I was lucky that I had a friend in the district who was able to get me an interview with the district's superintendent. It's good to know people in this profession. I know many of you may be asking-- well how in the world do I get to know people?! The answer is to network. Get your face known out there by subbing and personally dropping off resumes. Become buddy-buddy with people so that they want to help you.
To make yourself more appealing to the administrators, make sure that you are able to do one thing. This is especially true for the upper grades. If you are able and/or willing to take on extra-curricular activites, that is always a plus. Get out there and always give it your all. Our profession needs people like you.
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Thursday, February 25, 2010
Saturday, January 2, 2010
Resolution
Happy New Year!
My new years resolution, along with Evangalina's, is to be more positive. Not only in the classroom, but also in life in general. We feel that if we have a better outlook on life, this will naturally shine through to our students.
I've noticed in my classes this year that my students are especially grumpy. They enjoy complaining, and put minimal effort towards working. My new year's resolution is to be more outgoing, more positive, and more enthusiatic with the hopes of that cheerfulness transfering to my students.
My new years resolution, along with Evangalina's, is to be more positive. Not only in the classroom, but also in life in general. We feel that if we have a better outlook on life, this will naturally shine through to our students.
I've noticed in my classes this year that my students are especially grumpy. They enjoy complaining, and put minimal effort towards working. My new year's resolution is to be more outgoing, more positive, and more enthusiatic with the hopes of that cheerfulness transfering to my students.
Monday, December 28, 2009
The Future is Bright for American Education
In 2009, I have witnessed plenty of things that has given me hope for the future of American education. The experience I will be sharing has nothing to do with reading, writing, or math-- but about the human character. I feel that this is just as important to be taught as the academics.
In my son's district, the children are taught to care for others. This holiday season, there were over 300 children who would not be getting a visit from Santa Claus. The staff, administration, students, and community members gathered to purchase and/or make gifts for these needy children. It is taught to the students that giving to others is an important aspect of life. These teachers are teaching our children that giving is better than recieving, and it is important to care for others.
Because of this, I have much hope for the future of American education!
This post is a part of the MAT@USC Hope for the holidays event. Did you experience or witness something in 2009 that gave you hope for the future of American education? If so, please see this post for more information on how to share it.
In my son's district, the children are taught to care for others. This holiday season, there were over 300 children who would not be getting a visit from Santa Claus. The staff, administration, students, and community members gathered to purchase and/or make gifts for these needy children. It is taught to the students that giving to others is an important aspect of life. These teachers are teaching our children that giving is better than recieving, and it is important to care for others.
Because of this, I have much hope for the future of American education!
This post is a part of the MAT@USC Hope for the holidays event. Did you experience or witness something in 2009 that gave you hope for the future of American education? If so, please see this post for more information on how to share it.
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