job searching for educators

Presented by:Christina Mosteller Hall

Career Services, (260) 481-0689www.ipfw.edu/career

Resumes, Job Searching & Interviewing for Education Majors

Quiz Question #1

1. Which of the following must you have on your resume?

Contact InformationObjective or Summary of QualificationsEducationCertification/Licensure

Teaching ExperienceWork/Professional/Volunteer ExperienceHonors/Awards/ActivitiesProfessional Affiliations

SECTIONS OF A RESUME

Contact Information Objective or Summary of Qualifications Education Certification/Licensure Teaching Experience Work/Professional/Volunteer Experience Honors/Awards/Activities Professional Affiliations

Contact Information

Name Address (Present and

Permanent when appropriate)

Phone Number Email Address

JANET M. SMITH123 Any Street

Fort Wayne, IN 46835(260) 555-1212

Email: Jsmith@hotmail.com

OBJECTIVE OR SUMMARY

Avoid vague statements- be specific

Employer-focused Summary describes

your qualifications

OBJECTIVE OR SUMMARY

Example Objective: (position, location/industry, skills or qualities)

To obtain an elementary education teaching position in a public school that fosters independent thinking, skills, learning and growth.

EDUCATION

List colleges and universities beginning with the most recent first

Name the institution(s) including city and state (i.e., Indiana University - Fort Wayne, IN)

List degree and date anticipated List GPA if 3.0 or above

EDUCATIONExample:

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, May 2010Indiana University, Fort Wayne, INConcentration: Early Childhood Education, grades preK-3Minor: SociologyGPA 3.7/4.0

LICENSURE

List certification for state of Indiana

Example:Successful completion of Praxis I and Praxis II, Fall 2009

License Information• Grades preK through 3, all areas• License number: 934932. Type: Rules 2002. Expires:

August 3, 2011

WORK/PROFESSIONAL/VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

List significant experience that pertains to the job you are seeking

Begin with most recent experience Categorize your experiences in a way that

pertains to the job you are seeking (i.e., Student Teaching Experience, Field Experience, Coaching Experience, Related Experience, etc.)

WORK/PROFESSIONAL/VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE cont.’d Include teaching methods,

style, techniques Quantify and Qualify – i.e.,

how many students and demographics (1st grade or 6th

grade?) Bullet points should answer

for/with whom, what you did/do, how you did/do it, why, and any numbers you might have

WAYS TO VOLUNTEER

Junior Achievement SCAN (Stop Child Abuse and Neglect) YMCA Allen County Juvenile Center Tutoring Sunday School

WORK/PROFESSIONAL/VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE cont.Example:

Forest Park Elementary, Fort Wayne Comm. Schools, Fort Wayne,INStudent Teacher Fall 2007Actively assist in educating culturally diverse elementary school students inthe areas of English, math, science, and social studies. Effectively use comicbooks and other unconventional resources to build grammar and punctuation skills. Demonstrate organization and planning in preparing daily lessons. Adapt teaching methods to meet the needs of all students’ learning styles.

ACTIVITIES OR PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

List the name of the organization along with your status (treasurer, member, etc.)

List activities you have done or are doing that would be of interest to the employer

Example:Activities and Honors• National Collegiate Education Award Winner, 2007• National Council for Exceptional Children, member

2005- present • Educators for Excellence, IPFW, member, 2006-

present

Additional Resume Resources Indiana Department of Education

http://www.doe.state.in.us/peer/welcome.html Job Search Handbook for Educators

http://www.ipfw.edu/career/resources/guides/Job%20Search%20Handbook%20for%20Educators%20Booklet.pdf

Job Fairs- Individual School Districts http://www.fwcs.k12.in.us/hr/tjobfair.php

Occupational Outlook Handbook www.bls.gov/oco

ACCS Web Site http://www.ipfw.edu/accs/career/majors/education.shtml

JOBZONE

http://www.ipfw.edu/accs/jobs/zone/

Upload a resume Update profile each semester Search for local and national jobs (we do have job

postings on there for local and non-local teaching positions)

Job Search Websites

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*Indiana Department of Education – “looking for a teaching job?”* School Systems Website* NETWORKING!!!

Quiz Question #2

1. If you are graduating in May, when should you begin your job search?a.) Week before graduationb.) After graduationc.) Nowd.) One month before graduation

INTERVIEWING

Tips for before, during, and after the interview

What to say (and not say)

What to wear Please refer to the Job

Search Handbook for Educators.

Quiz Question #3

1. What should you include in your response to the interview question, “Tell me about yourself?”?a.) Marital statusb.) # of brothers & sisters you havec.) Your date of birthd.) Your student teaching experience

TIPS Be familiar with Indiana State teaching standards Understand and support the school’s philosophy and

mission Be comfortable with sharing your own philosophy of

teaching If your philosophy does not match the school’s

philosophy, don’t apply Be able to share your experiences of working with

students and relate them to the position Be familiar with IEPs/Special Education laws Form an opinion on “No Child Left Behind” Research School Board, district, and school web sites

UPCOMING CAREER SERVICES EVENTS

Externship Program, March 8th—March 12th (online application required) Deadline to apply 2/19 Boys & Girls Club

Job Fair Prep Sessions, March 30th and March 31st [10am-4pm, Drop-In Hours] - KT 109

Summer Job & Internship Fair, April 1, 2010 [10am-2pm] - Walb Ballroom National Student Employment Week, April 12th – 16th Job Fair Prep Session, April 14, 2010 [10am-4pm, Drop-In Hours] - KT

109 NICE Expo (Job Fair), April 15, 2010 [1-5pm]- Ivy Tech Community

College, Student Life Center

Questions?

Make an appointment to see a Career Counselor!Kettler 109

www.ipfw.edu/accs(260) 481-0689