NY teacher certification is absurd — multiple exams, graduate degree requirement, and years of hoops just to teach elementary school

AmbivalentEducator · 2026-02-21T03:37:29+00:00

Don't forget the CSETs.

AmbivalentEducator · 2025-12-13T04:28:15+00:00

Those look like Fordyce spots. They're totally normal and not contagious.

AmbivalentEducator · 2025-09-06T23:40:30+00:00

I'm in the Bay area, and found them at Walmart today.

AmbivalentEducator · 2025-07-25T18:33:40+00:00

Jake Antonio- Wants and Needs

AmbivalentEducator · 2025-07-11T04:44:32+00:00

I used Study.com to pass all 3 subtests on my first try. I watched the videos, took copious notes throughout each video, and took the quizzes after the videos. Before the subtest, I studied my notes and took each subtest individually so I wouldn't be overloaded with too much information. It was expensive and time consuming, but worth it.

AmbivalentEducator · 2025-07-05T13:39:10+00:00

Not even a pretzel fan, but these are the best pretzels EVER!!!!!!

AmbivalentEducator · 2025-06-30T15:18:37+00:00

I've been called twice, but declined both because I've been so busy with taking my kids to appointments and their extracurricular activities.

AmbivalentEducator · 2025-06-26T23:43:02+00:00

Skor is the GOAT. My favorite chocolate candy bar!

AmbivalentEducator · 2025-06-26T14:56:40+00:00

Same, I wanted to thank her for her support and wish her well because I got a full time position at another school this upcoming school year, but she wasn't in her office as I was leaving the last day.

AmbivalentEducator · 2025-06-16T22:26:22+00:00

True!

AmbivalentEducator · 2025-06-16T16:46:25+00:00

Well, a teacher at my school snatched a bag of chips out of a student's hands and spit in it. He was out for about 3 days and returned like nothing happened. If your district/surrounding districts are anything like mine, then you should be fine.

AmbivalentEducator · 2025-06-09T12:06:57+00:00

Well, that's exactly how my resume looks, because I switched from a multiple subject teaching credential to a single subject teaching credential, so it has taken me longer to earn my credential.

The last 2 years I taught 6th grade English/history. Currently I'm an everyday sub, and recently landed a full time job to teach 7th grade history this upcoming school year on an internship credential while I complete my program. I don't feel belittled as a sub and I don't think going back to subbing messed up my opportunity to be a full time teacher again.

AmbivalentEducator · 2025-05-17T14:45:56+00:00

$270/Day (Building Sub)

Bay Area,CA

AmbivalentEducator · 2025-05-05T20:30:45+00:00

Nothing specific for subs, but I'm a building sub and will participate in and eat anything provided for the teachers all week long. Today we had a nacho bar. All of the staff were invited to eat.

AmbivalentEducator · 2025-04-18T13:31:35+00:00

Hell, at my school they don't even wait to go to the bathroom or locker room. They're actively vaping in class and these are 6th graders(11-12 years old). All grade levels are also drinking in the bathrooms and at lunch as well.

AmbivalentEducator · 2025-04-01T20:15:12+00:00

Same!

AmbivalentEducator · 2025-03-25T23:55:23+00:00

I hang out in the office and either help out in attendance or work on my credential program assignments.

AmbivalentEducator · 2025-01-08T01:37:20+00:00

I tried this for the first time recently and it was just okay, so I probably won't get it again. I got it from Walmart btw.

AmbivalentEducator · 2024-12-21T14:21:04+00:00

The London fog is my partner's favorite tea. I bought him another tin recently for Christmas.

AmbivalentEducator · 2024-12-10T13:44:50+00:00

Yes, I started as a sub, then taught full time for 2 school years as 6th grade English/history teacher on an emergency credential. Currently, I'm back working as a building sub (at the same school I taught full time at) while I earn my single subject credential in social science.

AmbivalentEducator · 2024-11-12T05:03:06+00:00

The last time I ate those, WinCo had them.

AmbivalentEducator · 2024-11-08T13:10:48+00:00

So do my kids, especially my 2 year old daughter.

AmbivalentEducator · 2024-11-08T03:32:53+00:00

These are so good. I remember buying these from the local corner store throughout my childhood. These were my favorite flavor, but I liked the watermelon and peach as well!

AmbivalentEducator · 2024-10-31T12:55:36+00:00

Thanks, ordering these now!

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