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Graduate

PresentationAllison

Smith &

JenniferHarned

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Intro

}What is our project about?

}How is it going to benefit YOU?

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Principals

}We interviewed 7 principals about the

hiring process:} Johnston Community School District} Ankeny Community School District

} Des Moines Public School District

} Waukee Community School District

} West Des Moines Community School District

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Endorsements

} Early childhood

} ELL} helpful in DM Public or other urban districts

} Reading

} Special education

} background/interest in special education

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The Interview

} Pursue the interview/follow up

}Do not be vague or canned} answers should boil down to what is best for

kids

} Experiences

} share something meaningful

} I love kids

} go beyond

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The Interview (contd)

}Are you a good fit for the district/school?

} Interview team

} Follow up. Why didnt I get the job?

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Training

} State mandated two year program

}Mentor meetings range from every weekto quarterly evaluations/probation

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Advice from principals} Cover letters and resumes:} Spell check!

} Pay attention to details.} Be brief yet informative.

} Advanced degrees are not a hindranceexperience is an asset.

} Dont be afraid to fail and take on challenges, getout of your comfort zone.

} Dont give up, or be discouraged, nobody getstheir fist interview.} Strong references including administration} who you know really is important.

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Teachers

}We interviewed several first and secondyear teachers:

}Waukee Community School District

}West Des Moines Community School District

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Interviews

} Yes, they can be nerve-racking!

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Be yourself.} Let them know you are serious.

} You may or may not previously know

anyone interviewing you.

} You might interview early on, then get acall saying youre hired! a week beforeschool begins!

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Youre hired!

} You might be starting the school year withlittle notice, little preparation.

} You might be going into an emptyclassroom.

}Ask other teachers for help, ideas,

supplies, take hand me downs.

} Be prepared, but be prepared tochange.

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Surprises?

} Emails, time, extras

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How to deal emotionally} with difficult situations

} emotional drain

}Close bonds with students

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Gossip}Administrative/HR stuff who do I talk to?

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Mentoring and Teamwork

}Mentoring program (meeting often)

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Grade level team}Collaboration

} Find your niche within your colleagues

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Advice?

} happy folder

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Hard work is worth it when you realize yourrole in the childs life.

} Be flexible

} Subbing to get experience

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Journal} Have a buddy to talk to

} Your second year it gets easier!

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Recommended Resources

Books Authors to Read Web Resources Topics to

read/research

Classroom Instructionthat Works -Marzano

Switch - Heath

Focus - Schmoker

Productive GroupWork- Frey, Fisher &Everlove

Guided Instruction- Fisher

Comprehension &CollaborationDaniels & Harvey

Setting limits in theclassroom Mackenzie &Stanzione

Marzano

Wong

Fountas & Pinnell

2 Sisters

Pandora

You Tube(Use for content &management)

www.online-

stopwatch.com

www.dailycafe.com

www.the2sisters.com

Poverty

Diversity

Data

Professional learning

communities

Resources Recommendations

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References} Teacher Interviews:

} (L. Grote, personal communication, November 20, 2011).

} (E. Hephner, personal communication, November 21, 2011).

} (K. Meyer, personal communication, November 20, 2011).} (P. Nelson, personal communication, November 21, 2011).

} (A. Ponsor, personal communication, November 21, 2011).} (E. Hephner, personal communication, November 21, 2011).

} (R. Schmidt, personal communication, November 14, 2011).

} Principal Interviews:} (C. Henkenius, personal communication, November 21, 2011).

} (T. Hurlburt, personal communication, November 16, 2011).} (B. Jones, personal communication, November 21, 2011).

} (T. Lenarz-Garmoe, personal communication, November 28, 2011).

} (N. Moorhead, personal communication, December 1, 2011).

} (T. Muhlenbruck, personal communication, November 22, 2011).

} (E. Toot, personal communication, November 21, 2011).