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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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    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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    Meet the Coaches

    …and sign up 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.

Meet the Coaches

Read bios for our TEACH Connecticut coaches! Then, scroll down to fill out a brief appointment request form. Don't see a form? Try logging out and refreshing your page, or email for assistance.

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.

  • 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.

  • A photo of Gabi in her classroom

    Gabi is from Argentina and is a middle school Spanish teacher. She worked in the school system in CT for a few years until deciding to become a teacher later in life by attending the Alternate Route to Certification (ARC) program. She has a passion for teaching, likes sharing her experiences, and above all enjoys being of service. Gabi habla inglés 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 headshot of Megan in her school library. She has long hair and is wearing a long-sleeved beige shirt.

    Megan is a 7th grade English Language Arts teacher and an Instructional Coach for grades 7-12. She also serves on her school’s Leadership Team. Before beginning her teaching career, she worked in summer school programs and as a paraprofessional. Teaching inspires her to keep learning, growing and helping others to do the same!

  • 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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