Careers: Teaching/Teaching as a career

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Can you please advise me on how I can pursue a career in teaching? I am an Irish man married to an american citizen. I hold a business degree in management and marketing.

I live in New York.

Many thanks,

Robert

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Dear Robert,

You don't say what you would like to teach or to whom.  Are you thinking of college, high school, elementary or junior high?  You'd have to get a credential based on your preference.  Have you had any experience in any kind of teaching?  Do you want to teach at a public or private school?  I've done all of my teaching in California, but I have a nephew who is teaching in New York right now.  Let me know your particulars, and I can give you a better response.

Yours,
Bonnie

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Bonnie Shimmin

Expertise

I can answer questions about teaching and learning in grades K-8, having taught all those grades. As a former principal I can discuss techniques and responsibilities in administration of public schools. I am especially familiar with California laws and educational history. I have no personal knowledge or experience with home schooling or private schools.

Experience

Public School Teacher in grades K-8: All grade levels - specializing in English and Social Sciences. Specialist in Gifted and Talented Education. Specialist in Categorical Program Evaluation. Administrator (Principal or Assistant Principal) in elementary (K-6) and middle schools (6-8).

Organizations
Retired Principals Association UCLA Alumni Association

Publications
"What if...?" In-frequently Asked Questions by Principals "My Brain Makes Learning Fun: Gifted Students Speak Out" Vols 1 and 2 Yearly Categorical Program Evaluation Reports

Education/Credentials
B.A. from UCLA in English with a minor in Social Sciences. M.A. from California Polytechnic University in Education, specializing in Instructional Technology and Media CA Elementary Credential - Life CA Secondary Credential - Life (English & Social Sciences) CA Administrative Credential

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