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What are the requirements to be a High school english teacher?
I've been searching google but nothing is giving me a clear answer.
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Marylou’s Answer
I have a bachelor of science in theater communications education. I ran a high school theater program straight out of college.
Teaching is one of the most rewarding things I have ever done. And you will find that to be true.
So get yourself a bachelor of science in education. It’s a four year degree, and you do your last semester student teaching.
I was lucky enough when I did my student teaching that the teacher I was following decided to quit his job! So I inherited his job straight out of college!
I can’t say this would happen for you, but just saying.
Do what you love and he will never work a day in your life. Trust me.
Teaching is one of the most rewarding things I have ever done. And you will find that to be true.
So get yourself a bachelor of science in education. It’s a four year degree, and you do your last semester student teaching.
I was lucky enough when I did my student teaching that the teacher I was following decided to quit his job! So I inherited his job straight out of college!
I can’t say this would happen for you, but just saying.
Do what you love and he will never work a day in your life. Trust me.
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Andrew’s Answer
Miyana,
Your search may have been too specific. I searched High school teacher reqs and left out English part.
1. Pursue your undergraduate degree (Earn your bachelor’s degree)
2. Complete a student teaching internship
3. Get certified/ pass state-mandated skills tests
4. Obtain license to teach
Please see links below for more info.
https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/how-to-become-a-high-school-teacher
https://rossier.usc.edu/news-insights/news/how-become-high-school-teacher-step-step-guide
Your search may have been too specific. I searched High school teacher reqs and left out English part.
1. Pursue your undergraduate degree (Earn your bachelor’s degree)
2. Complete a student teaching internship
3. Get certified/ pass state-mandated skills tests
4. Obtain license to teach
Please see links below for more info.
https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/how-to-become-a-high-school-teacher
https://rossier.usc.edu/news-insights/news/how-become-high-school-teacher-step-step-guide
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Haruhiko’s Answer
The best way is to find a university which offers a bachelor degree that prepares you for the credential program ( which is the license program for a teacher). Then you just need to follow their curriculum. Yes, you still have to take a few tests to verify your competency. For example, all of CSU and UC universities in California should have programs to help you become a teacher in the subject of your choice. So pick a university you want to attend and check out their education department. And if you want to know more about it, contact them. Good luck!
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Karissa’s Answer
A bachelors degree in Education and a minimum amount of English classes. The Department of Education Teacher Certification website will tell you what English classes to take. Some states require a Bachelors in English and a Masters in Education.