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Resume Tips/Help

by SD

Apr 12, 2009

Hello,

I need some help updating my resume. I've only been teaching for 6 years but my resume is taking up 2 pages. I think I am adding too many details. Does anyone have a model resume I could use as reference?

Thank you.

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Business Teacher Microsoft office templates have a great example for teachers. The danger in using it is that others might too. However, I did one a few years ago and when I had an HR person looked at it, she just raved.

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Apr 12, 2009

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Anyone with a Special Ed student included?

by Travis

Apr 14, 2009

Hi Everyone, I'm collecting survey data for my dissertation. If you are an elementary teacher with at least one student with a disability in your classroom, you can qualify for this study. Follow the link below for details. All qualified entries will be entered in a drawing for a $100 gift card. Thanks for your help, teachers! Travis

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What are you favorite teaching resources?

by A friend is opening a new store

Apr 25, 2009

What specific resource books or other supplies do you find yourself using over and over? What are your "must haves" to start the year?

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Miss M Resource books from Walch publishing!

Motivational posters for the room

On 5/03/09, Jill wrote: > TCM - Teacher Created Materials > > On 4/25/09, A friend is opening a new store wrote: >> What specific resource books or other supplies do you find >> yourself using over and over? What are your "must haves" >...See More

May 13, 2009

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Nai Saechin On 5/13/09, Miss M wrote: > Resource books from Walch publishing! > > Motivational posters for the room > > On 5/03/09, Jill wrote: >> TCM - Teacher Created Materials >> >> On 4/25/09, A friend is opening a new store wrote: >>> What specific resource books or other supplies do you find >>> yourself...See More

May 21, 2009

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Neuhaus training

by me2

Apr 25, 2009

Anyone personally have Neuhaus training? Is it beneficial? Which courses did you choose? Why? Thanks.

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Planning a Unit

by Ann Miller

May 2, 2009

Before beginning a unit of instruction, how do you determine what students should know?

I have ideas on this question but am interested to see how other people take it and if they look at it the same way. Thanks for your feedback!

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Karen Cooley On 5/02/09, Ann Miller wrote: > Before beginning a unit of instruction, how do you > determine what students should know? > > I have ideas on this question but am interested to see how > other people take it and if they look at it the same way. > Thanks for your feedback!

Hi The first stop is to go to the standards. Afte...See More

May 9, 2009

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Teaching Masters vs Teaching Certification

by AK

May 5, 2009

Hello, I am a Montessori Trained (3-6 year) teacher who has an undergrad in Social Sciences not in education. My predicament is as follows. Due to various reasons main being lack of Montessori jobs in my area I have decided to study further to expand my knowledge as well as increase my marketability.

I have two main choices either to purs...See More

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Judy2/CA You are going to have to find out what the reqirements are for a teaching certificate in your state. In my state a master's degree alone won't allow you to teach in the public schools. You still need to meet the requirements for the teaching certificate. The requirements for the MA and the teaching certificate may overlap so some courses may count ...See MoreYou are going to have to find out what the reqirements are for a teaching certificate in your state. In my state a master's degree alone won't allow you to teach in the public schools. You still need to meet the requirements for the teaching certificate. The requirements for the MA and the teaching certificate may overlap so some courses may count for both. Many schools around here offer an MAT program where you can get a MA in Teaching and a certificate at the same time. We don't have degrees in elem ed so you could choose to get a MA in a subject area or C&I. Most people I know have an MA in C&I. This could be of use if you wanted to eventually work in the district office. You couldn't be a principal without getting an ADM credential though.

On 5/05/09, AK wrote: > Hello, > I am a Montessori Trained (3-6 year) teacher who has an > undergrad in Social Sciences not in education. My > predicament is as follows. Due to various reasons main being > lack of Montessori jobs in my area I have decided to study > further to expand my knowledge as well as increase my > marketability. > > I have two main choices either to pursue a masters degree or > a elementary sate teacher certification. Since both will > take same amout of time more or less , which would be better > to choose form??? > > With a masters in education my chances of getting a > Montessori job are better as well as teaching in private > schools whihc do not need a teacher certification > > As per masters is concerned if I were to do my masters first > and then apply for teacher certification courses would I be > exemted form doing any of my teacher certification courses??? > > Will a generic master like one with specialization in > diverse learners or curriculum design be better or a more > specific one like elementary education??? > > Also is it true that a masters in curriculum & Instructional > design is more for educators who are experienced or are > wanting a position of head of school or principal??? > > thanks

May 10, 2009

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Teaching 9 -12 so I can have a personal life

by MC

May 7, 2009

Hello guys and gals!

So I teach at a charter school, and for the most part, I love it.

I teach grades 9-12, and I have 3 class periods. I have never taught so many grade levels before. my first period is a 10/11/12 split and my other classes are 9/10 split. Here is my issue: At first, I was coming up with different things for ea...See MoreHello guys and gals!

So I teach at a charter school, and for the most part, I love it.

I teach grades 9-12, and I have 3 class periods. I have never taught so many grade levels before. my first period is a 10/11/12 split and my other classes are 9/10 split. Here is my issue: At first, I was coming up with different things for each grade level to do, but I felt unorganized, like I was going insane. I had to teach four different lessons, assign four different novels, find four different levels of grammar material, and then I discovered that many of my kids were only 9th grade level, (even my seniors) and had a hard time with things that they were supposed to have known already. At home things were a mess, I was doing school work 24-7, my husband was getting upset with me, I stopped talking to family and friends simply because there was no time. I was always lesson planning and then trying to keep straight all of my lessons that I was supposed to teaching each class.

Bottom line is this- in February I couldn't do it anymore, I was so exhausted, I kept getting sick, and my husband and I were in marriage counseling.

So I found material that were for grades 9 -12 collectively, and have been teaching my high school students the same material. We have been having a blast- we are more organized and they are improving. I give them a checklist of materials for the week, some , some things are easy, some things are very challenging, and some things, like creative writing assignments are from my college courses that I took. My homelife is better, I feel better...its all been better.

Today my principal told me that I have to go back to the old way...and I am so upset. My husband and I want a baby, I can't imagine having a baby and having that old work load.

Does anyone teach in a situation like this who has any suggestions? I love my school, I don't want to leave...I just need to find a way to make it all work. My principal made me think I was doing something wrong...

MC

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lynne/ca On 5/07/09, MC wrote: > I teach grades 9-12, and I have 3 class periods. I have > never taught so many grade levels before. my first period > is a 10/11/12 split and my other classes are 9/10 split. > Here is my issue: > At first, I was coming up with different things for each > grade level to do, but I felt unorganized, like I wa...See More

May 27, 2009

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Jamie in MO I agree with the differentiated instruction proposal, and I will add that if you give the students pre-tests before you start the units, you have evidence for which students are ready for which activities and objectives.

The pre-test could be as simple as reading a short story in class and asking students to write a paragraph comparing the...See MoreI agree with the differentiated instruction proposal, and I will add that if you give the students pre-tests before you start the units, you have evidence for which students are ready for which activities and objectives.

The pre-test could be as simple as reading a short story in class and asking students to write a paragraph comparing themselves to the main character. Students with well-written, organized comparisons, which include supporting details, are ready for more advanced writing instruction. Students who get the idea but struggle to generate examples or organize them effectively need direct instruction on that point. Students who don't really understand the story and can't begin to generate comparisons will also need different instruction.

Also, to keep yourself from going crazy (and congratulations!), try to keep the focus on more depth within assignments, rather than trying to keep track of many.

On 5/13/09, Miss M wrote: > I teach World History at a public magnet school. So I too > have classes that are mixed. ALL classes I teach are mixed 9- > 12. I treat them ALL the same. By that I mean, same lesson. > > I think that is INSANE what your principal is asking of you!! > NO you are NOT doing anything wrong. > > What I would suggest is if he's going to > insist...differentiated instruction. Like one of the other > posters mentioned - create different objectives for each grade > level (that can all be covered in the SAME lesson - so you're > only prepping and teaching 1 lesson). And you can > differentiate by having each grade level answer in-class and > homework questions that are geared to their "level" or > objectives. > > BUT also as you said, you have seniors that are reading and > working at a 9th level...so giving them SUPER challenging "on > grade level" items - is actually counter productive. Now > don't get me wrong - I believe ALL students no matter their > level should be challenged (or else they won't grow) but you > have to challenge them from the point they are at, not > say "you're in 12th grade, you should be able to answer a 12th > grade question". > > Sorry to be long winded, but again, as I teach in a similar > situation (mixed classes) feel like I can give you some > support. If you are determined to stay in your school - > Differentiation is the key! > > For ex. let's say I"m teaching a lesson on the Holocuast > Concentration camps. The Bell work question (or maybe it's > the guiding question, orexit question for class - whatever, > you get the point) for: > 9th: List the daily activities of a Jew in a concentration camp > 10th: summarize the attitude of the SS guards toward the Jews > in camps > 11th:Compare the Concentration camp system to US internment of > Japanese > 12th: Evaluate the effectiveness of the concentration camp > system in regards to the Nazi objective for them. > > See - same lesson on concentraiton camps for everyone, but the > questions they answer individually vary in expectation by > grade level. > > Though I think your principal is not thinking about what is > best for kids...differentiation should be based on ability > level not grade level - but I guess you have to play his game. > > Best of luck!! > > >> Today my principal told me that I have to go back to the >> old way...and I am so upset. My husband and I want a >> baby, I can't imagine having a baby and having that old >> work load. >> >> Does anyone teach in a situation like this who has any >> suggestions? I love my school, I don't want to leave...I >> just need to find a way to make it all work. My principal >> made me think I was doing something wrong... >> >> MC

May 31, 2009

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I need help for my assignment

by Duygu

May 19, 2009

Hello, I've just subscribed in this site and I'm planning to discover what's inside soon. Anyway, I'm a graduate student in English Teaching Department of a faculty of education. I have Teacher Research in TEFL course which covers reflective teaching, teacher journals, case study and action research. In addition, I investigate research methods. A r...See More

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new school..

by daisyC

May 22, 2009

how long would you say it takes to fit in at a new school and make some strong friendships?? It is hard to be the new teacher...

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Leah It also depends on the teachers in the new school. Some are open and great, and others are cliquish. Some girls who were bullies in elementary school still are that way as adults. And, some of them choose teaching.

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May 28, 2009

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Good luck! On 5/22/09, daisyC wrote: > how long would you say it takes to fit in at a new school > and make some strong friendships?? It is hard to be the new > teacher...

and it is a great shame and quite counterproductive that schools are not places that leap to embrace new teachers. But schools are also places sometimes so bereft of any g...See More

Jun 13, 2009

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Laid Off after 5 years

by Irene

Jun 7, 2009

I worked in my district for 5 years as an ELD teacher. I had a temporary status as no specialists are given tenure in this district. One of the tenure teachers who worked part time is coming back full time and they gave her my job! Now I am laid off! after 5 years of working for the district! Do you have any suggestions? Do I have any rights?

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