Friday, February 26, 2010

How to land a Teacher Job

Mrs. Krystyn Johnson-GAllant
Beyond Basic Learning Pre-K
http://www.beyondbasiclearning.com/

I landed my first teaching job by substitute teaching in the school and showing that I was serious about getting a job there.
I landed my first teaching job because I possess these qualities outgoing, organized, and being motivated showed that I was a dedicated teacher to my students.
Finding a teaching job can be hard, but here is some advice to make it easier volunteer or work in schools. This will allow you to gain experience and also get so references for your resume. Anything to give your resume a boost do it!
This post is part of the Teaching Jobs Portal: “How to land a Teacher Job”. What was your journey like to become a teacher? If you’d like to share your experience with other aspiring teachers please see this post for more information

Sunday, December 27, 2009

What I see... gives me hope..

2009 was a great year for education! It has given me a lot of hope for the future of American Education. My dream is to become a teacher, and the teacher of my niece has inspired me so much!

I became a volunteer in her classroom, and I've gotten so many ideas from her! She is a great teacher. Her classroom is neat and organized, and she plays a lot of games with her students.

There is one student who has a lot of difficulty controlling himself and struggles academically. This teacher has created a whole new learning environment just for him! He has his own procedures for sharpening his pencil, sitting in his seat, etc. She is scaffolding his learning so that in future years, he can function in a regular classroom.

This young child has hope for a brighter future in school. Where he could have moved on, facing years of detention, failed tests, and yelling teachers-- he now has hope for coping and managing his behavior by learning with this fantastic teacher. I hope to be a great teacher one day just like her!

This post is a part of 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.