Career questions tagged teacher
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.
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
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 is a successful Career ?
Hi, my name is Charlotte. I'm 14 years old grade 10th student. I want to have a successful Career but I don't even know what a successful Career is.
What is something you wish you would have known before your first job teaching music?
I'm researching possibly being a music teacher.
How can I become a teacher and doctor?
Is there a way I can become a teacher but also be a DO(Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine)? I've always wanted to become a teacher who teaches special ed kids or music, but at the same time, I've also always wanted to be a helper of some sort. I figured a DO would be the best for me because I don't want just to show them how to use medicine I want to show them that they can do other things than just be on medication.
How to become a substitute teacher?
Tell us everything we need to know to become a substitute teacher. Note: Given the growing interest in the teaching field, we're inviting our experienced professionals to share their knowledge.
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 long would I have to attend college to become an Elementary teacher?
How long would I have to attend college to become an Elementary teacher? (Does it matter what college?) #FutureTeacher
I want to be a elementary school teacher?
How hard is it to be a teacher? How many years of college and student teaching to need to become an elementary school teacher? What are the best colleges to become a teacher?
What does going through college and becoming an elementary school teacher look like? I am starting at Regis in August and I dont have as much information as I hoped.
What does going through college and becoming an elementary school teacher look like? I am starting at Regis in August and I dont have as much information as I hoped.
How to choose a successful career ?
Hi, I'm 14 years old grade 10th student. I want to have a successful career but I don't know how?
