How can I improve my CV to help my chances of becoming a teacher?

Question

I am 28 and previously worked in management positions in call centres. Prior to this, I completed a law degree at university.

My dream has alwasy been to teach and I am now trying to make this a reality. I have a plan to pay off all my debts and save money over the next 4 years to do the one year post grad in primary education here in Scotland.

What I'd like to know is...what things could I try and do over this time to improve my CV, in order to make me as desirable as possible to potential selectors for University and then for prospective employers once I become qualified?

I am starting tutoring over the next week, so this is one thing but I was wondering if there was anything else you could suggest.

Thanks in advance :)

Answer 1

I think they'll want to grab you for the teaching profession. I don't think you'll have any difficulty in persuading them to take you on. What you might consider doing is some kind of voluntary youth work locally (for which they're always crying out for volunteers). You would have to undergo a vetting process, which would be rather a bore, but it would show commitment to working with youngsters. You could also consider signing up for a summer scheme for children during the summer when the tutoring work dries up -- for example http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&ie=UTF-8&rls=TSHA,TSHA:2005-49,TSHA:en&q=camp+beaumont. But seriously -- you're not going to have a problem when it comes to persuading them to take you on! Good luck with everything!

Answer 2

Not only do tutoring, but you may try to work as a teachers aid. I myself am a teacher here in the US, and worked the round-about way into teaching.
I started by volunteering at the local Secondary School and moved into becoming a paid teachers aide. By having this on my CV, it gave me a chance to teach full time a couple of years later while I pursue my full teacher's certification. I am in my fourth year of teaching now and just started my last grad class this week to fullfill my requirements for full certification! After passing this semester, I will be just as qualified as any other teacher out there.

Best of luck, and enjoy such a rewarding career choice!