1. How can
I help pay for an alternative certification program?
There are several different options available to help finance alternative
certification programs including federal loans and special programs
like Troops to Teachers. To find out which program is best suited to
your situation click on FINANCING ALTERNATIVE
CERTIFICATION.
2. I entered the military after college
and I have never had a civilian job. Do I have the necessary qualifications
and skills to be a teacher?
Statistics show that military people have the skills to become excellent
teachers because of the training they have received. To read more, click
on WHY MILITARY PEOPLE MAKE GOOD TEACHERS.
3. Do I have to return to school full
time to complete a teaching certificate?
No. If you already have a bachelor’s degree most states offer
some type of alternative certification program that can be done on a
part time basis while you are working, maybe even while you are teaching.
You can learn more about how to become certified by clicking on
ROUTES TO CERTIFICATION.
4. Are there any tests I can take that
will help me decide if I would like a career in education?
There are many tests available that can help you determine your interests
as well as your personality strengths and your future goals. Some of
these tests are listed under IS TEACHING FOR YOU?
5. Are former military teachers really
satisfied with the decision they made?
Former military people report a higher level of satisfaction with their
jobs than the average teacher. They also have a lower drop out rate.
You can read what they say about teaching in their own words by clicking
on WHAT TROOPS TO TEACHERS SAY. |
