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- 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: 671 - 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: 655 - Eying an Administrative Position? – Here’s How to Work Towards It - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Candace DaviesIn the face of state cutbacks and budget cuts, administration positions are also being hit, although not as hard as teaching positions. Rather than make a bold career move into administration, a more prudent strategy is to take on increasing responsibilities and administration functions so that ...
Views: 653 - 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: 653 - How to Create a Job Search Elevator Pitch - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2011 from Candace DaviesYou may have come across the term ‘elevator pitch’ recently during your job search. Basically, this term refers to the brief sixty-second speech that people use to describe the product or service they offer to others. And while this speech may not be part of your regular discourse, it must be ...
Views: 639 - 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 - How to Overcome Obstacles in a Cover Letter - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2011 from Candace DaviesThere are many possible situations that may make writing a cover letter more difficult. These situations can include lay-offs, demotions, long-term unemployment, and medical leave. Although these may seem to be potential red flags, a cover letter is deemed the perfect place to address these ...
Views: 630 - Getting Organized in Your Job Search - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Candace DaviesMany job seekers have an unrealistic picture of how much time the job search will take them. If you are currently working full-time but want to change jobs, plan to spend up to 8 hours each week on job searching. If you are currently unemployed, your search needs to be your full-time job. If ...
Views: 629 - 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: 628 - 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: 624 - Ease Your Entrance into the Field of Education by Highlighting Your Transferable Skills - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2011 from Candace DaviesThe biggest challenge when entering a career in education is how to properly prepare and create a compelling resume. It may seem like a daunting task trying to enter the education field from another industry because of your lack of related experience. The solution to this is to highlight your ...
Views: 618 - How to Transition From the Military to a Teaching Job - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2011 from Candace DaviesThere is a strong record of military members obtaining teaching positions in the education sector. School districts often find former military personnel to be an excellent asset in the classroom as well as in helping to build leadership skills among students. The retention rates among students ...
Views: 618 - Four Ways to Improve Question and Answer Sessions to Show You’re in Control - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Candace DaviesQuestion and answer sessions are an important part of lessons and are integral to test students’ comprehension of material, as well as to let you as the teacher know where your students are in terms of their understanding of lesson concepts. Sometimes, however, these sessions can go flat. ...
Views: 616 - 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: 612 - Overseas Opportunities for Your Non-Teaching Partner - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2011 from Candace DaviesSo you’ve decided to make the leap to teach overseas. Good for you! This will be a very exciting and rewarding experience. But now that you’ve made this immense decision to teach abroad, it’s time to come up with a plan for your partner as well. There are always opportunities overseas for ...
Views: 611 - Choosing the Type of International School That is Right for You - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Candace DaviesSo you are looking into teaching abroad? Teaching at an international school can be a very rewarding experience. It is important to understand, however, that there are many different types of international schools and so it is important to choose the type of school that best fits your needs and ...
Views: 608 - 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: 606 - 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: 599 - 4 Tips to Secure a Teaching Job Abroad - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2010 from Candace DaviesFor many, traveling and working abroad is a dream that will never be fulfilled. However, if you have a real passion for travel and are up for a challenge, you can turn this dream into a reality. There are many opportunities available for individuals who wish to teach abroad. All you need to ...
Views: 595 - 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 ...
Views: 593 - Get to the Principal’s Office, Mister! - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Candace DaviesIf you find yourself dreaming of an office of your very own instead of the one you currently share with your boisterous students, it may be time to start thinking about moving from the classroom into an administrative role. But before you have your new nameplate engraved (c’mon, you know that’s ...
Views: 586 - Managing Your Internet Presence - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Candace DaviesYour internet presence is an indispensible part of your 21st century job search. Not only should you be actively reaching out to recruiters and hiring authorities, but you should also be leveraging your efforts with direct networking (through LinkedIn, Facebook, Ecademy, etc.) and a strong ...
Views: 560 - How to Put an End to Inappropriate Comments and Questions from Students, and Show You Are in Control - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from Candace DaviesThere is always the possibility that some students will try to discover a little too much about you or try to make you feel uncomfortable by asking increasingly personal, inappropriate, or silly questions. This is especially true when you start teaching a new class as the students are trying to ...
Views: 531 - Establishing Steadfast Routines Will Improve Your Classroom Management - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from Candace DaviesOne great way to undoubtedly improve your classroom management as well as the overall organization of your classroom is to establish routines. Implementing routines gives students a straightforward outline to follow and works like a map showing students the appropriate behaviour that teachers ...
Views: 513 - 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: 501 - How To Gain Immediate Control Over Any Classroom - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from Candace DaviesYou may wonder why it is that some teachers seem to gain immediate respect from their class no matter how intolerant or hard to control the class is for other teachers. Some teachers seem to have a magic ability to settle and engage the hardest classes, even if they’re teaching the class for the ...
Views: 475 - 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: 470 - 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: 470 - 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 ...
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