1. NETWORKING & PEER SUPPORT BY: CHRISTY SHAFFER, YADI RODRIGUEZ AND COURTNEY HERNANDEZ

2. NETWORKING observation hours substituting UHV staff working part time for the isd volunteer in classrooms volunteer for trips and fundraising events

3. OBSERVATION HOURS You are required to complete 45 observation hours. Make the most of them. Use those hours to go and explore different campuses and grade levels. Once you have found a campus that you really like and think you might possibly want to one day work there, finish your remaining hours on that campus and begin meeting the staff and administrators.

4. SUBSTITUTING Not only is substituting a great way getting some much needed experience in the classroom but it is also a way to start making those much needed connections with the school/isd of your choosing. Any principal will tell you they would much rather hire a familiar face then just some name on an application. So get out there a start meeting your potential employers. FYI when you are on a campus treat everyday like your being interviewed!!

5. SUBSTITUTING CONT. To start subbing go to the VISD website Click on the Human Services link Then click on Contact Information and find the message below: Potential Applicants: Thank you for your interest in VISD. We strongly encourage all applicants to use our online application process when seeking employment in our district. Please DO NOT email letters of intent to the Human Resources Office if you have not completed an application.online application Once you have filled out an application you can register with SubFinder to view potential subbing jobs. Click on the SubFinder link There you will have access to: Substitute Handbook Frequently Asked Questions SubFinder Guide- This will assist you on how to register.

6. UHV STAFF Your teachers, professors and advisors here at UHV are some of the greatest tools you have to help you through the program. Anna Laura Pineda- 361.570.4264 certification analysts They are all human and have been in your exact seat. So don't be afraid to speak with them if your are having trouble or needing advise.

7. WORKING FOR AN ISD There are many jobs available at the ISD's that will not only give you experience but get your foot in the door. http://www.visd.com/jobs/index.asp Lead Custodian - Hopkins Elementary School 2/12/2014 Secretary to Principal - Cade Middle School 2/10/2014 PPCD Teacher Assistant - Hopkins Elementary 2/10/2014 Special Ed Teaching Assistant (1:1) - Mission Valley Elementary 2/10/2014 Attendance Clerk - Liberty Academy2/7/2014 Special Ed Aide (Inclusion) - FW Gross Elementary 2/5/2014 Library Assistant - Victoria East High School 2/3/2014 Secretary, Auxiliary Services - Human Resources 1/31/2014 Skilled Trades Apprentice - Plumber - Maintenance Department 1/30/2014 Secretary to the Principal - Victoria East High School 1/29/2014 PEIMS Specialist - Technology Department 1/24/2014 Security Guard - Victoria West High School 1/13/2014 ESL Teaching Assistant - Part time Stroman / Part time Patti Welder 1/10/2014 Special Ed Aide (Inclusion) - Chandler Elementary 1/10/2014 Elementary DAEP Teacher Assistant - Rowland Elementary 1/10/2014

8. PEER SUPPORT fellow future teachers exchange phone numbers and emails professors- email or call past teachers- visit your old schools

9. VOLUNTEER Class parties Field trips Dances Art/science lessons Fundraisers Office help Library