Certification Update – Jan 1st

The last four months provided nonstop educational action. From teaching my own classes to completing the coursework required for my degree and certificate, I’ve had hardly a moment to breathe. What a great semester. This post provides an update about my progress towards teacher certification. (Spoiler: I’m approaching the finish line.)

Certification Update, May 6th

In this multi-part blog series, I provide an update on my progress in obtaining an English Language Arts master’s degree and state-approved teaching certification. This post focuses on my experience taking the two required exams, including the Praxis Core 5752 Combined Exam, and the Praxis II English Language Arts 5039 Content Exam.

Certification Update – April 27th

Nearly all of my free time right now is dedicated to the process of becoming a certified teacher in the State of Alaska. This requires that I take exams, complete a new educational degree, and perform demonstration teaching, among other things. With each required step completed, I get closer to a time in life in… Continue reading Certification Update – April 27th

Introduction to A Financial Challenge of a Teacher

Introduction Hello and welcome to this web series, “A Financial Challenge of a Teacher.” This blog post provides an introduction and helpful information for readers. What is this series about? I am a middle-school teacher based in Tok, Alaska. I teach English Language Arts and this is my second year as a public-school teacher. The… Continue reading Introduction to A Financial Challenge of a Teacher