How to decide between teaching in the city or the suburbs
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,...
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25 Buzz words you need to know
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...
7 Tips to rock an interview
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...
5 Steps to prepare for an interview
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,...
How to get an interview
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....
Cover Letter Template
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...
6 tips to get you on your way to a killer resume
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...
Basic student teaching goals
What should my goals be as a student teacher? Your number one goal is to get the actual experience of being in the classroom. All those books about theory and pedagogy are great, but...
Hi Grove City College future teachers! Ask me a question…
I am passionate about recruiting and retaining high quality educators to America’s public schools. Several years ago, I wrote a book about how to get hired, have fun, and stay sane as a teacher,...
Student Teaching: Getting started to do list
Yes, you will most likely have to student teach. Student teaching means you will be in a classroom for a semester with a veteran teacher whose responsibility is to teach you the ropes. Most...