Transcript +Resume Workshop Resume Interview Cover Letter References Spring 2013 Welcome UALR COE Students + Resume 1 + + Resume 2

+Resume
Workshop
Resume
Interview
Cover
Letter
References
Spring 2013
Welcome
UALR COE Students
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Things to include:
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Include who you are, what you do, what you have done, and what
you can do.
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Include a complete chronological history of education and work
experience, brief personal information, special talents and
interests.
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Start with most recent experiences and work back in years;
include any field work in your teaching experience. If you are
applying for your first teaching job, include tutoring and camp
experience.
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If you can, list the education and experiences relevant to the job
you now want first.
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Include any work history before UALR in you resume; you might
not think prior experience is relevant, but the reader might.
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Don't be afraid to include your accomplishments.
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Things to remember:
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Format – pdf or doc (word), commonly used font (Helvetica,
Times new roman, Georgia)
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Length- max 2 pages
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Clear and concise
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Do you want to put education or teaching experience first?
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Resumes are often looked at quickly:
Important information should stand out.
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Try not to leave gaps in your work history.
+ Cover Letter Example
March 31, 2011
Mr. Geoffrey Pierson, Principal
Highland High School 300 Pearson St.
Little Rock, AR 72204
Dear Mr. Pierson,
I am writing, at the recommendation of Judith Hayn and Rene Carson, to inquire about a teaching position with your Science Department. I am
a graduate of the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. Presently, I am finishing my graduate work at the University of Arkansas at Little
Rock, in the College of Education. I have spent the last semester as an Intern at Central High School, in the Science Department, teaching
Biology and Environmental Science. I am drawn to Highland by its focus on global issues and its diverse population.
As an Intern at Central High School, I have had the unique experience of acting as a co-teacher. Being exposed to Central’s faculty and
students, as well as their ideas and strategies addressing the state standards, has greatly influenced my own teaching and leadership
abilities. Through my teaching experiences, I have developed strategies for preparation and classroom management. Working and
brainstorming with a team of highly qualified professionals gave me the opportunity to assess curriculum throughout the year create
strategies in order to reach the different learning styles of every student. I have also been given the freedom to create and institute
curriculum to enrich the existing curriculum. With this freedom I have developed units on Garbology and Environmental Damage & Repair.
While at UALR, I have willingly expanded my responsibilities. I have participated in the Future Educators Association, with several
Community Service Projects, including the Forest Park Garden Project. I have also assisted several UALR Faculty members in their research
projects, on Science Education. These additional experiences have heightened my understanding and interest in Science and the application
of the content in the schools and strengthened my belief that all students deserve a quality education and learning environment.
I would be most interested in teaching in the Science Department, as a Life/Earth Teacher. I look forward to meeting with you about future
opportunities with your school. If I can supply any further information, please feel free to call me at (501) 555-4678. Thank you for your time
and consideration.
Sincerely,
Janie Smith
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Cover Letter
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Things to include:
The cover letter should have four paragraphs or sections:
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First: Why are you writing?
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Second: Why are you qualified?
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Third: What makes you qualified for this position?
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Last: Ask for an interview and give contact info.
Include your Philosophy of education statement:
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I believe that the goal of education…
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I believe that knowledge of …
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I believe that role of an educator is…
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I believe that all children should …
Include impressive things here (education, unique
background or employment).
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Cover Letter ctd.
Things to remember:
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Be clear and concise.
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Do your research.
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Enclose a cover letter each time you send a resume.
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The goal of the letter is to obtain an interview.
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Make each letter specific to the position for which you are
applying.
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This is your chance to grab them and keep them interested
enough to look at your resume.
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Always bring a copy of your cover letter and resume; refer to
it prior to an interview.
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Interview
Questions
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Why did you choose teaching as a profession?
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Can you summarize your philosophy on teaching?
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How would you address the needs of all students, while also meeting the standards?
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How would you integrate your curriculum, to provide the students with content that is also rich
with context?
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How do you deal with an upset parent?
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What instructional methods would you use to meet the content standards/grade standards?
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It’s the first day of school; what is your primary objective for your students?
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How do you handle the different abilities in your classroom, both high/low/average?
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What behavior management tools would you use in your classroom?
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How would you manage 25 different personalities?
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What are your strengths and weaknesses as an educator?
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What questions do you have for us?
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References & Follow-up
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You may ask for a reference from:
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Current or former professors
University administrators
Current or former supervisors from a job or internship
(CTs from past placements)
Community members you worked with through a volunteer experience or
extracurricular activity
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Remember to contact them first, to obtain permission and to get their
most recent contact information.
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List them with the following:
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Name
Title
Place of Employment
E-mail
Phone Number
It always helps to send a thank you letter.