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8/3/2019 UPDATED Grad Presentation
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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!
}
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
}
How to deal emotionally} with difficult situations
} emotional drain
}Close bonds with students
}
Gossip}Administrative/HR stuff who do I talk to?
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Mentoring and Teamwork
}Mentoring program (meeting often)
}
Grade level team}Collaboration
} Find your niche within your colleagues
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Advice?
} happy folder
}
Hard work is worth it when you realize yourrole in the childs life.
} Be flexible
} Subbing to get experience
}
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).