Those of you who have been trying to get teaching positions on Long Island, where did you go to school and are they helping you in your search at all??
I will be going to Grad school next fall at either St. John's University or Queens College. I will be getting my Master's in Education to teach English/Language Arts. It was either that or History and I figured my odds were better with English. Eventually I'll probably get certified in both. Anyway, St. John's (far more expensive) says that after their accelerated program I will be able to teach next fall while I finish up my degree and they will help place me. Any experiences, girls? Queens College (much cheaper) has an accelerated program also but will not help place me. Any suggestions as to the best course of action or experiences with either of these schools would be greatly appreciated. I am really nervous after reading the other post. . . help. . .please. . . TIA--jennifer
jenny26
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Saint John's has an excellent master's program. The professors will help you every step of the way. If you need a class and it is closed, they will raise the cap and get you in. I also went there for undergraduate and yes some classes were a joke, but the master's program was excellent. I learned and utilized many different achievement tests and wrote many reports and recommendations based on the testing. As a special ed. teacher, I found this experience most helpful. As with any college, take the professors who expect the most and you will do well.
My sister goes to Queens for undergrad and has so many problems getting into classes and her professors are very distant. At St. John's EVERYONE knew me and were always there to help.
St. John's had a partnership with District 27 in Queens when I went there. Some of the teaching fellows in my classes went there for free. It may be something to look into. I worked full time and paid for my classes. Good luck whichever school you choose.
shelby34
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I agree with a lot of the other posts.... it is just hard to find a teaching job on LI. Some schools have ways to help you a bit, but I don't think you need to have a degree from st johns' in order to help you get a job. I went to Hofstra (a ton of $$$)...they have a whole career center that just focuses on getting teacher's jobs. They helped us write our resumes, gave us mock interviews and went back over a tape of the interview with us, had a hige job fair, and invited principals and other guest speakers to give us advice. However, it still didn't help a ton. It may help you get your foot in the door at some places, but that is really it. I have a friend who just graduated with her master's from QC and still can't find a job. But, I don't know that being from another school would have helped either! I got hired where I student taught. So, my advice is to do a lot of research and try to student teach at a school that may have job openings. Also, try to sub and get experience in other ways. Those are the things that get you hired.
jenny26
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I agree with you. Unlike a career in medicine or law, it is not the school on your resume that gets you the job. It is your personality, presence in the classroom, and knowledge of subject areas.
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I am in the same position....., but I am teaching in Brooklyn for the NYCBOE. I went to undergrad. at St. Joseph's and to grad at Stony Brook. So if anyone has any suggestions or advice on how to ace the interview that would be so appreciated.
