Try community college. I had an English teacher in high school who was amazing and didn’t get her teaching degree until she was in her 40’s. You’re never too old. Teachers are in such high demand that there’s a bunch of grants and scholarships that you can apply for.
I actually went into a graduate program for teaching ten years after getting my undergrad. I only decided to go for my masters in teaching after subbing for three years and getting my CELTA (certificate for teaching adults English).
I would strongly suggest subbing to get an idea of what teaching is like. Email any neighboring schools to see if you can shadow/volunteer at different levels (elementary and secondary). If you want to save your coins I highly recommend getting the TEFL or CELTA to teach abroad. You can save SO much money teaching English abroad, specifically in Asian countries. I think it's important to see if you really like teaching before diving into a program or the field.
I love teaching but I don't know if I'd love it as much if I didn't see what it was actually like. Also, if you decide to become a teacher and you get hired at a school, make sure to ask if you can sit in and observe other teachers during your planning period. University never quite prepares you for classroom management and it's so helpful to see how others manage and run their classroom. Sorry for the long reply!
i'd highly consider subbing- obviously it's different than actually teaching, but you can really get a vibe of what the schools are like. If it feels right go for it! Some of my coworkers didn't get their teaching licenses until their 30s or 40s and they're some of the best most amazing educators. Definitely never too late.
Try community college. I had an English teacher in high school who was amazing and didn’t get her teaching degree until she was in her 40’s. You’re never too old. Teachers are in such high demand that there’s a bunch of grants and scholarships that you can apply for.
I actually went into a graduate program for teaching ten years after getting my undergrad. I only decided to go for my masters in teaching after subbing for three years and getting my CELTA (certificate for teaching adults English). I would strongly suggest subbing to get an idea of what teaching is like. Email any neighboring schools to see if you can shadow/volunteer at different levels (elementary and secondary). If you want to save your coins I highly recommend getting the TEFL or CELTA to teach abroad. You can save SO much money teaching English abroad, specifically in Asian countries. I think it's important to see if you really like teaching before diving into a program or the field. I love teaching but I don't know if I'd love it as much if I didn't see what it was actually like. Also, if you decide to become a teacher and you get hired at a school, make sure to ask if you can sit in and observe other teachers during your planning period. University never quite prepares you for classroom management and it's so helpful to see how others manage and run their classroom. Sorry for the long reply!
i'd highly consider subbing- obviously it's different than actually teaching, but you can really get a vibe of what the schools are like. If it feels right go for it! Some of my coworkers didn't get their teaching licenses until their 30s or 40s and they're some of the best most amazing educators. Definitely never too late.