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Ep 8: 6 revealing reasons why you didn't get that teaching job Jun 28, 2018

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As a new teacher, you’ve probably been on many, many interviews without any luck. While it’s awful to be rejected, the best thing you can do is use it as a learning experience. Here are some reasons why you may not have been hired for that position.

Many factors are out of your control
They may have had someone else in mind
There were candidates that were a better fit
You set off red flags
Too many people applied
There were questions about your resume

This episode kicks off a series where I interview several principals who tell me what they’re looking for when hiring brand new teachers. They also interview ME, and we’ll see whether or not they’d hire me! 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 7: Close reading is the first tool new teachers should have under their belt Jun 25, 2018

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Teaching literacy is a responsibility for all teachers of all subjects, but what if you don’t know how to teach reading? Brooklyn Khan dives into a simple but powerful strategy that every new teacher should have readily available. To access the show notes, go to https://teachersneedteachers.com/7.

What is close reading?
Why is it beneficial, especially for new teachers?
- Common Core Aligned
- Inherent Differentiation
- Encourage Critical Thinking
- Support Cross-Curricular Instruction
Close reading freebies for my listeners: https://litinfocus.com/4-major-benefits-close-reading/
- Student Bookmarks
- Teacher’s Planning Matrix (Snapshot Guide)
- Close Reading Graphic Organizer
Brooklyn’s TpT store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Literacy-In-Focus

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Ep 6: Classroom management doesn't have to suck Jun 21, 2018

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Thinking about and dealing with classroom management is often a beginning teachers’ nightmare. Taking the time to have a crystal clear picture of your rules and consequences will help to improve student behaviors with each coming year. Click HERE to grab the workbook plus other free resources!

What are your 5-7 rules? Are they phrased in the positive rather than negative?
What is the logical progression of consequences when students don’t follow those rules?
Have you clearly and concisely communicated your rules and consequences to both the students and their parents?
How do your classroom rules and consequences align with school and district policies?
What are you doing to build relationships with students so that you can minimize behavior problems?

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Ep 5: Expecting your students to be mind-readers is a waste of time Jun 18, 2018

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Properly communicated classroom policies and procedures ensure that you can maximize the learning time in a safe and productive environment. When we start out teaching, it’s a time of experimentation to see what works. Here are four important points to consider when deciding on what and how to implement your policies and procedures. Click HERE to grab the workbook plus other free resources!

How students come into the classroom, where they keep their belongings, expectations for the beginning and end of class
Policies for students leaving their seats: bathroom use, getting supplies, sharpening pencils, etc.
How you transition between activities
Electronic device usage (cell phones, tablets, etc.)

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Ep 4: It's time to grade your grading policies Jun 14, 2018

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As a newer teacher, you probably used the grading system from student teaching or a haphazard combination of what you “heard” you should do. By taking the time to closely examine your grading policies, you can ensure that your gradebook clearly communicates your students’ academic progress. Click HERE to grab the workbook plus other free resources! Using weighted grades: How much is each of these categories worth in your gradebook?

Homework
Tests
Classwork
Projects

How about late work and effort? What are your grading policies for:

Late work
Partial completion
Test retakes and assignment redos
Extra credit
Absences
Cheating

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Ep 3: Why you need to rethink your classroom set up to maximize learning Jun 11, 2018

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When was the last time you examined your classroom setup? Your classroom needs to be set up to maximize student learning while also reducing traffic and chaos. Here’s what to consider when considering a new setup. Click HERE to grab the workbook plus other free resources! Classroom Layout Reflect on:

Student desks/tables
Student chairs
Teacher desk
Cabinets and shelves
Bin and containers for supplies

Organization Reflect on:

Books
Pens, pencils, and markers
Scissors and glue sticks
Student work
Classroom technology

Seating arrangement Reflect on

Heterogeneous vs homogeneous groups
Students in individual seats vs. groups
Frequency of seat changes

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Ep 2: Which grade is the easiest to teach, and other questions from the web Jun 04, 2018

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Today's questions:

How to keep it together during unannounced observations.
Which grade is the easiest to teach
Whether or not you should go straight into teaching after getting your credential

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Ep 1: Using end-of-the-year student feedback to guide your teaching Jun 01, 2018

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Do you collect student feedback? If not, you should! It's a great way to know how students perceive your effectiveness, and whether or not you're creating relationships and connecting with them. It's also a quick and easy way for students to feel that they have a voice in their education. Here's a link so you can see the types of questions I ask: https://goo.gl/forms/R8ejdjhPF4gSPEAH2 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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Why me? Why this podcast? Why now? Jun 01, 2018

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Being a new teacher is tough as it is, especially if you don't have a mentor and have to go at it alone. There are so many questions you want to ask but feel stupid doing so. There are situations in which you SHOULD ask questions, but you're so confused and overwhelmed. Who am I and why did I create this podcast? What makes me think that I'm qualified to talk about this stuff? Why should you subscribe and come back for more? Love this show? Become an AWESOME SUPPORTER! 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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Introducing Teachers Need Teachers Jun 01, 2018

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What is the Teachers Need Teachers podcast about and who is it for? Why should you subscribe? What makes this different from other teaching podcasts? How will this change your teaching? Listen in and get all of the details in 106 second flat. Love this show? Become an AWESOME SUPPORTER! 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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