Individuals considering a career in education are typically compassionate, nurturing individuals. The same can be said for people interested in pursuing nursing. It is no surprise that high school and college students with these...
Over the years, I’ve asked students on all levels what advice they would give a first year teacher and I’ve been blown away by their responses. Current teachers need you. Students need you. Our...
Crazier things have happened. When you’ve had one of “those days,” peruse these stories and know that you are not alone. Fights “Girl on guy fights are always interesting. So are fights that start...
Let’s assume you are offered two positions that pay the same and offer the same schedule, but one is urban and one is suburban. How do you decide? When you applied for graduate school,...
Seriously, you might want to make flash cards. Also check out my Buzz Words for 2022 post for the most recent buzz words in education. 1.Achievement Gap: The Achievement Gap is when two heterogeneous...
As the English Department Chair at my school, I’ve had the opportunity to be on the other side of interviews. I’ve seen what works, what doesn’t, who gets hired, and who doesn’t. Here are...
Hallelujah! You’ve been called in for an interview. Now what do you do? What do you say? What do you ask? Here is some advice: 1. Research You’re going to be doling it out,...
Now that you have a killer resume and cover letter, you can just sit back and wait for those interview calls to come in right? Wrong. Doing a little extra legwork will pay off....
When sending a resume, don’t forget about the cover letter! Keep it brief and to the point. Don’t overuse buzz words. Here’s an example. Please don’t copy word for word, but use it as...
Okay, you’ve got your degree (or are about to graduate with your degree). Now it’s time to make that application and resume shine. A teaching resume is different from other types of resumes. It...
