Education Professions

Since its founding in 1821, Amherst College has prepared talented students of every background to lead principled lives of consequence. Education as a pressing social issue has captured the attention of generations of Amherst College students, and alumni who have pursued a calling in education consistently report how their Amherst education provided a sound foundation for their work. With the support and leadership of Charles “Chuck” Ashby Lewis ’64 and Penny Bender Sebring, Ph.D., Amherst’s Careers in Education Professions Career Community encourages students to explore, experience, and reflect upon a variety of paths into the education professions.

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Education, Exploration, and empowerment: highlighting the asian university for women Teaching fellowship

Published on May 10, 2023

The Asian University for Women (AUW) aims to provide education, skill-building, and empowerment for women of developing countries unable to access higher education due to a lack of opportunities for women, danger to safety, or economic concerns. The AUW teaching …

By Ava Zielinkski

A Fifth of American Adults Struggle to Read. Why Are We Failing to Teach Them?

Published on May 3, 2023

This article reports the data and shares the individual stories behind why one-fifth of American adults are illiterate or low-proficiency readers.

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A Day in the Life: Elementary School Teacher, 1st Grade

Published on April 27, 2023

Clara Lin always knew that she wanted to work in the field of education, but she wasn’t sure exactly what she wanted to do, so she decided not to pursue the traditional, undergraduate path to teacher certification. After graduating from …

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No industry is the same as the next. They all have different expectations for skills, qualifications, and experiences and distinct timelines for …

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Many Amherst students are interested in getting experience abroad at some point in their career. It is not …

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Many graduates decide to teach in other countries.  Whether you teach English as a Foreign Language (EFL) at a local …

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AAUW Educational Foundation
Offers a variety of funding opportunities for women. Programs include fellowships or grants for doctoral work & …

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Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Fellowships
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Oxford University Scholarship for the Humanities
The Mica and Ahmet Ertegun Graduate Scholarship Programme in the Humanities is a new …

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Conduct a search for jobs and internships abroad and read the specific country guides to learn where to search for …

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Big Interview is an online platform that combines training AND practice to help improve your interview technique and build your …

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Interstride is an interactive career platform designed to enhance the career exploration and job-search experience for international students. Create an …

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