No financial aid, can't afford college?
Basically my parents make too much money for me to qualify for grants but they have mortgages and bills to pay and can't afford to send me to college. How do I afford college?
How do you get experience working with kids?
Really it takes volunteering to get that type of experience. It's a really competitive field (working with children) and you are right that most places want experience. You have to bite the bullet and put your time in to get on the career path you really want. Try volunteering at your local YMCA, they are always looking for people. In terms of paid employment, look for positions at day camps or summer camps. They usually require less experience. I know that my local YMCA does hire people part-time for their day-cares and those jobs usually don't "require" experience, but it is preferred. So maybe if you start off somewhere part time you can get in now, and then gain that experience you need for full time. Good Luck!
Why did YOU want to be a Special Ed. Teacher?
I am getting ready to enter my second year of college and I really need to pinpoint what I want to do with my life. I have been going between a Special Education Teacher or a Deaf Interpreter. If you are in the field of Special Education, can you answer a few questions below and help me get an understanding of the field. 1. Why did you want to become a teacher of students with special needs? 2. What are some good personal qualities that an individual going into this field should have? 3. What do you enjoy most about the field? Thank you in Advance!!
Thinking about becoming a teacher? for teachers to answer please?
I love middle school. Many people in the certification programs will scare you. I taught 2 and 3rd grade for 8 years. I have taught middle for 2 and won't go back. Less xeroxing, kids are gone in about 55 min if they are having a bad day, some back talk... but depending on school and your discapline..not as much as elementary. You usually get a 55 min or so prep period. Most kids are still sweet and childish at this age. Many start rebelling in highschool age 15-18. Teachers go home at bell....in elemetary teachers stay late...even until 6 or 7 decorating classroom. Administrators don't have as much time to "inspect" classroom. If you enjoy kids 11-15 go for it! One regret: The pay. Hard to move up on pay scale. I get $500 dollars a year for a Master's Degree with Los Angeles Unified School District! Plus side:Summers off!!! 10 sick/personal days per year. Compare that with other professional jobs! Marry rich!