get ready for education interview day
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Get Ready for Education Interview Day
University Career Center
The University of Kansas
[email protected] / 864-3624
KUCareerHawk.com/edinterview
Agenda
What to Expect
How to prepare before EID
What to do at EID
How to follow up after EID
How the UCC Can Help
What to Expect
Takes place in the Kansas Union 5th and 6th Floors (check in is located in the 5th Floor Ballroom)
Approximately 60 school districts from Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and Texas will be participating
Check KUCareerHawk.com/edinterview for list of participating districts
Opportunity for you to conduct 20-30 minute screening interviews with school district administrators (for up to 10 interviews)
Some districts may have an information table where you can talk more informally with their representatives (ie, Richardson, TX)
Agenda for Tuesday, March 1st
8:00 am Student Check-In Opens8:30 – 9:00 am Walk-in Interview Sign Ups9:00 am First Interview Begins12 noon – 1:00 pm Lunch on your own2:30 pm Last Interview Begins
How to Prepare
Update your resume
Sign up for interviews online
Request letters of recommendation
Prepare to interview
Plan your outfit
Pack your bag
Update/Create Teaching-Focused Resume
A personality assessment that looks at 8 personality preferences that everyone uses at different times.
These 8 preferences are organized into 4 opposite pairs that describe 4 dimensions of personality type
ELLE M. ENTRY123 Jayhawk Road ▪ Lawrence, Kansas 66045 ▪ 555-555-1234 ▪ [email protected]
OBJECTIVE
To obtain an elementary teaching position in an inclusive classroom setting for the 2011-12 academic year.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Education, Elementary Education Expected May 2011
The University of Kansas Lawrence, KS
• GPA: 3.8/4.0
• Will complete 15 hours of graduate coursework while completing licensure requirements in 5-year program.
LICENSURE
Kansas Elementary Education Two-Year Initial License, Grades K-6 Effective June 2011
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Teaching Intern Spring 2011
South Park Elementary School, Shawnee Mission USD 512 Merriam, KS
• Looking forward to actively engaging 19 kindergartners in learning across the curriculum
• Plan to create and implement an integrated thematic unit on frogs through collaboration with cooperating teacher and others
• Will pilot a research project concerning reverse mentoring and use of technology by classroom teachers
Student Teacher Fall 2010
New Stanley Elementary School, Kansas City, Kansas USD 500 Kansas City, KS
• Completed student teaching in fourth and fifth grade combination classroom for six weeks
• Created positive learning environment for 21 students with consistent classroom management using “cooperative discipline” strategies
• Planned and facilitated daily reading and math groups resulting in significant increase in reading levels for below average readers
• Coordinated field trip for 21 students to Natural History Museum in Lawrence, Kansas
ADDITIONAL RELATED EXPERIENCE
Football Coach September-October 2009-2010
Kansas City Parks and Recreation Kansas City, KS
• Successfully instructed 25 fifth-grade boys from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds in football and fitness fundamentals
• Coordinated registration and practice schedule
• Planned and led practice twice per week, coached Saturday games
Softball Instructor July – August 2008-2010
Lawrence High School Summer Softball Camp Lawrence, KS
• Assisted head softball coach with both elementary and junior high sessions
• Planned learning strategies and practice for group of 20 girls
• Encouraged teamwork and lifelong wellness skills
MEMBERSHIPS
School of Education Student Organization – Member 2009-Present
Kansas National Education Association – Student Member 2010-Present
Kansas Association of Teachers of Science – Student Member 2010-Present
Only list schools you received degrees from.
Put the date that you will complete your 5th year, not the date you completed your BSE
coursework.
Might include a bullet point description of how many hours of graduate coursework you’ve
completed.
Be sure to group all of your relevant experience into
one section. Include student teaching, internships, field
experience, and volunteer experience.
Put other experience into another section, such as
Additional Experience
Since dates aren’t as important as job title and descriptions of what you did, it’s better to put the dates on the right side rather than the left.
General Rules: Keep it to a page - Be consistent in your formatting, use of bullet points, use of bolding/ italics/ underlining, and alignment – Font size no smaller than 10 and no larger than 12 for the body of your résumé.
Don’t forget to include your
licensure and endorsement area(s)
on your resume
Include an objective for the Education Interview Day.
Keep it concise.
Start job descriptions with active verbs (i.e.,
developed, led, created, organized, etc.)
Include 3-6 action statements: emphasize
topics taught, type of school & students,
assessment, creative ways you conveyed knowledge
How to Prepare
Sign Up for Interviews
Sign up online for interviews now through Wednesday, Feb. 16th
Before signing up for interviews, you will need to register for KU Career Connections and upload a resume to your account
May interview with up to 10 districts If you’ve interviewed with a district recently or plan to this
semester, don’t sign up for an interview with them at Education Interview Day
Types of interview schedules: Elementary = candidates completing a license for
early childhood and elementary grades Secondary = candidates completing a license for
middle and secondary level grades. Mixed = open to ALL endorsement areas a, b, c = If school districts have more than one of a
certain type of interview schedule (ie, 2 elementary schedules).
Only sign up for one interview per district
How to Prepare
Prepare to Interview1. Do your homework…
On School Districts Check KUCareerHawk.com/edinterview for a list of attending
school districts Visit district websites to conduct some initial research before
the event (size, grade configuration, specific programs, etc.) Complete an online application for each school district you are
interviewing with (or at least your top 3-5) Prepare a few thoughtful questions to ask district
representatives at the end of your interview that shows genuine interest in their district
On Yourself Create a list of at least 5 skills/qualities that make you a good
teacher candidate Provide evidence for those skills – think of stories and specific
examples that demonstrate these skills
How to Prepare
Prepare to Interview2. Use effective answering techniques
Keep it positive – avoid negativity. Demonstrate professionalism and passion for your profession!
Provide concise answers that answer the question and demonstrate results and impact
A+1 (Answer plus an example)
STAR (Situation/Task, Action, Result)-Behavioral Interview Questions
Remember your five qualities when you’re stumped.
It’s okay to ask for clarification
Pausing is okay too – but not too long
Welcome all questions with a smile. Let your enthusiasm for this profession show.
Be honest! If you don’t know or if you haven’t had experience with something, say so.
How to Prepare
Prepare to Interview3. Be prepared to respond to typical interview questions, such as:
General Questions Tell us about yourself. Why should our district hire you? What are the three most important strengths you possess that will make you a successful
teacher? What areas do you need to improve upon as a teacher? How would your students describe you? What mistakes do you think you might make as a teacher? What steps would you take to
fix those mistakes?
Behavioral-Based Questions (STAR Method) What classroom management techniques have you used? How effective have they been
for you? Describe a teaching strategy you used to maximize the learning potential of all students.
Hypothetical Questions What problems do you foresee you will face with students? What strategies will you
utilize to resolve these problems with students? How would you handle the following situation…..?
Wrap-Up Questions What questions do you have that I may be able to answer?
See your handout and KUCareerHawk.com/education for additional interview questions
How to Prepare
Prepare to Interview
4. Prepare a few questions to ask district representatives
What are your current or anticipated vacancies for the upcoming academic year?
What qualities, characteristics or experience do you typically look for in a new teacher?
What extracurricular activity opportunities might be available?
What are you most proud of about your school/school district?
What would faculty, students, and parents say are the strengths of your school/school district?
What is the typical hiring timeline and process for your district?
How to Prepare
Prepare Your Outfit Highly recommended that you wear a suit
Keep it conservative – solid, darker colors
Make sure skirts are at least knee length
Keep your accessories very minimal
Remove distracting piercings
No strong cologne or perfume
Finishing touches – polish shoes, matching belt, socks
How to Prepare
What to bring
20-30 resumes (you will want to
bring enough copies for each
representative you interview with)
Interview schedule
Nice folder/portfolio
Paper (with your questions) and pen
Mints, kleenex
A smile and a positive attitude
Your KUID number (for check-in)
What NOT to bring
Large bag/backpack
Portfolio
Cover letters
Reference Letters
Gum
Cell phone with ringer on
Unprofessional dress
Make a Positive Impression at the Fair
Review the event guide/map to identify where districts are located (remember some districts will have display tables with representatives available for you to talk to)
Check your appearance, take a deep breath
Remember to introduce yourself to each district and greet everyone with a firm handshake and a smile
Offer a copy of your resume to each representative
Ask thoughtful, relevant questions
Exude confidence, but not arrogance (smile! )
Request a business card or contact information
Be aware of the time – avoid being late to your interviews
How to Follow Up After Education Interview Day Organize the information you collect, make notes
Write a thank you note or email to each district you interviewed with within 1-2 days after the EID (great opportunity to send a targeted resume and cover letter as well)
Conduct any follow up that was requested at EID in a timely manner
Stay in contact with the district throughout the hiring process
How the University Career Center Can Help…
Individual appointment with a career coach to review your resume and cover letter, and conduct a mock interview
Resume Dropbox
KUCareerHawk.com/resumedropbox
allows students to send their resume to our office for review and receive feedback within 1-2 days
Optimal Resumehttp://ku.optimalresume.com/online tool to help you build your own resume
Optimal Interview
http://ku.optimalresume.com
helps students enhance their interviewing skills online
