Hi, i am currently in my last year of college where I am studying to become a high school history teacher. Right now, I am student teaching right now in Pittsburgh, PA. I will be graduating from Duquesne University in May. Anyway, I want to continue my education, but I'm not sure which direction I want to go. I was thinking maybe getting my masters in Special Ed, because my school offers a program to get that in a year.
Anyway, if I decide not to do that, I want to move to New York City and I was wondering a few things about teaching there.
First, is it hard to find a job (which areas would be the best to look)??
Second, where is the best place to live (i have some friends in the bronx and queens - what is a decent area for a decent price with not a huge travel time)??
Third, what certifications do I need? (In PA, you need to complete the Praxis - Math, Reading, Writing, and also Citizenship.
Also, any other tips you can give me?? Thanks so much!!!
2007-02-09 06:39:18 · 6 answers · asked by stressed college student 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
1) The entire Northeast is projecting a decline in enrollment for public schools up to 2012. This means fewer jobs. High school history is especially difficult ( I just finished student teaching and I went on an interview recently for a maternity leave replacement, where I was told that they had 23 other resumes for the same spot.
Special Education=job options. You will have allot more choices with that, so go for it.
2) The best place to live is obviously Manhattan. However, the rent is absolutely insane. Most people that I know who work in New York commute from New Jersey.
3) New York does not use the PRAXIS
2007-02-11 15:15:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
you will have to take the NY state cert. exams LAST ATS-W & CST as well as a writing test, you then have to apply to the city for a seperate license...Brooklyn right now is the hottest place to live, there are many nice neighborhoods where the rents are decent, by NY standards...studio/1br=about $1000/month...my wife and I just moved to the burbs from park slope we had a 2 br duplex for 1700/mo if you get a roomie you will save $$$...williamsburg is an up and coming area ...very popular with 20 somethings, artists and musicians...you will have to spend at least a day or two in NY getting your cert. done because you must be fingerprinted by the city, yes ebven if PA has already fingerprinted you...Region 5 is doing the most hiring right now, but is also one of the toughest areas to live in...stay away from queens...very bad...
2007-02-09 06:59:03 · answer #2 · answered by techteach03 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Praxis certificate can be transferred into a NY state certificate if it is ONLY a fully certified certificate. Getting a job in NY is tough where ever you are. It comes down to timing and who you know which lands you the job. I would get my MS in Special Ed. and then focus on certifications as a back up plan. Math, History, and English are the popular backup plans for certification.
2007-02-09 08:15:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I will answer the where to live: Try Astoria, Queens. Close to Manhattan, near the subway, relatively safe.
Consider a roommate (get the free Village Voice newspaper for ads), and expect rents to be higher than what you're used to. Consider not having a car - hard to find parking, and insurance is high.
Consider spending a weekend in NYC to explore the city, before deciding to live here. It's a great city, and people either love it or hate it.
Good luck.
2007-02-09 06:51:13 · answer #4 · answered by fcas80 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
New York teachers are underpaid and overworked. Good luck!
2007-02-09 06:46:59 · answer #5 · answered by Xiomy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do you really think.........
2007-02-09 06:42:13 · answer #6 · answered by troble # one? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋