Who can I contact for information about the teaching field?

[Sy Ali]

On 4/25/07, Jason A. Spiro <jasonspiro-Re5JQEeQqe8AvxtiuMwx3w at public.gmane.org> wrote:
> 2007/4/24, Sy Ali <sy1234-Re5JQEeQqe8AvxtiuMwx3w at public.gmane.org> wrote:
> >
> > "teaching" might not be the right word.. perhaps tutoring is better.
> > I know that teachers college exists to bring people up to speed for
> > that field, but I also remember hearing that it's a bit more relaxed
> > for substitute teachers.
> >
> I assume you are thinking more about lower-level teaching:
> e.g. teaching children.  I should have clarified:  I am hoping to
> teach adults in more advanced topics if possible.

I understood that you meant adults .. but I don't see how you can get
into the industry (and make actual money) on such short notice without
a teaching degree.. even becoming a teacher's assistant sounds hard,
as they probably hand-pick from among their students.


> Hmm, I would go with the largest schools, e.g. Seneca or U of T.  So I
> guess I should talk with those schools and ask if it is still
> practical to apply for class lab assistant work there for this summer.

Absolutely that's what you should do.  At least get a feeler or two
out there to learn what the real situation is.  Even if you find it
hard to get your foot in the door, ask them if they know anyone or
what direction you could go towards.. you never know.


> But I suspect I'd have better luck applying to smaller places:
> perhaps you or others know people in the field and have suggestions
> about people I could talk to?

I've got no suggestions myself, as I'm not really in the business..


Hopefully we can hear a couple of other voices out there.  I'd bet
there have been some people who have done some private lessons.. maybe
that's an industry waiting to be explored.
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