TEACH Connecticut coaches are certified teachers. They’ve been in your situation, and they can help with questions like:

• How do I know if teaching is right for me?
• How do I get certified to teach? 
• What subjects or grades can I get certified in? 
• How  do I choose a teaching program? 
• Am I eligible to apply to a program right now?
• I already have a degree. Do I have to get another one to be a teacher?

Our coaches get to know you, so you’ll get custom advice for your situation. 

When you schedule a call, you’ll get access to every TEACH Connecticut product and service—all completely free. 

With TEACH Connecticut, you can:

• Get reimbursed for application fees. 
• Find scholarship and financial aid opportunities.
• Explore and compare educator preparation programs.
• Get step-by-step checklists to apply to your top choice programs. 
• Get updates and reminders on teaching program deadlines, scholarships and more. 

How will I talk to my coach?

You have the option of talking to your coach via:

• Email
• Phone
• Video call 

Choose whichever option makes you feel more comfortable.

Don’t have time for a call or email conversation? Just open LiveChat on any of our webpages to get real-time answers.

How long will the call be?

The maximum call length is 30 minutes. Average calls last between 20 and 30 minutes.

If you have any follow-up questions, TEACH Connecticut can schedule another call for you or get you in contact with the teacher you spoke with the first time.

How do I schedule a call?

For a phone or video call, all you need to do is select a teacher you want to meet with and a convenient time for them to connect with you. Check out the next section to see the TEACH Connecticut coaches and their schedules.

How should I prepare?

Choose a call location with low background noise or that’s very quiet. If it’s a video call, try to take your call in a location with good lighting and without background distractions.

When you sign up, you’ll complete a short survey to help prepare your advisor for your conversation. It's also a good idea to think through a list of your questions beforehand.

Check out our suggestions for questions below:

• What is one thing you didn't expect before teaching?
• What is the most rewarding part of teaching?
• How do I decide on what grade level and subject to teach?
• What questions should I be asking myself when choosing a teaching program?
• Do you have advice for funding my program?
• Will my personality be a good fit for teaching?