- Using your Mission Statement to Establish Classroom Routines - February 27, 2017
- Why you need a Classroom Mission Statement - February 21, 2017
- Not My Secretary of Ed (Why the butt that Occupies the Federal Seat Matters to my Classroom) - January 27, 2017
- CA politician discusses willful defiance, educational priorities - October 7, 2014
- Teacher-Saving Web Tools, Part I: Differentiate reading news with Newsela and Readability - October 2, 2014
- CA Bill Addresses Suspensions and Expulsions - September 11, 2014
- Teaching Ferguson: Resources for High School - September 3, 2014
- Meet the Parents: A Young Teacher’s Back to School Night - August 28, 2014
- Minimize Homework to Maximize Your Classroom - August 22, 2014
- The State of Education: Funding Control Changes in California - February 26, 2014
5. Attend job fairs. And write thank-you's. I know I got invited to my interview because I made a good impression with the district at my college’s job fair. Beforehand I looked at the attendants so I could prioritize who to visit. I brought along copies of my resume and personalized cover letters for my top districts. I’ll be honest in admitting that I was intimidated to introduce myself to my dream district (and a lot of my colleagues told me they received less than warm welcomes), but I nevertheless went to the table, introduced myself, and remained genuine and passionate throughout our conversation. After securing the job, I ran in to the job fair representative at a district event, who told me that I really made an impression at the fair and that he passed my name along to my new principal. A cover letter and resume are important, but those face-to-face interactions can really help to establish your brand and set you apart from the crowd.
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