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Dear Teacher,
I was just hired at a "green school" as a 2nd grade teacher. While I am excited about the job and being part of a school that is eco-friendly, I'm embarrassed to say that none of my teaching jobs have been in a green school and I am not very experienced in the being green department. I want to make a good impression at my new school and am looking for any ideas on how to
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7 ways to become a more “green” teacher
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4 tips to help you rock it at a teaching job fair
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Dear Teacher,
I earned my bachelor's degree in teaching about 9 months ago, but none of the teaching jobs I interviewed for worked out. I was only able to find part-time work this year, making things very difficult. I am attending my first teaching job fair in a few weeks and was hoping you could offer some tips, as this will be my first. I want to do everything I can to secure a teaching job for the fall and appreciate any help you can offer.
Than
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Will a portfolio help me land teaching jobs?
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Dear Guidance Counselor-
Do you thinking building a portfolio for a teaching career is important? I have heard mixed opinions on the subject and just wondered if you think a portfolio can be a valuable tool to bring on teaching job interviews? Thanks so much! Becky
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Dear Becky-
I appreciate your question and I am sure that many educators searching for
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3 tips on integrating technology into the classroom
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Dear Guidance Counselor,
I am a veteran elementary teacher in need of some advice. In recent years it seems more and more responsibilites have put on my plate. My school has made some major cuts this year including many of our special programs. We no longer have a technology teacher or computer specialist. We have been asked to incorporate technology into our regular curriculum, meaning I am
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4 tips on choosing a school for your teaching degree program
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Dear Guidance Counselor,
I'm searching for a school where I can earn my bachelor's degree in education. While I know I want to be a teacher, I have no idea where I want to go school. It seems that nearly all schools offer the program I want, but I have no way of knowing if the school's teaching degree program is a good one. Do you have any tips on narrowing down my choices to find the school with the right teaching degree program
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What can I expect from the Praxis II teacher’s exam?
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Dear Guidance Counselor,
I am in the process of earning my teaching license in order to become a certified elementary teacher. I was wondering if you could give me any information about the test that is required to earn a teaching license. I worry that I won't pass and am looking for any tips on what I can expect. Thank you, Ellen
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Dear Ellen,
I think it is only natural to feel nervous about the teaching license exam and I know that many future teachers posse
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7 top jobs in education
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Hello Guidance Counselor-
I have a bachelor's degree in education and have been struggling with deciding what kind of job I want to do . Can you give me some ideas about careers in the field? I am considering pursing a master's degree in a specific area of education and wondered if there are any options I haven't considered.
Best,
Shana
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Dear Shana,
Great question and one that certainly comes up a lot. When t [...]
How can I make my dream of becoming a teacher happen?
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Dear Teacher,
I have always dreamed of being the first member of my family to go to college, and I want to earn a bachelor's degree in education. I really want to become a teacher and think I'd be good at helping kids. The problem is that I had to drop out of high school when I was 17 to work. Now I feel trapped in my job and have no support system to give me encouragement or advice on how to better my life. I don't even thin
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How can I prepare for a teaching job interview?
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Hi Guidance Counselor,
I've been searching for teaching jobs and have my very first interview in a few days, but I am extremely nervous. I am trying to mentally prepare myself, but am finding that impossible because I don't know what to expect. Can you give me any hints or ideas about what I will be asked? I'm afraid I'll bomb the interview in this state of mind. Thank you, Courtney
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3 tips to help teachers stay productive during planning time
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Hello Guidance Counselor,
Tell me the truth, is it even possible for a teacher to get stuff done during her "prep time" at work? I find that the second my students walk out the door for music, P.E. or lunch, the last thing I want to do is start planning next week's lessons, grading papers or cleaning the classroom. The only thing on my mind is sitting on my bottom and absorbing the silence (with maybe a little meditation or yoga moves on the side!) This forces me to stay really late at school or work all night at
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