my new position is coming along great. I have a lot of organizing to do and I'm still kinda lost on a lot of things but I am really loving it....
FTCE SAE K-6 on Saturday. I've heard it's a really hard one to pass and I haven't had a moment to study. Anyone know if I can reschedule?
Miss W, That's what I'm hoping to be able to do...some getting to know each other stuff. They've just started reading "Dear Mr. Henshaw" with a...
First day tomorow!!! School started back in August...5th grade class has been with an aide for a few weeks. Tomorrow I (first year teacher) come...
I'm so sorry you're having to go through all that you are. I agree, you need to do what's best for you. I would imagine, if there's so much...
it's about a 35 minute ride. not too bad. i hope i can begin later this week. i'l be working on getting all my paperwork in order today and...
Thanks. I certainly will. So glad I found this site. Everyone's been a real help.
I just got a job as a fifth grade teacher. Can't wait to start but a bit nervous about "first day" coming up. I think there's lots of support...
I've never worn a suit to an interview. I wear nice pants and a nice blouse. Too hot here and I'm just uncomfortable in a suit. I've been on 5...
glad to hear you both say that. i had a third interview today--3rd choice. was still leaning toward "A" after this interview...just a gut...
I got a much much warmer feeling at school "A". Very nice people. I also felt that as a 1st year teacher school "A" would be more helpful with...
I interviewed last week for 2 positions. Job "A" is in a poor neighborhood, about 45 minutes from my home...Job "B" is in a very affluent...
Big congrats. New jobs have begun popping up here too just since last week. And our schools started on August 7. So let's not give up y'all. I...
I know what you mean about that comment. There is no teacher shortage around here either no matter what the media says. I just came back from an...
Many areas have American schools. My brother in law and sister in law attended an American school in Dhahran (sp?) in Saudi Arabia. And my...
I'll check again. I just looked at the dates for the regular college semester. I'll call and ask though. I wonder if it's easier to get a...
eliz80, I'm in the same boat. If I could get a job I could go the alt cert route. I'd never even heard of this EPI program until yesterday...on...
eliz80, I am in Manatee County. I'm eligible for the English 5-9 certificate. Took the SAE and passed. I'd thought that since I didn't get a job...
thechangingtabl, I was just told today that I'm not allowed to begin the alt certif. program unless I am employed as a full time teacher. Is that...
Where I am I get a call almost every day. Here subbing pays about $87/day. Not great, but not too bad.