Re: initial interview with memphis city schools GOOD LUCK

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Where is the interview -- I have one but don't see the location

On 6/11/06, sammy wrote:
> Judy:
>
> I foresee no problems. The system needs good teachers such as
> yourself and you are local now. Being a little negative about one's
> school these days seems par for the course. As long as you didn't
> come off as if you had an axe to grind. I am sure your remarks were
> simply passing observations. I doubt I will return there for the
> job fair though I am in the new teacher pool. But who knows? I am
> still looking. I live up in New Hampshire.
>
> Anyway... all the best to ya!!!!! Sammy
>
> On 6/10/06, judy wrote:
>> Sammy
>> I had the m.c.s. interview today. I think I did ok on the writing
>> prompt. The interview seemed to go ok. But I am just not sure.
>> I may have said alittle negativity about my old school here in
>> m.c.s.. They said they will let us know in about 3 weeks. There
>> is to be a job fair at the end of June. If I make it to the new
>> teacher pool, I will be interviewing with principals. I told the
>> interviewer about a principal that may hire me, he said to go
>> ahead and call the principal Monday. I'll check into that
>> Monday. Goodluck to you too.
>> Judy
>> On 6/08/06, sammy wrote:
>>> Judy: There is NO need to be nervous. This is routine stuff.
>>> Plus you have a couple of advantages going for you: 1. you have
>>> worked in and know the system (a biggy) 2. You live nearby
>>> (local preference normally prevails)
>>>
>>> Just emphasize these points and that you love MCS, etc.
>>>
>>> Be yourself, relax knowing you are the ideal candidate...
>>>
>>> Just remember my points about the writing prompt.... Good Luck
>>> and let me know how things go... I'm curious, obviously.
>>>
>>> Sammy Johnson
>>>
>>> On 6/08/06, judy wrote:
>>>> On 6/08/06, sammy wrote:
>>>> Hi
>>>> I used to be a teacher for a short time in m.s.c. about 3
>>>> years ago. Now I have been just subbing for them for 2 years
>>>> now. Actually I live here in Memphis. Things are alittle
>>>> different when I used to be a teacher then. This information
>>>> you gave me helps a lot. I knew there was a writing prompt
>>>> but didn't know what. And the interview part helps knowing
>>>> alittle too. But thankyou so much. Right now is when I am
>>>> becoming extremely nervous. Again thankyou
>>>> Judy
>>>>
>>>>> Judy:
>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> I went to Memphis about two months ago for the initial
>>>>> interview. It is a 90-minute interview in three parts: 1.
>>>>> the writing portion 2. information session 3. face-to-face
>>>>> interview
>>>>>
>>>>> 1. The writing portion: You are given a problematic,
>>>>> classroom scenario and have to solve it. Remember, the
>>>>> scenario has three parts... it's very easy to get lost in
>>>>> the first part. You are actually given 25 minutes to
>>>>> complete it. My advice is to read the scenario three or
>>>>> four times before beginning. After you have covered the
>>>>> first part; reread, write the second part; and the same with
>>>>> the third. Helps keep you focused.
>>>>>
>>>>> 2. The information session: A representative from human
>>>>> resources explains the steps in hiring. Initial interview,
>>>>> New Teacher Pool, Interviewing with Principals, Human
>>>>> Resources has final decision in the end. Initially I thought
>>>>> of it as a lengthy bureaucratic hiring process, but I get
>>>>> the idea the whole ordeal will be expedited due to the early
>>>>> commencement of classes, Aug. 15. They apparently have a big
>>>>> need for teachers and have been interviewing literally
>>>>> hundreds of candidates. Many teachers are retiring,
>>>>> quitting after ten or so years for greener pastures, and
>>>>> some are losing positions due to not fulfilling basic
>>>>> requirements and non-contract renewals.
>>>>>
>>>>> 3. Face-to-face interview: These are mostly subjective
>>>>> questions about how you would handle situations. When the
>>>>> questions are asked, sometimes you a torn between giving the
>>>>> answers you think they want to hear and your own. There are
>>>>> ten questions, I believe. I depended upon my experience as
>>>>> a classroom teacher as the foundation of my answers. Also,
>>>>> common sense too comes in handy. Polish up on the reasons
>>>>> why you are a great teacher and why Memphis schools should
>>>>> hire you, ok?
>>>>>
>>>>> If you are flying in for the interview, I suggest you stay
>>>>> at the Airport Holiday Inn. Ten minutes by taxi or free
>>>>> shuttle from hotel but do tip. Be on time, they are
>>>>> punctual. Dress professionally and make sure you bring 2
>>>>> copies of each university transcript, teaching certification
>>>>> (s). Be enthusiastic..... show that you really want to
>>>>> work for them. That will be the icing on the cake. These
>>>>> folks from personnel are probably bored at this point after
>>>>> listening to candidates for the last three months or so.
>>>>>
>>>>> I hope I have been of some help to you. If you have any
>>>>> more questions, just ask.
>>>>>
>>>>> Sammy
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> On 6/07/06, judy wrote:
>>>>>> Hi
>>>>>> Can anyone tell me how the intial interview with m.c.s
>>>>>> is? I have to interview this Sat. Just wondering what
>>>>>> they will ask and everything.
>>>>>> Thankyou any help appreciated
 

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