About Carla Expertise I can answer any questions having to deal with education in the K-6 classroom. I am able to answer from a teacher's point of view as well as that of a parent. I can also answer general questions having to do with special education and gifted education.
Experience This is my 20th year as an educator. I have taught in the areas of special education, elementary education(grades 1 and 3 predominantly) and I am a parent of two gifted children.
Organizations Pennsylvania State Education Association
Education/Credentials BS in Education
PA State certification in Special Education
PA State certification in Elementary Education
Question I have a bachelor's degree in psycholgy but I would like to get my masters in elementary reading. I would like to work with children who have difficulty with reading by pulling them out of their classroom and working one on one with them. I was wondering what degree I need to do this. I really appreciate your help.
Answer Hi! I am frowning right now because my daughter is majoring in psychology. I hope she is making the correct decision!
ANYWAY...you need a reading specialist certification. You will need your Master's in that in order to teach in what you describe. It is a Title I Federal program. The jobs are few and far in between. You need to find out the demand in your area before going into reading specialist. You should find out if you can teach reading in an elementary or middle school CLASSROOM also rather than just a Title I program. Perhaps you would be better off getting your Master's in Elementary Ed.
Best of luck! :)
