Having a Hard Time Finding My First Teaching Job.?

Question

How can I set myself apart from the rest? I've started some volunteer work at a local foster home tutoring, but this year I may not find a teaching position so I need to find a job relevant to teaching that will look good on my resume.

I've substitute taught for a few months after I graduated, but I don't like it because I'm just a baby sitter. Should I continue this or are their other options to gain experience. How about tutoring centers like Sylvan? Would this look just as good on a resume as subbing?

Answer 1

Come to West Virginia - we're BEGGING for special educators!!

Answer 2

how about being a teachers aid-I did dthat as well as a couple other people I know--it may be in special ed--but even if your degree is in regualr ed-a history of public school employment looks good on a resume--

not to mention tutoring centers don't pay good--about the same as a public school aid--more benefits workign full time as an aide in school

Answer 3

are you in special education?  you don't really need to set yourself apart from other SPED teachers...you can go anywhere and just get a job!  my district is so desperate for SPED teachers that there are 3 alternative certification programs that put interns with NO experience in the classroom while they learn how to teach.

Answer 4

any good job will look good

I though the nation is short on teacher i know texas is very short.