Archive for June, 2016

Why The Shortage In Special Education Teachers?

Finding good, qualified special education teachers is getting increasingly difficult. It’s not easy According to nprED, 49 out of 50 states report shortages in the field. With a lot of paperwork, low pay, and the stress of standing up in front of a noisy classroom filled with rowdy, misbehaved children, the job itself is a…

4 Tactics For Relieving Stress Before An Important Interview

We’ve all been there. You prepare for that big interview by repeating relevant career highlights before entering the building. You come up with a series of responses that showcase your abilities, qualifications, and experience. Sitting in an uncomfortable chair in front of a team of seasoned veterans can trap those well-prepared words in your throat,…

Healthcare Industry News: Certified Medical Assistant Salaries and Possible Job Positions Expected to Grow

Doctor visits require a fully staffed team of medical professionals working together to ensure patient satisfaction. Hospitals and doctor’s offices are a business, so quality teamwork ethics paired with organized, systematic processes when those with serious maladies rely on you for help is extremely important to the industry. Fortunately, with healthcare gaining a solid footing,…

Social Worker News: Alternative Response In Maryland

Receiving individualized social services aid based on specific family dynamic, socio-economic status, geographical location, and cultural background is significantly bettering a child’s well-being in broken homes. Referred to in the industry as Alternative Response, the option seeks to eliminate the tension between families in need and social work. In the past, broken homes were subject to…

Teacher Assistants Can Bring A Lot to the Classroom

Let’s be honest, in today’s education system a lot of teachers are overworked. With bigger classroom sizes to handle, keeping standardized test scores high, rapid changes in curriculum each year, building lesson plans, and grading assignments teachers have a lot on their plates. Luckily, the education system has started incorporating teacher assistant staff, or a…