Why talk to a career coach?
Get advice and info, based on where you’re starting and where you want to be. Talk to a coach 1-on-1 or join a group advising session, so you can take the next step in your journey with confidence.
TEACH Maryland coaches are experienced local educators! Here's what you'll get from free career coaching:
- Insider info about what teaching is really like
- Answers to your questions about teaching—questions like:
- How do I know if teaching is right for me?
- How do I get licensed to teach?
- How do I choose a teaching program?
- Easy online scheduling
Plus, when you sign up with a coach, you’ll get access to every TEACH Maryland product and service—all completely free.
Group Advising
Not sure if a 1-on-1 call is right for you? Group info sessions are also a great way to learn about becoming a teacher.
Sessions are held monthly and cover topics like:
- Steps to a teaching license and how to choose your subject area
- How to choose a teaching pathway and program
- How to get career and financial support from TEACH Maryland
Every group call includes a Q&A session! Bring any questions that are top-of-mind for you. You can always schedule a 1-on-1 call if you think of more questions later.
To join a group session: Click the “Sign Up” button to open the group advising Eventbrite page. There, you can click “Select a date” and choose the session that works best with your schedule.
1-on-1 Coaching
Sign Up for Coaching
Scheduling a coaching session is easy! Just follow these simple steps:
- Scroll down to read bios for all TEACH Maryland coaches.
- Click “Sign Up” to create your free TEACH Maryland account. You’ll be redirected to our coaching request form.
- Fill out the form to select your preferred coach and time slot!
Coaching is available to anyone brand-new to teaching—without a teaching credential or experience as a lead teacher in any state—who is living in the U.S., or is a U.S. citizen living abroad. If you’re not eligible for coaching, you can learn more about becoming a Maryland teacher with the TEACH Maryland Licensure Guide or from the Maryland State Department of Education.
Meet the Coaches
I never knew what I wanted to do with my life, I changed my college major 6 times. I fell into teaching in college and truly fell in love with it, going straight to graduate school to get my M.Ed, and started teaching secondary social studies. I firmly believe that every path into teaching is valid, and that you can still make a great teacher even if you don't feel that you fit the typical mold!
Christina began her teaching career through a traditional college program and internship. She is currently a high school English Language Development (ELD) teacher with over 20 years of experience in K–12 education, including mentoring, intervention, English language development, curriculum development, and instructional consulting. She has worked to strengthen family partnerships, support teachers, and develop engaging curriculum, while contributing to projects at both the state and national levels. Her work is driven by a strong commitment to student learning and teacher success.
I never knew what I wanted to do with my life, I changed my college major 6 times. I fell into teaching in college and truly fell in love with it, going straight to graduate school to get my M.Ed, and started teaching secondary social studies. I firmly believe that every path into teaching is valid, and that you can still make a great teacher even if you don't feel that you fit the typical mold!
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