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What can I do? Education or Social Services? Career Counselor was worthless.?
I have 2 AA Degrees, a Bachelor's Degree in Management, 61 units completed for the Education Specialist Credential in M-M Disabilities and additional coursework in ASL, Child Development and Computers/Office Technology. I did not pass my student teaching due to my disability. My work experience includes (Aide, Substitute Teacher, ESL Testing Technician, Non-profit agencies for clients w/disabilities, food service and retail). I could get my Masters in ED w/o the credential by taking 4 more classes ( + my thesis). Or, I could take the same amount of classes for the ECE Credential, (no thesis required) But, what if I don't pass my student teaching again? Most of my education and experience is in education. If I apply in a field that is different, employers say I need a different degree or ask, why the change? I need to know what am I qualified to do with what I have so far. If I need to go a little further, Masters Degree or an ECE credential? Please help if you can. I have passed the CBEST, SSAT and RICA Examinations for teaching. I do not have the energy to start a different Masters Degree from the bottom-up.
Public Comments
- No disrespect here, but if you did not pass your student teaching because of a disability then perhaps teaching is not the best line for you. If you have a disability that requires you missing a great deal of class time you will find that it will be difficult to get and keep a position. (I have fibro, so know how hard it can be.) Perhaps you might look into some of the private education specialist positions than offer extra help for students or even working with adults. Those tend to be less stressful and are not as strict regarding scheduling.
