Should I become a high school english or math teacher?

You did not wait long enough for all the answers. i am one of those teachers who have multiple certifications.

I started my career with my biology credential. I eventually wanted to teach math. Since I am a middle school teacher I only needed to have what is called a mathematics supplemental authorization. This allows me to teach math up to grade 9. If I wanted to teach high school math, I would need a full math credential. All this entails is passing subject matter competency. 2 tests to teach algebra and geometry, a third test to teach up to calculus.

UCLA has a great supplemental program for teachers. graduates of the program are considered highly qualified.

here is a link to the program

http://www.math.ucla.edu/mcpt/program_info.htm

To obtain a full mathematics credential all you need to do is look at the cctc web site, they spell it all out for you.

You can have certification in more than one subject.If you are in school discuss this with the Head people at the school like the advisor.If you are not certified at all in anything i suggest you contact the University of Phoenix which is an online school.YOu can maybe attend the school you are attending now and use the univeristy of Phoenix to get your other certification.You can also look at the website called ets.org. It’s about certifications and testing.I have never heard of a teacher teaching English and math.Usually an English Teacher teaches may also have to teach Social Studies and other history courses while a math teacher may be teaching science courses.i suggest you speak to someone at your school who can help you better.

What you could do is go ahead and get the English degree/certification and perhaps get a minor in math (which might keep you in school just as long, depending on the program, I suppose). In places like NC, where I teach, once you have full certification in the one, you can obtain the other by passing the right Praxis tests. Alternatively, you could take courses toward licensure in the second subject while you are teaching the first.

Do be sure you check on CA’s standards for “highly qualified,” what coursework it involves for either licensure as “add-on,” or, if it only requires testing. Do be aware that things have changed with NCLB, and full licensure is not granted so freely as once it was, particularly in these core areas.

Of course you can. I don’t live in the US but here we can major in one subject while minoring in another. Essentially it’s a dual degree. You should most likely be able to do something similar in CA. By the way, way to go on using both sides of your brain – English typically uses one side of the brain while math exercises the other! You’ll do well career-wise and will have lots of opportunity of you go after both!

The demand for math and science teachers is higher than the demand for English teachers. Major in math and then get certified in English later–you’ll find the job market much better.

If you like both go for the math. There is a hugely greater demand for math teachers than for English teachers. Plus, it’s a growing trend for states to require that you major in the subject in which you’re certified.

Whether you need more college classes all depends by state. I know b/c I changed states as a math teacher. Math pays better (in demand postiion stipend) and has better opportunities to get loan forgiveness if you have federal student loans. Even if it takes a few extra classes isn’t it worth the rest of your lifes happiness?

So what if you are in school a little longer to teach math. You will be licensed in a “Critical Need” area in which you will be able to go wherever you want and possibly get a sign on bonus.

There is no way. But just choose what you like most, if you can. I would think math would be easier to mark and grade than English would, if that makes a difference. But kids tend to like English teachers more than math teachers lol.

teach both … i mean if you want to feed your family and have a sense of job security i would go for you like and you think would pay the bills and support yourself and family