Neutral Observer - To Other Options & lynne

Posted on 9/25/13

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Thanks so much for your input...much appreciated!

On 9/25/13, Other Options wrote:

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> I think maybe at your stage in life, you might consider using your

> experience in a different way in the educational field which would

> give you time to help out and enjoy your extended family AND keep you

> professionally involved. How about applying for half-time positions

> which might use your expertise such as Title 1 or RTI teacher or

> possibly Home Bound? Have you considered advertising to tutor

> students in your area of expertise at a good rate if you are in an

> area where tutors can do well? Or possibly to tutor a student with

> the innate ability but the barrier of a learning disability?

> You certainly have the experience, but a principal may just be

> looking for someone whom he could count on to make a longer time

> commitment.

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> On 9/24/13, Neutral Observer wrote:

>> Thank you for your response. Okay, it's me... I retired due to

>> pressure from my family. My mom was very ill, my children

>> needed me, my grandchildren needed me, etc. I knew that I made a

>> mistake within minutes after submitting my papers. Within a week

>> I attempted to rescind my letter of retirement but it was

>> irrevocable. Now I've taken a few classes and earned an

>> additional certification and wonder if it was a waste of time.

>> I wonder if I have a chance of landing a job when I'm competing

>> with much younger candidates. I don't interview well but it's

>> obvious that teaching is my passion. I have many excellent

>> references and years of valuable experience and wisdom. Also, I

>> would only ask for beginning teacher's salary. Please be honest -

>> what are my chances.

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>> On 9/24/13, lynne wrote:

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>>> On 9/24/13, Neutral Observer wrote:

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>>>> Just curious. If you were interviewing candidates for a

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>>>> position and a young person (22-49) and an older person (65)

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>>>> applied, who would you hire. They both have the same

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>>>> degrees and certifications. The young candidate's only

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>>>> experience is substitute teaching while the older candidate

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>>>> is a retired teacher with over 30 years teaching experience

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>>>> and also a few years of substituting after retirement.

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>>> Depends on:

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>>> How do they respond to interview questions?

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>>> How are their references?

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>>> Why did the one teacher retire, and then decide to "un-retire"?

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>>> How closely do these teachers' strengths and goals fit the

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>>> current opening?

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