Table of Contents
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1. Introduction
So you want to be a teacher?
2. Job Search
The Best Places to Start Searching for Your Perfect Job
3. Application Packet
The Paperwork Schools Need to Receive from You
4. Resumes and Cover Letters
Looking Good on Paper
5. References and Letters of Recommendation
Finding the Right People to Promote You!
6. The Teaching Portfolio
Your Professional Brag Book
7. Preparing for an Interview
Professional Advice and Common Sense
8. 50 Common Interview Questions
(and How to Answer Them)
9. Building an Educator's Vocabulary
Teacher Jargon and Buzzwords
10. Will I ever get hired?
Don't give up! You can do it!
11. Chatting with Interviewers and Candidates
Meet Wendy, Successful Candidate
A Science teacher who recently landed her dream job
Discussion with Rebecca, Elementary Teacher Interviewer
Shares her experiences hiring a 4th grade teacher
Chatting with Lisa, Middle School Interviewer
Tells us all about hiring a 7th grade English teacher
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