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    Why talk to a coach?

    Get advice, tailored just for you.

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    Group Advising

    Learn about certification from an experienced local educator.

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    1-on-1 Coaching

    Phone, video or email — we’ve got you covered.

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    Sign Up for Coaching

    Meet the coaches & register for your session!

Why talk to a career coach?

An aspiring Connecticut teacher talks with a career coach over Zoom

Get advice and info, based on where you’re starting and where you want to be. Talk to a coach 1-on-1 or join a group advising session, so you can take the next step in your journey with confidence.


TEACH Connecticut coaches are certified teachers. If you’re new to teaching, they can help you with questions like:

  • How do I know if teaching is right for me?
  • How do I get certified to teach? 
  • How do I choose a teaching program? 
  • Anything else you want to know! 

Plus, when you sign up with a coach, you’ll get access to every TEACH Connecticut product and service — all completely free. 

Group Advising

A group of future Connecticut teachers listen in on a career advising session

Not sure if a 1-on-1 call is right for you? Group advising sessions are also a great way to learn about becoming a teacher.

Group sessions are held monthly and cover topics like:

  • Steps to teacher certification and how to choose your subject area
  • How to choose a teaching pathway and program
  • How to get career and financial support from TEACH Connecticut
     

Every group call includes a Q&A session! Bring any questions that are top-of-mind for you. You can always schedule a 1-on-1 call if you think of more questions later.

To join a group session: Click the “Sign Up” button to open the group advising Eventbrite page. There, you can click “Select a date” and choose the session that works best with your schedule.

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Testimonials

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"Megan was terrific. She understood exactly what I was looking for and definitely set me on the right path!"

— 1:1 advising participant

1-on-1 Coaching

Our coaches get to know *you.* With a 1-on-1 call, you’ll get custom advice for your situation.

How will I talk to my coach?

You have the option of talking to your coach via:

  • Phone
  • Video call 
  • Email

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 my advising session be?

Phone or video

If you choose a phone or video call, 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.

Email

If you choose an email session, your coach will send you an initial email with advice and recommendations based on the information you share in your sign-up survey. 

You can reply once or twice with questions, and your coach will respond once or twice. 

If you still have questions, you should sign up for another coaching session and consider a phone or video conversation. 

How do I schedule an appointment?

All you need to do is select a teacher you want to meet with and a convenient time for them to connect with you. Meet the TEACH Connecticut coaches and sign up.

Phone or video

If you select a phone session, your coach will call you at the appointment time you select.

For video, your coach will email you a Zoom link ahead of time. You'll join the Zoom call at your scheduled appointment time.

Email

If you select an email session, your “appointment time” is the time by which your coach will email you with advice, recommendations and links. So, you’ll receive an initial email no later than your scheduled appointment time, but you may get an email even sooner.

How should I prepare?

When you sign up, you’ll complete a short survey to help prepare your advisor for your conversation. If you sign up for email coaching, it’s especially important to answer the survey questions with as much detail as possible, to help your coach gather the information that will be most helpful to you.

For a phone or video session, 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.

It's also a good idea to think through a list of your questions beforehand.
 

Check out our suggestions for questions:

  • What’s one thing you didn't expect before teaching?
  • What’s the most rewarding part of teaching?
  • How do I choose a grade level and subject to teach?
  • What should I look for in a program?
  • Which tests do I need to take to get certified, and when should I take them? 
  • Do you have advice for funding my program?

Meet the Coaches

  • A headshot of Ana: She is smiling at the camera; her hair is pulled back and she is wearing gold earrings.

    Ana is a bilingual/TESOL/middle school teacher with 19 years of experience, as well as an adult ed teacher. She is very enthusiastic and looks forward to helping you explore different options to join the teaching profession and inspire our new generations. Ana habla ingles y español.

  • Kenneth is a teacher with short brown hair and a beard.

    Kenneth is entering his fifth year of teaching as a third grade humanities teacher. Though still early in his career, his ability to overcome the many adversities within his first few years of teaching has provided him with a new desire to help all students by supporting and mentoring new teachers.

  • A photo of Kim, an educator with shoulder-length brunette hair and is smiling against a grey background.

    Kimberly Davis is a dedicated educator who has been inspiring students and teachers alike for 20 years. With a passion for unlocking the “power of possibilities,"  Kim has served as a mentor, a role model, and an advocate for the transformative power of education. She holds a B.A. in Cultural Studies, two Masters of Education, and a 6th Year in Administrative Leadership and Supervision.

  • A photo of Melissa, a teacher with shoulder-length hair and glasses and is smiling against a blue background.

    Melissa is a military veteran and current special education teacher. She is passionate about helping military veterans and aspiring special education teachers pursue their dreams!

A headshot of Ana: She is smiling at the camera; her hair is pulled back and she is wearing gold earrings.
Ana

Ana is a bilingual/TESOL/middle school teacher with 19 years of experience, as well as an adult ed teacher. She is very enthusiastic and looks forward to helping you explore different options to join the teaching profession and inspire our new generations. Ana habla ingles y español.

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  1. Learn about your certification options.
  2. Explore teacher training programs.
  3. Get support for teaching tests.
  4. Apply for financial aid.
  5. Chat with certification experts via live chat, small group sessions or 1-on-1 meetings.

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New to teaching? Get career advice and answers. With 1-on-1 and group advising, we’ve got flexible options to fit your life.

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Scheduling a coaching session is easy! Just follow these simple steps:
 

  1. Scroll down to read bios for all TEACH Connecticut coaches. 
  2. Click “Sign Up” to create your free TEACH Connecticut account. You’ll be redirected to our coaching request form.
  3. Fill out the form to select your preferred coach and time slot! 
     

Coaching is available to anyone without a teaching credential AND less than 2 years of experience who is living in the U.S., or is a U.S. citizen living abroad. If you’re not eligible for coaching, you can learn more about becoming a CT teacher with the TEACH Connecticut Certification Guide or from the Connecticut Bureau of Certification.

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