Welcome to How to Land Your Dream Teaching Job The webinar will begin @ 7:30p.m. (EST) Webinar Ground Rules….. Phone lines will be muted during the meeting/webinar. Press *3 to ask a question at any time or enter into the chat box on this screen Invite others to join us now on the live-stream with the Facebook link above

Isabel Bozada @IsabelBozada 2nd Grade Teacher Technology Coordinator Reynoldsburg City Schools Chair, Ohio’s New Educators 

Interview Essentials Tips People will remember your story and how it made them feel more than they will remember any one bullet point on a resume!  Use the STAR method to help them imagine YOU as the teacher they want in their building:

Interview Essentials Tips BE PREPARED! Before your interview look at the school or district’s website and KNOW as much as you can about the position you are interviewing for. This is your career! The support you get can make it or break it. What kind of support does this school or district offer new teachers?  Bring multiple copies of your resume and cover letter. You are a professional. Dress like one. Act like one. Own your brand!  Follow up with purpose! 

Top ten tips from the field… Blake West, Ed.D. (& Makayla) Math, computer science teacher Technology integration specialist Interview team leader Career & Technical Education coach NEA Senior Policy Analyst Amateur musician Pawpaw (P.S. I found the best job in the world)

Today’s Top Ten Nine List Share your STAR stories about growth How have you stretched? How do you hope to grow? Have you ever realized you were wrong and changed? How have you contributed to collaborative teams? Tell about strategies to help each student succeed Appreciate each student’s background Tap each student’s unique gifts Help each student find meaningful, authentic demonstrations of learning No deadline on learning, everyone can get more help, you believe in them! Demonstrate honor and respect for each person Anxious to learn about teaching from colleagues, about students from families Custodians, secretaries, administrators, paraprofessionals, aides, cafeteria staff?

Questions Press *3 on your phone or enter into the box on the screen For additional information on this webinar topic, please contact the NEA Aspiring Educator Program (studentprogram@nea.org)