Have you ever gone to an education job interview and never heard a thing after it was over? Didn’t you wonder why you didn’t get the job? Very few schools will tell you how you did during a job interview. You may never hear from the schools that rejected you – at all! And, you [...]
One of the best ways to ensure your students succeed is to get their parents involved in their education. Getting parents involved is especially important in urban areas, where parents and/or students may not be fully invested in the education process or may not speak English. It’s essential to reach out to these families, help [...]
Integrating technology effectively into a 21st-century classroom is critical to optimizing learning outcomes and preparing students for tomorrow. Below are five ways to do so. 1. Use a SMART Board. The SMART Board seems to be one of the most modern forms of classroom technology. It allows the teacher to provide an interactive learning environment [...]
Almost all job ads you see will have an end date on them, and others will say, “Open until filled.” The latter type of job advertisement needs a response right away for obvious reasons. If you choose to delay sending in your application, you might find that you are too late and have lost out [...]
As a student teacher, you should be aware of the stiff competition you may be up against in the job application candidate pool. Many other practicum students are looking to be hired and seasoned teachers with anywhere from 5-35 years of experience. When scouting potential school districts, see what their values and beliefs are and [...]
If you’ve used an excellent resume format and layout to create an eye-catching document, your next big step is to ensure that the content of your educational resume accurately reflects your accomplishments and abilities. If you are writing a teacher or school administrator resume, you must create a persuasive resume to ensure you receive a [...]
When entering education as either a new teacher or a career changer, you will have limited work experiences to highlight in your resume and cover letter. Because of this fact, you must highlight other areas that can help your candidacy. If you have student teaching internship experience, showcase that valuable work experience. Below are some [...]
