First year teacher portfolios for interviews

***** THIS BLOG HAS MOVED...CLICK HERE ***** As a recent college grad, I can attest to the stress felt upon graduation. When all of the...

*****THIS BLOG HAS MOVED...CLICK HERE***** As a recent college grad, I can attest to the stress felt upon graduation. When all of the excitement settles, once you finally bask in your moment of glory and walk the line, degree in hand, after 4 (or 5, maybe 6, but who's counting) years of hard work, you begin to realize that you have been unapologetically thrust into the real world. It's time to put your big girl panties on and go get that job you've worked so hard for. But how do you set…

Hellooo future teacher! Congrats to you on completing your student teaching and degree! You are about to begin one of the best and most rewarding careers (at least in my opinion!) I know you have completed a tough several years and are eager to get your own classroom! I know, because I was in your shoes about five years ago.... As soon as I graduated, I started applying for jobs online. I would fill out the application on the school's website and wait to hear back from the school. I soon…

Teacher interviews can be nerve-wracking! Here are the teacher interview tips that I have learned. What can you do to improve your interviews?

I recently applied for a first grade position in a neighboring district. The employment in that district is highly competitive. I fortunately landed an interview at a school there and knew I needed something to take with me to showcase my talents and passion for teaching. I had read that teaching portfolios had helped many others in this situation. I have always kept a portfolio each year to meet our state's professionalism rubric, but I needed something a little more tailored to the needs…

I recently applied for a first grade position in a neighboring district. The employment in that district is highly competitive. I fortunately landed an interview at a school there and knew I needed something to take with me to showcase my talents and passion for teaching. I had read that teaching portfolios had helped many others in this situation. I have always kept a portfolio each year to meet our state's professionalism rubric, but I needed something a little more tailored to the needs…

A look inside my professional portfolio that I use when I go for job interviews. This Early Childhood Educators portfolio highlights the work that I do, and I give you a look inside at what I include, ideas, and tips to make your own. #portfolio #teacher #teachingportfolio #teacherportfolio #creativekindergarten

Whether you're fresh out of college or a veteran teaching who needs a change, it always feels good to be prepared for an upcoming interview. This list of 58 - and growing! - interview questions for special ed teachers will help you feel prepared and confident for your upcoming interview. Blog post at Mrs. D's Corner.