Seeking advice from former lawyers (or others) who have transitioned into teaching
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Anonymous
| From time to time, I've seen people mention their transition from law into teaching on these forums. I am seriously considering making the transition. Before going to lawschool, I taught through afterschool programs and such, but I don't have a formal teaching degree. Any advice? I am leaning toward looking at independent schools, but if there are good P/T teaching programs that would certify me to teach in public schools, I'd consider that avenue as well. TIA for any suggestions, advice or BTDT. (I am considering highschool and middle school.) |
Anonymous
| A friend of mine did it. The not so good public schools will hire you with a provisional license. You'll have time to get your certification. Once you have some experience, switch to a better school. Public school pays better than private. Don't know about the charter schools. |
Anonymous
| Make sure you choose something that is in demand right now or you might end up jobless. It took me 3 yrs of subbing to get into my county as an elementary teacher w/ a Master's degree and some of my classmates are still looking. |
Anonymous
| What is in demand right now? |
Anonymous
special ed and the sciences ESOL in some places What's your specialty? My colleague was a lawyer (Big Law) but hated it so much she made the switch. She's teaching history, which is the easiest switch, I imagine. high school |
Anonymous
| My husband did this last year from a government agency. He now teaches elementary school in mcps. He did the one year program through Johns Hopkins. |
Anonymous
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OP here. My specialties are English and History. Would it help to have graduate degrees in the area of specialty?
16:28: Is your husband glad that he made the switch? |
Anonymous
| I am thinking about this, but I have some experience (took time off during grad school to teach high school) and a Phd in the sciences. Anyone have thoughts on the MoCo environment for teachers? |
Anonymous
| ESOL is in demand in many places. The OP could take a few ESOL grad courses and then take the ESOL Praxis. |