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What would you daily job life be like?
What would you do first thing in the morning when you come into work? #teaching #career
What are some ways to teach a student who does not want to learn?
I am studying to be a teacher, but I know in school I was not always willing to learn #education #teaching #teacher
During high school, should I continue volunteering or get a job?
I am currently in high school and am an aspiring psychiatrist. Although there is a long way to go, I want to be as prepared as possible. I am aware that the cost of college and medical school is quite hefty and would like to tend to that as proactively as I can. However, is having money to pay...
When teaching middle school students, what are some strategies to keep them interested?
#teacher, math and middle school
What traits or qualities do you feel are necessary for an elementary school teacher to posess? Or, what are the traits or qualities of some of the best elementary school teachers?
I'm wondering if there are some stand out qualities that are common among adults who really seem to have an impact on children.
#education #teacher #school #elementaryschool
Is it more beneficial to have unpaid internships and more of a variety of experience or paid work with strong connections, but not as much of a variety of experience??
I'm hoping to make my future applications to veterinary school as strong as possible and I'm wondering if paid work is given more consideration even if it isn't necessarily as varied as having multiple unpaid internships in a range of sub-fields. # #internship #volunteer #college #vet-school...
What career should I focus on if im in between multiple ?
My name is Jessica, I am now a Sophomore in highschool. I've thought and continue to think about my future since everything I do now can affect it later on. I have a small problem though, I am stuck on what career to choose therefore, what career should I focus on if im not quite sure ?...
Are there any places I can volunteer that would show my commitment to wanting to be a pharmacist?
There are a lot of hospices and hospitals that I want to volunteer at but I'm not old enough to yet. I want to start showing my passion for pharmacy and medicine now. What type of places can I volunteer at that will show I'm dedicated to pursuing a pharmaceutical degree? #pharmacist #pharmacy...
On college applications, should I include all of my community service, or should I just include the things that meant the most?
I am wondering if community service gets redundant after so much of it and then if it may be better for me to include all of it on my applications. Should I just include the most recent things, and the things that impacted me the most? #application #volunteer
What kind of volunteering hours can we include in college applications?
When I apply for colleges, I notice that they ask for volunteer hours. I'm curious as to what kind of hours they will consider. I volunteer at my church occasionally and help out at my school, do activities like that count? #volunteer #collegeapplication
What do I need to do to prepare for my first summer job?
I'm ready to work at my first summer job as a high school student and will have completed the 10th grade. I have a resume, but I do not have a work permit. Should I have my school sign a work permit even though I do not have a job yet? Is there anything else I should do to prepare for my...
How do I develop a relationship with my teachers?
I have always been an extremely quiet kid and #teacher #help #high-school I know I need to get to know my teachers better for help with homework and future recommend action letters, but I don't know how. #relationship-building #teaching #interpersonal-skills #communication #communication-skills
Would it look bad on a resume to have a gap in internships?
Would it look bad on a resume if I didn't do an internship one year, but instead did summer classes, or volunteered?
#volunteer #resume #internships
What do I need to become a teacher?
I'm a CareerVillage staff member and I'm posting this because we know that many young people are looking for the answer to this question. This is among the most popular questions searched by youth, and we're hoping you will take a moment to share your response to it. Thank you! #college...
What Made Your Teaching Career Worth It?
What was the moment in time when you realized that being a teacher is completely worth it? I am in 12th grade and looking to be a kindergarten teacher and would like to know the moments that really make this career stand out in a positive way. #teacher
How can I make reading more interesting for kids?
My career path is to become a teacher. #teaching-prek-12 #teaching #teach #teacher #reading
How do you keep from being cynical when teaching in K-12 or public schools?
A lot of reform movements seem to sweep through public education, movements of varying quality and scope. There are a lot of competing forces trying to influence the classroom. How do you keep from becoming cynical or losing your fire for teaching?
#teaching #teacher #k-12-education #education
How do you connect with people to inspire them to be better?
I plan to become a band director and am currently a section leader. I try to inspire the others in my section to practice and work hard however it doesn't always work out. How can I connect with them to inspire them to be better?
#music
#teach
#teaching
#teacher
#inspiration
How does volunteering help you get into college?
At what level would volunteer hours help you get into college? people did a lot of volunteer works, but I don't know how do that would help you get into college. what information do people get from the volunteer works? #college #volunteerhours #collegeadives #collegeadministration...
Upon graduating with a decent engineering degree and working just about enough to pay off the debt, how can one give back to the society?
My mother always emphasized on something - "always leave something better than how you found it". I would like to live up to her model.
#engineering #volunteering #payback #mindfulness #satisfaction #technology #upliftment #careervillage.org #scholarship
Summer Break what to do?
I'm not quite sure how to spend my summer break and want to get ahead. So what should I do? Read? Study? Online-courses? #summer #preparing #summer-internship #volunteering #summer-programs
What's the best way to make your resume stand out on top of your peers?
Hi I'm a student at Westwood High School which is ranked 48 for academics out of all the high schools in the country. This means we have lots of competition amongst our peers. I'm currently trying to build a resume that won't only look better than my peers but also grab the attention of good...
How can I become an activist in my community/school?
I want to be more engaged in my school and community but more specifically in my field of study. I am a poly sci major minoring in environmental studies and want to eventually work for a non-profit organization. I've tried applying online but living in San Francisco makes it difficult to make...
How do I manage my time in college?
Sometimes, I have everything together and I able to complete my work. However, other times, I find hard to focus. This is when it becomes difficult to stay motivated in school. I have tried utilizing a planner to keep myself on track, but I always forget about it. I just haven't found a clear...
I want to be a teacher and I don't know the best steps to do that or even the direction to take, all I know is that I have to go to college and get my Bachelors degree. So, is there anyone who can help guide me in the right direction?
I'm asking because I want to be a teacher once I get out of high school, specifically a math teacher. I'm currently a Junior and I've always been good at math as long as I try, it just comes natural. So with that said I think being a math teacher would work out well for me I just don't know how...
What is the best way to approach someone for an internship
I have found a few companies that I would like to intern and possibly work at but they are not currently offering internships. I would like to approach them and see if they would be willing to let me intern or volunteer there.
#Interning
#Volunteering