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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Yup. I'm a teacher. I was a career changer who felt no satisfaction from my former desk job. It's hard not to get wrapped up in everything teaching involves so I constantly need to remember that it's my job, not my life. My family and friends give my life meaning. But it's nice to feel like I'm making a difference when I go to work as well. [/quote]

How did you make the transition to teaching?  Do you teach secondary?

I have a degree in English and did almost enough Ed classes for a minor in Ed.  (I also have a graduate degree -- but not in education.)  Anyhow, I sometimes wonder what it would take to just do a complete career change and teach.  When I was a freshman in college, my plan was to be a teacher.  But I changed my mind.  That was the right call for my younger self.  But I think that teaching my be a good fit for me now.

And did you have to start at the starting salary for a teacher or were you able to start a little higher?  Just curious.

TIA[/quote

I did the Hopkins ProMAT program (not sure if it still exists) and teach elementary ESOL although I'm certified to teach Pre-k-12 ESOL. I started at step 1 on the pay scale. [/quote]

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