Landing a Teacher Job

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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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.