That would be so awesome; I'll admit that it's a little overwhelming right now. Doesn't help that the Department of Education website is a little vague ... *grumblegrumble*
I would like to teach English. I am currently getting my second Bachelor's degree in English. My first BA was in Psychology, which means that I have numerous classes that would count toward a certification but not enough in any single subject area. (I was also a Writing minor, so I'm halfway there with regards to my English credits already and start classes on Monday to finish the rest.)
I have always been interested in teaching. In fact, I was on the verge of getting my certification when I was in university the first time, but somewhere between 16-18 credits a semester, working 25 hours a week, editing the literary magazine, volunteering as an adult educator, and acting as a research assistant for one of my professors, I just ran out of time. ;)
Incidentally, my husband is taking the same path. He, too, was interested in a teaching certification the first time around but also loaded up his schedule with classes and activities for a career he now hates. He's actually starting in the fall, teaching history and social studies at the Baltimore Youth Academy (#378); he will be getting his certification while employed there. Some of his coworkers had some ideas for ways I might also go about being certified (since it's so hard to work fulltime and take a full courseload at a brick-and-mortar college), but I'll admit that I'm nervous about the whole prospect. A bit. :)
But no matter what job I've ever done, I've always been drawn to teaching/training within it and also did a year teaching adult learners in Baltimore, a volunteer post I still regret having to give up. Never mind that this lets me use my love for English and language. So it just feels right somehow. We'll see. :)
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Date: 2008-08-01 03:18 pm (UTC)I would like to teach English. I am currently getting my second Bachelor's degree in English. My first BA was in Psychology, which means that I have numerous classes that would count toward a certification but not enough in any single subject area. (I was also a Writing minor, so I'm halfway there with regards to my English credits already and start classes on Monday to finish the rest.)
I have always been interested in teaching. In fact, I was on the verge of getting my certification when I was in university the first time, but somewhere between 16-18 credits a semester, working 25 hours a week, editing the literary magazine, volunteering as an adult educator, and acting as a research assistant for one of my professors, I just ran out of time. ;)
Incidentally, my husband is taking the same path. He, too, was interested in a teaching certification the first time around but also loaded up his schedule with classes and activities for a career he now hates. He's actually starting in the fall, teaching history and social studies at the Baltimore Youth Academy (#378); he will be getting his certification while employed there. Some of his coworkers had some ideas for ways I might also go about being certified (since it's so hard to work fulltime and take a full courseload at a brick-and-mortar college), but I'll admit that I'm nervous about the whole prospect. A bit. :)
But no matter what job I've ever done, I've always been drawn to teaching/training within it and also did a year teaching adult learners in Baltimore, a volunteer post I still regret having to give up. Never mind that this lets me use my love for English and language. So it just feels right somehow. We'll see. :)