Join Penn’s Career Services for our Career Insights Series for a week of programs focused on exploring more about teaching in independent schools (where state teaching certification is not required!)
Over three engaging programs, participants will first hear from Carney Sandoe, a leading independent school recruitment firm, about navigating the independent school job market. Next, a panel of Penn alumni will share their experiences and insights on their careers in independent schools. The final program focuses on how students can gain valuable teaching experience at Penn, equipping you with the skills needed to thrive in these unique academic settings.
Click on the programs below to learn more and register!
Roadmapping a Career in Education: Teaching in Independent Schools – Monday, October 21st, 12 PM ET
Workshop presented by Carney Sandoe in partnership with Penn’s Career Services
Join this session to strategically plan your academic career in teaching. Gain insights into career strategies, explore independent school specific teaching opportunities, and receive expert advice on excelling in your professional journey within education. Whether you are beginning your career or seeking advancement, we provide the resources and guidance necessary to achieve your career aspirations. Carney Sandoe is dedicated to connecting exceptional educators with K-12 schools across the nation. Our Placement Team offers personalized support to streamline your job search process.
Teaching in Independent Schools Alumni Panel – Wednesday, October 23, 4 PM ET
Please join in this interactive alumni panel to learn more about teaching in independent schools. Alumni with both undergraduate and graduate degrees from Penn will offer their insight into their day to day work, what it takes to be successful, and what you can do as a Penn student to best prepare for a role teaching at an independent school.
Panelists include:
Alicia DeMaio, PhD, Upper School History Teacher, Horace Mann School
Melanie Dexter, Math Department Chair, Lawrence Academy
Jamie Tomczuk, Social Studies Teacher, Germantown Friends School
From Campus to Classroom: How to Build Teaching Experience – Thursday, October 24th 12 PM ET
Showcasing your teaching experience can be done in a variety of ways – encompassing mentoring as well as actual classroom experience. Maybe your classroom experiences at Penn have been as a Teaching Assistant, or maybe you have not yet had the opportunity to teach and are interested in teaching opportunities at independent schools.
If you are a graduate student or postdoc and want to learn more about how to talk about your teaching experience when you have not taught much (or yet!), this program is for you. Led by Penn’s Center for Excellence in Teaching, Learning & Innovation’s Ian Petrie, PhD.
