Some of my writing explores career choices and professional certification, and how education can impact them.
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How to Leverage Your Ability to Learn to Get Ahead at Work
4 Mistakes to Avoid When Preparing for FTCE, GACE or TExES Tests
Starting Over With a New Career Path in Adulthood Doesn't Have to be Scary
Advice to Educators Pursuing an Alternative Teacher Certification
How to Know if Becoming a Foreign Language Teacher Is Right for You
Why There's No Such Thing as ''Too Old to Go Back to School''
5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Learning Chinese
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How to Leverage Your Ability to Learn to Get Ahead at Work
You excelled at learning during your school years; now you're trying to move ahead at work, which can involve leveraging your learning abilities. Based on the needs of your workplace, these suggestions can help you turn your learning power into earning power. -
4 Mistakes to Avoid When Preparing for FTCE, GACE or TExES Tests
The FTCE, GACE and TExES exams are mandatory teacher certification tests. If you're planning to teach in Florida, Georgia or Texas, you know that your career plans depend upon your test performance—so be sure to avoid these four costly mistakes. -
Starting Over With a New Career Path in Adulthood Doesn't Have to be Scary
Choosing a new career path in your adult years can seem daunting, but it doesn't have to be overwhelming. Follow these suggestions to make a smoother career transition. -
Advice to Educators Pursuing an Alternative Teacher Certification
Alternative teacher certification offers opportunities for aspiring educators with backgrounds outside of education. If you're taking a non-traditional path to your classroom career, consider these suggestions for a successful transition. -
How to Know if Becoming a Foreign Language Teacher Is Right for You
Here are several considerations to help you decide if you should pursue a career as a foreign language teacher - no matter where you are on your career path. -
Why There's No Such Thing as ''Too Old to Go Back to School''
According to recent data from the National Center for Education Statistics, about 40% of college students are over the age of 25. Find out why going back to school has no age limit. -
5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Learning Chinese
If you are already fluent in English, learning Chinese may open up many professional possibilities. Ask yourself these questions before you start your studies.