TO DO OR NOT TO DO?

PROFESSIONALISM

By: Daniella Garza, Alyssa Villa, and Alanah

Volkmer

WHAT NOT TO WEAR

What is acceptable for observations?• DO NOT wear jeans. One thing we recommend you

follow is this tip. • Business casual is the best option. Slacks, dress,

dress tops that cover up, no bare shoulders. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes. Flip flops for

some schools are not allowed, but look at how other teachers dress and see examples from them.

WHAT IS SOCIAL MEDIA?

Social media is an electronic form of communication that people use to share

information with others. (

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/social%20media)

Social media is becoming so increasingly popular that it is almost impossible

to find someone who does not use it. It can be used to share ideas, personal

messages, videos, pictures, and other useful information. It is extremely

resourceful and allows people to communicate when time and distance are a

hindering factor.

There are many positives and negatives when using social media so as an

educator it is extremely important to remain professional online and to take

precaution when sharing information.

NEGATIVES OF SOCIAL MEDIA

Teacher and student boundaries can be crossed.

Teachers can get fired for sharing or posting

controversial thoughts or information.

Information you don’t want your boss, colleagues,

students, or parents to know might be accessible.

If assignments and extra credit are posted online

students might be reluctant to pay attention in class.

POSITIVES OF SOCIAL MEDIA

Social media is an excellent source of

communication.

Parents and teachers are able to contact each

other easily.

Teachers can post assignments or extra credit for

students to access outside of the classroom.

Teachers can use it to get ideas and resources for

their classroom.

TIPS FOR USING SOCIAL MEDIA

Always behave in a professional matter. Everything you post or

share can be viewable by millions no matter what privacy settings

you may have set.

When sharing information or pictures always keep in mind “Will

this upset my boss,” or “Would I want one of my students or

students’ parents to see or know this?”

Have two separate accounts, one for students and parents and

another for personal.

Communication with students should be strictly school related.

THE “DO’S” ON HOW TO CONTACT A SCHOOL

Find their phone number using their school website or the phonebook.

Find out the Principals name and or Secretary’s name.

Type or Write out what exactly you are going to say when you call.

Be sure and sound positive and upbeat!

Make sure you are in a quiet area and you have plenty of time to answer

questions.

Use positive words: “Yes ma’am, Can you please repeat that?”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=le0Pc-1_MhQ

If you email, please find out who specifically you’re emailing and follow

through with a phone call.

EXAMPLE WRITING

“Hello, My name is Alanah Volkmer may I please speak to Ms.

Juroske, or Ms. Vitek?

Then once you have been directed to that person, start saying

what you wrote down.

PRACTICE FIRST!!!! Don’t sound like you are reading off of a

paper.

Example” I am interested in the 2nd grade Language Arts

position. I have recently submitted my resume and I was

checking on the status.”

THE “NOT’S ON HOW TO CONTACT A SCHOOL

Do not call and if you are in a loud area.

Do not use words negative words such as “yeah, what,

etc.”

Do not call if you are unsure of who to speak with

Do not call if you are not sure what to say.

Do not send an email, and then never check it or follow

through with a phone call.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9IdIG5NpAs