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Tables of Contents for Teacher Career Starter
Chapter/Section Title
Page #
Page Count
Introduction Why Enter the Teaching Field?
v
The Hottest Jobs for Teachers
1
40
The Rewards of Teaching
2
2
Take a Closer Look
4
1
Career-Changers Who Want to Become Teachers
5
1
Areas of Specialization for Teachers
6
15
Other Teaching Opportunities
21
3
A Look at Different Educational Settings
24
6
Salaries---What Teachers Earn
30
3
Hiring Trends
33
8
All about Teacher Education Programs
41
32
Changes in Teacher Education
42
3
Alternative Teacher Certification Programs
45
1
Bachelor of Science Degree Education Programs
46
3
Sample Undergraduate Teacher Education Programs
49
2
Master of Arts and Master of Science Education Programs
51
6
Teaching Skills for the Future
57
2
Meeting State Certification Requirements
59
1
Choosing Your Program
60
8
Distance Learning Teacher Education Programs
68
5
How to Find Teacher Education Programs and Financial Aid
73
30
Bachelor's Degree Programs in Teacher Education
74
5
Graduate Degree Programs in Teacher Education
79
2
Alternative Teacher Education Programs
81
2
Distance Learning Teacher Education Programs
83
3
Taking the Next Step---How to Find Financial Aid and Scholarships
86
4
Types of Financial Aid
90
3
Work-Study Programs
93
1
Loan Programs
93
1
Special Loan Programs for Teachers
94
3
Maximize Your Eligibility for Loans and Scholarships
97
1
Financial Aid Resources
98
5
Teacher Certification
103
36
The Traditional Route to Certification
104
2
Alternative Routes to Certification
106
3
State Licensing Information
109
2
Testing
111
7
State Departments of Education
118
21
Finding Job Openings and Creating Your Resume
139
30
How to Find Job Openings
140
9
Preparing Your Resume
149
10
The Electronic Resume
159
10
Cover Letters and Interviews
169
22
Writing a Cover Letter
169
3
Filling Out an Application
172
1
How to Ace the Job Interview
172
14
Follow up after Your Interview
186
5
How to Succeed Once You've Landed the Job
191
32
School Culture and Fitting In
192
5
Working with Your Supervisors
197
5
Making the Most of Your Union
202
2
The Importance of Classroom Management
204
7
Managing Parent Relationships
211
3
The Board of Education
214
1
Challenges Facing Teachers
214
5
The Payoff
219
4
Appendix A Professional Associations
223
4
Appendix B Additional Resources
227
12
Appendix C Sample Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
239