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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What I Did This Summer

Published on September 26, 2023

This summer I was able to secure a 10-week internship with The Equity Project Charter School. This internship was especially fulfilling for me because I attended TEP Charter School from grades 5th-8th.

I am currently a senior at Amherst College. …

By Cindy Rosario

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 Zielinski

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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Artificial Intelligence and Career DevelopmentShare This: Share Artificial Intelligence and Career Development on FacebookShare Artificial Intelligence and Career Development on LinkedInShare Artificial Intelligence and Career Development on X
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not a new development. But its rapid growth and incorporation into existing tech products related to …

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Job & Internship Search SitesShare This: Share Job & Internship Search Sites on FacebookShare Job & Internship Search Sites on LinkedInShare Job & Internship Search Sites on X
In addition to Handshake, we compiled a list of jobs and internship sites.

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Career Community Recruiting TimelineShare This: Share Career Community Recruiting Timeline on FacebookShare Career Community Recruiting Timeline on LinkedInShare Career Community Recruiting Timeline on X
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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International OpportunitiesShare This: Share International Opportunities on FacebookShare International Opportunities on LinkedInShare International Opportunities on X
Internships, Service/volunteering, Jobs, Fellowships
Many Amherst students are interested in getting experience abroad at some point in their career. It is not …

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Teaching AbroadShare This: Share Teaching Abroad on FacebookShare Teaching Abroad on LinkedInShare Teaching Abroad on X
Many graduates decide to teach in other countries.  Whether you teach English as a Foreign Language (EFL) at a local …

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Education FellowshipsShare This: Share Education Fellowships on FacebookShare Education Fellowships on LinkedInShare Education Fellowships on X
AAUW Educational Foundation
Offers a variety of funding opportunities for women. Programs include fellowships or grants for doctoral work & …

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Vault Guide to Education Jobs, Third Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

Vault Guide to Library and Information Science Jobs, Second Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

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GoinGlobalShare This: Share GoinGlobal on FacebookShare GoinGlobal on LinkedInShare GoinGlobal on X
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 InterviewShare This: Share Big Interview on FacebookShare Big Interview on LinkedInShare Big Interview on X
Big Interview is an online platform that combines training AND practice to help improve your interview technique and build your …

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InterstrideShare This: Share Interstride on FacebookShare Interstride on LinkedInShare Interstride on X
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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