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New Career for Great Math Teacher? Career paths for former educators?

  • What jobs would you recommend?  Which companies are looking to hire someone with this type of background? I have a good friend who is a GREAT High School math teacher (he also has his BS and MS). He and his students have won numerous awards at a school, in a district, in a city that is not known for its school system. He is frustrated because his pay has actually decreased each of the past 5 years. He is dynamic, bright, personable and innovative. After almost 20 years as a teacher he feels that he needs to a better profession to support his wife and three children.  Great Teacher, knows math, fantastic with people.  Seems like it would be a great combination. Your thoughts and assistance are truly appreciated. (Yes, I know it is sad that your education system might lose another great teacher, but such is the state of things)

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    I found a great career in the startup tech scene. I always loved technology and one thing I did while teaching is coach other teachers how to incorporate technology into their classroom. When I applied to other jobs, I used that as my main experience instead of a more general "teaching". Other ideas: Look into local science/tech/math museums for fellowships, work for a textbook company, etc. It really depends on where you live, and what you WANT to do but you can do it!

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What is his degree in? Does he want to continue in math-related work? Their are a variety of positions in business and insurance where a background in math would be beneficial. With his experience in teaching he can work in corporate training, work at the state level in education, work with universities and schools with teacher training programs. The other option is to make the leap to technology via some additional training like coding boot camp.  He can also teach abroad. My friend teaches math in China and does very very well.

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