Teach state or independent?
595702
I think they both have their merits. Independant schools generally have kids who are easier to work with because the school will kick them out if they misbehave.  The environment at an independant school is far nicer and the teachers seem happier.  But at state schools you will get far more experience with a broader range of kids and you won't get so  many 'spoilt brats'!
202383
I had this exact assignment for university three semesters ago.  I'll give you an idea of the tought process I followed to get to my philosophy.  First I started to think about how I think students learn, their different styles of learning; and my own teaching style.  I try to back all my points by examples, from books or from my own teaching experience, to prove what I believed in.  I think the most important part is to write about what you really believe in.  I'll e-mail you the first draft of my philosophy so you get a better idea of what I'm talking about.  Take into consideration that I'm an ESL teacher in Guatemala and that there are several experiences that deal with my own private teaching.
563365
depends where and what you teach
1187552
Sounds like you'd be a good teacher!!  You might want to also think of behind the scenes politics - policy development, operations, etc.  You could also become a lawyer!  You have lots of options!
510253
I think teaching is a wonderful profession~you need to go to college for 4 yrs.  At the college, you will study in the Education Department.  They will tell you what all you need to take to become a teacher.  You get to take classes about literature, math, science, art and a bunch of fun stuff.   While you are in college, you will get to student teach so you will be a great teacher when you graduate! I went to Arkansas State University and several of my friends went to Auburn University in Alabama.  What state do you live in?   I am sure that there are good colleges for you near your home.
481017
Having taught in all three types, the best answer I can give is...I don't know.  \n\nIn my experiences, as long as you're teaching the basic goals/objectives (which would essentially be the same anywhere), how you get it done generally isn't an issue unless you happen to have a principal that demands things a certain way (only run across one like that before).  I've been able to do all kinds of things in all three types of settings.\n\nAdministrative support seems totally dependent on the people in those positions, not what type of school it is.  I have had a horrible and an amazing principal in public school, and can say the same either from personal experience or in talking to others about the other two types.\n\nAs far as funding, I live in the St. Louis area now, and spent most of my life in Kansas City, MIssouri, so in speaking from those places, private schools made much less, while public and charter schools were close to the same, although districts and/or schools did have differences.  You will likely find that rural schools pay much less if you look in that direction.  \n\nI can't really say my time in charter schools was my favorite.  It seemed that many students came to them after they had been big discipline problems at their other schools and wanted to try a different school, although the problems usually carried over.  Public schools can be frustrating at times, because there are many hoops to jump through at times, especially when it comes to standardized testing, some thing private school s(at least around me) aren't required to do).  \n\nI'm not sure if this is much of an answer, but I hope I at least pointed out a few things from the view of where I am anyway.  Asking around can be a great thing, as teachers will generally tell you the straight truth about the place they work.  My best advice would be to find a school that you find yourself comfortable in, both in your teachers, and your principal.  You will always find enough teachers that you can get along with great at any school, but the principal can be more difficult.  If you click with that person, you should have it made as long as you do well at your teaching.  Best of luck on your career!
640158
Probably ... I have taught in some very isolated places.  Life is an adventure, so why not?  Every experience makes us wiser and stronger.
781455
I have taught in "Brethren Schools". The students come to learn and treat each other and the staff with respect. Because of their religious philosophy, you get some interesting situations!\nA child drops or throws a piece of paper on the floor. The teacher asks," Who did that?".  The child IMMEDIATELY owns up!\n\nImagine such an episode in a state school.\n\nIt is one of the reasons that they don't want their children educated in the state system.
98635
Well since each state has different definitions of things I will do my best to answer your question without having further information about it.\n\nI teach High School special education in a Cognitively impaired classroom, so I guess you could say I teach life skills.  \n\nI teach:\n  Table manners\n  how to eat\n  washing dishes\n  cooking\n  washing clothes\n  Toileting\n  Dressing\n  Communication\n  Community involvement\n  Vocational skills...i.e. applications, work ethic, job coaching\n  and various resource room subjects like Basic computers, basic math, and single living.\n\nI am responsible for:\n  The wellfare of my students\n  scheduling students and paraeducators\n  Writing IEPs\n  Writing MedBills\n  Writing Quarterly Reports\n  Progress updates\n  Informing student's other teachers of their accommodations and goals.\n  Helping other teachers come up with techniques to use to teach these kids.\n  Keeping parents informed of their student's progress.\n  Getting kids on and off the bus.\n  Daily Physical Therapy, OT and Speech\n  Tube feeding\n  distribution of Medications. (Odd)\n  Ordering supplies\n  Managing accounts\n\nI am too tired to think of anymore, I have to go do all these things in less than 9 hours.  I better get to sleep.\n  I hope this all helped.
1140712
Good idea.  Does your new state offer English lessons?
106218
HUGE deal...If you're teaching you're in a position of power, it doesn't matter if the student is the one who "made the first more" or not. Your judgement is being trusted by parents and school officals. If you're smart enough to teach a class, then you should be smart enough to know better than to have sex with anyone under your authority.
254803
Are you certified to teach?\n\nLAS VEGAS< NEVADA  USA is always looking for teachers and a special fast-track program is available.  \n\nLook for CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT \n            in Las Vegas, Nevada  USA\non a website.  Good luck in your endeavors!
92844
I teach in New York which is a test-happy state.  I am sorry to say that what works best is doing lots and lots of practice tests.  It's a big waste of time but it does improve scores.
1154958
Yes, your kids would be better off in public schools. Don't indoctrinate them before they have a chance to learn to think for themselves.\n\nChildren taught  in public schools have  better test scores anyway.
583967
No.\n\nAll states are legally required to provide a free, appropriate public education to students.
713616
As a public school teacher, I would actually recommend home-schooling your children if at all possible. I send my daughter to a private Christian school. Some people think it's too expensive to send their kids to Christian school, but I tell you it doesn't cost any more than daycare. Most of you probably send your kids to daycare, don't you? Also, you can't put a price on a good Christian education.  They have smaller teacher:student ratios, they focus on academics, they learn good morals, they are allowed to worship as they please (in accordance with the 1st Amendment), they score higher than the national average on tests, and they help to create productive members of society. They are not crime-and-drug ridden like so many public schools. \nA public school would be the last place I'd send my child if I could help it.\nIf, however, I did have to send here there, I would be on those teachers, principal and school board like white on rice. I would give them notes saying that they are not to teach my children evolution or any sex education (especially presented by Planned Parenthood!) or any "diversity" training (which is really just pro-gay propaganda). I will NOT have my child brainwashed by the public school system. You should be aware that the creation of a free, public school system was one of the tenets of Karl Marx's Humanist Manifesto, which was implemented by Teddy Roosevelt in this country. In fact, most of the tenets of that Manifesto were accomplished in this country in the first half of the 20th century. We have slowly become a socialist nation.\nBefore that time, children were either home-schooled or private-schooled - and some of the best, most intelligent people our country has ever produced were educated thusly.
52426
Generally speaking the further north and/or you go the better the salaries are. Some norhern states had signing bonuses almost double their annual salaries a few years back. It might be worth checking into. Also, a lot of northern states don't want to hire inexperience teachers (so I've heard), so if you have experience you might have a leg up.