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Hi Debba,
This may seem to be a simplistic question, but as a 47 year old married father of two, who works primarily as a golf caddie, and it is a seasonal position, I am interested in becoming a sub. teacher to supplement my income during slow periods.
I have 52 college credits.
What steps do I need to take to become certified to sub. teach? Or whom, in southern NJ, can I contact for direction?
Thank you.
Jim P.

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Dear Jim,

I don't know if you have pursued this or not, but I just came across a website that I thought might be helpful to you:

http://philville.com/tchrcert.html

http://www.nasdtec.org/contract.tpl

http://www.ericdigests.org/1999-3/degree.htm

Debba

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Debba Robinson

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I can answer questions about reading at all levels, English as a Second Language, elementary math, science and social studies as well as general education matters. Individuals interested in teaching in international schools can contact me for information on how to begin the process of looking for jobs overseas.

Experience

I have been teaching for 30 years with a MEd in Reading and Language Arts, a BA in Elementary Education. For 6 years I taught computer to grades K-8. I have taught in combined grades (K-2 and 2-3 splits)in the US and overseas. The bulk of my elementary experience is in second and third grades, although I've taught K, 1, 2, 3 and 5 as a self-contained experience. Twenty-two years of my experience teaching has been in international schools in Africa and Asia.

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MEd. in Reading and Language Arts
BA in Elementary Education
Certified principal K-12. Currently the director of the American International School of Niamey, Niger.

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