Tuesday, March 2, 2010

How to land a Teacher Job

Barbara McNally
Jersey City Board of Education
Grade 8

I landed my first teaching job by following in the footsteps of my father.
I landed my first teaching job because I possess these qualities I would like to think that I can see the potential in all children. Some need a little more help then others, but in the end, kids are kids and they all have unique abilities. It is up to me to find that, tap into it and let them soar.
Finding a teaching job can be hard, but here is some advice to make it easier Stick to it. Always continue with your education. You learn something new everyday. You might find it in the strangest places. You don’t have to be in a school to learn……………look around you. There are amazing people out there who you can learn some pretty powerful lessons from. Never doubt yourself and keep moving forward. It is the only direction that will lead to success.
This post is part of the Teaching Jobs Portal: “How to land a Teacher Job”. What was your journey like to become a teacher? If you’d like to share your experience with other aspiring teachers please see this post for more information.

Sunday, December 27, 2009

Sweet Hope

I think there is so much hope for the future of American Education, because in my experience teachers have been nothing but sweet, kind, and caring. In addition to this, they also push students to work to the best of their ability.

My son's current teacher is someone who fits in all of those categories. My son can be a lazy student, but his teacher does not allow him to fall behind. She pushes him and holds him accountable. She does this by creating checklists for him, and makes himself check his own work. She does not do this sternly, however. She creates a loving environment for her students. If there are more teachers like this in the world, then the future of American education is going to be just fine!!!

This post is part of the MAT@USC Hope for the holidays event. Did you experience or witness something in 2009 that gave you hope for the future of American education? If so, please see this post for more information on how to share it.