Amy

Posted on 11/06/09

Hi Sonia,

I am in the same boat as you! I worked in PR and Journalism
for 3 to 5 years and wanted a change. I always loved working
with children, so I got a job as a TA which has working to my
advantage. I have been able to get my master's in Education
through Grand Canyon University in less than a year and I
have so far passed all of my NYS State certification exams.
I am waiting for the results of my content test. Due to my
TA position I have been able to fulfill my student teaching
at the school I work at.

I have been getting the classroom experience I need and have
learned that with my background, I want to be a middle school
English/ELA teacher. But once january hits, I want to start
looking for jobs, but I wonder how hard it will be to get a
job!

Good Luck!!

On 11/01/09, SONIA wrote:
> Hello,
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> I sm new to the field of education, for the last ten years
> I worked in the telecommunocations field and I felt the
> need for a change. My undergraduate degree is in Business
> Finance. I am thinking of enrolling at Touro College MS in
> Early childhood, Spec. Ed Birth to Grade 2.
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> I decided to take the NYSTCE exams and so far I have passed
> the LAST, ATS-W and the CST MULTISUBJECT on my own.
> Sad to say I am feeling a bit lost. I would like to know:
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> What are my chances of getting a job once I complete the
> degree? (no teaching experience) and what can I do to
> improve my chances?
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> What is the general opinion of Touro College? i.e
> reputation?
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> Sspeaking w/ Touro college they told me that I do not get
> any assistance as far as placement for the praticum course.
> I would have to find a school on my own to complete that
> requirement. Is this the norm?
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> It almost feels like I am being thrown to the wolves
> without any guidance. They also mentioned the internship
> certificate after completing 18 credits.
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> Seems like the program at Touro is geared to those who are
> already teaching not for someone who is completly new to
> the field. Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thank you
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