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Jerry Tingstad

Professor/middle school teacher/48 years
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New York, New York
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Jo Nov 13, 2025 444 views

Can I be a good teacher as an introvert? #Fall2025

I know this might sound a bit silly, but I am not very much of a morning person and am very much an introvert. I would love to be an elementary school teacher (I love working with kids), but I am worried that I will not be very good since I tend to not be super outgoing. Are there any...

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Abigail Nov 12, 2025 798 views

What is the best studying strategy to manage your time, stay focused, and actually retain the information you need?

I am currently a senior in high school, applying for scholarships when I start my freshman year at Walla Walla University in Fall 2026. My goal is to get a bachelor's degree in social work and become a clinical case manager.

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Sofia Nov 10, 2025 410 views

How do you engage a student who does not want to learn?

I am majoring in elementary education and have had experience observing in 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade classrooms. What are some of the most effective ways to teach students who deliberately refuse to participate and engage in class?

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Kathy Nov 05, 2025 636 views

What Colleges in California have majors in education?

I'm currently in 10th grade and have to make a college list. While searching for colleges I have mainly only seen colleges have such majors for masters degrees, etc. I want to teach elementary aged children and want to know how to go around that in regard to the degrees I need. I would like to...

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Kathy Nov 03, 2025 1606 views

What are good colleges preferably in california but out of state works too. That have good elementary education majors or the science of child development?

I am currently in 10th grade and have to make a college list for my scholarship programs highlighting colleges I'm interested in. Categorized by high reach and easily attainable. Through my search I couldn't find many good colleges with said majors. One of the only college I saw was University...

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sam Oct 10, 2025 868 views

History Teachers: How do you stay current with new research and developments in history?

what are the sources you use to get most of your knowledge of history?

10th grade, interested in us, and world history. I want to go to bgsu or terra in Ohio to be a history major.

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sam Oct 10, 2025 861 views

History Teachers: What historical period or event are you currently reading about or most passionate about teaching? ?

10th grade, interested in us, and world history. I want to go to bgsu or terra in Ohio to be a history major.

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sam Oct 10, 2025 635 views

How do you differentiate instruction for students with different learning styles in a history class?

10th grade, interested in us, and world history. I want to go to bgsu or terra in Ohio to be a history major.

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sam Oct 10, 2025 865 views

How do you approach teaching historical events that have controversial interpretations?

10th grade, interested in us, and world history. I want to go to bgsu or terra in Ohio to be a history major.

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Aliyah Oct 08, 2025 796 views

What types of internships would be the most beneficial?

-High school student(Junior)
-College bound
-Interested in elementary education
-Interested in elementary education major

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shayna Oct 08, 2025 449 views

What educational path should I take to do Textile Conservation What schools have programs for it??

What majors in college lead to a career in this field? How should I approach an educational path? What schools have good offering? Thanks!

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Arpan May 26, 2025 3929 views

How to get involved in Policy & Law as a Business Student?

I'm a senior in high school who has a new interest in political science and law and has a background in business and marketing. What should be my first steps to get more career experience this summer?

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Elissa May 12, 2025 2776 views

How do I find good internships to get into politics such as an internship in the UN? What are some good opportunities and options for such?

I am currently in all honors classes as a freshmen and I am a part of my schools medium sized delegation secretariat for MUN, and I have won multiple awards in rigorous committees. I know I am doing everything right in that department and my courses/education, but I want to take it a step...

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Shelbi Apr 23, 2025 1368 views

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...

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samantha Apr 23, 2025 1021 views

What can you do with a political science major?

I am interested in this major but am not sure what careers would follow it.