Independent/Private Schools

Differences/Advantages/Disadvantages

Anna J. Small Roseboro, NCBT

The Bishop’s School, California

18 years

English 7, 9 and 12

Public Speaking

Speech Coach (12 years)

Department Chair (5 years)

Director of Summer Session (16 years)

Prior to Bishop’s, All PublicMichiganMissouri (Jr and Sr

High)New YorkMassachusettsCalifornia

Advantages of Public School higher salaries more emphasis on core subjects diverse student populations

(note that there is lots of variability; not all schools fit these characteristics)

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Disadvantages of Private School lower salaries Less emphasis on core subjects Lack of a diverse student population

(note that there is lots of variability; not all schools fit these characteristics)

Advantages of Private School more facilities for teachers newer books and equipment more control over lesson plans complaints quickly addressed (note that there is lots of variability; not all schools fit these characteristics)

Disadvantages of Public Schools lack of facilities for teachers outdated books and equipment little control over their lesson plans complaints may not be addressed quickly(note that there is lots of variability; not all schools fit these characteristics)

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Advantages of Private School certification is not required lower incidents of violence no governmental bureaucracy

(more control over school) smaller classes (note that there is lots of variability; not all schools fit these characteristics)

Disadvantages of Public Schools certification is required higher incidents of violence government bureaucracy

(less control over school) larger classes (note that there is lots of variability; not all schools fit these characteristics)

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Summary – Down sidePrivate schools are known to hire

non-certified teachers, but often prefer experience.)Although skipping certification

and teaching in private school may seem an attractive choice, the pay scale is lower.

Summary – Up sideGain experience before making long term career

decisions. Work while earning teaching certification. Once certified, you may choose

to work at a public school, which may provide you with a higher salary.

Getting the jobWord of mouthJob Fair (Carney Sandoe)Interview – typical day

On site Interview Schedule

TIME PERIOD ACTIVITY

7:30 – 8:00 4 Meet with Anna Roseboro, English Department Chair (C-25)

8:00 – 8:30 4 Meet with Dean of Academics (Gilman Hall)

8:35 – 9:25 5 Teach Crawford’s English 2 Class (C-28)

9:30 – 9:55 Chapel Attend Chapel w/ Suilleman

9:55 – 10:05 Break Meet members of English Department (Rohr)

10:10 – 11:00

6 Observe Hendrickson’s English 2 Class (C-23)

11:05 – 11:30

7 Tour Campus with Student Council Member

11:35 – 11:55

7 Meet with Chaplain (G Hall)

11:55 – 12:25

LUNCH Lunch with Department Members (Rohr Terrace)

12:30 – 1:20 8 Teach Rappaport’s English IV AP Class (B-32)

1:25 – 1:45 1 Meet with Dean of Students (near EBS – left entrance)

1:50 – 2:15 1 Meet with Head of Middle School (G Hall)

2:30 Meet with Headmaster (G- Hall)

Why teach at all?

Taylor MaliPoet/teacherEnglish and MathAdvocate for Career

Changers

ajroseboro@comcast.net

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