Career questions tagged teaching
How will I handle doing college 100% online?
I've always loved to do schooling on my own and online.
What is the best advice for someone switching into early childhood education and what is the best method for inspiring young learners?
Switching careers can be intimidating. I graduated from a film program and am now pursuing a career in teaching elementary school. What is the best advice for someone switching into early childhood education and what is the best method for inspiring young learners? #Spring25
Should I get a summer job at a daycare to give me more experience before I go to college to become an elementary school teacher?
I have my teacher’s aide certificate, my CPR + First Aid license, plus two years of experience of working in a classroom with children. I want to work at a daycare and get to do fun activities with the kid, and get better at being around them in more social situations. I’m autistic so it get awkward for me sometimes.)
Is becoming a teacher a good idea?
With the way education is leading to in the United States, I'm not sure if I should continue this. I've wanted to be a teacher since middle school and I'm not sure if I should continue or find another path to follow.
How can I become a DoDEA teacher for primary school?
I'm a military child who's lived overseas most of my life. I'll be graduating this June in a DoDEA school in Japan. I'll be majoring in Early Childhood Special Education Integrated Teacher Education at SDSU. I've had the dream to be a DoDEA teacher since middle school and I hope to fulfill this.
What is the best way to become a professor #Spring25
What are some things you knew before pursuing that career? Any tips for communications field specifically. #Spring25
Why do people really go into Teaching?
Hello, I am a senior in high school and I am deciding if I want to major in education, specifically teaching bilingual kids. I talk to my teachers and ask them why they became teachers, most of them say that they dreamed of being a teacher since they were younger or that it's just something they were passionate about. I think that's baloney! I want to become a teacher to help students who come from a different country and make them feel welcome and less scared. So I want real answers on why people want to become teachers. #Spring25
What is the most effective way to study for the Praxis exams?
I'm about to take my Praxis exams, and I'm looking for the most effective study tips, workbooks, etc. to help me pass!
How do I go about selecting a school I want to work for after I graduate with my teaching degree?
I am a sophomore in college working on my Inclusive Elementary School bachelor's degree, and I have no idea what things to look for when applying for and selecting a school to work for after I graduate
How can college skills be applied to everyday life?
The meaningful lessons taught in classrooms should really stick with people so I am wondering what is the best way to apply those lessons, even if they are simple, to my life.
What are the most important skills and experiences I should prioritize while in college to prepare for a career as a third grade teacher ?
I will be starting my classes fall of 2025, and although I know all of my education will be prioritized, I'm wondering if there is anything else others might have found they wished they spent more time on to help prepare them for their teaching role after their programs
What was the most useful thing you learned while studying to become a teacher?
I'm currently a senior wanting to go to college to become a teacher, and I know I will learn a lot from my professors and CTs, but I'm curious if any current/former teachers can tell me what's the most important piece or have significant advice to share! ( What they might not tell me in college ) I feel like there is a lot to learn about going into the education field, so I like to hear directly from teachers / admin about the experience. Thank you!
What is the best way to become a professor, if there is one?
I've heard from different people that you ought to become a high school teacher first, at least in English. I've also heard that you should just go get your master's and apply to jobs after that, but that doesn't align with the Internet research I have done. For some context, I would like to become a creative writing professor.
Why do educators always seem to get burned out in their career?
I'm a high school senior, and I've always wanted to be a teacher, but I'm worried seeing so many educators talking about being burned out. How do I avoid this? #Spring25
What are some tips for choosing your school after student teaching?
I am currently in my junior year for a Bachelor in Early Childhood Education. I am super excited for student teaching next year, and I am looking forward to working at a new school. However, I’m thinking forward to my first year of teaching, and I am wondering how I will know if a school is right for me. What are things to watch out for? What are some red flags? What are some green flags? I would love to learn some tips for choosing the “right” school to work at as a first-year teacher!
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?
What are some challenges music majors face?
As a high school sophomore, I am working on a career project and have decided to become a band teacher. So, I was wondering, what are some challenges music majors/teachers face? How do you overcome them?
What are some good career opportunities for an English teacher after clearing the CTET exam?
I am currently pursuing a B.Ed. degree after completing my masters in English literature. I have previously worked in as an English language trainer and I have also worked part time as a phonics teacher.
What advice would you give a nursing student who wants to pursue a career in ICU/PCU environment, join the Navy Nurse Corps, and eventually certified flight nurse #Spring25?
What advice would you give a nursing student who wants to pursue a career in ICU/PCU environment, join the Navy Nurse Corps, and eventually certified flight nurse? #Spring25
How do I go about selecting a major as an incoming college freshmen, when as a 17 year old girl, haven't found my "passion" yet ?
I love being outside and don't necessarily think I want to be in an office all day.
Can I teach pre-K with an interdisciplinary studies degree?
The University I plan to attend only offers interdisciplinary studies for a teaching degree. I want to teach pre-K. Will I be able to teach pre-K with that degree or will I need to get a separate endorsement?
Differences between teaching a High School class and a middle school class, without the obvious difference of maturity?
I've already cut elementary teaching out of the picture because I enjoy the more mature conversations and the support you may bring to middle or high school kids but I don't exactly know where to go.
What are the challenges of being a teacher?
I am a sophomore in high school and am interested in pursuing a job in teaching once I graduate. I plan on being an English teacher or an extra curricular teacher for things such as art or theatre.
Is it hard being a special education teacher?
I want to be an autism specialist and work as a special education teacher, so I was curious of how hard the job is so I can prepare myself in advance.
How strong mentally and emotionally do you need to be to be a special education teacher/autism specialist?
Is it a bad idea to pursue this is i struggle mentally and emotionally?
What is the easiest and most challenging part of being a middle/elementary school teacher What were the requirements for this job??
What is the easiest and most challenging part of being a middle/elementary school teacher? What were the requirements for this job?