Career questions tagged education
How can I decide whether to transition to elementary teaching from the mental health counseling profession?
For as long as I can remember, I have gone back and forth between the two careers. I even have master's degrees in both fields, so I am technically qualified to do either. I have only ever worked in the mental health field though. I never really made the jump to being an elementary teacher. I have made pros and cons lists. I have thought about the differences in lifestyles. I ruminate over this regularly and it gives me a lot of anxiety. In my current job as a mental health therapist and own my own private practice, I can make my own hours, work as much or as little as I want and the pay is decent. My practice is telehealth only and I work from home. However, I am extremely lonely and really miss the camaraderie I experienced when I did my student teaching. Through my experience in student teaching and a short stint at a daycare after graduating with my Bachelor's in 2015, I really enjoyed the ability to be creative, come up with lesson plans and crafts/activities. Summer's off would be really great as well. I thought it was fun, whereas I would not say my current job is 'fun.' It's intellectually stimulating, but not fun. Oddly enough, I think the more structured schedule of a full-time job as a teacher may also be better for me mentally. I also know there are downsides to teaching, such as limited opportunity for advancement, difficult parents, difficult students, issues with administration, and the pay isn't great. Another kicker - I am currently 5 months pregnant, so I know I can't make any changes right now, and I also know I may feel differently about all of this once I have the baby. I am also concerned that since I completed my education degree and student teaching three years ago, I don't know who will write my letters of recommendations if I do decide to switch to teaching and apply for jobs. Any insight from someone who has made the switch from mental health counseling to teaching or from teaching to mental health counseling is helpful. Any insight that I might be missing about the field of education from teachers would also be helpful.
How can I graduate early?
How can I graduate early if I have 2 math cradits, 2 science credits, no physical education credits, No history credits, and have taken drivers education during the summer? Also Im in the 9th grade.
What are some tips to becoming a elementary school teacher?
Are there things to look out for as well?
I'm Bright from Ghana teacher by profession, teaching Mathematics and Science with 5years experience, how can I get teaching job in USA or Canada, or scholarships to continue my education
I'm Bright from Ghana teacher by profession, teaching Mathematics and Science with 5years experience, how can I get teaching job in USA or Canada, or scholarships to continue my education
What are the best colleges in Texas for becoming a teacher?
I have a 3.75 GPA. I have both high school and college credits. I will graduate High school with an associate in interdisciplinary studies.
How do I ensure a path into a successful and stable career?
Considering factors such as skill development, industry trends, and long-term growth, how can I navigate my professional journey effectively?"
IS High Point University a good school for Technical Theater?
Thats basically my question.
interested in teaching but not sure witch grade?
if you were to go back to teaching what grade would you teach again or what grade do you think is the best grade to teach ?
How much is it typically to go to a state university?
How much is it typically to go to a state university? For Elementary teacher courses. Specifically Minnesota and Colorado.
How much attention to school should you give if you want a scholarship?
Like for example do you need to give 60% to school and 40% on yourself, family, friends
What do you suggest I study to get better at business?
How do I manage a business for the future? What are the most important things to remember when starting a business? How long did it take to start your own(or how long would it take me)? Why are some things more important to remember then others when starting a business? I’m still young, but lately i’ve been interested in learning more about business and how there’s duh a wide variety of people in the business industries, and there’s so many opportunities.
What are good ways to help children with special needs (especially visually impaired or Deaf/HoH) learn at a young age?
I'm a senior in high school looking to major in early childhood education with emphasizes on special education, Deaf and HoH, and visual impairment!
what are the options available to me after my 10 th?
what are the options available to me after my 10 th
Where do I start when looking for a good collage?
I want to be a pediatric nurse where should I start when it comes to searching for a good collage? Where do I start?
What is the typical workstyle of Waster Water Treatment workers?
Like what they usually do, how they do it and how long does it take to complete Waste Water Treatment training.
What would look best on my application?
I want to major in psychology. What colleges are best in that major and what and how does it look like to get into those colleges? Im going to play volleyball, does that help beef out my application? What internships would be best?