Comments on: Want to teach in California?

By: Tricia

Tricia — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 23:56:04 +0000

Hi Alex,
I would like to teach music in CA public schools. I have an undergrad in Journalism and am thinking about going back to school for undergrad in music, can you refer me to anyone who might know whether I need to or should? Or whether being proficient, getting a credential and having any undergrad degree are the only requirements.
Thanks! starscape38@yahoo.com

By: paula

paula — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 20:10:45 +0000

I am an elementary technology teacher in NJ with a K-12 Business Education certification from NY an NJ. I also have an elementary ed certification in NJ, a supervisor certificate, a principal license, and 14 years experience (3 in HS and 11 in elementary).

I am interested in finding out if I can teach in CA without having to take and additional tests and if I can buy back my pension from NJ into the CA system?

Thanks!
Paula

By: Nikki Chawla

Nikki Chawla — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

I would like to relocate to California and find a teaching job there. I live in NY and I am almost done with my master’s in elementary education but still have to do student teaching and take exams. How should I go about this?

By: vince

vince — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Dear Alex,

I am currently finishing my undergrad BA in psychology at Canada. My question is for a non-American would the process be similar? and if I wanted to pursue say an emergency permit for just a year, which areas in California, would I be most likely to get this type of employment for?

Thanks for your time
Vince

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

I am relocating to The Los Angeles area and would like to teach Elementary or Middle School music/choral. Where can I find out the best resources for locating vacancies in this area of teaching? Thank you, Jill

By: Stephen Brooke-Smith

Stephen Brooke-Smith — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Dear sir,
I am currently teaching English in Tokyo. I teach primary, secondary and adults English. I already have a degree so I would like to do a 1 year course that provides me with a teaching license.
Can your organisation help me? If not can you recommend somewhere in Califonia that can?
Thank you for your time.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Dear Alec,

My wife is currently on a dependent visa in California and is a qualified teacher with 2 years of experience in India. Could you guide us as to what should be done to start teaching in California?

Thanks for your time.
Jas

By: kelly hobbs

kelly hobbs — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Dear Alec,
I’ve been teaching for 8 tears here in Santa Fe, New Mexico. I have a masters in education too. What’s the process involved to teach in San Diego? Is passing the CBEST the equivalent to obtaining a California license?
Inquiring minds want to know.
Kelly

By: liza lutz

liza lutz — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

hi! i am a graduate of BS Psychology from one of the University in the Philippines, am i going to has the same process as you did? what are the things i need to do? can you help me? thanks liza

By: Alec Flett

Alec Flett — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

A number of people have asked “what do I do, this is my background…”

The simple fact is that the process is the same for everyone, no matter where you got your degree, and even if you already have a masters in education. I believe if you have a masters then you MAY get placed out of one or two classes, but you still need to go through the program.

The CBEST is basically a test to get INTO a teaching program, it is not a “teaching test” in any way. It is easier than the SAT, they just want to make sure you’re not an idiot.

I can’t offer individual help, I’m just a guy going through the process myself.