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- Personality Profiling: Do You Have the MO of a ‘Good’ Teacher? - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2011 from Candace DaviesFor decades, personality psychologists, also known as psychometricians, have been on a search for the ‘good teacher.’ Each year, more and more studies appear claiming to identify the personality traits of the ‘ideal’ teaching professional. Now, in a global first, England plans to weed out ‘bad ...
Views: 1128 - Professional Resume Documents are an Investment in Your Future - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Candace DaviesDuring these harsh economic times, more and more people are getting laid off and looking for that elusive dream career opportunity. When an opening presents itself, you will want to be able to take full advantage of it and hopefully get a job interview and ultimately a solid job offer. In ...
Views: 794 - Six Non-Verbal Methods to Gain Control of Your Classroom - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Candace DaviesAs a teacher, it is important to be aware of all potential behavioural triggers in your classroom. That is because problems, arguments, and disruptions don’t just happen – something causes them. One of the best ways to prevent and avoid these triggers is by projecting an aura of control. If you ...
Views: 1047 - Six Steps to Get Any Student on Task - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2011 from Candace DaviesWhen dealing with disruptions of any kind from your students, it is important that your response to the disruption is less intrusive for the rest of the class than the initial disruption. It doesn’t make much sense to react to a minor infraction with all guns blazing and create more of a ...
Views: 608 - Six Tips for Writing an Interview Generating Teacher Resume - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Candace DaviesWriting an education resume can be a lengthy and brain draining process. If you have never written one before, or haven’t written one for awhile, it may feel overwhelming. Creating your resume is one of those things in life that has to be done from time to time. Be assured that if you take it ...
Views: 959 - Successfully Motivating Your Students - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Candace DaviesDuring a teacher interview, you will more than likely be asked the question: How do you motivate your students? Of course, we know that motivating students and piquing their interest in learning is a key factor in their success in the classroom, so what methods have proven successful in ...
Views: 673 - Take an Inventory of Your Skills and Interests – Your Hobbies May Land You That Interview - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2011 from Candace DaviesWhen a North Carolina school cut teaching assistants this month, those who cannot drive buses were the first to be let go. Upgrading your driver’s license may not be the answer to finding a teaching job but the story does underline the importance of giving careful consideration to the skills ...
Views: 1215 - Teaching Overseas - How to Conduct an International Job Search - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2011 from Candace DaviesTeaching overseas is an exciting opportunity, and one that is being increasingly sought after by educators, especially graduating students or those who have been in the industry for many years. Unfortunately, many people find the process of overseas job hunting confusing and complex. Job seekers ...
Views: 684 - The Benefits of Working in a Private School - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Candace DaviesA teacher plays a very important role in society. It is these individuals who nourish the minds of our children, molding them into responsible knowledgeable adults. Thus, the teaching profession is often referred to as a “calling”. As a teacher with a passion for teaching, your desire might be ...
Views: 656 - The Biggest Mistakes that Job Applicants Make - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2011 from Candace DaviesIf you have been job searching for an extended period of time with no results, it doesn’t mean that you aren’t skilled or knowledgeable, but it may mean that you are lacking in job search skills. Just one major mistake can eliminate your chances from the running as a potential candidate. Below, ...
Views: 471 - The Correct Time to Use Your References - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2011 from Candace DaviesYour references are an important tool at your disposal that can be very useful in helping you to secure your ideal job. This is because there isn’t a much more effective marketing resource for yourself than your references. Although a strong resume and cover letter are your best chance of ...
Views: 453 - The Five Steps to Securing a Better Job - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2011 from Candace DaviesIt happens time and again. Someone loses their job but it’s not the specific job they are upset about losing, it is the fact that they are now jobless. Many people hold jobs that they are not particularly attached to or invested in. If you have recently lost a job that fits this description, ...
Views: 471 - The Importance of Knowing Your Unique Selling Point - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Candace DaviesWhen interviewing for any position, you are essentially trying to market and sell yourself as your own brand. You need to communicate to the hiring committee reasons for why you are the perfect person for the job. So in order to set yourself apart from the competition, you need to know what ...
Views: 1099 - The Most Important Facet of Your Job Search Plan - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2011 from Candace DaviesWhen you are planning your job search, you need to approach it as though it is a marketing campaign. The recruiters are the buyers and you are the actual product. As a product, you have to clearly articulate your value proposition – essentially your advertisement. The rate of success for your ...
Views: 629 - The Secret to Job Searching in a Tough Economy - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2011 from Candace DaviesWhen the economy looks bleak and newscasters continue to talk doom and gloom, it can be easy to lose faith in your job search. However, no matter how terrible the economy gets, people are still working and companies are still creating products. Even though companies may be laying off employees, ...
Views: 626 - The Three Mistakes Jobseekers Make and How You Can Avoid Them - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2011 from Candace DaviesThe way in which you approach your job hunt can determine how successful and quick it will be. If you approach it negatively and with a bad attitude, this will be reflected in your job search. When you approach your job search without any hope, you’re outlook will come across when talking to ...
Views: 725 - Uncovering Accomplishments and Success Stories for Your Administrator Resume - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Candace DaviesIn order to create an effective resume for a school administrator position, it is important for you to uncover your relevant accomplishments and success stories. But you have to remember that it is vital for you to avoid telling half truths and exaggerations because a lot of hiring managers and ...
Views: 881 - What Items Do I Need to Bring to My Teacher Interview? - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Candace DaviesCongratulations! You’ve landed that coveted teacher interview. Now it is extremely important that you impress in your interview and large part of that is coming prepared. Items to bring: • Copies of your current resume: If you need to distribute them to the panel, you should have enough ...
Views: 1428 - What Kind of Experience and Credentials Do I need to Teach Abroad? - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Candace DaviesThis is a very important question to ask when looking into teaching abroad because there is a lot of conflicting and biased information out there. Some websites that say you need a certain certification are usually trying to sell that course. Another reason for the conflicting information is ...
Views: 638 - What Method(s) Do You Use to Keep Students Focused, On Track, and Participating? - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Candace DaviesIt has often been said that corralling a classroom of students for any length of time – whether it is 55 minutes or five minutes – to focus on a new learning topic is like herding cats. This seems to hold even truer in the higher grade levels, where the old stand-by of “1-2-3-STOP” to get ...
Views: 1202 - What to Do When a Student Will Not Follow Your Instructions - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2011 from Candace DaviesHave you implemented clear, concise and consistent instructions into your lessons but are still having trouble getting one or two students to follow them? If you are going to get your students to do as you ask, it all has to begin with your attitude. Your attitude is what dictates your approach ...
Views: 1129 - What You Need to Know as a New College Professor - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2011 from Candace DaviesAs a new professor, there are lots of things that you need to understand and expect concerning your new work environment, as well as what they will be expecting in return. And as a new incoming professor, the college or university where you are planning to work, or have been newly hired to work, ...
Views: 503 - What You Should Know About International Schools - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Candace DaviesChoosing the right international school for you is a very important decision. The school you choose can make all the difference as to whether you have a fantastic experience or a mediocre or even poor experience. If you are about to choose your international school, there are some important ...
Views: 658 - Why Functional Resumes Should Be Avoided - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Candace DaviesIf you are about to create your resume, you may have searched through the thousands of templates that are available and realized that there are two distinct types of resume formats. They are the chronological resume (which is most widely used) and the functional resume. Functional resumes ...
Views: 803 - Why Holiday Job Hunting is Important - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2011 from Candace DaviesHoliday job hunting is one aspect of the job search that is often overlooked. Very few people realize that job hunting during this time of year could be the stepping stone into their desired career. Indeed, there are many reasons why one should continue looking for a job during the holidays. ...
Views: 613 - Why You Should Use Keywords in Your Principal Resume - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Candace DaviesWhy You Should Use Keywords in Your Principal Resume Employers and hiring managers are posting more and more jobs on the internet every day all over the world with the hope of getting the best possible candidate to fill the open positions. The internet has indeed changed the way the world ...
Views: 1240 - Why Your Teaching Portfolio is Important - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2010 from Candace DaviesTeachers seeking jobs in today’s market need to use every tool at their disposal – the teaching job market is very tough, so you need every advantage. One of the most valuable job search tools a teaching candidate can possess is a strong, visually appealing teaching portfolio. A teacher’s ...
Views: 1511 - You Have Graduated and Obtained Your Teacher Certification, Now What? - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2011 from Candace DaviesGraduating from college is no doubt exciting. That feeling that you are finally coming to the end of many years of continuous learning and moving on to applying what you have learned is elating. But the excitement is often tempered by a tinge of fear about just how well you will manage the ...
Views: 602 - Your Voice is a Great Tool to Show You Are in Control - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2011 from Candace DaviesWhen managing your classroom, one of the most important tools at your disposal is your voice. The way in which you communicate to your students verbally has a lot to do with how your students will respond to you. And it goes far beyond the message that you are actually communicating. The way you ...
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