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TnT 58 It's time to start planning for the end of the year Apr 29, 2019

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Click here to sign up for the End-of-the-year Sanity Saver! Many new teachers are just trying to make it to the end of the year in one piece so that they can finally welcome summer break. But before we can hit happy hour and celebrate, we need to plan it out. Here are the four areas you need to start taking action on now so that you can have a stellar end of the school year. Love this show? Become an AWESOME SUPPORTER! Don't forget to leave a voicemail! Let your voice be heard! Click here how to find out how you can be a part of the podcast by telling us your favorite parts of teaching! Listeners who leave a voicemail will be eligible to receive a FREE Teachers Need Teachers sticker! Click HERE to find out more! Got questions, feedback, or want to be on the show? You can email me at kim@teachersneedteachers.com Connect with me

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TnT 57 JOB INTERVIEW SERIES: How to highlight your strengths while answering any interview question Apr 25, 2019

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During an interview, it's important to find a way to showcase our strengths. But how can we do it without necessarily bragging, and how can we do it in the context of the questions? Similarly, if you're asked about a negative experience in your teaching, how can you frame your answer to put you in a positive light? Ross Cooper gives fabulous tips on how to answer interview questions from the lens of a principal. Click HERE for a copy of all of the interview questions from this series!

Tell us about yourself and what brings you here today.
Why are you a good fit for our organization?
How do you grow professionally?
Talk to us about a time in which you learned from an experience via a mistake.
What do you do in your free time?

Where you can find Ross Cooper:

His school’s website: T. Baldwin Demarest Elementary School
His school’s Twitter and hashtag: T. Baldwin Demarest Elementary School #oldtappanproud
Ross’ Twitter: @RossCoops31

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TnT 56 JOB INTERVIEW SERIES: How to answer authentically while still impressing in job interviews Apr 22, 2019

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New teachers looking for that first teaching job are often worried about their lack of experience when doing their first round of interviews. How can they talk about their experiences when they've only finished student teaching? Should they be upfront or pad their experiences? Rick Mohrien explains how newer teachers can still be authentic while still making a good impression on the interview panel. Click HERE for a copy of all of the interview questions from this series!

Tell me your story, how did you end up here today wanting to be a teacher here at Winget Park?
What’s the best lesson you ever taught, and tell me why it was the best lesson?
It’s the first week of school, tell me what you’re doing to build relationships with your students.
It’s the first week of school, tell me what you’re doing with your students’ families.
How do you help yourself grow as a learner? What are some things you like to do to support your own professional growth outside the required professional development?

Where you can find Rick Mohrien:

His school’s website: Winget Park Elementary
His school’s Twitter: @CMS_WingetPark

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TnT 55 JOB INTERVIEW SERIES: What to say in an interview when you don't know the answer to a question Apr 18, 2019

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So you've sent in your resume, and finally got a call for an interview. AWESOME! You put on your most professional-looking outfit, walk in tall, shake hands firmly, and finally sit down for those questions. But what if you don't know the answer to a question? What should you say? Should you lie? What if you said, "I don't know?" Would you look like an idiot? Rob Fulk asks me some compelling interview questions that I wasn't necessarily ready for (but did my best to think on the fly), and he gives advice to new teachers on how to answer difficult questions. Click HERE for a copy of all of the interview questions from this series!

What do you know about our school?
What’s more important to education in the success of our students - tradition or innovation? Defend your answer.
What perspectives outside of a Euro-centric curriculum can you bring to our classrooms?
Can you give me specific examples in an ELA classroom of literature you would bring in from a non-Euro perspective?
What specific supports are you going to need to be successful in our building?
What are your expectations of a team/PLC, and how do you uphold your expectations of your team/PLC?

Where you can find Rob Fulk:

His school’s website: Marion C. Moore School
His school’s Twitter and hashtag: @Mooremustangs #knowmoore
Rob’s Twitter: @RobFulk

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TnT 54 JOB INTERVIEW SERIES: Your resume and education aren't the most important factors when landing a teaching position Apr 15, 2019

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Teachers often spend quite a bit of time polishing and perfecting their resumes, but is that what really gets them a job? What if a teacher has limited experience - do they still have a shot when they're up against more seasoned veterans? Resumes are only one small factor in the hiring process (but PLEASE spellcheck!), and personality and fit are the biggest ones. Scott Schwartz discusses which personality traits tend to predict success in any job, as well as how his district eliminates the "gut feeling" factor and relies on data. Click HERE for a copy of all of the interview questions from this series!

Tell me about a difficult circumstance that you handled, what action did you take, and what were the results?
What is the difference between a good teacher and a great teacher?
A student in your class consistently causes disruptions. Explain the steps you take to help the child and maintain your positive classroom environment.
Do you believe that placing a zero in the grade book teaches responsibility?
Describe your understanding of what a standards-based learning environment looks like.

Where you can find Scott Schwartz:

Deerfield Public School District: https://www.dps109.org/Domain/4
Deerfield Public School District’s Twitter: @DPS109
Scott Schwartz’s Twitter: @scaschwa

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TnT 53 JOB INTERVIEW SERIES: Don't forget to do your research before an interview! Apr 11, 2019

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When teachers prepare to apply for jobs, they polish their resume, many create a portfolio of curriculum and experiences, and most scour the internet for interview questions (which you no longer have to do because of this series!). But do you research the schools for which you're interviewing? Do you know the ethos and culture of that school? In today's interview, Asia Cunnigham discusses why you MUST do your due diligence and research a school in the same way that any administrator will research YOU. Click HERE for a copy of all of the interview questions from this series!

Tell me about you and your teaching experience with your cooperating teacher.
Tell me about how you empower students to become involved in their learning process in the classroom.
As a teacher, how do you build relationships equitably with all the students in your environment so that they’re able to demonstrate mastery and reach their maximum potential?
What is a typical day in your literacy classroom look like?
Tell me what you do in terms of your students that are unmotivated. What does that look like?
How do you ensure parental involvement in their learning process in your classroom?
What ways are you a collaborative working colleague?

Where you can find Asia Cunningham:

Glenn Elementary School: https://www.dpsnc.net/Glenn
Glenn Elementary’s Twitter: Gleen Elementary
Asia Cunningham’s Twitter: @APMsC_GES

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TnT 52 JOB INTERVIEW SERIES: What you should say about classroom management in an interview Apr 08, 2019

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While you're in an interview, a principal is trying to get a sense or whether or not you'd be a good fit for their school. They'll want to know if your personality and teaching style would complement the culture of the school. This involves your ability to handle conflict - with students, parents, and colleagues. Click HERE for a copy of all of the interview questions from this series!

20 years from now, how would you like your current students to remember you as a teacher?
I want you to reflect on a situation where you were given criticism for an instructional or behavioral approach in your classroom. How did you handle that criticism and how did you use that criticism to improve your practice?
If students had to pay admission to come to your classroom, what lesson have you found to be very engaging that makes them want to be there?
Teaching can be stressful and it’s important to have a good sense of humor. Tell us a joke or a personal story that highlights your sense of humor
Teachers are very passionate, so there’s going to be conflict at times especially when you’re collaborating with a grade level. If you and your grade-level team had some conflict, what steps would you take to overcome it?

Where you can find James Moffett:

Derby Hills Elementary School: http://dhes.derbyschools.com/
The school’s Facebook Page: Derby Hills Elementary
James Moffett’s Twitter: @DHEPrincipal

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TnT 51 Here's how you can own your first home as a new teacher Apr 01, 2019

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When we’re starting out with our teaching careers, we’re overwhelmed with all of the details that go into being a teacher that we often neglect to take care of ourselves. I’m sure you’ve seen so many posts, websites, programs, and even CONFERENCES dedicated to teacher self-care. But part of taking care of yourself is making sure that you and your family are safe and secure. It goes without saying that if you didn’t have to worry so much about your finances, your home, your health, and the well-being of your family, you’d have more mental energy and space to tackle teaching. If there was a way to feel even a little bit better about some aspect of your personal life, then teaching just seems less overwhelming. I know it sounds cliche to say that, but so many people think that homeownership is so impossible that it’s not the American dream anymore. However, after talking to my good friend and real estate agent Tonya Spivey and her friend and loan officer Wes Shaw, I realized that there are AMAZING programs out there to help people - particularly teachers - get into a home of their own. So even if you’re super skeptical and think it’s out of the question, give this episode a listen so that you at least know your options. Have an open mind and envision yourself moving into your own first home. And when the time is right, you’ll be educated and prepared to dive head first into the process. Love this show? Become an AWESOME SUPPORTER! How to contact Wes: (858)888-5270, wes.shaw@movement.com Wes Shaw NMLS # 272036 / CA-DBO272036 | Movement Mortgage, LLC supports Equal Housing Opportunity. NMLS ID# 39179 (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org) | Movement Mortgage, LLC is licensed by "CA Department of Business Oversight under the California Residential Mortgage Lending Act"# 4131054. Interest rates and products are subject to change without notice and may or may not be available at the time of loan commitment or lock-in. Borrowers must qualify at closing for all benefits. “Movement Mortgage” is a registered trademark of the Movement Mortgage, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company. 8024 Calvin Hall Rd, Indian Land, SC 29707. How to contact Tonya: (619)302-9891, tonyaspivey@gmail.com Keller Williams SD Metro CALBRE#02059804 Broker CalBRE #01295699 The four programs we discuss:

School program
My Home
Zero Interest Program (ZIP)
Golden State Funding Authority for Veterans

Be sure to visit downpaymentresource.com to find out what programs are available for your address Some vocabulary in our discussion: conventional financing - A conventional loan is a mortgage that is not guaranteed or insured by any government agency, including the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), the Farmers Home Administration (FmHA) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). It is typically fixed in its terms and rate. FICO score - A FICO Score is one of many types of credit scores, which are three-digit numbers that summarize your credit history, management and behavior. Your FICO Score is the credit score generated by Fair Isaac Corp. (FICO), a leading financial analytics company. FICO Scores range from 300 to 850. simple interest - interest that is paid on the principal amount borrowed. It is considered the best type of interest for a borrower because it is not compounded. lien on title - A lien is a legal claim or a right against property. Liens provide security, allowing a person or organization to take property or take other legal action to satisfy debts and obligations. Liens are often part of the public record, informing potential creditors and others about existing debts. lien in secondary position - Second lien debt refers to loans that are reimbursed only after loan balances on senior debts (lien on title) are repaid in full following a default. Due to the subordinated claim on assets, if a borrower defaults on a secured loan, the senior lien holder may receive 100% on the loan balance from the sale of the underlying collateral, while the second lien holder receives only a fraction of the loan amount on the subordinated debt. deferred payments - A deferred payment option is an option that operationally defers payment on the loan until a later date. closing costs - Expenses required for a real estate purchase or refinance. Closing costs are also called settlement costs and can include lender charges, title insurance, escrow fees, real estate commissions, recording fees, transfer taxes and others. escrow fees - Escrow is when an impartial third party holds on to funds and distributes them accordingly to process a transaction. The funds, also known as earnest money, is typically held in an escrow account by an escrow officer or attorney. Escrow costs cover the final closing paperwork and handle the exchange of funds and recording of deeds. Escrow may also refer to an account held by a mortgage lender into which the homebuyer pays money each month for property tax and insurance payments. The lender then pays these items on the borrower’s behalf as they come due. title fees - Title service fees are part of the closing costs you pay when getting a mortgage. When you purchase a home, you receive a document most often called a deed, which shows the seller transferred their legal ownership, or “title,” to the home to you. Title service fees are costs associated with issuing a title insurance policy for the lender. default - Failing to repay a debt as agreed. home appreciation - Appreciation is the increase in a home's value over time. loan officer - A loan officer is a representative of a bank, credit union, or other financial institution who finds and assists borrowers in acquiring loans. Loan officers can work with a wide variety of lending products for both consumers and businesses. Sources:

Lending Tree: https://www.lendingtree.com/glossary/#a
The Balance: https://www.thebalance.com/liens-what-they-are-and-how-they-work-315611
Investopedia: https://www.investopedia.com/terms/d/deferredpaymentoption.asp
American Financing: https://www.americanfinancing.net/mortgage-basics/escrow-closing-costs-guide
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: https://www.consumerfinance.gov/ask-cfpb/what-are-title-service-fees-en-157/
Redfin: https://www.redfin.com/definition/appreciation

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TnT 50 Five steps for giving impactful feedback Mar 25, 2019

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Effective feedback is KEY to moving students forward, but how what does it actually mean to give good feedback? What does it look like? How can you tell if it's working? Simply correcting students won't lead to improved student outcomes, so here are five steps to up your feedback game. In Part 4 of this 4-part series on feedback, I discuss how to best give feedback so that your students act on it and improve. If you missed the first three parts of this series: TnT 47: How to get truly helpful feedback to inform your teaching TnT 48: Student feedback can completely change your teaching TnT 49 Why you might be wasting that valuable feedback If you have a moment this week, please complete this Google Form. This will help me know if it’s worth the time to create it, as well as what you think I should include. If you complete the form and leave your email, then if I create it, you’ll be invited to beta test it and make it better! Love this show? Become an AWESOME SUPPORTER! Don't forget to leave a voicemail! Let your voice be heard! Click here how to find out how you can be a part of the podcast by telling us your favorite parts of teaching! Listeners who leave a voicemail will be eligible to receive a FREE Teachers Need Teachers sticker! Click HERE to find out more! Got questions, feedback, or want to be on the show? You can email me at kim@teachersneedteachers.com Connect with me

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TnT 49 Why you might be wasting that valuable feedback Mar 18, 2019

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Teachers receive a LOT of feedback, and as a new teacher, how you deal with it will determine how successful you’ll be. But what is it about receiving constructive feedback that makes us shut down or ignore it? How do we take something that, from the giver, was well-intentioned, and transform it into an attack? The teachers that are the most receptive to feedback and TAKE ACTION are the ones that grow and improve the fastest. In Part 3 of this 4-part series on feedback, I discuss how to best receive feedback so that you don't shut down when you hear it. If you missed the other parts of the series: TnT 47: How to get truly helpful feedback to inform your teaching TnT 48: Student feedback can completely change your teaching TnT 50: Five steps for giving impactful feedback Love this show? Become an AWESOME SUPPORTER! Don't forget to leave a voicemail! Let your voice be heard! Click here how to find out how you can be a part of the podcast by telling us your favorite parts of teaching! Listeners who leave a voicemail will be eligible to receive a FREE Teachers Need Teachers sticker! Click HERE to find out more! Got questions, feedback, or want to be on the show? You can email me at kim@teachersneedteachers.com Connect with me

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