i'm asking a teacher about how she got into the teaching field?
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Go to college and see the school counselor that can help you take all the right courses to get the credentials you need.
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First of all, this belongs in "education - other" or "teaching," not "special education" (unless you specialize in working with students with disabilities?). \n\nYou have to "shop around" to find districts who may be interested in your services. It would help if you also have other certifications (e.g. sociology, history, etc.). Subscribe to or find copies of US education journals, such as "Education Week" (see link below). Many have excellent job fair and contacts listings. Most may not necessarily post a specific need for a Chinese Language Teacher, but you can submit your resume to as many as possible and see who shows interest.\n\nAlso, while you are certified in China, you will need to go through coursework and certification in the United States to teach in public schools. You may want to first focus on the private school sector, and colleges.\n\nGood luck!
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If you thank her in person that's all that is necessary or that she probably expected.  She seems like a nice teacher, enjoy her class.   There are lots of teachers out there who are bitter and lifeless and probably should have retired long ago, consider yourself lucky to have found a good one.
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Many school districts post vacancies on their websites.  Check them out, state by state and district by district.  \n\nMake each resume and covering letter specific to the job you are applying for, but don't make them too long.  Instead make them stand out.  Make sure you address all requirements of the postion clearly in your resume and/or letter.  Highlight somehow the sections that speak to your specific qualifications for the job.  \n\nRemember that the people reading the letters and resumes are probably reading hundreds of them at this time of year.  They will appreciate candidates who are specific and to the point and will get frustrated with those who ramble.\n\nDo follow-up calls or e-mails, as appropriate, when postings have closed.  The HR people may remember you when they read your application.\n\nIf you are called for an interview, be prompt - about 10 to 15 minutes early, neatly dressed and groomed, have copies of your resume in case you are interviewed by a panel and not all members have your resume.  \n\nResearch the school and district so you are well-informed and find opportunities to display that knowledge.  Research the sites that have typical interview questions.  Most likely as a beginning teacher you will be asked the typical types of questions.  Be well prepared to answer them.\n\nIn an interview don't feel you have to start answering a question the instant the questioner stops speaking.  Give yourself a few seconds to collect your thoughts.  \n\nDo a follow-up call or e-mail to thank them for the interview opportunity.\n\nBe prepared with a few questions for the interviewers.  They almost always ask if you have any questions, and many people have been hired because of what they asked, not because of their answers.\n\nGood luck.  The job will come.
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I have a degree + teaching certificate.  I need to know what questions you have difficulty with.  Examples please.
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Hi Christina.  I am also looking at teaching jobs in other states.  Once you have researched the school district via website, learn all the application process from the human resources dept. and apply.  If you've applied online, you can still fax or send them a cover letter and resume.  Check out that state's Dept. of Education or state board of education for certification process.  If you are not certain you will move to that state, you should wait to file the certification papers; but if you have solid certification in your home state, you usually can be certified elsewhere and get a 1 yr. certificate until you take the required tests.  The only bummer now is that some schools won't even consider you because you don't have their state certification right now and it will take 3 or more months to get it.  If there are many available candidates, you have to try to sell yourself above the others.  Will you be able to visit that state?  You could set up a few dates about 2 weeks in the future and write or call the schools to let them know you will be available to interview on those dates.\nAlso be sure to research the state "mastery" or no child left behind assessment that state uses to show you know the objectives and can teach to prepare kids for those tests.\nGood luck!\nMJ
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Please ask her to refer :\nhttp://www.lawcareers.net/Information/FirstSteps.aspx\nShe will get the basics, to which she can add anecdotes about her own and personal experiences.\nWish her Luck, from me !
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I wish there was a book.  I've found the best way is to simply talk to other teachers.  Borrow their ideas and shape them into what will work for you and your class.  It seems like at most staff developments the best you can hope to come away with is a few good ideas.
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Not enough information to give a good response.  If you described the situation we might be able to better understand where the problem is - is it with the teacher, or is it with you?
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If she smiles and says hi she probably is happy to see you and has positive thoughts of you.... I'm telling you from experience!  I know sometimes teachers are really focused on the lesson and may seem short with you.  I know I am trying to think of things more from the student perspective... like how hard it can be to offer an answer in class, etc.  Sometimes my students have said I was mean to them and I didn't have a clue as to why they'd think that.  go see your teacher privately and very nicely tell her you were wondering if you had done something to offend or aggravate her in class.... be honest.  I know I would want to know if one of my students thought I was mean to them.....I want my students to be comfortable in my class every day....
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If she is in a class you are taking, sit next to her and ask to borrow a piece of paper or ask how she likes the class and then introduce yourself.\n\nIf it is someplace else you know her from, same sort of thing.  Or ask her if she's ever taken such and such class or who she took it with and what she thought.
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Think about the alternative certification route. In our area the state holds a conference for the public about twice a year and shows people how to become teachers. Do a search for alterantive certifications for teachers in your area and good luck and God Bless.\n\nThere may even be granst for you, see the Texas link in my sources.
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I included it in my resume that I used for a teaching position.\n\nWhat kind of employment are you looking for? If you are looking for employment as a teacher then definately include your sub time.\n\nOtherwise, describe your work as a sub such as; developed lesson plans, organized daily activities, kept attendance records, etc.
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Talk to the school district's district office.  See if the kid can get trransferred to another teacher's class.  Don't be afraid to raise a little hell about it.  Just don't go over board and do anything rash.
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I had some great teachers when I was in elementary-h.s. and the best ones influenced me to go on and be a teacher myself. What I learned from them, I applied in my classroom. What I learned from the not so good teachers (thank goodness those were very few) I remembered never to do in my class.\n\nI went back and thanked my high school teachers who had an impact on me. I told them that they had such an impact, it influenced my future to become a teacher. It is one of the best things you can do for someone who did something positive in your life...reward them by telling them that.
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not sure really but id start with finding out who runs the local schools near you and ring them to ask for advice/ numbers to ring etc. \n\ngood luck
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Ask the teacher or call the school.