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1. Why do you want to work in this industry? Bad answer: “I love school. Even as a kid, I really liked education.” Don’t just say you like it. Anyone can do that. Focus instead on your history with that particular industry, and if you can, tell a success story. Good answer: “I've always loved education, but my interest in teaching ...

Getting your resume selected and read is the first step toward securing a great teaching position. While your resume needs to be strong and well-written, you also need a perfect cover letter, or letter of introduction, to get your resume read in the first place. 1. Write a concise, yet powerful, cover letter that introduces you to the school. Be sure ...

[photo:61328] No one gets into teaching for the high pay, but some areas of the U.S. are known for rewarding their teachers with higher salaries. In this economy, salary may influence you as you decide where you want to teach. These 10 states offer a variety of places to teach, from urban to rural districts, well-known for their high regard of ...

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Are you wondering if getting an advanced degree can help add money to your salary? The answer is "yes." But depending on where you live in the US, the difference may be bigger than you think. The areas where the Master's degree or a Doctorate really pay for themselves is in suburban areas. These figures were obtained by the National Center ...

Teaching can be a thankless job, so why not make the most of a career in education by obtaining the highest salary possible? TheApple has complied a comprehensive salary guide to help our members find both the right education-related job and location to match your salary expectations. Our guide consists of best states and states to teach, salary comparisons between a ...

Most job seekers do not flock to the field of education for the salary, but rather for the rewards that come from taking part in the education system. There are such a variety of jobs within the field that the salary ranges of many professions vary drastically. The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics has released its latest findings ...

With the current economic climate in the US, everyone may be a bit on edge about the security of their job. What about the state of the teaching occupation? If you want to find out what the predictions are for the demand for teachers over the next decade, you won't want to miss what the latest research suggests. h4. Job Outlook ...

Educators have the opportunity to make a huge impact on students, but with that opportunity comes many challenges. Many teachers wish their teacher training programs did a better job of preparing them for these real classroom issues. These seven challenges are the most common challenges that teachers face-- regardless of their location or training. Read these seven challenges and add your ...

Teachers aspire to a dream job that will allow them to teach and mentor students using their own style and showcasing their skills effectively. Obtaining a dream job leads to increased job satisfaction and a rewarding teaching career. Contrary to popular opinion, getting that perfect teaching job is not as easy as you may think. Apart from fierce competition, there are ...

With the economy the way it currently is, school districts are receiving teacher resumes from an ever-increasing amount of applicants. Employers are able to be far choosier more now than ever. That is why it is crucial that you make your teaching resume stand out above the rest. It is said that potential employers take approximately 10-15 seconds to scan a ...

h4. Job Description Teacher assistants provide instructional and clerical support for classroom teachers, allowing teachers more time for lesson planning and teaching. Teacher assistants tutor and assist children in learning class material using the teacher’s lesson plans, providing students with individualized attention. Teacher assistants also supervise students in the cafeteria, schoolyard, and hallways, or on field trips. They record grades, set ...

Shortage Areas & Subjects The U.S. Department of Education has identified Teacher Shortage Areas for the 2009-2010 school year. Language Arts Mathematics Natural Science Spanish Special Education Average State Teaching Salary $47,248 Popular State School Districts Denver Public SchoolsRead more. Colorado Springs School DistrictRead more. Fort Collins SchoolsRead more. h4. For more information, "visit the Colorado state website for education.":http://www.cde.state.co.us/cdeprof/Licensure_main.asp ...

The prospect of changing careers is both exhilarating and daunting. If you know exactly what you want to pursue, don't become stymied by the enormous challenges the career-change process presents. Employ these powerful strategies to make that career change a reality. Determine Your Leverage Points Inventory the skills and experiences you can leverage in your career switch. Examples include: Company Type: ...

“There’s no crying in baseball!” screams Tom Hanks as Jimmy Dugan at an outfielder on his all-women’s team, shortly after he’s brought her to tears for a throwing error in the classic 1992 baseball movie A League of Their Own. There’s no crying in the world of work either, especially when you’re just starting out, says career expert Alaina Levine. ...

h4. Job Description Special education teachers work with children and youths who have a variety of disabilities. A small number of special education teachers work with students with mental retardation or autism, primarily teaching them life skills and basic literacy. However, the majority of special education teachers work with children with mild to moderate disabilities, using the general education curriculum, ...

h4. Counselor: Job Description Educational, vocational, and school counselors provide individuals and groups with career and educational counseling. In school settings—elementary through postsecondary—they usually are called school counselors, and they work with students, including those with academic and social development problems and those with special needs. They advocate for students and work with other individuals and organizations to promote the ...

Part 2 in a Four-Part Series [photo:59025] h4. QUESTION: Tell me about a time you faced an ethical dilemma. Intent: The interviewer is looking for evidence of your high ethical standards and honesty. Context: You might want to say you haven't had any ethical challenges, but we all have our ethics tested at some point. For example: • You discovered wrongdoing, ...

Are you having difficulty with your job search? Do you feel like you are constantly walking into a brick wall? Are you bewildered as to why your phone is not ringing off the hook with interview invitations? You may not realize it, but you could be the culprit who is unintentionally sabotaging your job search success. As a professional resume writer ...

Looking to hire that perfect someone? Now you can post up to two jobs - for free! - here at TheApple, where thousands of teachers and administrators will see it. In addition to finding talented employees, you also earn 10 reputation score points for each job you post. Job postings are valid for 30 days, and you can remove or edit ...