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Any advice for a discouraged recent graduate that can’t land a job interview? I love being a teacher and I feel like no one gives me a chance to show them what I’ve got. Any interview advice is also appreciated in case someone calls. Thanks!

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At the end of this past school year, I officially got on full-time; I checked the job application website I have to apply through, and guess how many job applications I submitted in 4 years?  300.  THREE HUNDRED.  EXACTLY.  How many interviews did I get?  Maybe 15?

What did start changing the job situation around for me was asking principals, supervisors, associate teachers, etc from the school board to send an email to the person receiving the job applications (usually the principal of the school) to put in a good word for me.  If you do that, your name gets out there.  If you don’t know anyone, start volunteering in schools to get to know some people and for them to get to know you.

As for interview tips, be yourself.  Act confidently; this is hard, I know, but, if you act like you’ve already got the job, it will shine through (but don’t be rude about it! ha).  Give specific examples of activities you’ve done, and bring in a portfolio to showcase what you’ve done.

You can do it!  If you truly desire to become a teacher, then it will happen!

Proof (each page has 20 job applications x 15 pages):

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Any advice for a discouraged recent graduate that can’t land a job interview? I love being a teacher and I feel like no one gives me a chance to show them what I’ve got. Any interview advice is also appreciated in case someone calls. Thanks!

Teaching in Real LifeLeave a comment

At the end of this past school year, I officially got on full-time; I checked the job application website I have to apply through, and guess how many job applications I submitted in 4 years?  300.  THREE HUNDRED.  EXACTLY.  How many interviews did I get?  Maybe 15?

What did start changing the job situation around for me was asking principals, supervisors, associate teachers, etc from the school board to send an email to the person receiving the job applications (usually the principal of the school) to put in a good word for me.  If you do that, your name gets out there.  If you don’t know anyone, start volunteering in schools to get to know some people and for them to get to know you.

As for interview tips, be yourself.  Act confidently; this is hard, I know, but, if you act like you’ve already got the job, it will shine through (but don’t be rude about it! ha).  Give specific examples of activities you’ve done, and bring in a portfolio to showcase what you’ve done.

You can do it!  If you truly desire to become a teacher, then it will happen!

Proof (each page has 20 job applications x 15 pages):

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I don’t know if you are the right person to answer this, but it does have to do with school. Last year I did terribly in my classes. I have anxiety and ADD, and wasn’t on medicine and refused help. I have both now, and I am doing better. I understand subjects, but I couldn’t concentrate on school at all. I barely passed. If I got straight A’s for the next three years, could I still get into a decent college? Could I explain myself to them to try and figure something out?

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Where I’m from, only Grade 12 marks count towards acceptance into postsecondary.  You would have to research what colleges you’re interested in to see.  Talk with a trusted teacher or guidance counsellor at your school to see what they think, as they can help you with more specifics of your situation.  Keep working hard!

I don’t know if you are the right person to answer this, but it does have to do with school. Last year I did terribly in my classes. I have anxiety and ADD, and wasn’t on medicine and refused help. I have both now, and I am doing better. I understand subjects, but I couldn’t concentrate on school at all. I barely passed. If I got straight A’s for the next three years, could I still get into a decent college? Could I explain myself to them to try and figure something out?

Teaching in Real LifeLeave a comment

Where I’m from, only Grade 12 marks count towards acceptance into postsecondary.  You would have to research what colleges you’re interested in to see.  Talk with a trusted teacher or guidance counsellor at your school to see what they think, as they can help you with more specifics of your situation.  Keep working hard!

What’s your opinion on students missing school for mental health issues?

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My opinion would differ for each individual student.  I would always want each student to be healthy and be receiving care.  If that turns into missing school, so be it.  I will do my best to work with the student to help them succeed, but sometimes working to improve their mental health is more important at the time than earning a high school credit.

What’s your opinion on students missing school for mental health issues?

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My opinion would differ for each individual student.  I would always want each student to be healthy and be receiving care.  If that turns into missing school, so be it.  I will do my best to work with the student to help them succeed, but sometimes working to improve their mental health is more important at the time than earning a high school credit.

Hi! I’m about to enter the teaching world, and I’ll be teaching the same subjects as you do too- history & english! Do you have any advice for new teachers like me? (:

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Hello!  I have had quite a few questions asking me for advice, so here is a general response with some previous answers I have given.

Good luck!

http://teachinginreallife.tumblr.com/post/109135742218/i-start-my-student-teaching-in-two-weeks-i-am-am#notes

Hi! I’m about to enter the teaching world, and I’ll be teaching the same subjects as you do too- history & english! Do you have any advice for new teachers like me? (:

Teaching in Real LifeLeave a comment

Hello!  I have had quite a few questions asking me for advice, so here is a general response with some previous answers I have given.

Good luck!

http://teachinginreallife.tumblr.com/post/109135742218/i-start-my-student-teaching-in-two-weeks-i-am-am#notes

I’m a first year teacher and I love teaching and all but my only problem is that sometimes the students don’t take me seriously because I look their age (I teach middle schoolers). How can I get students to take me seriously?

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This would have to be for your own reflection and actions.  If you display confidence and authority, they should take you seriously.  I started teaching at 22 and felt similarly, but students will respect you if you show them respect and act in your authoritative role as a teacher.

Take some time for yourself to reflect on this.  Good luck!

I’m a first year teacher and I love teaching and all but my only problem is that sometimes the students don’t take me seriously because I look their age (I teach middle schoolers). How can I get students to take me seriously?

Teaching in Real LifeLeave a comment

This would have to be for your own reflection and actions.  If you display confidence and authority, they should take you seriously.  I started teaching at 22 and felt similarly, but students will respect you if you show them respect and act in your authoritative role as a teacher.

Take some time for yourself to reflect on this.  Good luck!