Candidate Testimonials
Dear Maddie,
I was offered the Latin position yesterday, and I accepted! I'm really happy to have this job; it's just what I wanted. Thank you again for all your help!
I don't intend to renew my search with Carney, Sandoe, since I'm hoping to continue to teach at this school for a long time. But no matter what I decide to do in the future, I'll always be grateful to CS&A for helping me find this crucial first job!
Best wishes,
-- David Berger, Providence, RI, August 16, 2010
Dear Todd,
Thank you so much for your help in my job search. Once again you and Carney Sandoe have been the key to my securing a new teaching position that fits with my background, training, and teaching experience. I really appreciate all you have done to assist me in my search.
Best wishes for a great year,
-- Tom Clauset, Winston-Salem, NC, August 4, 2010
Hi Maddie,
I've been meaning to write to you to say thank you for sending me such a wonderful referral! I was offered and have accepted a position teaching ESL for Pre-K/K children at that charter school in Washington DC. I can't believe how great everything turned out. The job market here in NYC was so depressing and would've been a huge undertaking to apply and get interviews through the Board of Ed. I think it is going to be a really good fit for me. Thank you again so much!
Regards,
-- Gina Verga, New York, NY, July 23, 2010
Hi Maddie,
I'm delighted to report that I was offered and have accepted one of the first positions to which you referred me, the High School Latin and English position. My initial interview was at CS&A's Boston conference. Thank you so much for all of your help with my search process. You connected me to just enough openings that I felt I could get to know each position at each school, but I never felt completely overwhelmed. The guidance that you and CS&A provided prepared me well for the various steps of the application procedure. Other prospective Latin teachers are in good hands!
Best,
-- Elisabeth Gillette, Wellesley, MA, July 21, 2010
Dear Beth,
I wanted to inform you that I have accepted an Early Childhood position! As you know, it's been quite a challenge for me (as with many other people), to find a job, so I am very grateful.
I just wanted to THANK-YOU for always being such a long standing support for me. I know in life it often is "timing" and a lot of luck.
All the best to you.
-- Christina Hartevelt, Madera, CA, June 29, 2010
Dear Lauren and Todd,
I apologize for the delay in getting back to you. I just wanted to let you know that I got the job! I am really excited about it. They called me up right before the NYC Forum and I went to interview the following Wednesday.
As far as feedback on the Forum -- I thought it was very well organized, good location, and lots of helpfulness from the staff. And overall I think the service that Carney Sandoe offers is EXCELLENT! I will not hesitate to work with you again in the future, and I have been telling all the unemployed teachers I know to sign up with you guys.
Thank you so much for all your help!
-- Maria Noy, New Haven, CT, May 26, 2010
Dear Ben,
I wanted to let you know I was offered and have accepted the Associate Director of Admission position! I am very excited to join their team and truly appreciate your help with everything. Searching for the right position is not an easy task, and I am very grateful to Carney Sandoe for working so diligently on behalf of candidates and schools to find the best match. I will certainly call on CS&A throughout my independent school career, which you have been instrumental in launching. Thank you again for all your help, and all the best.
-- Orli Bander, Brooklyn, NY, May 17, 2010
Hello Emily!
I am just ecstatic -- yesterday I was offered a position at my top choice, and I have accepted it! I am absolutely THRILLED. I loved my visit to the school, and everyone there seems so kind. They are sending me the contract.
I will absolutely be in touch again soon, but I just wanted to send a first THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart for all of your assistance, patience, optimism, kindness--everything you did to help me through this great adventure! I couldn't ask for a better place to start teaching in the independent school environment again.
Carney Sandoe is the greatest! :)
With a happy hug to you and all the very best,
-- Katie Moore, May 12, 2010,Appleton, WI
Hi Beth!
It's been a hectic few weeks. Wanted you to know I received a head 2nd grade teaching position at my ideal school. I am SOOOOO excited! Thank you so much for all that you did to help me. I greatly appreciate it. I truly am a Carney Sandoe success story.
-- Leah Minchello, April, 20, 2010, New York, NY
Hi Rice,
I just wanted to say "thank you" to you and your team for the wonderful job you did for me. I will be headed to an excellent school in Miami next year, and I appreciate your assistance with the job search process. I had so many different schools from all parts of the country interested in me, thanks to you, and I was able to get my first choice. If I ever have to do this again, I would be very fortunate to work with your company. However, I hope I'll be staying put for a long time! Thank you!
-- Math Teacher, April 16, 2010, Miami, Florida
Dear Rice,
Using Carney, Sandoe & Associates as a resource was so helpful during my job search. You made me feel very confident and at-ease throughout the process and I am certain that being a candidate through CS&A got me the job. I will certainly recommend your organization to anyone who asks. Thanks again!
-- Sarah Guest, April 16, 2010, Stamford, CT
hi Emily,
Great news!! I just spoke with the Head of School -- he offered me the job and I accepted! I want to thank you for the work you have done for me--the referrals, the advice, the chat in the beginning, and all the behind-the-scenes work. I am very excited about this new job, so thanks again.
-- Lourdes Fernandez, April 8, 2010, Beverly, MA
Jenny,
I accepted the position yesterday. My wife and I love the school and think Savannah is a great town.
Thank you very much for working so effectively on my behalf. Throughout my search you've been responsive, positive, and helpful--I was confident in you.
-- Keith Muller, April 1, 2010, Washington, DC
Dear Carney, Sandoe --
I just wanted to let you know I just signed a contract for the 6th grade English position. Thank you so much for all your help this year. This is the second time CS&A has helped me find a job – I continue to refer all my job-searching friends to you! Thank you again.
-- Brittany Wopperer, March 30, 2010, Alexandria, VA
Dear Jenny,
I can't thank you enough for all of your help throughout this process, responding to all my questions and concerns and being such a great advocate. If I do end up wanting to secure another great job down the road, I'll very much look forward to working with you again. Thanks so much!
-- David Beckman, March 23, 2010, Princeton, NJ
Hi Sadie,
Thank you so much. I am so impressed with Carney Sandoe and you and the way you alleviate so much of the stress involved in looking for a position. I am very grateful for you expertise and contacts.
-- Nina Allbert, March 16, 2010, Crescent City, FL
Dear Beth,
Great News. I received job offers from three schools, and I accepted one of them on Sunday, 3/7/10. I want to personally thank you and Katie for all of your support and guidance. I truly felt that you worked extremely hard to guide me throughout my search to find a teaching position (2nd grade) in an independent school. I feel very lucky to have you as my placement associate. I can tell that your passion and wisdom for communicating with candidates are valuable assets to your company. Thank you so much!
-- Markanthony Edwards, March 10, 2010, Phoenix, AZ
Dear Emily,
Thanks to you, I have about 25 follow up emails to schools to write because of all the connections you helped me make at the conference! I wanted to let you know how thankful I am that I have partnered with you to get my job search going. It is exciting to know how much has happened just since I joined early last month!
I thank you all for all of the work you have done, how smoothly everything ran at the conference, and how helpful Courtney and everyone there was. I am looking forward to more possibilities!
-- Anne Marie, March 2, 2010, Monterey, CA
Dear Rice,
I just wanted to thank you for your help jump-starting my search for a teaching job. Your organizational skills were excellent, but your effort to make every relationship a personal one was what I appreciated most. In my opinion, there is no better springboard into the search process than CS&A.
-- Caleb Balderston, February 5, 2010, Ardmore, PA
Dear Maddie,
You are amazing! Thank you so much for being my CS&A placement associate and for connecting me with my new school. I would never have known about this opportunity had it not been for you.
I just had my interview with them this week in New York and signed my contract with them yesterday. I am delighted to have this dream job of doing what I love -- teaching Chinese and art around the world with an innovative team!
I am truly grateful to you for forwarding me all these excellent openings and for following up with me over the phone. I cannot thank you enough, as I would not be in this position without you.
I have highly recommended CS&A to many of my classmates and friends. Many thanks to you and your team for the wonderful, professional, and invaluable service you are providing to teachers and educators -- I wish you continued success in "making the match" for the new year!
-- Sherry Zhang, JAnuary 13, 2010, Princeton, NJ
hi Molly,
Thank you again for always being so accessible and quick to answer questions.. I really have had great experiences w/ CS&A and continue to suggest it to colleagues considering a job change. So thank you for such a positive experience!
-- Jason Bock, January 6, 2010, Burlingame, CA
CS&A just helped me receive my first teaching job! Working with CS&A representative Todd Gochman was a great experience. He was easy to contact, spoke to me about my interests and made relevant referrals. The entire process was convenient and personal. Thanks to Todd and CS&A!
-- Amanda Ingrassia, Katonah, NY
Hi Jenny,
I just signed a contract to teach Upper School history and English at a wonderful school in New Jersey. As I'm sure you know, this job is one of the many prospects you sent my way; consequently, I wanted to take some time to express my sincere thanks for everything that you did on my behalf.
From taking the time to meet with me in April to indefatigably sending job notices my way, you were always in my corner, and I appreciate that support tremendously. Job searches are fraught and stressful in the best of circumstances, and even more so in a recession economy. Nonetheless, you were always a cheerful presence over email and in person, and you definitely helped me keep faith.
I'm thrilled about the job -- I felt that wonderful "click" with all the faculty and administrators I met that tells me it's the right school for me, and I'm happy to be able to teach in two humanities departments.
Thanks again for all your enormous help in finding me a great job.
-- John Deal, Astoria, NY
Hi Jenny,
I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart for all you have done this year for me. I appreciate your diligence and your good spirit in helping me secure a position for this upcoming school year. You have been a huge help.
-- Teddy R. Reeves, Ojai, CA
Hi Todd,
I got your letter in the mail, and I wanted to thank you again for all your hard work. I found that many of the schools you picked for me were excellent matches, and I would definitely work with CSA again in the future. In fact, I have referred a colleague of mine, who is currently looking for a position with your agency.
-- Annabella Kraut, Burtonsville, MD
Hey Beth,
Sorry for the late reply but I have been busy preparing for my NEW JOB!! I want to thank you and the staff of Carney, Sandoe & Associates. You have been as much support in guiding me in the proper direction as any family member or close friend. With your guidance I felt a sense of community and that I was not alone in these dire times. I am forever in debt to the wonderful and caring staff at Carney, Sandoe & Associates.
-- Kevin Wright, Bronx, NY
Hi Rice,
Thanks for the check-in. As of this afternoon actually, I have
accepted a job offer at Gilford High School, which is a public school
in NH. Although I did not technically receive a position through CSA,
the service was incredibly helpful and connected me to a diverse
amount of opportunities. I was able to interview, visit, and learn of
many great schools of which I could compare and contrast in order to
find the best job for ME.
-- Natalee Miller, Boston, MA
Hi Jenny,
Thank you for your email, and more importantly, thank you for representing me this past year again. I am so happy to report that I have accepted the offer and will be teaching 10th and 11th grade English starting in the fall. Yeah! It's been a year of transition, and I am really looking forward to getting back into the swing of things as a teacher and as part of a school community.
You have been so positive, helpful, and thoughtful throughout this process. While I hope to not have to search for a job anytime in the near future, I will miss working with you! Thank you so much for all that you do.-- Emily Lugo, Annapolis, MD
Hi Erik,
I just wanted to inform you that I signed a contract to stay with my current school for next year and would like to close my account. Professionally and financially it is the right move for me at this time. I want to thank you for all your work and referrals throughout this past year. It is your service and hard work that make Carney Sandoe the best and I will certainly contact you the next time I am seeking a job. Again, thanks!
-- Will Harvard, Elverson, PA
Hey Jenny!
Yes... the news is great! How amazing that you found out so quickly. You beat me to it, because I wanted to write to you and tell you how deeply I appreciate EVERYTHING you have done to help me throughout this process. I have a hunch that it was that "little note" from you that the English chair mentioned that may have gotten me in the door. The day I spent there was wonderful-- it is a fabulous community... challenging and exciting, but also humane and kind. I'm so excited to be joining them, and the part-time position really is ideal at this stage. I so appreciate your asking me to articulate why my thoughts were moving in that direction. Thanks for all of your good wishes, and thank you again for everything. I'm truly grateful that you are so good at what you do! I hope our paths will cross again at some point in the future.
-- Suzanne Bailey, Brookline, MA
Dear Jenny:
You're right -- I couldn't be happier about the way it's all panned out. I feel excited to transform into a Middle School teacher, and to see the challenges and joys that that'll entail. And being in New York City certainly doesn't darken the prospect either!
Thanks, too, for all of your help these last few months. Knowing that you and Carney Sandoe were on my side made the search simpler to endure -- especially as the nightly news implied that I was a madman for leaving my school.
Know that I'll be recommending CS&A, and you, to any and all worthies who find themselves in the market. If ever I find myself moving on (extremely unlikely, but still), I'll certainly reach out to you.
In the meantime, I wish you the best -- and thanks again!
-- Wil Lobko, Las Vegas, NV
Emily,
I am going to be teaching 4 sections of Spanish and assuming roles as a dorm parent, coach, advisor, and other responsibilities. I am so happy I'm ending up at a school I genuinely love. I can't wait to move out there this summer. The entire process has been really long, tiring, arduous, etc, but I definitely couldn't have done it without yours and Carney Sandoe's help. I appreciate all of the hard work you have done for me and the other candidates searching for jobs. You've helped make a dream come true. Thanks again for everything! I will be back again when the time comes to move on with my teaching career!
-- Ross Perrot, Tuscon, AZ
Dear John:
I cannot thank you enough for all that you have done for me over the past few years in my job search. I have not always been the easiest candidate and would not have blamed you in the least for telling me to take a hike. Thank you, thank you, thank you. My wife and daughter and I will be moving closer to Boston this summer, and I hope to see you when I get there.
-- Carson Smith, Portsmouth, NH
Dear John:
Thank you for seeing the potential for a match with my new school. I’m excited to be headed to southern California! I appreciate all the calls you made on my behalf and for the pep talk. You were a huge help.
-- Wendy Bradley, Madaba-Manja, Jordan
Dear Jenny:
I would like you to know that I will use Carney and Sandoe's services in the future for any international search. You and your colleagues were very friendly and helpful, unlike some other agencies we have used in the past. I have told several of my friends who will be searching next year to sign up for your services, and I hope that a successful partnership might be forged between you and them.
-- Jesse Meyer, Grand Rapids, MI
Dear Chris:
My family is incredibly grateful to your and the whole team at Carney, Sandoe and Associates. You presented jobs that fit our criteria, answered questions on positions, future growth, and helped my family feel relaxed throughout the interview process. Your professionalism, availability, and knowledge of independent schools helped us realize the opportunity and potential at our new school. I am thankful to have built a relationship with CS&A that will continue as I advance my career in independent schools.
-- Eric McGrane, Charlottesville, VA
Dear Ben and John:
I just wanted to send you a quick note and thank all of you for helping me out with my search this past year. You were all extremely upbeat, positive, and professional throughout the search and I appreciate your patience in helping me find the “right” fit. Although my search ended up being long and tedious, I am extremely happy (and very busy!) at my new school, and I could not have asked for a better position and school to work for. Thanks again, hopefully our paths will cross again in the future.
-- Carson Roy, New York, NY
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