Showing posts with label Certification. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Certification. Show all posts

Thursday, September 24, 2015

How to Earn National Teacher's Certification


Make sure you meet all the requirements of candidacy. You can apply if you hold a Bachelor's degree and have been teaching under a state certificate for at least three years. You also need one to three years to complete the process and funding either from your school district, a scholarship or your own pocket.
Complete the application that's available online and pay the $65 processing fee. Make sure your state recognizes the National Certification program and check online for any funding or benefits available to you in your area.
Choose the right certificate for you. The National Board offers several different certificates in various content areas. They can help you find the right certificate for your specialty.
Expect to pay approximately $3,000 to NBPTS when all is said and done. They do charge a processing fee for examining portfolios and assessments.
Pass the assessment exercises offered at an assessment center. Sample questions are available online. You have 30 minutes to respond to a question in writing.
Complete a portfolio. Your portfolio needs to include a video of your instruction and samples of student work.
Enjoy the prestige, honor and potential financial rewards associated with being a nationally certified teacher.
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Tuesday, September 8, 2015

How to Earn Money Teaching Elementary Students Online


Obtain a bachelor's degree. This will not be necessary for all online teaching opportunities, but it will be necessary if you plan on becoming a full-time online elementary school teacher. Most online teaching positions require that you have the same level of education as teachers who teach in the classroom in public schools in your state of residence. You do not necessarily have to pursue a degree in elementary education, but it is the easiest way to secure an online elementary teaching job.
Seek alternative or traditional teaching certification through your state's department of education. Certification is the process whereby the state examines your credentials and tests your knowledge of the field you intend to teach to determine your readiness to teach elementary school students. Traditional certification usually involves completing a teacher education program that is embedded in your bachelor's degree curriculum, followed by examinations testing your knowledge of elementary education. Alternative certification is similar, but usually involves completing the teacher education component after you have your bachelor's degree in addition to taking the certification exams. It is primarily designed for those who did not originally pursue a career in teaching.
Apply for online teaching positions. Online schools like K12 provide qualified teachers with an opportunity to work in a virtual classroom setting rather than teaching in the classroom. These positions often require that you have met all of the standards established by your state department of education including full teaching certification. They may also require three or more years of teaching experience, a high level of computer proficiency and the ability to work a flexible schedule.
Seek online tutoring positions. If you have an associate degree or bachelor's degree, or even a high school diploma with significant experience in an area that would be beneficial in elementary education, you may be eligible to become an online tutor. Online tutoring opportunities are offered through companies like Sylvan Learning and Tutor.com.
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