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

3. 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:

4. 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! 

5. 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)

6. 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?

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