Live Instruction Teachers Make A Difference Through Distance Learning
The teacher shortage affects every state in the country. When a school cannot secure enough certified teachers to fill all its classes, students will be left without qualified instructors. To solve this issue, Ms. Rebulla and Ms. Hudak work with Proximity Learning to livestream their lessons into the classroom, so students can still receive a […]
Livestream Math Teacher Finds “Magical” Work/Life Balance
When Maricarmen Perez Torres moved to a new state while expecting a newborn son, she needed a flexible position to allow her family time and continue doing what she loves — teaching. Now in her third year teaching, Maricarmen, who is a military wife, mother, and virtual teacher, says working with Proximity is “magical” because […]
Elementary Teacher Switches to Virtual Education to Pursue Her Dreams
Karen Wirt loves working in education. She worked in Tennessee schools for 23 years before making the switch to live online teaching with Proximity Learning. She taught Kindergarten through 4th grade and worked as a Professional Development and School Compliance (PDSC) Coach in brick and mortar schools. Both positions gave her the perspective she needed […]
How this teacher can be in 5 places at once
Proximity Learning teacher Chelisa Elmore teaches in five places at once. Ms. Elmore teaches in Indiana, Louisiana, and three different districts in Texas – all from the comfort of her own home in Maryland. Students have access to her expertise in Latin and Spanish despite the geographical distances because Ms. Elmore livestreams into their classrooms […]
5 Ed-Tech Solutions When Facing Teacher Shortages
Teacher Shortages and Technology More districts than ever before are using technology to aid learning processes in the classroom. Do the benefits of multiple options outweigh the disadvantages of non-traditional teaching? In the year 2020, districts around the country resorted to online learning as the safest method of education. Teachers left the profession in droves […]
August Featured Virtual Teachers Connect with Students
Proximity Learning teachers are among the most creative educators in the country. Teaching virtually gives them the opportunity to push themselves to reimagine classroom communication. Connecting with students is essential to the success of our online live instruction. Amanda Cope Amanda Cope is our first featured teacher of August! She sends a message from Dubai. […]
COVID-19 Impact on Teacher Shortages
How is COVID-19 causing teacher vacancies? COVID-19 has caused many educators to reevaluate their positions. Teachers have decided to retire early or change careers to keep themselves and their families out of harm’s way. Teachers are frontline workers who interact with students, parents, administrators, and fellow faculty every day. While a general sense of appreciation […]
July Featured Virtual Teachers Help Students Thrive
At Proximity Learning, we know that certified, virtual teachers can be hard to find. We are thankful to have a team of over 700 teachers who are passionate about their work and care about the success of their students. Each Monday during the Proximity Learning leadership meeting, we feature one of our awesome virtual teachers […]
For the 3rd Time, Proximity Learning Appears on the Inc. 5000
Proximity Learning Ranks in Top Half With Three-Year Revenue Growth of 168 Percent Inc. magazine revealed that Proximity Learning ranked in the top half on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy’s […]
Prince William County Public Schools Finds Support for Teaching Shortages
Proximity Learning Fills Teacher Vacancies for 2021-22 School Year We are thrilled to announce a new partnership with Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS). Beginning with the 2021-2022 school year, Proximity Learning is supporting the district by providing highly qualified, state-certified virtual teachers to accelerate student learning. As schools continue to plan to reopen for […]
