Graduate Presentation

Allison Smith & Jennifer Harned

Intro
}What }How

is our project about?

is it going to benefit YOU?

Principals
} We

interviewed 7 principals about the hiring process:

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Johnston Community School District Ankeny Community School District Des Moines Public School District Waukee Community School District West Des Moines Community School District

Endorsements
} Early } ELL
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childhood

helpful in DM Public or other urban districts

} Reading } Special
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education

background/interest in special education

The Interview
the interview/follow up } Do not be vague or canned
} Pursue
}

answers should boil down to what is best for kids share something meaningful

} Experiences
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} I
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love kids
go beyond

The Interview (contd)

} Are

you a good fit for the district/school? team

} Interview } Follow

up. Why didnt I get the job?

Training
} State

mandated two year program

} Mentor

meetings range from every week to quarterly evaluations/probation

Advice from principals

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Cover letters and resumes:

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Spell check! Pay attention to details. Be brief yet informative.

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Advanced degrees are not a hindrance experience is an asset. Dont be afraid to fail and take on challenges, get out of your comfort zone. Dont give up, or be discouraged, nobody gets their fist interview. Strong references including administration who you know really is important.

Teachers
} We

interviewed several first and second year teachers:

} Waukee

Community School District } West Des Moines Community School District

Interviews
they can be nerve-racking! } 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 a call saying youre hired! a week before school begins!
} Yes,

Youre hired!
might be starting the school year with little notice, little preparation. } You might be going into an empty classroom. } Ask other teachers for help, ideas, supplies, take hand me downs. } Be prepared, but be prepared to change.
} You

Surprises?
time, extras } How to deal emotionally
} Emails,
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with difficult situations emotional drain

} Close

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

Mentoring and Teamwork

program (meeting often) } Grade level team } Collaboration } Find your niche within your colleagues
} Mentoring

Advice?
folder } Hard work is worth it when you realize your role in the childs life. } Be flexible } Subbing to get experience } Journal } Have a buddy to talk to } Your second year it gets easier!
} happy

Resources Recommendations
Books
Classroom Instruction that Works -Marzano Switch - Heath Fountas & Pinnell Focus - Schmoker 2 Sisters Productive Group Work- Frey, Fisher & Everlove Guided Instruction - Fisher Comprehension & Collaboration Daniels & Harvey Setting limits in the classroom Mackenzie & Stanzione www.onlinestopwatch.com www.dailycafe.com www.the2sisters.com Professional learning communities

Authors to Read
Marzano Wong

Web Resources
Pandora

Topics to read/research
Poverty

Recommended Resources
You Tube (Use for content & management) Diversity Data

References
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Teacher Interviews:
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(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:
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(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).