayitsjoe]

Why? It's great and all that you want to be able to educate multiple subjects, but in the end you'll just get hired for one of the subjects, most certainly mathematics over English.


Mathematics/Secondary education here.


there's always a possibility i can be hired for both. and that would make me more appealing.

[Rawrr]

I would be interested in teaching an English class or something in that style if my plans for the future fell through.

[HelpMeSleep]

Was planning on going to school to be an english teacher but I decided I'd rather try business instead. I hate to sound like I need material things, cause I don't, but I just want a career that pays a little better.
yeah, I considered teaching but went with business. I actually really enjoy my business classes though and find them interesting so I guess that's a good sign.

[popdisaster00]

yeah, I considered teaching but went with business. I actually really enjoy my business classes though and find them interesting so I guess that's a good sign.
I hope that one day I'll have my own business. That'd be cool

[Taking_Frags]

there's always a possibility i can be hired for both. and that would make me more appealing.

That's true. If you're set on be able to teach multiple subjects, if you didn't know, you don't necessarily have to major in a subject to become certified (at least that's how it is in pennsylvania). You essentially just need a bachelor's degree in anything, and need to be able to pass the Praxis exam of your subject of choice. Of course, who is to say you'll actually get hired that way (ie. If you have a bachelors degree in Writing, and are capable of passing the English Praxis exam.)

In relation with what you're planning:

If you major in Mathematics Secondary Education, you can completely get away with a minor in English, and still be highly capable of passing your Praxis exams for both. It'll be a lot less work seeing that a B.S.Ed. in Mathematics is highly time consuming. When the time comes, talk to your adviser.

Just trying to make you aware of other options!

[Neo Cassady]

I'm a first year math teacher; I went to school for both math and English education. I'd much rather be teaching English (I feel like I can come up with way better lessons, do more fun things, and so on) but the math job was open so I took it. There are some days I love my job, and others that make me want to completely give up. But I guess the beauty of it lies in the fact that each day is something different--I'd be bored to death at a "regular" 9-5.

[MilesToGo]

I am studying to be a high school English and History teacher. I'm considering switching to just history, but I've been advised to stay with both, because it'll make me more valuable in the end. I'm kind of torn right now...

[HelpMeSleep]

I hope that one day I'll have my own business. That'd be cool
me too! I'm thinking of doing a minor based on entrepreneurship depending on what school I transfer to.

[.invisible ink.]

i majored in Education for my undergrad degree so i could become an elementary school teacher but never went through with teaching when i got out. Now, years later, i'm back to wanting to be a teacher - but this time for high school. I am going to go back and get my Master's degree soon along with my teaching certification so i can go in making a little bit more money than a beginning teacher typically makes. I plan on doing two subjects, Home Ec. and Health, to be better utilized in school.

[Neo Cassady]

Was planning on going to school to be an english teacher but I decided I'd rather try business instead. I hate to sound like I need material things, cause I don't, but I just want a career that pays a little better.

I switched from business to education, thinking I wasn't a material person so I wouldn't need a higher salary. Now I have bills, rent (which is really high in a college town), and a wedding to save for, among other things, and I'm making <$30k. It's not that I need material things, but I'd like to have a bit of a cushion, be able to start saving for my kids' college, a house, be able to donate to charities, etc. The trade-off is that I have incredible benefits and an incredible retirement plan, but that doesn't help me starting out when a large percentage of the aforementioned salary is being apportioned into those funds.

[boxingwithstars]

i'm an Elementary Education major. ideally i want to teach anywhere between third and fifth grade, or work as a reading specialist. in this job market, however, i will be lucky if i secure a teaching job as soon as i graduate. hopefully i can get a job and work on getting my masters at the same time. i'm really passionate about teaching and none of the career paths i ever considered taking would have made me much money anyway. it's a good fit for me, but it's definitely not for everyone.

[popdisaster00]

I switched from business to education, thinking I wasn't a material person so I wouldn't need a higher salary. Now I have bills, rent (which is really high in a college town), and a wedding to save for, among other things, and I'm making <$30k. It's not that I need material things, but I'd like to have a bit of a cushion, be able to start saving for my kids' college, a house, be able to donate to charities, etc. The trade-off is that I have incredible benefits and an incredible retirement plan, but that doesn't help me starting out when a large percentage of the aforementioned salary is being apportioned into those funds.
I switched to business for all of those reasons you just mentioned. But I respect you for going the way that makes you happy.

[quitmyscene]

I've highly considered it. Specifically, elementary education, if only because I love being around kids and I like everything, and it'd be nice to be able to teach/do multiple subjects in different fields. I've had a few of my teachers tell me I should be a teacher, but I don't know. I'm still patient with people when they're young, hah.

Right now, I'm majoring in biomedical engineering. Besides these things, I was also considering actuarial sciences (actuary/insurance type stuff), astronomy, creative writing, and photography. In an ideal world, I'd like to be able to teach during the school year and do BME stuff/research during the summers, but that's not something I see happening very easily. I figure if I'm BME, I can pursue my interests there and research and whatnot, and I can have children of my own to be around and teach (though I know it's not the same), whereas if I go the teacher route, I probably won't have any opportunities to do research. We'll see what happens.

[yayitsjoe]

That's true. If you're set on be able to teach multiple subjects, if you didn't know, you don't necessarily have to major in a subject to become certified (at least that's how it is in pennsylvania). You essentially just need a bachelor's degree in anything, and need to be able to pass the Praxis exam of your subject of choice. Of course, who is to say you'll actually get hired that way (ie. If you have a bachelors degree in Writing, and are capable of passing the English Praxis exam.)

In relation with what you're planning:

If you major in Mathematics Secondary Education, you can completely get away with a minor in English, and still be highly capable of passing your Praxis exams for both. It'll be a lot less work seeing that a B.S.Ed. in Mathematics is highly time consuming. When the time comes, talk to your adviser.

Just trying to make you aware of other options!


hahah, thank you very much. i still have the rest of senior year and basically freshman year to decide what to do (cause freshman year is basically only general education courses, from what i understand). i just need to get in the school that will allow me to do all of this...


*crosses fingers*

[ted is lying]

I want to have sex with a teacher.

[MilesToGo]

I want to have sex with a teacher.

Yeah, but everyone wants to do that

...right?

[ted is lying]

Yeah, but everyone wants to do that

...right?
I dont know I'm pretty sure it is some type of fetish.

[Taking_Frags]

I've highly considered it. Specifically, elementary education, if only because I love being around kids and I like everything, and it'd be nice to be able to teach/do multiple subjects in different fields. I've had a few of my teachers tell me I should be a teacher, but I don't know. I'm still patient with people when they're young, hah.

Right now, I'm majoring in biomedical engineering. Besides these things, I was also considering actuarial sciences (actuary/insurance type stuff), astronomy, creative writing, and photography. In an ideal world, I'd like to be able to teach during the school year and do BME stuff/research during the summers, but that's not something I see happening very easily. I figure if I'm BME, I can pursue my interests there and research and whatnot, and I can have children of my own to be around and teach (though I know it's not the same), whereas if I go the teacher route, I probably won't have any opportunities to do research. We'll see what happens.

I remember reading somewhere that the Actuarial science field is one of the best paying fields straight out of college.

[MilesToGo]

I dont know I'm pretty sure it is some type of fetish.

Well, damn. Haha

[nivek87]

a semester away from being a health and physical education teacher.

[Tautou107]

Plan on majoring in Elementary Education and English.

[Fullblast]

Soupy from The Wonder Years is a teacher!

[anthonydarko]

I'm planning on becoming a history teacher, because history is a big passion of mine and I want to use that for a career where I make semi-decent money doing it.

[mattmatumbo]

Studying to teach English and/or French.

[tommyishere]

i plan on becoming a History Teacher...or garbageman

[behappy123]

I would do anything but be a teacher. Please only teach if you actually care about helping students learn.

[asherlee]

I've been considering it. I would do early elementary education or social studies.
However, I'm leaning towards becoming a hair dresser.

[joeag1985]

Doing my Higher Diploma for Secondary School teaching next year. Can't wait!

[perceptrons]

I would do anything but be a teacher. Please only teach if you actually care about helping students learn.
Why else would you teach? It's not like it pays great.

[Taking_Frags]

Why else would you teach? It's not like it pays great.

This.

[behappy123]

Why else would you teach? It's not like it pays great.
To be a sadistic cow and make people's lives a living hell as some sort of revenge = my instructor right now.

[sodamnclever]

Studying to be a Family and Consumer Sciences teacher....FCS= the fancy, new term for "Home Economics."
I will student teach next fall (hopefully abroad) then I am dooooooone.

[Broken Parachute]

I've been thinking of becoming a teacher more and more lately. I don't know why, but out of nowhere.

[.invisible ink.]

Studying to be a Family and Consumer Sciences teacher....FCS= the fancy, new term for "Home Economics."
I will student teach next fall (hopefully abroad) then I am dooooooone.

no way!!! hell yeah. that's what i'm going back to school to get my master's degree in!!

how do you like your courses so far? I'm stoked to find another ap'er interested in doing the same thing as me. I haven't started grad school yet (still stuck in a crappy unrelated job for a bit) but i'm completely looking forward to it. Where do you go to school? How do you like it? There aren't very many FCS grad school programs that I'm aware of though. I'm shooting for Iowa State at this point.

edit: i saw in your profile you go to Eastern IL, I checked out their program but it seemed like it was kinda in the middle of nowhere but their FCS/nutrition program is awesome. What do you think of the campus and stuff to do around there?

[richter915]

my two friends are going into secondary education (both history I think).

[BryterJonah]

I'd love to be a Physics or English professor for a university. Dead Poets Society is good motivation for aspiring teachers.

I'd be pretty strict about texting. Like set up some sort of state of the art magnetic traps that make signals bounce back to phones and explode in the students' faces. Good times.

[sodamnclever]

no way!!! hell yeah. that's what i'm going back to school to get my master's degree in!!

how do you like your courses so far? I'm stoked to find another ap'er interested in doing the same thing as me. I haven't started grad school yet (still stuck in a crappy unrelated job for a bit) but i'm completely looking forward to it. Where do you go to school? How do you like it? There aren't very many FCS grad school programs that I'm aware of though. I'm shooting for Iowa State at this point.

edit: i saw in your profile you go to Eastern IL, I checked out their program but it seemed like it was kinda in the middle of nowhere but their FCS/nutrition program is awesome. What do you think of the campus and stuff to do around there?

i love my fcs courses...i'm pretty much finished with all of my fcs classes, now most of my classes are all education. but i was always interested in most of them, some of them would be pretty dry, but the cooking and sewing ones were always a good time. as far as EIU goes, charleston is in the middle of NOWHERE. we have a super wal-mart and that's about it...you're about 45 minutes away from champaign which has everything. but the campus is nice, it isn't too big which is why i love it. you could walk anywhere in less than 15 minutes. but i haven't heard anything bad about our grad program...i would definitely recommend checking it out.

keep me posted on what you find for grad programs, i would like to go to grad school sometime soon, and i wasn't really sure what schools have good fcs grad programs.

[wroteurname]

I'm doing Secondary Social Studies. I'm student teaching next fall, doing my last field experience this semester and taking next semester off from the EDU program.

[DCfreak]

I'm doing Secondary Social Studies. I'm student teaching next fall, doing my last field experience this semester

This

so excited to be in the classroom full time.

[wroteurname]

This

so excited to be in the classroom full time.

I'm more dreading all the planning they're gonna make me do than I'm looking forward to being in the classroom fulltime. Probably a bad sign lol.

[DCfreak]

lol, it will be a bit intense for a while... but you gotta learn somehow.

[StartingLine182]

I'm doing Secondary Social Studies. I'm student teaching next fall, doing my last field experience this semester and taking next semester off from the EDU program.

I'm certified for history and special education...I got hired right out of college to be a high school special education teacher and I love it

[Taking_Frags]

I'm currently studying for a BSEd in Mathematics. I'm very excited to finish my degree and begin my profession. I still have two more years though.

I read an article 'written' by Michelle Obama, where in the next five years, there will be approximately one million teaching positions that will need to be filled due to the baby boomer generation of teachers retiring. Good news for job security.

The article also stated that appreciation should be shown to teachers by having an increase in salary, since teachers have "one of the most significant careers in the United States."

[chrismileslord]

I am currently in my last semester of my History major/Education minor and doing a TA at a local high school. Completely changed what I thought a teacher would be and would have to deal with, and it is easy to say in my experience, none of the classes I took prepared me for what I was going to go through. Definately an interesting field, and the more time I spend there the more I can see myself doing it for a long time.

[chrismileslord]

I'm certified for history and special education...I got hired right out of college to be a high school special education teacher and I love it

How did you go about getting a job? I know here in FL there is a community site that posts job openings throughout the state, is it the same in other states?

[The Indigo]

Right now, I'm a NC Teaching Fellow, which basically means I get to a lot of money to go to school and in exchange, I teach in the NC public school system for four years. English/Secondary Ed.

[lbopm]

I'm a first year math teacher; I went to school for both math and English education. I'd much rather be teaching English (I feel like I can come up with way better lessons, do more fun things, and so on) but the math job was open so I took it. There are some days I love my job, and others that make me want to completely give up. But I guess the beauty of it lies in the fact that each day is something different--I'd be bored to death at a "regular" 9-5.

It only is not a regular 9-5 job because you enjoy it. If I would do teaching, then I would feel it was more of a regular 9-5 job because I dont enjoy it.

[joeag1985]

I'm getting Secondary Teaching experience at the moment. Teaching History. I'm in love.

[StartingLine182]

How did you go about getting a job? I know here in FL there is a community site that posts job openings throughout the state, is it the same in other states?

I knew about the opening because I did my student teaching in the school, but most schools will post listings on their website and there is a website that has all the jobs in this one area.

[Metal Now]

kcPI1rqKJeM

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These guys do.

(Don't get me wrong I have nothing against teachers, I just find this hilarious).

[TangledUp]

i plan on double-majoring in secondary education for mathematics and English. anyone else planning on being a teacher?
Yes. I was just coming over to this thread to look for threads like this or make one. I want to be a high school government & American history teacher.

i'm an Elementary Education major.
I did not know this! :-)

I would do anything but be a teacher. Please only teach if you actually care about helping students learn.
I'm very passionate about government and American history and would love to get kids excited about them. Check.

Why else would you teach? It's not like it pays great.
Exactly.

To be a sadistic cow and make people's lives a living hell as some sort of revenge = my instructor right now.
Hahaha I knew high school teachers like that. That's why I want to become one - half of the teachers I had in high school were garbage.

I've been thinking of becoming a teacher more and more lately. I don't know why, but out of nowhere.
That's kind of how it was for me. I came up with the idea about a year ago, and high school came to mind immediately, and I could not find any logic behind that. My parents tried to talk me into Elementary Ed, because it's "easier". But my passion for teaching lies in teaching older kids about the government (since my BA is in Political Science) than for teaching first graders the color wheel. But it's different for everybody - my passion is just that older age group (as terrifying and intimidating as it kind of seems right now).

Looking into getting my teaching certificate. We'll see how it goes. As anxious as it makes me, and as I fear the worst, I think I want to do this. I'm lucky that one of my old high school teachers is willing to give me advice and guidance as I go through the process. He also happens to be one of the best teachers I've ever had, certainly an example I want to use as the kind of teacher I want to be.

[Smeee]

kcPI1rqKJeM

w84BDXVL7UI&feature=related

These guys do.

(Don't get me wrong I have nothing against teachers, I just find this hilarious).


So good. I love Armstrong & Miller. I'm probably becoming a teacher after I finish my degree and find it hilarious. And possibly a little bit true... *cries*

[Jennurna Gray]

I don't want to be a teacher, but my english teacher cursed me yesterday... :shrug:

[Metal Now]

So good. I love Armstrong & Miller. I'm probably becoming a teacher after I finish my degree and find it hilarious. And possibly a little bit true... *cries*

:pet:

[Kbm600]

I'm considering the career path of a teacher after getting a degree. I can't see the video sadly so I can't comment on the apparent hilariousness of it.

[TangledUp]

I really hope I can get into this Post Bacc program at this public university here in Milwaukee. If not, I'm limited to one of two private schools which is a TON more money. But I gotta do what I gotta do.

[Overpass]

I really wanted to be a teacher, but haha the parents and friends bashed the possibility. So welcome to Eco/Law. Joy.

[Emiliashen2009]

I had been a teacher for 3 months. It is wonderful!I love my students, they are so cute.

[TangledUp]

I really wanted to be a teacher, but haha the parents and friends bashed the possibility. So welcome to Eco/Law. Joy.
That's unfortunate. My dad was the one who actually suggested teaching for me, but when he asked who I wanted to teach (and I said High School), he told me I should teach little kids because "they still love their teachers and love learning". So I took the exam last year but I never applied to the Early Childhood program. My heart wasn't in it. For a year I let their words prevent me from pursuing it, but I'm not going to let what they say deter me. I am going into a program in August to be able to teach High School Social Studies and I am very happy about it!

Good luck with Eco/Law though. Yikes!

[Neo Cassady]

I had been a teacher for 3 months. It is wonderful!I love my students, they are so cute.

Please tell me English is not your first language.

[MilesToGo]

I'm going to teach high school social studies. History education is my major right now, but if everything goes according to plan, I will eventually be certified to teach English as well. I'm really excited about it. It is the only thing I can see myself doing with my life :-)

[TangledUp]

I'm going to teach high school social studies. History education is my major right now, but if everything goes according to plan, I will eventually be certified to teach English as well. I'm really excited about it. It is the only thing I can see myself doing with my life :-)
Me too! :-d

[MilesToGo]

Me too! :-d

That's awesome! I don't know how it is there, but at my school, the program is flooded with guys, and there aren't that many other girls studying the same thing as me, so it's nice to find another!

[TangledUp]

That's awesome! I don't know how it is there, but at my school, the program is flooded with guys, and there aren't that many other girls studying the same thing as me, so it's nice to find another!
I haven't gotten into my program yet, but we'll see! I know as a Poli Sci undergrad, it was mainly guys. All social studies teachers I ever had were guys. I'm glad to stand out. :-d

[ChelseaRiane]

I'm goin to college for early childhood education. I wanna teach kids younger than 3rd grade. Good career or no?

[TangledUp]

I'm goin to college for early childhood education. I wanna teach kids younger than 3rd grade. Good career or no?
I think so! Though younger kids isn't my thing. Definitely a good career. Teaching is a good career in general, I think.

[ChelseaRiane]

I think so! Though younger kids isn't my thing. Definitely a good career. Teaching is a good career in general, I think.

Yeah I like little kids and I hate like more advanced work ha. Everyone I've talked to said it should be a good career choice

[TangledUp]

Yeah I like little kids and I hate like more advanced work ha. Everyone I've talked to said it should be a good career choice
See, I'm the opposite - I love little kids but teaching them such simple things would I think drive me crazy. Plus I want to teach something very specific that really only suits junior high/high school kids.

[ChelseaRiane]

See, I'm the opposite - I love little kids but teaching them such simple things would I think drive me crazy. Plus I want to teach something very specific that really only suits junior high/high school kids.

Thats cool too. If i did end up teaching older kids it would only be english

[TangledUp]

Thats cool too. If i did end up teaching older kids it would only be english
US History and American Government for me!

[Taking_Frags]

I'm goin to college for early childhood education. I wanna teach kids younger than 3rd grade. Good career or no?

Extremely competitive career, and there are way many more individuals with this degree than there are positions. If this is something you're very passionate about doing, you need to make sure you are involved with as many activities as you can that apply to your degree, and will then make you stand out from the others. Usually elementary and special education double major is the best option for those who want to teach "little" kids.

Not putting down your choice, just making you aware!

[HometownHero]

I want to teach high school level. English. Would be great for me I think.

[ChelseaRiane]

US History and American Government for me!
Thats what my friend is going for! Good luck!

Extremely competitive career, and there are way many more individuals with this degree than there are positions. If this is something you're very passionate about doing, you need to make sure you are involved with as many activities as you can that apply to your degree, and will then make you stand out from the others. Usually elementary and special education double major is the best option for those who want to teach "little" kids.

Not putting down your choice, just making you aware!

Thanks for the advice :)

[JGood4]

Teaching was the original plan. Then I didn't get into the 5 year masters program at my school and instead of transferring I stayed. Got a degree in psychology but I don't know what I'm going to do with that. Thinking of going back to school for another year or taking night/summer classes and finishing another major and then doing the teacher certification stuff. Maybe high school history.

[Vincent P the S]

I really wanted to be a teacher, but haha the parents and friends bashed the possibility. So welcome to Eco/Law. Joy.

Eco
Law
Joy

Teacher
Fucking
Nowhere

It's best certain people be kept away from kids, anyhow.

[TangledUp]

Eco
Law
Joy

Teacher
Fucking
Nowhere

It's best certain people be kept away from kids, anyhow.
Why does law = joy and teacher = nowhere? I'd like you to expand on that.

[raptorz44]

I had been a teacher for 3 months. It is wonderful!I love my students, they are so cute.
I hope English is not your first language(like someone said before) and you are teaching elementary students. If you're a high school teacher, you're gonna get in trouble.



Lately I've been thinking of being a history teacher, because my World History teacher was ****ing awesome and influential(despite a lot of people hating him for giving a lot of work...it's high school, you should be glad you have three days for 45 definitions), and History is my best subject.

What would be the best path to take in college? Like, what to major/minor in?

[cantnokdahustle]

Undergraduate Education Programs are a joke. This really isn't a secret. If you want to get into a grad program, you really want to have a primary degree in something else (minor in ed, so you don't have to go through an alt. cert., if you do want to teach). Major in the subject you want to teach. It's not particularly a secret, but Undergrad Ed. programs are cash cows for Universities. They take very little to maintain and churn out what they've got.

I'm a full-time M.S. English teacher and in a top 10 Ed Policy Program.

[Vincent P the S]

Why does law = joy and teacher = nowhere? I'd like you to expand on that.

It's a numbers thing.

[TangledUp]

It's a numbers thing.
Based on your logic, the more money you make, the happier you are? :lol:

Lately I've been thinking of being a history teacher, because my World History teacher was ****ing awesome and influential(despite a lot of people hating him for giving a lot of work...it's high school, you should be glad you have three days for 45 definitions), and History is my best subject.

What would be the best path to take in college? Like, what to major/minor in?
Like the person below you said, don't major in Education. If you want to teach History, definitely major in that, then! And maybe minor in Education. I majored in Poli Sci, but didn't minor in Educaiton. Starting this summer I'm going for my teacher certification at UWM. All I need to take are some history credits (because I want to be certified in History, too) and the 36 teaching credits (+ the semester of student teaching).

[Vincent P the S]

Based on your logic, the more money you make, the happier you are? :lol:

Joy has 3 letters
Nowhere has 7 letters
Law
Teacher

[TangledUp]

Neat

[InTheatersNow]

Illinois is laying off 20,000 teachers. Be careful.

[maker]

i want to be a history teacher

[First Assault]

I am a musician and would like to someday be a music teacher. However it seems all the 12 year old kids want to learn is Dream Theatre riffs. Bangs head into table!

[Taking_Frags]

I am a musician and would like to someday be a music teacher. However it seems all the 12 year old kids want to learn is Dream Theatre riffs. Bangs head into table!\

Well, you could accept a job as a high school band director. Between the music theory, composition, technology, the school band, maybe even the choir,jazz band, pit band, etc, etc, etc. I think those who would be in those classes/activities would know they wouldn't be learning Dream Theatre riffs.

[First Assault]

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Well, you could accept a job as a high school band director. Between the music theory, composition, technology, the school band, maybe even the choir,jazz band, pit band, etc, etc, etc. I think those who would be in those classes/activities would know they wouldn't be learning Dream Theatre riffs.

Imagine a Dream theatre jazz big band. oh the the horror!

[TERRABITHIA]

I would love to be a teacher once I overcome my fear of public speaking. I am doing some shadowing next Fall though and I will teach a lil' so I will see if I really want to do it or not.
Currently my major is teaching special ed.

[cantnokdahustle]

I would love to be a teacher once I overcome my fear of public speaking. I am doing some shadowing next Fall though and I will teach a lil' so I will see if I really want to do it or not.
Currently my major is teaching special ed.


Unless you want to teach Sped for the rest of your teaching career, totally noble if you do, get rid of that distinction. Make it a certification you can hide if you would like to teach a different population of students. Schools are notorious for burning out their sped and ELL/ESL teachers by drowning them with case files and not hiring an adequate number of staff in those areas. Again, major in something other than education, it will hold you back like nothing could if you ever want to do something else.

[frenchatticus]

I've considered teaching high school in the future, but not sure if it will ever happen.

[lbopm]

Unless you want to teach Sped for the rest of your teaching career, totally noble if you do, get rid of that distinction. Make it a certification you can hide if you would like to teach a different population of students. Schools are notorious for burning out their sped and ELL/ESL teachers by drowning them with case files and not hiring an adequate number of staff in those areas. Again, major in something other than education, it will hold you back like nothing could if you ever want to do something else.

Completely agree. Just major in some subject you're interested in teaching.

Also make sure before you decide on education you do some sort of internship with teaching. I did and it made me completely change my mind: forever.

[cavanaughpark09]

Licensed and finished with school.

Now comes the hard part... finding a job in this economy.

[quitmyscene]

Licensed and finished with school.

Now comes the hard part... finding a job in this economy.

Whoa.

Hello, fellow Franklin person.

[cavanaughpark09]

Whoa.

Hello, fellow Franklin person.

that's creepy.

[phil19]

my brother is a teacher

[annika360]

If you have any questions about going in to Elementary Ed, let me know. I play for a living and I looooove it!!!

[StarBee]

My boyfriend always tells me that I should be an Art Teacher for younger kids.

I'm not too hot about becoming a teacher a though. I suppose I could do it if I had no other choice and I do like little kids.

[photOakes]

Double majoring in comm media and journalism, then heading to grad school so I can teach photography in college

[thisemptybottle]

I'm a first year 8th grade learning support teacher and wouldn't trade it for the world. It's totally frustrating some days but it's so rewarding in the end. The pay sucks but I actually look forward to going to work every day (usually).

[Neo Cassady]

Most teachers/future teachers have probably read this, but it's so much better to watch him perform it.

RxsOVK4syxU

[joeag1985]

On the way.

[bearpilot]

Hoping to earn my Master's and PhD after getting my undergrad so I can become a business prof. Lots of school in my future.

[Overpass]

I might try an education degree in grad school but my current degree already takes me 6 bloody years, not including honors so that will be a very very long way away.

[emerson1892]

I'm a teacher and it's the best job in the world! It's a great environment, especially if you get in to the right school district. A piece of advice though, don't get in to this field because of the breaks, if you do you will be a horrible teacher. That I can promise!

[Maiaophilia]

i plan on double-majoring in secondary education for mathematics and English. anyone else planning on being a teacher?

I'd doing Secondary Ed and English-

I found that if you still want to go to shows and stuff; teaching is the way to go.

[Maiaophilia]

I'm certified for history and special education...I got hired right out of college to be a high school special education teacher and I love it


I heard from my advisor if you do Special Ed / ELL you have a higher chance of getting hired out of college-
apparently it is true.

[yayitsjoe]

I'd doing Secondary Ed and English-

I found that if you still want to go to shows and stuff; teaching is the way to go.

good luck. :)

[raptorz44]

I heard from my advisor if you do Special Ed / ELL you have a higher chance of getting hired out of college-
apparently it is true.
It would seem like that. A lot of special ed aides in my school seem pretty young, and the older ones are the ones that have been working there for a long time.

[anamericangod]

Working on my Masters now, will probably get a PhD so I can teach at the college level or just be even more of an elitist.

[pursuingdesign]

Working with children at a specialist disabled school near my college, it's really great and I'd love to do it when I'm older I guess...

[fightinirish217]

Working on my Masters now, will probably get a PhD so I can teach at the college level or just be even more of an elitist.

Is that even possible?

/sarcasm

[SgtSmegma]

I banged a teacher once

[SgtSmegma]

Working on my Masters now, will probably get a PhD so I can teach at the college level or just be even more of an elitist.

I've been considering doing this. What are you working on your masters in?

[anamericangod]

I've been considering doing this. What are you working on your masters in?

International Affairs.

[SgtSmegma]

International Affairs.

Dude...that's my shit. That was my concentration in undergrad. I wrote my undergrad thesis about American imperialism

[Neo Cassady]

I have an interview on Thursday for a math job. I'm sort of terrible at interviewing so I'm really nervous.

[anamericangod]

Dude...that's my shit. That was my concentration in undergrad. I wrote my undergrad thesis about American imperialism

It wasn't my undergrad concentration, but it's what I've become far more interested in the past few years and what I'm focusing on now.

[StartingLine182]

I heard from my advisor if you do Special Ed / ELL you have a higher chance of getting hired out of college-
apparently it is true.

That is definitely true. I know some schools that will only look for people that are dual certified since you will have kids in your class that are special education students.

[Maiaophilia]

That is definitely true. I know some schools that will only look for people that are dual certified since you will have kids in your class that are special education students.

definitely. -

I really hope to end up in Washington State or Chicagoland -area.

I'm just not sure which would be MORE useful doing SPED or ELL.

[Neo Cassady]

definitely. -

I really hope to end up in Washington State or Chicagoland -area.

I'm just not sure which would be MORE useful doing SPED or ELL.

I'd go with SPED and a Spanish minor. But that's just because I'm much more interested in SPED (I might get certified in grad school) than I am in ELL.

[saofan_315]

I'm going into my senior year at UC Santa Cruz, double majoring in Modern Literature and History of the Americas and Africa. I need to figure out (rather quickly) whether to go straight to grad school after I graduate and work toward a Masters or just get my credentials and hope to find a job teaching somewhere and come back to the Masters later on.

[Neo Cassady]

First day tomorrow...

[Skadrist]

Doing my in class observation this semester and I will do the student teaching next semester. I registered for the Texas content exam, you are only allowed to take it if you pass a practice one taken in your content area apparently I was the only History major to do so.

[sodamnclever]

First day of student teacher was today...so glad to get the first day over with, now I am excited! haha

[Two Headed Girl]

Start student teaching tomorrow whatuppppppppppp

[Pwnz0rs]

In school now to be a HS history teacher. :D

[May 1984]

Finished student teaching in May, and I'm about a month and a half into my first teaching position as a 7th Grade Social Studies teacher. I student taught 11th and 12th grade, so 7th grade is a bit of a change, but it's a blast. Kind of like any other job, some days are amazing, some make you wonder why you are doing what you're doing. The former heavily outweigh the latter though.

I moved from Washington down to Arizona as the job market in Washington is terrible, and even more so for Social Studies. With the rush of moving down here 10 days after my phone interview, and the first day of school two weeks after that, my preparation time was fairly limited. In some ways I still feel as if it's a continuation of my student teaching, but it seems like that is fairly common in the first few years of teaching regardless of the situation. Some days I feel like I'm an excellent teacher, other days I feel like I'm doing the kids a disservice by me being there. Despite this, I really can't see myself doing anything different. Actually being able to see these kids change on a daily basis because of the impact you have on them is pretty incredible.

If anyone has any questions, particularly Social Studies endorsement/curriculum type stuff, let me know!

[The Indigo]

First day of student teacher was today...so glad to get the first day over with, now I am excited! haha

Start student teaching tomorrow whatuppppppppppp
Congrats!

[Posthardcore]

No, but my girl is going to school for elementry education.

[Brian vs Shark]

I'm going for high school education, probably English or history. I also plan on being the soccer coach for wherever I'm teaching.

[kir]

Finished student teaching in May, and I'm about a month and a half into my first teaching position as a 7th Grade Social Studies teacher. I student taught 11th and 12th grade, so 7th grade is a bit of a change, but it's a blast. Kind of like any other job, some days are amazing, some make you wonder why you are doing what you're doing. The former heavily outweigh the latter though.

I moved from Washington down to Arizona as the job market in Washington is terrible, and even more so for Social Studies. With the rush of moving down here 10 days after my phone interview, and the first day of school two weeks after that, my preparation time was fairly limited. In some ways I still feel as if it's a continuation of my student teaching, but it seems like that is fairly common in the first few years of teaching regardless of the situation. Some days I feel like I'm an excellent teacher, other days I feel like I'm doing the kids a disservice by me being there. Despite this, I really can't see myself doing anything different. Actually being able to see these kids change on a daily basis because of the impact you have on them is pretty incredible.

If anyone has any questions, particularly Social Studies endorsement/curriculum type stuff, let me know!
I'll be asking you more questions when I figure everything out! I haven't really made a decision with what I want to do with my life, but I have been thinking about becoming a teacher, specifically teaching history in HS (possibly MS?). Anyway, did you major
in education and minor in history?

[Clarett'sGreyGoose]

I'll be asking you more questions when I figure everything out! I haven't really made a decision with what I want to do with my life, but I have been thinking about becoming a teacher, specifically teaching history in HS (possibly MS?). Anyway, did you major
in education and minor in history?
Most schools have a Social Studies Education program where you will take tons of history courses to get your content knowledge for teaching as well as education classes to help you become a good teacher

[May 1984]

I'll be asking you more questions when I figure everything out! I haven't really made a decision with what I want to do with my life, but I have been thinking about becoming a teacher, specifically teaching history in HS (possibly MS?). Anyway, did you major
in education and minor in history?

I got my bachelor's degree in History, then did a 1 year Masters In Teaching program. I would recommend getting a degree in something you'd want to teach (History, English, Science, etc) then adding on an extra year for a Master's degree. Schools usually like seeing a degree devoted to your content area, and being on the MA pay scale is nice too.

[LiquorAndDick]

Teaching in a school would be out of question for me. I can't tolerate kids.

[HogarthHughes]

I'm currently majoring in English with teaching licensure. My plan has been to teach high school, but lately I've been thinking about teaching middle school. Luckily I've still got a while to make up my mind.

[jeremyc]

I will probably look to become a professor in business studies once I'm done with my professional career. I would see it as a form of retirement from the corporate life.

[DCfreak]

I got my bachelor's degree in History, then did a 1 year Masters In Teaching program. I would recommend getting a degree in something you'd want to teach (History, English, Science, etc) then adding on an extra year for a Master's degree. Schools usually like seeing a degree devoted to your content area, and being on the MA pay scale is nice too.


You are the very first person I have ever seen suggest any kind of masters program before getting a job. Every Prof., Teacher, and lecturer has told me to get my degree and TRY to find a job. They want to know that you can handle a classroom before they are willing to pay you extra. Also, most schools will pay for you to advance schooling once you get the job.

=\ but idk, maybe its just different locally.

I am currently student teaching at the high school level and absolutely love it. Political science major, social science and education minors, teaching Sociology and American History.

[iaminsane20]

I plan on becoming a math teacher.

[May 1984]

You are the very first person I have ever seen suggest any kind of masters program before getting a job. Every Prof., Teacher, and lecturer has told me to get my degree and TRY to find a job. They want to know that you can handle a classroom before they are willing to pay you extra. Also, most schools will pay for you to advance schooling once you get the job.

=\ but idk, maybe its just different locally.

I am currently student teaching at the high school level and absolutely love it. Political science major, social science and education minors, teaching Sociology and American History.

In my experience all that you need in order to be placed on the MA pay scale is a degree bearing certificate that says you have obtained a Master's Degree. It's all contractual and not based on any kind of classroom assessment. The Master's programs I'm talking about are Education programs, so once you've completed that you'll have the exact same proof that you can handle a classroom as any education undergrad would. Plus the argument could be made that waiting that extra year after completing your undergrad to earn a master's degree instead of trying to find a job/subbing could be more valuable in the long run, as the job market for teacher's over the next few years can only really improve from where it is right now.

It could be regional, but with all of the financial issues in education and bonds/overrides not passing nowadays, it would seem doubtful that most schools would be willing to pay anything to further the education of their teachers. Don't get me wrong, it would be fantastic, but I'm more concerned with my district having enough money to keep a separate 7th grade and 8th grade Social Studies teacher at my school than having them pay for me to get my PhD. As it is right now my district has to pass an override in November to not lose counseling services, intervention programs, and music/art/PE programs. It sucks, but it's the reality of how education is run in this country.

Of course, this could all be the ramblings of someone who has to deal with four classes of 7th graders in the morning and stopping them from throwing stuff at each other all day long.

[oliviazhang]

I want to be a teacher when I am old encough and had seen all the beautiful scenery,experienced all the feeliings and get encough knowlegde, not only just about the major. Therefore, I could gve my students right and helpful suggestion.
As a saying goes, teacher is one of the most sparking job human beings could creat.

[mimieux]

yeah! I want to be a high school teacher teaching German and English. :P

[Skadrist]

In my experience all that you need in order to be placed on the MA pay scale is a degree bearing certificate that says you have obtained a Master's Degree. It's all contractual and not based on any kind of classroom assessment. The Master's programs I'm talking about are Education programs, so once you've completed that you'll have the exact same proof that you can handle a classroom as any education undergrad would. Plus the argument could be made that waiting that extra year after completing your undergrad to earn a master's degree instead of trying to find a job/subbing could be more valuable in the long run, as the job market for teacher's over the next few years can only really improve from where it is right now.

It could be regional, but with all of the financial issues in education and bonds/overrides not passing nowadays, it would seem doubtful that most schools would be willing to pay anything to further the education of their teachers. Don't get me wrong, it would be fantastic, but I'm more concerned with my district having enough money to keep a separate 7th grade and 8th grade Social Studies teacher at my school than having them pay for me to get my PhD. As it is right now my district has to pass an override in November to not lose counseling services, intervention programs, and music/art/PE programs. It sucks, but it's the reality of how education is run in this country.

Of course, this could all be the ramblings of someone who has to deal with four classes of 7th graders in the morning and stopping them from throwing stuff at each other all day long.


The pay rate for Master's really depends on the school district. In the Dallas School district one would get about $3,000 dollars more a year for having a Master's, something I really don't think is to big of a difference.Perhaps this is because I would get an $2,000 bonus for being fluent in Spanish. I myself will graduate with degrees in History and Spanish and the plan is to test out of the content areas for Spanish and bilingual education on top of History, which is what I am getting certified in now.

[andrewlterry]

I'm a high school history teacher. Last year was my first year. It was brutal. If you can survive those first couple years, you can survive anything. Right now I'm finishing up some coursework right now to be certified in PE. I'm also an assistant basketball coach and hope to be a head coach as I teach history or pe (I'm certified in geography as well).

As far as advice to aspring teachers, get as many endorsements as you can. Jobs are hard to come by, and you might have to teach something you don't like as much as something else to get your foot in the door. Show them you're dedicated and you'll be able to move in to the positions you want most.

Also, willingness to coach or get involved in extracurricular activities is basically a must if you want to teach in high school, and junior highs to an extent. Just be versatile and willing!

[drt_33]

i'm major in music education- vocal instruction

[TheReckoner]

i'm major in music education- vocal instruction

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Inside-jokes/106066952767335

[crimes]

i'd love to be an english teacher. or history. preferably english. i don't know. the college in my town has one of the best teaching programs in massachusetts so i guess i'm lucky.

[fauxtears]

i'd love to be an english teacher. or history. preferably english. i don't know. the college in my town has one of the best teaching programs in massachusetts so i guess i'm lucky.
I'm currently teaching History -- it's pretty fun, especially when they pay attention and ask good questions. Marking essays can be tedious though.

[crimes]

I'm currently teaching History -- it's pretty fun, especially when they pay attention and ask good questions. Marking essays can be tedious though.

yeah, i always enjoy history/government classes better when people are actually paying attention and stuff.

[sodamnclever]

Beginning to start applying for jobs...which is hard to do considering there is absolutely NOTHING within 90 miles of me. This is horrible. I even looked out of state and there is nothing. Oh the joys of finding a job...

[Clockwork00]

Teaching is one of the things I'm considering, but I haven't really made a decision yet. I'd like to either go into English or math, just because I have a weird fondness for those. I'm a little concerned about the pay, though. :/
When I told people about wanting to be a teacher, they said I would be a great college professor but they could never imagine me teaching high school. I would not want to teach college. My dreams were almost crushed.

[Thisisyourlife]

I think every punk is destined to be a teacher

[Thisisyourlife]

or bartender...thanks English degree!

[fauxtears]

Teaching is one of the things I'm considering, but I haven't really made a decision yet. I'd like to either go into English or math, just because I have a weird fondness for those. I'm a little concerned about the pay, though. :/
When I told people about wanting to be a teacher, they said I would be a great college professor but they could never imagine me teaching high school. I would not want to teach college. My dreams were almost crushed.

Dude, you're 16. You still have heaps of time to decide.. just choose a course that best suits you instead of thinking about the pay. Cos in the end, you'd probably be better off in a job you are happy in as opposed to a high paying but miserable job :)

[dashboardkid88]

I'm actually an engineer in my senior year of college right now but all the jobs I have seen so far have people just working behind a desk. I'm seriously considering right now to get my masters in Education so I can become a teacher just in case if I found out that engineering isn't my thing. I know with my Math, Science, and Programming background I could get a job pretty easily in Va from what my mom tells me and she is a teacher haha

[AaronSteel]

I'm currently thinking about being a teacher. Probably high school level english/literature. College has me questioning what I really enjoy though. We'll see how this goes, haha

[JamesBond]

No, i hate little kids- 1st grade to 9th grade. And i'm too good looking to teach older kids- they'll flirt with me too much, it'll end bad for sure.

[Clarett'sGreyGoose]

I'm about to start my last year of classes, pre-student teaching. I'm pretty confident that even with the shitty job market, I'll be able to find a job in a decent amount of time once I get my Bachelor's. I'm going to get my Master's as a Literacy Specialist, and be certified with a minor in Coaching as well when I get out.

All I have to do is keep my good grades (3.86), be a good interview, and have good ideas for the classroom. Confidence is key.

[phaynes1]

I'm a journalism major in my final year and I'm planning on getting my Masters in Teaching upon graduation with a focus in English...I can't wait!!

[Star Slight]

Secondary Education, English

Woo wooo

[MrOctober430]

I got a job offer to teach english in some city in mexico and I don't even have a bachelor degree yet. I only have a AA degree for P.E. from junior college.

[Neo Cassady]

Beginning to start applying for jobs...which is hard to do considering there is absolutely NOTHING within 90 miles of me. This is horrible. I even looked out of state and there is nothing. Oh the joys of finding a job...

It won't happen this time of year. Look starting in Feb/March.

[Star Slight]

Taking the Praxis exam at 730 tomorrow

Is it basically the SATs?

[Tautou107]

Wah can't decide between Elementary and Secondary.

[InMediasRes]

Wah can't decide between Elementary and Secondary.

Did you like Jr.High or High School better?

[Tautou107]

Did you like Jr.High or High School better?
Hm, it's tough to say. I had sort of a love-hate situation with both. Maybe high school, though.

Right now I'm leaning more towards Secondary, but I keep flipping back and forth. I tutor second graders a few times a week and I really enjoy it, but I've always kind of wanted to be a high school English teacher. I'll decide soon, haha.

[Neo Cassady]

Taking the Praxis exam at 730 tomorrow

Is it basically the SATs?

The content one is, yeah. The PLT is all pedagogy, but still in that same format.

edit: this response was a bit belated. How'd it go?

[dtrzcin]

Praxis I was laughably easy.

[Star Slight]

The content one is, yeah. The PLT is all pedagogy, but still in that same format.

edit: this response was a bit belated. How'd it go?

Haha thanks anyway.
It was a lot easier than I thought. Not taking math for a year was a little bit of a hurt, but overall I think I did really good.


Unlike this girl who broke down in tears after the math section of the test. Yikes

[JTMcKrackles]

I'm starting at SUNY Oneonta next semester, I plan on majoring in English/Adolescent Education.

[Tsukuyomi]

If I was ever a teacher, It would be for a really high level of Mathematics, or Science. I would want to be able to teach my students the Golden Ratio, the Fibonacci Sequence, and what 1.61803 means.

[Rawrr]

I'm still debating on whether or not I want to do secondary education or something like elementary, I really don't know, I think both have their pros and cons. But I need to figure out soon, for sure.

After working at a summer camp with little kids, I kind of lean towards elementary, but still, really having a hard time choosing one.

[jkl3391]

secondary or college social studies and maybe english. Would love to work with high school bands too.

[Neo Cassady]

It's cool to see so many guys in this thread.

[DCfreak]

I'm near the end of student teaching sociology and US History to juniors and seniors and man do i fucking love it. I just wish I could get a job after this, which is something I don't see happening for a while.

[sodamnclever]

I'm near the end of student teaching sociology and US History to juniors and seniors and man do i fucking love it. I just wish I could get a job after this, which is something I don't see happening for a while.
Same position. It is going to be a long few months after I finish student teaching.

[andrewlterry]

It's cool to see so many guys in this thread.

People in general or just males?

[Neo Cassady]

People in general or just males?

Males, specifically.

[andrewlterry]

Males, specifically.

Plenty of us out there. We aren't elementary school teachers though. I guess we hate children.

[Two Headed Girl]

While student teaching last week, a girl's cell phone went off and the ringtone was "Crush'd" by Say Anything and rather than get all mad and teachery I sang along and danced. My students love me.

[saturday_snow_squall]

children suck. i remember all of the torture id see elementary teachers go through when i was a kid, it made me dread the job.

[Neo Cassady]

While student teaching last week, a girl's cell phone went off and the ringtone was "Crush'd" by Say Anything and rather than get all mad and teachery I sang along and danced. My students love me.

Your students listen to better music than my students. :-(

[sodamnclever]

Last day of student teaching tomorrow. :-(

[luxoperon]

Would it be too much to get a PH.D to teach high school biology? I really enjoy molecular ecology research and going to grad school will let me do this but I want to teach high school to help kids learn and love science.

[andburnedit]

Finish student teaching on the 17th. Mixed feelings about it: having a life again and sleeping past 6:00 AM =:-d . Actually being done with the experience of it = :-(

[Neo Cassady]

Would it be too much to get a PH.D to teach high school biology? I really enjoy molecular ecology research and going to grad school will let me do this but I want to teach high school to help kids learn and love science.

I had a couple high school teachers who were Ph.Ds. Just remember, you still have to dumb that stuff down to high school level--one of mine didn't really do that and we were lost half the time.

[pbt]

It's cool to see so many guys in this thread.;-)

[mmmburger88]

I'm qualified High school teacher butgave it up to trqavel the world.....Teaching is awesome to have, but I feel like Teaching should be done later in life.....Plus I would be 21 teaching 18yr olds and that is whack....They are like my friends not my students....

[sodamnclever]

I'm officially a certified teacher....in Illinois! :excited:

[phaynes1]

I'm officially a certified teacher....in Illinois! :excited:
congrats!! i should be in 2 years!!

[stevebucknor1]

I plan on double-majority in secondary education for mathematics and English. anyone else planning on being a teacher? It is a good profession. We have to teach to all who don't know. This is the superb social work. There are so many professions available in this world but I like to be teacher only.

[jeffersin]

As of right now, I want to be an English High School teacher. I have a lot of time to choose, but that just seems like the job I could truly get up and enjoy every day, regardless of the pay.

[Neo Cassady]

Got this today at a conference...loads of free online resources:

http://freewebtoolsforyou.weebly.com/2011-smart-ed-freetech.html

[sodamnclever]

Got this today at a conference...loads of free online resources:

http://freewebtoolsforyou.weebly.com/2011-smart-ed-freetech.html
This has a ton of links...thanks for posting!

[highvoltorb]

I came to college as a business major and after hating first semester so much I realized that high school was the best time of my life so far so it only made sense in my mind that I should be a teacher. I currently plan on teaching high school english.

[Clarett'sGreyGoose]

Got this today at a conference...loads of free online resources:

http://freewebtoolsforyou.weebly.com/2011-smart-ed-freetech.html
that's awesome. i'll have to look through it soon. thanks!

[ericag1]

If I get into Vanderbilt I will have both a bachelor of music and a master in Ed by 2016. I want to open a studio. Pedagogy is teaching just not in a school.

[sodamnclever]

Any of you ever think about teaching abroad? I'm currently looking into applying with Teach Away, and going to Korea. Just curious if anyone ever thought about teaching abroad, or knows any information on it!

[Tautou107]

What are the best colleges/universities in the East coast if you want to be an Ed major?

[lbopm]

What are the best colleges/universities in the East coast if you want to be an Ed major?

I would just go to a school in the state you want to teach in. Most schools have a program that you finish and are certified to teach in that state. Sometimes certification is easy to transfer between states and other times it's not.

[josephneely25]

Looking to be either a social studies teacher or science teacher.

[Shattered Glass]

Thinking about teaching secondary English. Thoughts? Tips? anyone??

[andrewlterry]

Thinking about teaching secondary English. Thoughts? Tips? anyone??

You have to like kids more than the subject you teach.

[Shattered Glass]

You have to like kids more than the subject you teach.

:)

[RunAwayITzJack]

I definitely want to teach band at high school level. Being a band director would kick ass! I already have music I arranged for marching band that my band director right noowww doesn't want to see. He's more classical, I'm more "lets play punk rock on the field instead of stuff nobody can jam to" but I digress.

Also, I want to certify in American History, in case nobody wants to hire a band director, teaching History would be an ideal job!

[stayillogical]

I had my last day of student teaching today. Graduation is on the 22nd, I'm so ready to be done. I still have some things to get done and email my professor this weekend, but other than that, my undergrad career is done. What a relief.

[Kassie09]

I've considered being a med school professor if I decide I don't want to be a practicing physician. these are things I will decide once I finish my bio undergrad, though. I'm all over the place. I think it all depends on how I do on the MCATS

[sodamnclever]

I had my last day of student teaching today. Graduation is on the 22nd, I'm so ready to be done. I still have some things to get done and email my professor this weekend, but other than that, my undergrad career is done. What a relief.
:celebrate:Wooo....Congrats!

[silentfilm*]

High school music teacher would be a sick job:-)

[fueledbymike]

Just finished my semester of student teaching for third grade and couldn't have had a better semester. Now hoping to teach in either Tokyo or Sendai

[wroteurname]

Applying for jobs is more of a pain in the ass than anything I had to do in college.

[weaselbits]

I got my B.S. in Mathematics in 2009 and after not using my degree for two years, I will be starting classes on Monday to get a M.Ed. so I can teach high school math. I'm happy to be getting back into school and to start doing math-related things again.

[andrewlterry]

Applying for jobs is more of a pain in the ass than anything I had to do in college.

It takes connections/networking, kissing a lot of ass, and some luck to get a job. Especially a decent one.

[wroteurname]

It takes connections/networking, kissing a lot of ass, and some luck to get a job. Especially a decent one.

Most of the applications themselves are just ridiculous, like they leave nothing for the interview to be about.

[GuitarR0cker1]

Not with the way state governments have been crusading against teachers lately. It's something I've considered before though.

[Maiaophilia]

Just finished my semester of student teaching for third grade and couldn't have had a better semester. Now hoping to teach in either Tokyo or Sendai

Let me know how that goes!

When I graduate I'll have a license to teach ESL and 5-12 English Comm Arts.

I'm hoping to run away to Japan or Asia for two years right after and get a pretty nifty teaching job there or something

[dearmsterri]

I had my last day of student teaching today. Graduation is on the 22nd, I'm so ready to be done. I still have some things to get done and email my professor this weekend, but other than that, my undergrad career is done. What a relief.

Congrats!

I'm 21 and well, by the time I graduate undergrad I'll be like 24.

First year college kids if you are reading this, please don't be like me and give up on school. I'm paying for it now.

[dearmsterri]

Also, how did everyone's student teaching go? I'm looking forward on doing it soon. I want to hear some stories!

[paperlung]

I got my B.S. in Mathematics in 2009 and after not using my degree for two years, I will be starting classes on Monday to get a M.Ed. so I can teach high school math. I'm happy to be getting back into school and to start doing math-related things again.

Was it hard to get a job as a Math major?

EDIT:
To answer OP, maybe. I'm considering trying to teach math at a Chicago Public School.

[Neo Cassady]

Not with the way state governments have been crusading against teachers lately. It's something I've considered before though.

Kasich, Walker, and company need to read this post. Their antics are driving potential educators to different career paths!

[Neo Cassady]

Best of luck to everyone searching for teaching jobs this year! You're doing a noble thing!

[GuitarR0cker1]

Kasich, Walker, and company need to read this post. Their antics are driving potential educators to different career paths!
Have you read this (http://www.dailykos.com/story/2011/02/26/950079/-I-Dont-Want-to-be-a-Teacher-Any-More)?

[Neo Cassady]

Have you read this (http://www.dailykos.com/story/2011/02/26/950079/-I-Dont-Want-to-be-a-Teacher-Any-More)?

I hadn't, but thank you. It's no wonder this country is falling behind in education, and it frustrates me to no end.

[David87]

Where the fellow male elementary education majors out there? Sup guys.

[wroteurname]

Also, how did everyone's student teaching go? I'm looking forward on doing it soon. I want to hear some stories!

Go into it optimistic but realistic. My experience went very well and smoothly and my cooperating teacher was awesome so I don't really have any good horror stories. What grade/subject you doing

[stayillogical]

Go into it optimistic but realistic. My experience went very well and smoothly and my cooperating teacher was awesome so I don't really have any good horror stories. What grade/subject you doing

I feel like I really lucked out with my cooperating teachers. They were both so laid back and had good classrooms.

[weaselbits]

Was it hard to get a job as a Math major?
I worked at the same place all through college and then once I graduated, I got a similar job somewhere else. I looked for something in my field but I wasn't really able to find anything, so, yeah, I guess it was kind of hard to find a job as a math major. However, since math teachers are in high demand, I've had no trouble going that route.

[dearmsterri]

Go into it optimistic but realistic. My experience went very well and smoothly and my cooperating teacher was awesome so I don't really have any good horror stories. What grade/subject you doing

Thanks, I'm doing middle school history.

But I'm still quite away from doing student teaching, which sucks.

[DCfreak]

Student Teaching was easily one of the best experiences of my life. My teacher was cool and eased me in, but once I had control.... the class was mine. He was almost never in the class with me. It felt real and the students were just awesome. Only two or three of them ever really gave me trouble. It was hard to leave, and subbing this last spring semester didn't compare (although, it was nice to be paid).

Secondary Ed. Social Sciences

[anamericangod]

I've got an interview next week about becoming a full time Teaching Assistant for the university here. Trying not to be nervous, but I know it's a pretty big deal and the experience would be amazing. Hoping for the best.

[Star Slight]

Did some observation at a few really low income schools in the middle of nowhere PA this year, and it really opened my eyes. The alternative school was horrifying and the regular classrooms weren't that much better. Full of teaching towards the standardized test classes that didn't give a fuck about the kids. Tis a shame

[Neo Cassady]

Where the fellow male elementary education majors out there? Sup guys.

I was a middle childhood education major (4-9 math/lang. arts/reading), but I'm working in an elementary school. :wave:

[wroteurname]

Student Teaching was easily one of the best experiences of my life. My teacher was cool and eased me in, but once I had control.... the class was mine. He was almost never in the class with me. It felt real and the students were just awesome. Only two or three of them ever really gave me trouble. It was hard to leave, and subbing this last spring semester didn't compare (although, it was nice to be paid).

Secondary Ed. Social Sciences

Yeah, thats pretty much how mine went it was awesome. I just really want a job nowwwwwwwwwww lol


My buddy is hooking up with an interview for an office job though :mellow:

[Ryan Gardner]

I've got an interview next week about becoming a full time Teaching Assistant for the university here. Trying not to be nervous, but I know it's a pretty big deal and the experience would be amazing. Hoping for the best.
That's awesome. Best of luck!

[Ellerker]

ppyrrraaamiddsss

[wroteurname]

Just graduated 'bout to send in stuff for my certification eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[Neo Cassady]

Just graduated 'bout to send in stuff for my certification eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

Congrats!

[wroteurname]

Congrats!

Thanks boss

[3ver So Sweet]

i want to go to college to become a lawyer or something around that and make a decent living, and later in life go back to school to become a teacher.

[Rest_Easy]

I've been a chemist for the past 7 yrs and have been looking to get into teaching. getting married this summer then in the next year probably moving and that's when I plan to try and transition. Not sure yet math or science.
I need to look into what it is I need to get my cert. Hard to do with a full time job.

[andrewlterry]

You can't be half committed if you're thinking of going in to teaching. You won't make it as a teacher. It really has to be your life's work. You can't think of it as something to fall back on. You will be a crappy teacher and you will hate it. I think with teaching, it has to be the only career you can see yourself wanting to go in to. Again, if you're not like that you will hate it and be horrible at doing it.

[dearmsterri]

I've got an interview next week about becoming a full time Teaching Assistant for the university here. Trying not to be nervous, but I know it's a pretty big deal and the experience would be amazing. Hoping for the best.

Good luck, man.

I would love to be a professor...one day..