u/WatcherInTheBog

I'm sure this has been asked loads of times but I haven't found a clear answer.

As a background, I have a BS in molecular biology, a master's in biotechnology, and 10 years experience in biotech.

So I know I need the CBEST and CSET. Would passing these be the first step? Do I need both the general science and chemistry CSET?

Then I think is credentialing. Are there options where I can do the classwork while I'm still employed? I don't think I can quit my job before taking a teaching position.

Is student teaching required? Again, I worry about completing this without quitting my current job. I'm sure I can't work while student teaching, but are there paid options or student loans I can take?

So CBEST, CSET, credentialing, in that order? Am I missing anything else?

I'm sure this has been asked loads of times but I haven't found a clear answer.

As a background, I have a BS in molecular biology, a master's in biotechnology, and 10 years experience in biotech.

So I know I need the CBEST and CSET. Would passing these be the first step? Do I need both the general science and chemistry CSET?

Then I think is credentialing. Are there options where I can do the classwork while I'm still employed? I don't think I can quit my job before taking a teaching position.

Is student teaching required? Again, I worry about completing this without quitting my current job. I'm sure I can't work while student teaching, but are there paid options or student loans I can take?

So CBEST, CSET, credentialing, in that order? Am I missing anything else?

Has anyone worked in the biotech industry and transitioned to teaching science, specifically middle or high school?

I got my degree in molecular biology and immediately entered the industry. I've worked doing mainly contract research in medical diagnostics for the past 10 years and have since received a masters in biotechnology.

I thought that would be what I wanted, but I've never been happy with my jobs. It's not very fulfilling, I haven't found the career progression I've wanted, and I worry about what I'm going to do as I approach retirement.

So I'm looking for a career change and teaching just seems like something I'd enjoy. I like kids and I like teaching people. I used to participate in my city's carnivorous plant society and would volunteer for the kids' table at events and enjoyed teaching kids about plants

I do worry about money. I make 120k as a senior scientist in Southern California right now, and I know I'd be taking a pay cut. But I'm just so not motivated to go into work now and I just feel like if I had a classroom to instruct and have direct evidence of influence of my work I'd be so much more motivated.

And correct me if I'm wrong, but it feels like a more stable career to me. I've been laid off twice and am always worried about funding cuts and more rounds of layoffs. I know there are budget cuts with schools and contracts don't get renewed, but it seems like once you're a teacher you can find employment. Part of my anxiety is I work in a specialized field and worry about getting laid off and not finding work because of my specialization. The idea of becoming a teacher and making that a career until retirement seems nice.

I also have fond memories of my high school science teachers, and could see myself transitioning into that role, teaching biology or chemistry.

I'm trying to decide how many fists to paint crimson?

I'm thinking something more flavorful than meta.

The Box contents are:

1x Captain

1x Librarian

1x Chaplain with jump pack

1x Ancient

10x Intercessors

3x Eradicators with heavy bolters

5x Vanguard veterans

1x Land speeder

I have a box of intercessors coming so I can start practicing the paint scheme, so that will bump them up to 20. I was thinking maybe a dreadnaught next?

I'm planning on getting the Armageddon box and building the SM side as Crimson Fists. I'd like to get started and see there's an imperial fists upgrade kit.

The GW site mentions Crimson Fists with this kit. Does that mean the are Crimson Fist transfer in it as well?

Can I use the larger shoulder pads on terminators? I was thinking of getting the upgrade kit with a box of intercessors and a box of terminators.

Is there any other crimson fist-specific kit I could get in advance of 11th edition?