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Ep 18: How elementary teachers can get ready for back-to-school Aug 13, 2018

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It's back-to-school...elementary style! Elementary school teachers know too well the stresses of preparing for multiple subjects, classroom decor, routines, and systems. Carolyn Gardner tells us what to focus on so that we can truly be prepared for that first day of school. She also has a FABULOUS freebie just for my listeners to help you prepare and organize for back-to-school. Click on this link to grab her FREE back-to-school planning guide! We discuss:

The common struggles new elementary teachers face
How to prepare when you haven't seen your classroom
How to ensure success and less overwhelm those first few months

Where you can find Carolyn:

Her website: The Proactive Teacher
Twitter: @ProactiveTchr
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheProactiveTeacher/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theproactiveteacher/

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Ep 17: How to use a syllabus to communicate with parents Aug 06, 2018

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It's back-to-school time! There's always so much to prepare for your first teaching position, one thing that you definitely want to plan ahead is your syllabus. Use this document as a communication tool with your students' parents so that you can all be on the same page. Here's a link to my Syllabus. Click HERE for an editable copy of this syllabus, as well as other free resources. Still figuring out lesson planning? Grab my free Lesson Planning Guide here 👉🏼https://teachersneedteachers.com/lessonplan I have a new YouTube channel! Join me over there and subscribe! 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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Ep 16: Common new teacher myths Jul 30, 2018

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New teachers have a seemingly endless amount of things to prepare for their first day, but often they worry about back-to-school the most. Tenisha Tate explains how to handle it while keeping control of your class, how to spot a student in need, and why your preconceived notions of teaching in an urban vs. suburban school could be wrong! You can find Tenisha at:

Her school’s website: Hall Middle School
Her school’s social media accounts: @HallMiddle
Her Twitter: @ttate1

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Ep 15: The only advice you'll need on how to nail that next teaching interview Jul 23, 2018

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Now that I've interviewed seven administrators and answered their top job interview questions, it's time to take all of that valuable information and put it to good use. Here are my key takeaways that you can use to nail your next teaching interview and land that job! Click here to get a copy of all of the interview questions from Episodes 9-14! Still figuring out lesson planning? Grab my free Lesson Planning Guide here 👉🏼https://teachersneedteachers.com/lessonplan I have a new YouTube channel! Join me over there and subscribe! 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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Ep 14: Growing as an educator to stand out in job interviews Jul 19, 2018

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Even though they will vary, most interview panels ask similar questions. Ross Cooper gives us one of the best ways to stand out in an interview and discusses the importance of always growing and learning as an educator.

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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Ep 13: Reassuring interview advice for new teachers Jul 16, 2018

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One of the biggest fears that many brand new teachers have is that they won’t be hired due to their lack of experience. Rick Mohrien tells us what’s REALLY important to most principals and what beginning teachers should focus on for the interview.

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
Rick’s Twitter: @Mohrien

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Ep 12: Why you should be honest in job interviews Jul 12, 2018

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When preparing for an interview, we’re often faced with the fear of the unknown. What if we don’t have an answer or know what the interviewer is talking about? Rob Fulk gives new teachers valuable and honest tips about how to handle these common interview situations.

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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Ep 11: How some administrators use data for hiring Jul 09, 2018

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Hiring new teachers based on a resume and a gut feeling during an interview can sometimes result in someone who is a wrong fit for the school. Scott Schwartz describes the meticulous process his district uses to hire a great teacher every time, as well as the implications for teachers interested in working there. He also conducts a mock interview with me and asks me questions that he uses after the initial prescreening process. 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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Ep 10: EPIC job interview tips Jul 05, 2018

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As a new teacher, your advisors in your credentialing program probably gave you some interviewing advice and practice questions. While these are helpful, it’s definitely even more valuable to hear from someone on a hiring committee and know exactly what types of answers they’re looking for. Asia Cunningham not only shares with us some of the more common interview questions but also gives advice on what types of answers you should prepare. She also conducts a mock interview with me and asks me questions that allow her to put the puzzle pieces together about a potential candidate. Where you can find Asia Cunningham:

Brier Creek Elementary School: https://www.wcpss.net/Page/21494
Brier Creek’s Twitter: Brier Creek Elementary
Asia Cunningham’s Twitter: @APMsC_BCES

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Ep 9: How a teacher's approach to classroom management can make or break an interview Jul 02, 2018

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A topic that many job-seeking teachers are asked about is classroom management. Every school has its own philosophy and mission in terms of behavior, but some take it a step further. James Moffett dives deep into how being a trauma-informed school is the best form of classroom management and how it influences his hiring decisions. He also conducts a mock interview with me and asks me questions that help him decide if a candidate would be a good fit for his school. 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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