I plan to relocate to Richmond, VA in 2008 and pursue teaching.
2006-10-14 12:21:52 · 8 answers · asked by Smiley 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
contact the VA Dept of Education to see what qualifications you need to meet in order to get your Teaching Certificate . . you'll definitely have to take the Praxis (if you plan to teach K-6, you only need Praxis I . . if you want to teach 7-12, you'll also need Praxis II in your specialty area . . but they will go over all of that with you . . . also you should start applying to different schools . . usually around February or March, they start having teaching job fairs for jobs in the Richmond area, so listen out for that . . you might want to read the book "the first days of school" by harry wong . . .
2006-10-14 12:32:31 · answer #1 · answered by ♥LoisLane♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's some great advice here! The path will probably depend on what grade level and content area you want to teach in, as I found out.
I recently made the same switch after more that 20 years in high tech. I was quite disallusioned to learn that I would need to go back to school to get a teaching certificate --some 30 credit hours that would take 2 years full time school! I already hold a BA, MA and MBA, I don't need another degree! But then I discovered that in WA state where I live that I could get a provisional certificate to teach business education classes in high school--which is exactly what I wanted to do!! I applied for a job and got it!! Now I am in the classroom teaching computer applications and taking one class a week at night to work on my certification in the "Career Technical Education" area.
The other teachers I work with are very glad to have people like us with industry/business experience join their ranks since many of them have spent most of their adult life in education and know that they lack some of our perspective on the practical applications of education in the business world (yes, you will REALLY use algebra on the job!).
Good luck, happy hunting!
2006-10-14 16:55:38 · answer #2 · answered by airpocket2002 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go on Virgina's or the Richmond Board of Education's website to see what the requirements are to become a teacher in that state.
2006-10-14 12:30:39 · answer #3 · answered by Laughing Libra 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it will require you some time the first year. you are going to have to get use to the curriculum and get into the groove of things. basically get to know some seasoned teacher and ask them for help. do some research and find out if you would prefer teaching on the elementary level or secondary. that will make a whole world of difference. good luck with that. teaching can be a joy depending on what you want to get out of it.
peace
2006-10-14 16:36:45 · answer #4 · answered by Wonder Woman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a bachelor's degree or higher, you may be able to get a "career-switcher" credential in Virginia. You have a number of classes to take, and then have to student teach for a year. You also have to pass a couple of tests which are required to obtain your credential. Good luck!
2006-10-14 12:25:18 · answer #5 · answered by Zyrilia 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get ready to live meagerly and give up a lot of the frivolous things you spend money on because teacher's don't make squat compared to business professionals.
2006-10-14 12:30:18 · answer #6 · answered by nido_tr3s 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find out what courses you need to be a teacher and take them. Then take the test needed by the government to become certified.
Best wishes.
2006-10-14 12:28:41 · answer #7 · answered by Aliz 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
awesome then start reading more books and get some more experience u must be in canada right
2006-10-14 12:22:49 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋