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Dear Guidance Counselor-
Do you thinking building a portfolio for a teaching career is important? I have heard mixed opinions on the subject and just wondered if you think a portfolio can be a valuable tool to bring on teaching job interviews? Thanks so much! Becky
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Dear Becky-
I appreciate your question and I am sure that many educators searching for
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Dear Guidance Counselor,
I am a veteran elementary teacher in need of some advice. In recent years it seems more and more responsibilites have put on my plate. My school has made some major cuts this year including many of our special programs. We no longer have a technology teacher or computer specialist. We have been asked to incorporate technology into our regular curriculum, meaning I am
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Dear Guidance Counselor,
I'm searching for a school where I can earn my bachelor's degree in education. While I know I want to be a teacher, I have no idea where I want to go school. It seems that nearly all schools offer the program I want, but I have no way of knowing if the school's teaching degree program is a good one. Do you have any tips on narrowing down my choices to find the school with the right teaching degree program
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Dear Guidance Counselor,
I am studying medical billing at a community college but not so sure that is what I really want to do with my life. How do I decide? I heard once you can take career tests. Should I do that online? Or see a counselor? I want to make the most of my education! Chris.
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Dear Chris,
Picking a career that is a good match for your [...]
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Hello Guidance Counselor-
I have a bachelor's degree in education and have been struggling with deciding what kind of job I want to do . Can you give me some ideas about careers in the field? I am considering pursing a master's degree in a specific area of education and wondered if there are any options I haven't considered.
Best,
Shana
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Dear Shana,
Great question and one that certainly comes up a lot. When t [...]
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Dear Teacher,
I have always dreamed of being the first member of my family to go to college, and I want to earn a bachelor's degree in education. I really want to become a teacher and think I'd be good at helping kids. The problem is that I had to drop out of high school when I was 17 to work. Now I feel trapped in my job and have no support system to give me encouragement or advice on how to better my life. I don't even thin
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I'm a long haul truck driver constantly on the road all over the country, but I want to use my GI Bill benefits to go back to school. What should I be looking for when I consider an online college degree? I enjoy driving now but I can't see raising a family this way. Can you recommend a few pointers? Thank you, Tom.
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A great question, Tom. Your circumstances are far from unique. Thousands of people work or possess commitments that prohibit setting the steady sch
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Hi Guidance Counselor,
I've been searching for teaching jobs and have my very first interview in a few days, but I am extremely nervous. I am trying to mentally prepare myself, but am finding that impossible because I don't know what to expect. Can you give me any hints or ideas about what I will be asked? I'm afraid I'll bomb the interview in this state of mind. Thank you, Courtney
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Hello Guidance Counselor,
Tell me the truth, is it even possible for a teacher to get stuff done during her "prep time" at work? I find that the second my students walk out the door for music, P.E. or lunch, the last thing I want to do is start planning next week's lessons, grading papers or cleaning the classroom. The only thing on my mind is sitting on my bottom and absorbing the silence (with maybe a little meditation or yoga moves on the side!) This forces me to stay really late at school or work all night at
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Dear Guidance Counselor,
I recently graduated from high school and am working as a waitress. I would like to have a career instead of just a job, but can't see myself committing to college for 4 years. I was wondering if I can become a teacher assistant without going to college? Also, what is involved in a job as a teacher assistant? I might like to eventually become a teacher, b [...]
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