Career questions tagged teachers
How do people who havent decided yet what to study study if they have options ?
So if i havent decided yet on what to study but have many options what should i do as a student in school and if i havent deciede yet on what todo what are some tips to study and to know what to study. What can i do while in school to help me find out what i want to study. When i do find what i do want to study what can i do to concetrate. Tips in how to keep good grades and to study for hard exmas. What do you recomend me to study i like science,sports, a bit of math, games and chemistry just to name some.
Math differences?
I'm an 8th grader . Is high school math really hard or different than in middle school ?
What are the pros and cons of working as a preschool teacher verses a 1st grade teacher?
I am going to college to get my ECE degree, but I am not sure if I want to pursue teaching preschool or first grade. I would love to know the key aspects of each role.
What is the best way to ensure a good salary as a future teacher?
I am a college student studying secondary education (language arts). I know that most teachers do not make the best salary, and I was looking for advice on what I can do to make that salary higher. I know that most schools pay more for teachers with a higher education level. Should I choose to pursue more than a bachelors degree in order to increase my possible salary? Should I try and study other subject areas? Should I look into become a club leader or a sports coach? Or something else entirely?
Are there advancement opportunities available for teachers who love their job and students but also want something more financially sustainable long term? #Spring26
My goal has always been to become a teacher and work with students but much of the advice I have received says that it is not wise for a long term career. This is something that I am willing to do anyway because it is a passion of mine but I do wonder if there are or will be any advancement opportunities for current and future teachers. Thank-you. #Spring26
What advice do you have for disabled students on obtaining a degree?
I am a disabled and neurodivergent freshman in college. I've been struggling to complete my assignments on time due to my disabilities. I am wondering what advice the community here may have on navigating academics while managing health issues. My current long-term career interest is to be a community college professor in either English or studio art. That seems like such a long path, though, as I am currently only able to attend part time. Thank you for any guidance you may have.
What kinds of skills and abilities would I need to be successful in the Family and Consumer Sciences What kinds of jobs can I get with this degree that will help me make an impact? ?
I’m currently applying to attend university for a B.S. in Family and Consumer Sciences.
How do you effectively balance discipline with an engaging and enjoyable learning environment?
I am currently a High School Senior looking for a degree in music education. I am very excited to help guide the new generation! I love babysitting my neighbors and work as a camp counselor, however, I find that it is hard to find a balance between having fun and being disciplined. If I play too much into the fun, they get out of control and then refuse to listen to me. But if I am too harsh on them they end up not having any fun at all. I want to know how current teachers find this balance?
any advice for this?
I'm really interested in pursuing a degree in education because I've wanted to be a teacher for all of my life. I'm worried about how I would manage to make a living though since they really aren't paid well, overworked, etc. (Especially in my state considering it's the lowest paid for teachers) Any ideas of what I should do? I'm wondering if I should just back out and go for something else, but this is the only thing I've wanted to do so... I'm really unsure.
How do I decide on what career to pursue between teaching and law?
#Spring26 All my life I've been conflicted between teaching and law, and now I'm at an impasse. I know that becoming a lawyer will pay much more in the long run, but with how much law school would cost, I'm not exactly sure if betting on the fact that I will stick with law is smart, because if I change careers, then I would end up with all of that debt for no reason. On the other hand, teaching won't give me that much money, but it's been something I've been at least interested in since I was a young kid. I know that the current teaching climate isn't the best, but I'm still inclined to try. I've also talked with a teacher I'm close with at my current high school (it feels appropriate here to say that I'm a senior in high school, going to college for an English Lit degree) who said that if I do go through with teaching, it would be easy to get a job at my highschool to gain experience right after getting my degree, and that they would give me a 5 year window to get my teaching certificate while teaching. She also told me of a current teacher who was a student just like me, who was able to get all of the certifications immediately, so I'm not concerned about that. I would be an English teacher, or maybe a government teacher, or both. Could anyone please help weigh the pros and cons? #Spring26
What are the best ways for me to stay focused and get work done? And what should I focus on?
I'm in 6th grade and I'm having a hard time with stress right now the quarters almost over and I'm going to be in creative wrighting next quarter (I love wrighting) and I'm trying to keep up with school success I have till next Friday to get all my stuff done and I have Jujitsu Tuesdays Wendsdays and thursdays and theripy on wedsdays and I can't do anything today because I have girlscouts (cookie seaseon reflections) and then Im hanging with some freinds this weekend so I only really have class time (I have academic lab to work its part of my IEP) and I have ADHD and atisum and I have a hard time not geting distracted and Emailing freinds (theres a big thig happening with one of my freinds health so im stressed) and I feel like im over sharing right now! and I don't know what to focase on I want to get in to MassArts and becom a graphic designer so what should I me trying my hardest at?
What techniques have you used to excel your writing?
I am currently in a National Writing Competition for k12 schools, and I would like to further excel my writing. I am already well above grade level, but I don't want to just sit here waiting for a challenge.
What is the best way to get as many scholarships as possible?
I am trying to help my parents pay as little as possible.
How do I prevent teacher burn out as someone going into the education field?
I hear a lot of past teachers say they quit because of burn out and regret their license. I’m afraid of this happening to me and want to know what to do in order to help prevent this.
As a high school senior, how do I for sure know that I want to be a future educator?
I am a high school senior, and I recently applied for college for Liberal Studies. For the past three years, I have been preparing myself for the future profession. I love children and it always brightens by day Recently, I started to really think if this was the right profession for me but how do I know for sure?
How can I still be an effective teacher if I have special needs students in my classroom?
I'm studying Elementary Education and Special Education at Houghton University.
How well has teacher pay supported you?
My step mom told me as I was getting older that I will have to get a second job if I want to become a teacher. I have been told so many times I shouldn't go into teaching because of the pay. I am just worried I won't be able to support myself doing what I love.
What are the least competitive Scholarships ?
For Future Teachers
Teachers, best advice you've ever been told?
Teachers, as an aspiring teacher myself, I want to know the single best advice you were told that changed the outlook of your career. Something that hit you deeply.
What grade level to teach?
Hello, I'm a high school graduate who aspires to be a teacher. I've been on the fence about which grade level to teach, elementary, middle, or high school, I want to teach all three of them. Is it normal to be stuck? Is this a decision that will come to me as I go through college?
How do you know what grade level is best suited for you when getting into teaching/education? #Spring25
I’m a senior in high school and plan to attend the university of Utah to study philosophy and maybe get into teaching! Any advice would be greatly appreciated! #spring25
What is some advice music majors would provide?
As a high school sophomore, I am working on a career project and have decided to become a band teacher. What advice would teachers who have had their job for a while give to someone just starting with their career? What advice would music students/teachers give to younger people who want to start in this area?
How do I best prepare myself for after graduation, for when I have to go out and be a "real adult"?
I am currently a Junior Special Education major at Texas A&M and the end of my college career is quickly approaching and I feel wholly unprepared! I am excited about the next step, but it feels so daunting and it feels like I am about to be thrown in with the sharks.
why don't teachers like teaching anymore/ leaving teaching ?
I am 16 and plan on becoming a teacher but I'm having second thoughts. I always wanted to become a teacher and I didn't really care about the pay yeah its not the best but If I like the job then that's all that matters but everywhere I go I see negative things about teaching and people saying that they regret becoming a teacher. so if you are a teacher please be honest tell me if its as bad as they say it is and disprove it because I am out of options and I wouldn't know what else to do.
