What jobs outside of education would fit my interests and experiences (most of which are education-related)? Are there jobs related to my math major that will appeal to my need for creative outlets in my work?
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posted by violetish
on Apr 9, 2013 -
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I want to be an early childhood educator. Difficulty: I'm losing my job in my current field and need to make a next step quickly.
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posted by anotheraccount
on Mar 8, 2013 -
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I am looking to do volunteer work in New York and was hoping to do something that would engage me like teaching. This could include tutoring, GED classes, SAT classes, job hunting, etc. I have a BFA and an MBA so I think I could be fairly versatile. I am hoping for specific suggestions I could pursue. Thanks!
posted by azoth
on Feb 19, 2013 -
7 answers
If I know the material that I'm teaching well, but don't have any experience with tutoring or teaching, how do I learn the skills and techniques that will help me be an effective tutor?
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posted by cognitio
on Feb 3, 2013 -
8 answers
I am compiling a collection of K-12 lesson plans on waste reduction/recycling/reuse/composting etc. Where are the best places to look?
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posted by DaveZ
on Jan 15, 2013 -
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Depictions of success and failure in American culture? Films, videos, commercials, shows, songs, and other (non-literary) media requested.
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posted by cymru_j
on Jan 3, 2013 -
24 answers
I'm tutoring a teen girl who loves Maya Angelou and writing her own poetry and I want to make her a book of poems to encourage/inspire her. What poems should I include?
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posted by grokfest
on Nov 7, 2012 -
21 answers
I'm a newly certified teacher, teaching in the UK, and I'm getting eaten alive. How do I survive the year?
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posted by marcusesses
on Sep 24, 2012 -
26 answers
What's important for me to know about being a science teacher, since I've only taught math but will now be training teachers of both contents?
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posted by violetish
on Aug 19, 2012 -
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I am just finishing up a phd. I'll be defending in September, getting the actual degree in October (I hope). I'd like to get a job teaching English in a private high school, but obviously I'd be applying for the following school year, not the year that's about to start. So what should I be doing this year? I need to support myself, of course, but I'd like to do so in a way that will make me more attractive to schools. I already sub at one school, and am planning on trying to get on the sub lists for some other schools. But is there anything else? What are some short-term or part-time means of employment that school administrators would like to see on my resume?
posted by Ragged Richard
on Aug 15, 2012 -
8 answers
I'm teaching a Language of Humour class to high school juniors and seniors. I need recommendations for things that are funny. And I need you to help me not fail.
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posted by guster4lovers
on Jul 7, 2012 -
32 answers
Teachers: what are (or have been) your most effective homework assignments?
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posted by vkxmai
on Apr 29, 2012 -
5 answers
Any suggestions for young adult novels in English for a reading class of high-level Japanese university students (18-19 years old)?
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posted by ameca
on Mar 21, 2012 -
17 answers
Seeking activities, tutorials or resources designed to impart academically-oriented Google skills. Bonus points: fun?
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posted by Bardolph
on Mar 20, 2012 -
6 answers
Right now, you're a college freshman. In ten years, you want to be a high school history teacher, probably somewhere in the northeast U.S. What path are you going to take to get there?
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posted by amy lecteur
on Mar 7, 2012 -
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I'm looking for a fully online MA program in TESOL or a related field like Applied Linguistics, that is NOT meant for K-12 public school teaching, with the aim of professionalizing myself as an English tutor. I found the New School's program
here, that would certainly cover all my bases, but I simply wouldn't be able to afford the cost. Can you help me find other options?
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posted by StrikeTheViol
on Jan 9, 2012 -
5 answers
In a bit of an odd teaching situation. Please suggest software and websites appropriate for kindergarten - grade 6.
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posted by iftheaccidentwill
on Dec 11, 2011 -
6 answers
My girlfriend has to do a "cultural exploration" project as part of her coursework for a BA in Elementary Education. Need some suggestions.
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posted by healthykindofsick
on Nov 2, 2011 -
6 answers
What's the quickest and cheapest way for a new high school science teacher to get 40 matching scientific calculators? The school is inner-city with a high poverty rate and limited resources. Are there donation programs available for this sort of thing, or are there retailers with discount programs?
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posted by beandip
on Oct 28, 2011 -
15 answers
I have an 'opportunity' to get training in a business that has the slight whiff of MLM, but seems to have some legit parts too. Should I give it a shot?
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posted by Lot's ex-girlfriend
on Oct 25, 2011 -
13 answers
What should I do about an aspiring Marine in my class who keeps encouraging others to join the service?
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posted by JimmyJames
on Oct 13, 2011 -
39 answers
I want to create (or help create) educational games, but I don't have a design or programming background. I'm more interested in the education/learning side of things. How do I make this happen?
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posted by pourtant
on Sep 29, 2011 -
6 answers
[TeacherFilter] Advice needed on getting these inner city middle schoolers to be quiet.
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 22, 2011 -
37 answers
I am going to be teaching a short course on "Teaching and Presenting in English" to some Spanish postgraduate students (in Spain). They will be going on in the future to present at international conferences or maybe teaching in English speaking universities.
Please help me hive-mind... especially those of you who have taught/presented/been taught/presented at in a second language. What do you wish you had known beforehand? What advice would you give someone about to present in English? Is there anything an English speaking audience would expect that, say, a Spanish speaking audience wouldn't?
posted by itsjustanalias
on Sep 18, 2011 -
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I've been given a mythology class to teach, mostly to juniors and seniors (at a public high school in California). Yay! However, the previous teacher won't let me borrow her material, and my mythological education was taking one class in college and a lot self-teaching (thus, there are gaping holes in my knowledge). And so, mefites, hope me figure out the best way to teach this class!
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posted by guster4lovers
on Aug 28, 2011 -
36 answers
Teachers of Metafiilter: Give me your first day/week of school hacks. Also for non-teachers: What are your best first day of school memories? When you think of your favourite classes in high school, what stands out?
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posted by guster4lovers
on Aug 11, 2011 -
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Hi,
I will be going to a teacher associate job interview next week. This is where I will be sort of like a teacher's aide. Do any of you have great comments or responses that will impress the interviewer?
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posted by lynnie-the-pooh
on Jul 27, 2011 -
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My government has made severe cuts in education, due to that and the fact I'm only in my 2nd year of teaching the probability that I would be laid off is very high. I have a sociology degree and an education degree, but I'm struggling any job that asks for either.
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posted by bluehermit
on Apr 19, 2011 -
11 answers
Have you ever been in a (college-level) class with students very different in abilities ? What did the instructor do right / wrong?
Also, what are good tips on keeping people engaged when teaching them on a block schedule (8*45mins training a day)?
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posted by mathemagician
on Feb 23, 2011 -
14 answers
I'm teaching visual arguments and want examples of how fonts (or spacing, but especially fonts), drastically change the 'message' of a visual piece.
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posted by nakedmolerats
on Jan 31, 2011 -
10 answers
Help me find case studies or descriptive news stories of using mobile technologies in science-related graduate programs.
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posted by holyrood
on Jan 19, 2011 -
1 answer
I'm a US History teacher, and have had great results using songs about American History, but I'm looking for more! Can you give some recommendations?
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posted by absalom
on Nov 15, 2010 -
35 answers
I've been seriously considering becoming a high school math teacher. I have some experience teaching in a classroom, and lots of experience tutoring. What I'd like to know now - before I jump into an alternative degree program - is what it's actually like
being a teacher day in and day out. If I'm not going to be able to hack it, I'd rather know now.
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posted by Gori Girl
on Nov 9, 2010 -
30 answers
I have a Masters and certification in Early Childhood. Now I'd like to work as a special educator. Seems the only way to get there is another Masters in Special Ed. I'd like to find a way to do this cheaply and quickly. I have looked into Teaching Fellows and similar programs, and all specifically require that applicants have no background in teaching. What can I do?
posted by rascalface
on Nov 5, 2010 -
5 answers
Advice for getting a job teaching high school in a private school or a charter school? I am a un-credentialed scientist looking to start teaching math or science next fall.
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posted by Candide
on Oct 25, 2010 -
20 answers
