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Question by applexdapple: How do I make the career transition from banking to teaching?
I’ve been in banking for 3 years but have recently decided that I would like to pursue a career in teaching (something I’ve wanted to do since I was young). I’m worried I’ll have difficulties since I’ve been in banking since I graduated college and haven’t really worked with children. My degree is in psychology and I graduated in 2002. Would substitute teaching for a little while be good enough to get experience?
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Answer by a6stringjedi
Substitute teaching would get your feet wet, but you will probaby need to go back to college. THere are so many more qualifications for teachers today then there were just 5 years ago thanks to things like NCLB (No Child Left Behind). You could probably easily get into a Master’s of Education curriculum at your local college/university and be teaching in less than two years. Most likely you will need to take at least one of the Praxis tests (basically like an SAT but for teachers). I’m not really sure how that works with someone who already has a degree so maybe not. Odds are you can take night classes so if you wanted to sub you could do that in the day until you graduate. They may even be willing to let you come on full time or work as a teacher’s assistant as long as you are actively enrolled in a Master’s program for education. Good luck!
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