Call to Order: 5:03 PM
Voting: Extra books from RIF Week will be donated to The Zambia Project.
Old Business: * Bake Sale: May 17th (10-4). Sign-up with Gina S to volunteer
New Business: * Prizes will be given to the "Top Three" members (those who have participated in the most events) at our next meeting.
* New Officers:
President - Nova Katz
Vice-President - Sara Durfee
Secretary - Amy Dowty
Treasurer - Natalie Jorgensen
Historian - Jenny Stewart
Web Designer - Laurie York
Publicity - Satinder Gill
Membership - Allyson Popp
Fundraiser - Erica Rauch
* Guest Speaker - Carolyn Adkisson - Principal, Little Chico Creek Elementary:
- Be a "polite, persistent pest"
Resumes:
- Don't use white paper; use an off-color that's more noticeable (light blue, for example)
- Make it short and succinct
- No tiny writing
- Put important items in bold
- Have a photo of yourself working with children (exhibits your dynamic with the kids)
- Add workshops attended
- Key words: integrated, CA state standards, ...
- Let your personality show in both your interview and your resume (don't be "textbook-y")
Interview (~20 minutes):
- Formality depends on the district
- Be yourself! What can you do at the end of the interview to show who you are?
- Panel of interviewers (usually) - teachers, principal, parents, ...
- Make eye contact with everyone; smile!
- Look professional (don't overdo the jewelry, etc.)
- Showcase and be honest about your strengths (you are your own salesperson!)
- Write points to yourself before you go in (items you'll want to highlight)
- Give examples of how you've implemented strategies (don't just use buzzwords)
Example Questions:
- "What are your weaknesses?" - Be honest. Tell your weakness then tell how you're improving upon this weakness.
- "Do you have any questions for us?" - Ex: "When will you make your decision?" Don't ask about the dynamics of the school and such;
you should already know this before applying.
- "Do you have anything to say that hasn't already been discussed?"
- "Tell us a little bit about yourself." - What have you done in addition to your coursework? Keep your statements geared towards education.
Other Tips:
- Be aware of the RISE Office: "unwrapping the standards" - integration of subjects
- Take advantage of BTSA and relationships with other teachers. MAKE CONNECTIONS!
- During your first year, don't be afraid to decline requests to head committees, take on extra jobs, etc. You've got enough on your plate!
- Try not to move your grade level after the first year or two. Become familiar with the curriculum you've got.
- Be aware of available resources!!!
- If you don't get the job:
- Ask for tips to be a more viable candidate next time.
- Don't give up! Even if you don't get a position at the beginning of the year, ... take a different position and get further experience.
- Get more experience. During track summers, ask a principal if you can aide in a classroom to work with new age groups (ex:
three hours a day for a month.
Adjournment: 6:21 PM
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