Student Teacher Professional Development Handbook
Student Teacher Professional Development Handbook UC 2.02.04 210-458-4589 BV 1.304 210-458-2910 http://www.utsa.edu/careercenter A Note from University Career Center Dear Student Teacher, On behalf of the UTSA University Career Center, we congratulate you as you embark on your student teaching experience. The staff is excited about offering their expertise to you as you begin your job search journey. We have several events planned that will help student teachers become more effective during their job search. I will have an opportunity to teach the following workshops: Resume Writing for Educators, Interviewing Skills, and Career Fair Prep Workshop. In addition to the job search skills, you will also have the opportunity to upload your resume to RowdyJobs, which will allow you to be part of an electronic resume book that markets you to independent school districts in San Antonio, Texas, and nationally. We will also provide an Educator Career Fair on Thursday, April 8th. Along with all of these services we also offer “On Campus Interviews”. What is this? This adds yet another opportunity to get an interview. School districts will set a date at the University Career Center to interview student teachers who have signed up (directions enclosed). You can find more information about these services throughout this handbook and on our website. The University Career center is here to help you achieve your career goals. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me via email at [email protected] Best Regards, Nshjunda Vicenti Career Counselor Success is the result of perfection, hard work, learning from failure, loyalty, and persistence. -Author Unknown Table of Contents 3 …..…...………………………………Important Dates/Resources for Educators 4 .……….……………………………………………....Letter of Intent/Cover Letter 5 ..……….…………………………………………………………..Resume Content 6 ….………………………………………………...……………...Resume Samples 7 ……………………………………………………..Resume Samples/References 8 …………………………………………………………………Interview Check List 9 ……...……………...………………………………...Frequently Asked Questions 10 …………………………………………………………………….First Impressions 11 ………………... ……………………………………………....Successful Portfolio 12 …………..…………………………………………………………….Job Fair Prep 13-17 18 …..…………………………...………………...Registering with RowdyJobs ……….…………………………………………………...Uploading Your Resume 19-24 …………………………………….How to Sign Up for an On Campus Interview Important Dates Register on RowdyJobs Friday, February 5th, , 5:00 p.m. Upload Resume to RowdyJobs Friday, March 12th , 5:00 p.m. Educator Job Fair Preparation Workshop Tuesday, March 23rd, 6:00 p.m., TBD Complete all school district applications Friday, April 2nd , 5:00 p.m. Educator Job Fair Thursday, April 8th, Educator Career Fair, Convocation Center, 8:30-12:00 8:30-10:00, Browsing for UTSA students and alumni 10:00-12:00 Browsing opens to non-UTSA teachers 1:00-4:00 Interviews for selected candidates San Antonio Area Districts Alamo Heights ISD (210) 832-5955 www.ahisd.net Boerne ISD (830) 357-2078 www.boerne-isd.net Comal ISD (830) 221-2000 www.comalisd.org East Central ISD (210) 648-7861 www.ecisd.net Southside ISD (210) 882-1600 www.southsideisd.org Edgewood ISD (210) 444-4569 www.eisd.net Fort Sam Houston ISD (210) 368-8700 www.fort-sam-houston.k12.tx.us Harlandale ISD (210) 921-4410 www.harlandale.k12.tx.us Judson ISD (210) 945-5100 www.judsonisd.org South San Antonio ISD (210) 977-7000 www.southsanisd.net Lackland ISD (210) 357-5000 www.lacklandisd.net Medina Valley ISD (830) 931-2243 www.mvisd.com Northeast ISD (210) 804-7000 www.neisd.net Northside ISD (210) 397-8600 www.nisd.net Southwest ISD (210) 622-4330 www.swisd.net Randolph Field ISD (210) 357-2300 www.randolph-field.k12.tx.us San Antonio ISD (210) 299-5606 www.saisd.net Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD (210) 945-6204 www.scuc.txed.net Somerset ISD (866) 852-9858 http://www.somerset.k12.wi.us/ San Antonio Archdiocese (210) 734-2620 www.sacatholicschools.org Additional Resources Websites SBEC (State Board Of Educator Certification) http://www.sbec.state.tx.us/SBECOnline/ TeXES (Texas Examination of Educator Standards) http://www.texes.ets.org/ TEA (Texas Educator Association) http://www.tea.state.tx.us/ UTSA University Career Center www.utsa.edu/careercenter/ San Antonio Private Schools http://www.alamoliving.com/schools/pvtsch.html TX REAP (On-line Jobbank for Teachers seeking in TX) http://www.txreap.net/ REAP (online jobbank seeking national teaching positions) http://www.reap.net/ Overseas Teaching (U.S. Department of State) www.state.gov/m/a/os The Texas Education Network http://www.Tenet.edu O*NET (online career information) http://online.onetcenter.org/ SALARY AND BENEFIT CONSIDERATIONS SALARY INSURANCE (cost) EDUCATION DAYS OFF RETIREMENT Starting: name/type of plan: Percent Paid: Vacation: % paid by teacher: 5 year Medical: Institutional choice: Sick % paid by district: 10 year Life: Limit on hours: Personal: Retirement System: 15 year: Disability: Restrictions: Emergency: 20 year: Dental: highest : Vision: Funeral: 3 3 Letter of Intent/Cover Letter Letter of Intent Some school districts will ask for a letter of intent within your application packets. Do not panic! Your Letter of Intent typically has two purposes. First, it represents why you are going into teaching and what special skills you have that separates you from other candidates. Second, it serves as a writing sample. Keep in mind that you typically have limited space. You may even be asked to write it out versus typing. Key Points • Why you’re interested in teaching? • Address why you want to work with children and why you’re interested in working with that school district. • Talk about your personal strengths and skills related to the teaching. • Conclude with how you think your career and academic goals will be supported by the experience of the internship. Cover Letter A cover letter is a letter designed to be enclosed when you send a copy of your resume to a school district for employment purposes. You should always have a cover letter present when you’re not there to present your resume in person. Well-written letters gain the reader’s attention and emphasize the aspects of your education, training, and experience that are relevant to teaching. For every school district you apply to it is in your best interest to have them individually focused. It’s important that you’re conservative with the length. Cover letters are usually three or four paragraphs long, which vary in length from one to four sentences. They should not exceed one page and should be neatly typed and error-free. Always be sure to keep a copy for your records. Formatting • First paragraph should indicate why you are fit for the teaching position and grab the attention of the reader. • Second paragraph focuses on your skills, experience, what you know about the school district and why you want to work there. MAKE THE CONNECTION between you, the job, and the district! • Last paragraph is a summation and contact information. Example of a Cover Letter Date Your Name Mailing Address City, State, Zip Code Addressee’s Name Title Name of District Mailing Address City, State, Zip Code Dear Dr./Mr./Ms./, I am excited to learn about the available teaching position through Sesame Street School District. I am seeking my teacher certificate from The University of Texas at San Antonio in Early Childhood. I will complete my student teaching in May 2008 and I have passed all state exams. I have had the opportunity to develop many skills though my academic career that are an essential part of a professional teaching position. Some of the skills I have developed include: curriculum development, written and verbal communication skills, sensitivity for diverse cultures, and creatively developed lessons for all subjects. I have also had the opportunity to observe and teach under the supervision of a certified teacher. In addition, my student teaching supervisor and cooperating teacher have given me excellent evaluations. The skills that I have developed through my academic career and work experience will make me an excellent teacher for your school district. I am very excited to meet with you and discuss the opportunities in more detail. I will contact you within two weeks to arrange a time that we can meet. If you have any questions please, call me at 210-123-4567 or email me at [email protected]. Sincerely, Tony A. Student 4 Resume Content Identification Include your name, address, phone, and email address (include a professional email address and not something riske). If you have a current and permanent address, list both. Do not include your social security number. Objective State the position you are interested in obtaining and preferred grade level. Be specific! Education List your college degree (s) in reverse chronological order, including school name, city, major, minor and date of graduation or expected graduation date. Only include schools where you received a degree, certification, and/or you believe that the classes you took can have a significant impact on your ability to teach. You can include your GPA, scholarships, Dean’s list, in this section as well. Certification List the professional name of the state exam and where you stand with that exam for example: pending/passed/ registered date. Once you’re certified be sure to change this section of your resume to the official state certification. This will come after student teaching and after you apply for your certification with the state. Teaching Experience Sell Yourself! List all experience in reverse chronological order. Include job title, where you did this activity, and when. Teaching positions such as student teaching and substitute teaching should be in this section. This section should not be mistaken for childcare positions. Only include positions in which you were the teacher. Related Experience List in reverse chronological order. Paid or unpaid work which gave you experience working with children or adolescents. Can include camp counselor, tutor, teaching assistant, etc. Work Experience List in reverse chronological order. This should include job title, where and when. Identify your duties, leadership roles, and transferable skills that apply to teaching. Skills Include computer skills, work related skills, personal skills, transferable skills, language skills, etc. in this section. Extra Curricular Activities This section can include your involvement with campus organizations or an activity that can be related to the job for which you are applying. Do’s Your resume should be one page, if you have experience in the field or related it may go over, but try and avoid this! Use action verbs to help yourself write concisely. Don’ts There’s a strong possibility that your resume will get scanned, faxed, and/or emailed, so it is important to use conservative fonts (Arial or Times New Roman, 10-14 point). Do not use unusual graphics. Quality paper, show the reader you took that extra step to impress them. Use formatting conservatively (bolding, underlining italicizing) Don’t include references & salary. This information will be provided on a separate sheet of paper or application. Don’t use “I” or “my” within the resume. The fastest way to miss an interview opportunity is by having spelling and grammar errors. Have several people review your resume for accuracy. 5 Resume Samples NATALIE GREY BRIAN COAST 17420 Meadow Park • San Antonio, TX 78450 • (210) 555-1010 • [email protected] OBJECTIVE Seeking a position as an EC-4 teacher preferably in third grade CERTIFICATION Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities EC-4, Passed Generalist, February 23, 2008 EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies The University of Texas at San Antonio Excellence in Teaching Scholarship 2007 Graduate: May 2010 3.6 Cumulative GPA Dean’s List 2007-2008 Relevant Coursework: Curriculum and Instruction: Instructed 23 students using a variety of instructional methods. Planned and taught lessons in the areas of math and science using a variety of lesson plan models. Modified lessons for a special needs inclusion student. TEACHING EXPERIENCE Student Teacher, Daniel Boone Elementary School, Northside ISD, Grade 2, Spring 2010 Created several learning centers as well as instructional games. Taught 22 children using a variety of instructional methods including cooperative learning and learning centers. Planned and taught a unit on transportation that included a field trip to the Witte Museum. Substitute, San Antonio ISD, All Grade Levels, Fall 2008-Fall 2009 Taught a variety of subjects, including English, Math, Social Studies, Science, and Language Arts. Followed lessons as instructed by teacher. Maintained discipline in the classroom. RELATED EXPERIENCE Camp Counselor, Care for Me Camp, Summer 2008 Taught water sports including swimming and diving. Facilitated emotional and social growth of 15 pre-teen campers. Mentor, San Antonio College, Fall 2007-Summer 2008 Provided mentoring for a San Antonio College education major Encouraged the student to seek out experience Assisted students with valuable resources VOLUNTEER Special Olympics track coach, 2005 12345 No Where * Big Town, TX 12345 * (210) 555-8998 * [email protected] OBJECTIVE Seeking a position as an elementary bilingual teacher EDUCATION The University of Texas at San Antonio May 2010 Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies with Bilingual Teacher Certification • COEHD Scholarship, Fall 2008 San Antonio College May 2006 Associates of Arts CERTIFICATION ● Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities, Passed ● EC-4 Bilingual Generalist, Pending Results TEACHING EXPERIENCE Northside Independent School District, NISD Elementary San Antonio, TX Student Teacher Spring 2010 Responsible for 21 students in 3rd grade bilingual class. Worked with students individually and in a small group setting. Provided individualized tutoring and reinforcement for daily lessons. Utilized computer technology for language programs and games. Welcomed open communication with parents, teachers, and administrators regarding student progress. FIELD EXPERIENCE San Antonio, ISD, Field Work, Sam Houston Elementary, Grade 3rd, Fall 2008 Tutored students one on one in reading. Used various instructional methods to help students resolve learning obstacles. Harlandale ISD, Field Work, Harlandale Elementary, Grade 4, Spring 2007 Developed and taught a lesson in math for 20 students. Incorporated hands-on activities for all lessons. Northside ISD, Field Work, Northside Elementary, Grade 1, Fall 2006 Planned and taught four lessons in science for 16 students. Received excellent compliments from cooperating teacher. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT NABE Conference, San Antonio, TX, Spring 2008 Using Technology in the Classroom, Fall 2008 Becoming an Effective Tutor Series, Fall 2007 COMPUTER SKILLS Proficient in Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel, Internet Research, Webpage Development, Palm Pilot Efficient 6 Resume Samples/References EVA ROSE MARC A. SMITH 8942 One Path ▪ San Antonio, TX 88888 ▪ Cell (210) 898-0000 ▪ [email protected] 15226 Forest Drive, San Antonio, TX, 78200 (210) 555-1234 [email protected] OBJECTIVE REFERENCES Seeking a Physical Education position Adam Sanders University Professor The University of Texas at San Antonio 6900 North Loop 1604 West San Antonio, TX 78249 [email protected] (210) 555-7423 CERTIFICATION Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities, Passed All level Physical Education, Passed EDUCATION The University of Texas at San Antonio Post- Baccalaureate Physical Education Certification The University of Denton • GPA 3.25 / 4.0 • Dean’s List 2007– 2008 May 2010 May 2008 • Member of Golden Key Society 2007 – 2008 Rachel Ramirez Cooperating Teacher Sesame Street School 12456 W. Valley Road San Antonio, TX 78156 [email protected] (830) 555-2556 COACHING EXPERIENCE South San Antonio Independent School District, SSAISD Student Teacher Spring 2010 Instructed 25 students in 4th grade physical education class. Used small groups to promote team building and communication. Worked individually with students to observe progress. Implement rules to maintain behavior and order among students. Established clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects. Welcomed open communication with guardians as well as students. Peter Neville University Supervisor – Field Work The University of Texas at San Antonio 12456 W. Valley Road San Antonio, TX 78156 [email protected] (210) 555-7444 YMCA Volunteer 2008 – 2009 Responsible for 35 students ranging from 8 – 10 years old. Used a variety of methods to include all students in group activities. Planned and coordinated different exercises to promote physical education. Provided an open forum with guardians and other staff members. WORK EXPERIENCE Got To Love Steaks Waitress 2007 – 2008 Followed health code guidelines. Trained 7-9 incoming staff. Strong communication and customer services skills. Ability to multi-task. Capable of working in a team with common goals to ensure great service. COMPUTER SKILLS Proficient in: Microsoft Office: Word, Power Point, Excel, Publisher, Internet and Outlook → Employment references generally include 3 – 5. → Consider using anyone that has seen you working with kids and/or knows your work ethic. → Your Cooperating Teacher → If you are applying for positions in the spring, it is and University Supervisor recommended that you ask your references for their home are very important address (they can decline) to ensure they get the information. references and highly recommended that you use → Using family is not recommended. them. 7 Interview Check List Use this checklist when preparing for your next interview Research Have you found information on the district or specific school? Questions Have you prepared answers to questions that might be asked? Resume Do you have your resume, TExES scores, portfolio & other documents? Examples Have you developed brief examples to illustrate your skills & accomplishments? Directions Do you know how to get there, where to park, which entrance to use? Time Have you planned enough travel time so you will arrive early? Appearance Did you try on your business suit the night before? Attitude Is your attitude positive and upbeat? DO Bring extra copies of your resume Research the district/school before the interview Be enthusiastic, honest and sincere Listen carefully and ask questions Be prepared for any question (practice) Sell yourself Dress properly Be aware of verbal and non-verbal communication ELEMENTS OF A GOOD RESPONSE Use Examples and apply the “C.A.R.” model “Tell me about a lesson plan that you taught.” Circumstances: I created a lesson plan on solar systems to a 3rd grade class during student teaching…. Action: I utilized technology and hands on manipulative… Results: Students were very excited about learning and asked if we could expand on the lesson… HINT: Answers should be 30 sec. to 2 minutes. DON’T Criticize former employers or co-workers Ask too many questions Volunteer shortcomings Smoke, chew gum, fidget Take anyone with you Argue with or interrupt the interviewer Bring cellular phones Date Your Name Address Phone Thank You Letter ~ Sample Interviewer’s Name Address City, State Zip Dear Mr. or Ms. _______________, I want to thank you very much for interviewing me yesterday for the elementary position. I enjoyed meeting you and learning more about your school district. My enthusiasm for the profession of teaching and my interest in working for _______Independent School District were strengthened as a result of the interview. I think my education and background fit in nicely with the school district and I’m sure that I could make a significant contribution to the district over time. I want to reiterate my interest in the position and in working with you and your school district. You provided the kind of opportunity I am seeking. Please feel free to call me at 201-555-1234 if I can provide you with any additional information. Again, thank you for the interview and your consideration. Sincerely, 8 Your signature Your typed name Pg. 9 Frequently Asked Questions for Educators PERSONAL • Tell me about your background. • What are your strengths/weaknesses? • How would your supervisor/co-operating teacher describe you? PROFESSIONAL • What is your philosophy of education? • Why did you decide to become a teacher? • Why do you want to teach in our school district/ school? • What do you know about special education? • What are your perceptions of education today? • What grade levels/subjects do you prefer to teach? • Describe what your classroom would look like? • What are the qualities of an excellent teacher? Which of these qualities do you have? • Describe your style of teaching. EXPERIENCE • How has your attendance been during student teaching? • What type of computer skills do you have? • What was the last book you read? • How do you keep up with innovations in education? • How would you use team teaching to provide your students with a better education? • How do you maintain communication with other teachers/parents? • Define the role of the principal. • What qualities would you want in a principal? • How much responsibility, do you believe students should have to take, for their learning? • What are the pros and cons of co-teaching? • What types of teaching experience or working with children do you have? • Describe, in detail, a lesson you taught (good time to use your portfolio). • Tell me about your evaluation scores (Cooperating & Supervising Teacher). • What learning stations have you used? • How would you set up your reading groups? • What would I see during your math class time? • Do you know our campus improvement plan (CIP)? • What skills and/or training have you had in computer technology? CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT • Are you familiar with IEP and ARD’s? • Some of your students always finish their assignments early. How would you deal with the free time that they have? • What was the biggest problem in student teaching, how did you fix it? • How do you know if a student understands what you are teaching? • Share your ideas for motivating students to learn. • Tell me about your experience as a student teacher and what it means to be a teacher. • What was your most recent employment? • • • • How do you handle discipline in your classroom? What type of discipline/rules do you use in your classroom? What are the rules of your classroom? How are they established? How would you handle a student that continues to be disruptive in class and the parent has not responded to your communication about their child? CLASSROOM MODIFICATIONS • • • • • How would you make sure your lessons are taught at the right level? • If your students score low in reading, what strategies will you use to raise their scores? PARENTS • Do you have experience with special education students? • Tell me about a time when you made modifications for a lesson. • How would you utilize parents in the classroom? • What steps would you take to increase parent involvement? • How do you maintain open communication with parents? MISCELLANEOUS • Following the issuance of report cards, a parent comes to your classroom angry about their child’s grades, how will you handle the parent? • What do you know about our school district/school? • What unique experiences separate you from other candidates? • What are your short/long term goals? • Are you familiar with NCLB (No Child Left Behind Act)? • How would students describe you? • What is the status of your teacher state exams? (Have you passed PPR/Content Area)? SOME QUESTIONS FOR YOU TO ASK • What type of mentoring is available for first year teachers? • How are teachers assigned to extra curricular activities? How would you be sure your rules are carried out? What type of rewards/incentives do you use or believe in? What are some characteristics of a well-managed classroom? Describe your most difficult student discipline situation and how you handled it? • Does your district promote staff development? • Do teachers participate in curriculum review and change? • What is the student/teacher ratio in your school district? 9 First Impressions Count First Impressions Clothes should be clean and pressed ▪ Eat before your interview Shoes should be shined ▪ Arrive 15 minutes early Hair should be neatly styled ▪ Shake hands firmly Shave / trim facial hair ▪ Maintain eye contact Turn off cell phones ▪ Sit up straight Go alone to interview ▪ No smoking or chewing gum Brush your teeth and use a mint Minimum jewelry and No visible body jewelry Hands should be clean and nails manicured Dress for Success ~ Men Professional Dress for Men Suit: Sport Coat: Slacks: Dress Shirt: Tie: Belt: Shoes: Socks: Cologne Black, Navy, or Charcoal Grey, 2 -3 button, single breasted Solid or pattern Black, Navy or Charcoal White or Blue Solid or conservative pattern in silk Black or Brown (color coordinate) Black or Brown (color coordinate) Dark / Light to coordinate outfit Avoid cologne in an interview Dress for Success ~ Women Professional Dress for Women Suit: Matching jacket and skirt or slacks in Black, Navy or Charcoal grey Shirt: Conservative shirt or blouse in a coordinating solid color Hosiery: Neutral or Skin tone IF wearing a skirt Shoes: Dark, closed – toe shoes, no higher than a 2” heel Hair: Neatly styled; pull back long hair. Natural hair colors only Make up: Natural, conservative make – up and nail polish Jewelry: Follow the Rule of 13. Avoid dangling or distracting jewelry Perfume: Avoid perfume in an interview Dress Check List – Women Avoid oversized rings, earrings, or necklaces. Avoid see – through or revealing blouse. Avoid panty hose that have runs. Avoid short skirts. Avoid chipped nail polish. Dress Check List – Men Coats should be buttoned when standing (except the last button). When sitting, coats should be unbuttoned. When standing, your tie should be right at your belt. Do not wear a belt and suspenders at the same time. 10 Successful Portfolio for Educators Purpose of an Interviewing Portfolio Goal Driven * Documentation of Professional Growth * Effective Interviewing Tool * Proof * Self-Evaluation Sample Table of Contents for an Interviewing Portfolio I. Credentials a. Resume b. References c. Letter of Recommendation II. Academic Credentials a. TExES Generalist Scores b. TExES PPR Scores III. Teaching Evaluations a. Student Teaching b. Field Work-Special Education c. Field Work-Curriculum and Instruction IV. Philosophies a. Philosophy of Education b. Classroom Rules V. Lesson Plans a. Pictures of PPCD Materials for Lesson Plans i. Safety - What do Fire Fighters Do? ii. Must See T.V. iii. Telling Time iv. Excuse Me v. Where Do I Belong? b. Local Curriculum (Government 9-12th grade) i. Dan Morales as Political Candidate ii. Fill up the “Whole” Selecting Materials Start with a Table of Contents Gather Potential Material - Organize your materials Think, RESUME! Quality NOT Quantity Organizing Your Material Binder Tabs Professional Appearance Strongly Recommended Transcripts, Certification scores Philosophy of Education Resume Evaluations Lesson/Unit Plans Classroom Management Use During an Interview Know your Portfolio Demonstrate it-Show it off Be ready to support the items in your portfolio verbally 11 Educator Career Fair Thursday, April 8th 8:30-12:00 Main Campus University Center III Ballroom What is the Educator Job Fair? The Educator Career Fair is a special opportunity for you to meet with school district representatives face to face, to explore job opportunities and to network with hiring professionals in the teaching field. Before the Fair DEVELOP a plan of action. Decide which districts you will be targeting. Visit Career Services website to get an updated list of participating school districts. PREPARE a one-minute ad/bio about yourself. Who you are, TExES status, where you are student teaching, and your area of specialization. RESEARCH specific information about the school districts you are most interested in. e.g. How many schools in their districts are recognized? RESUME should be prepared and proofread. Bring at least 20 copies of your resume. Do not include a cover letter (only use when you are not there in person). PORTFOLIO typically are not needed for the job fair; however, you will need this for the interview with principals. ATTIRE even though “casual” attire may be more common, your outfit tells recruiters if you are serious about the job. Keep jewelry and cologne to a minimum. Dress in a business suit. During the Fair ARRIVE EARLY to avoid long lines and familiarize yourself with the layout. Career Services will provide a booth layout. ATTITUDE should be confident, enthusiastic, and professional. These are very important aspects sought by school districts. Be assertive, shake hands and introduce yourself when you arrive at the table. REVIEW any literature while you are in line. LISTEN while the recruiters are talking to you and others. ASK QUESTIONS that are intelligent. Such as, what do I need to do to obtain an interview with your school district? Interviews INTERVIEW PACKETS if you are granted an afternoon interview, also bring copies of your most recent evaluation, copies of TExES scores and transcripts (if you have them) for the interviewer. After the Fair Take notes about what you and the recruiter talked about. Follow up with an action plan. Write a letter thanking them for their time. Make sure to check out Career Services for additional Interview opportunities. Common Mistakes Unprofessional attire Lack of focus or knowledge Monopolizing recruiters time Forgetting resume/pen Grabbing free items Chewing gum Lack of enthusiasm Example of An Ad/Bio Hi, my name is _____________. I am currently student teaching at ______ and plan on completing my TExES in ______. In the past, I have worked in ____ (child care/ substituting, etc.) There I gained a solid base in ______ (transferable skills or knowledge that can be related to the position). Two of my greatest strengths are ____ and ______. I used these strengths to achieve _____ (special accomplishments). My career goals are ______. I am interested in your district because ______. TIPS Create and rehearse your “One Minute Ad” Expect questions about certifications, TExES, specialization (s) Smile as you speak Don’t bring your backpack or cellular phones Pg. 12 UTSA University Career Center RowdyJobs 101 – Student Teachers Why register? Students registered with RowdyJobs can search for the most current job openings. Also, you can sign up to interview on-campus with school districts from around the state looking to fill positions. Alumni are also eligible to use our services after graduation at no charge. STEP ONE: Logging onto RowdyJobs Go to www.utsa.edu/careercenter/ Click “RowdyJobs” on the toolbar. Click on “Students” to access the login screen o The RowdyJobs login screen will come up once you click “RowdyJobs”. How to log on to RowdyJobs: o Banner ID – enter your assigned UTSA Banner ID # o Password 13 If this is your first time registering with RowdyJobs your password has been defaulted to your birthdate. (You are encouraged to change your password once you have logged in to RowdyJobs so that you have a unique password.) If you are already registered with RowdyJobs, please use your current password. If you have trouble logging in, please contact the University Career Center at (210) 458-4589 or [email protected]. STEP TWO: Completing Your Profile Note: Required fields are marked with an asterisk (*). If you have never registered with RowdyJobs, please complete the following sections. If you are logging in with your Banner ID & password, please click “Edit” to the right of each section and make sure that all of your information is correct. Please follow along for helpful tips. After editing each section, please click ‘Save’ to ensure that your changes will be saved. Use a professional email address. Ex: [email protected] Please complete your profile using proper capitalization. Password: You can make your password anything you like, but make it something you can remember. (If you have trouble logging in at a later date, the University Career Center can reset your password.) 14 Please enter a professional email address. o If you need to use a new email address the following providers have free email services: Yahoo & Hotmail. We suggest you use UTSA email address. If you are getting your degree and certification from UTSA, select ‘Senior’. May 2010 If you have your degree already and are coming to UTSA for just your certification, select ‘post-Bach teacher cert’. Cumulative hours toward your teaching degree. US Citizen – born in the United States or a territory belonging to the United States. Permanent Resident – NOT born in the United States, but are a Permanent Resident of the US. Classification: If you are getting your degree and certification from UTSA, select ‘Senior’. If you got your degree from another university and are coming to UTSA for just your certification, select ‘Other’. Graduation Month & Year: May 2010 (even if you have graduated and are coming back for your certification, ISD’s are looking for the semester you completed your student teaching). Overall GPA: Automatic Upload Cumulative Hours: Automatic Upload. Degree: Automatic Upload Citizenship: Enter your citizenship status. o US Citizen – born in the United States or a territory belonging to the United States. o Permanent Resident – not born in the United States, but are a Permanent Resident of the US. Majors: Add your degree and certification 15 Select special skills you have from each of the sections listed. Employers can perform searches based on these criteria. o To select more than one criterion, hold down the Control key (Ctrl) and click your next selection with you mouse. o When you are ready to save each section, click the arrow pointing to the right. 16 Allow Employer Viewing o Choose ‘YES’ to allow Employer Viewing. This will allow school districts to search your resume when looking to fill positions. School districts attending the Educator Job Fair on April 8, 2010 have the opportunity to log into RowdyJobs and search for resume of current student teachers. In order for your resume to be included, you must select “Yes” to allow employer viewing. o Choose ‘No’ if you do not want school districts to view your resume. o Clicks ‘SAVE’ to complete your registration or update of information. You must have a resume uploaded to your profile in order for your registration to be complete. 17 How to Upload a Resume 1. Log into RowdyJobs using your Banner ID and password. 2. Put the cursor over the “My Account” link and select “My Documents.” 3. Under the “Resumes” category, click the “[Upload File]” link. 4. In the “Document Name” field, enter the name of the document you are uploading. Click “Browse” to locate the document you wish to upload. This will open a menu that contains the different drives available on your computer. If you are uploading from a disk, select drive A:/, and then double click on the appropriate document. If you are uploading from your computer, select Drive C:/, locate the appropriate document, and double click it. 5. Once you have selected your resume document, click on the “Upload” button to finish the process. *REMEMBER THAT YOUR RESUME MUST BE A MICROSOFT WORD DOCUMENT TO BE UPLOADED! 18 How To Sign Up For Interviews On-Campus Go to www.utsa.edu/careercenter/ Click “RowdyJobs” along the top toolbar. Click on “Students”. Log on to RowdyJobs using your Banner ID & password. Click on “Qualified Schedules” under the Interviews button on the menu toolbar. 19 You will see a list of schedules that you are able to sign up for. The RowdyJobs system matches you with the qualifications required by the employer, such as major/certification, graduation date, and GPA. This screen also provides the date of the interview. 20 The following screen will give you information about the position (Be sure to scroll all the way down this screen and read all of the information.) If you are interested in signing up to interview with this school district, click “Sign Up” at the top of the page. The Session Information listed will let you know the date and location of your interview. 21 Job description To sign up for an interview, click on sign up 22 A pop-up box will come up to ask you to select which resume you would like to submit for this interview. Select the resume you would like to submit Click “Save”. Select the resume you would like to submit for the interview. Click “Sign-up” next to the time you would like to interview. Click “Save” to submit your resume & complete your sign-up. Your sign-up is now complete! Your name will appear under the “Student” column and the resume you submitted for the interview will come up if you click on the Adobe Acrobat icon under “Submitted Documents”. For any questions about signing up for an interview with a School District, please contact University Career Center at (210) 458-4108 or stop by the office. 23 UTSA University Career Center Interview “No-Show” Policy If students/alumni are unable to keep an interview appointment, they must notify University Career Center office before 8:00 a.m. one business day prior to the interview. When sufficient notice is provided, another individual can be provided the opportunity to interview in their place. Failing to appear for a scheduled interview or to cancel an interview before 8:00 a.m. one business day prior to the interview constitutes a “no-show”. When a student calls to cancel after the deadline, he/she is asked to write a letter of apology to the company and send a copy of the letter to the Recruiting Coordinator. If the letter is received, the “no-show” is considered excused. If not, the “no-show” is retained on the student record. Two (2) unexcused “no-shows”, or three (3) total "no shows" (excused or unexcused), will jeopardize future interviewing privileges. At such time, the Recruiting Coordinator blocks the student’s access to the interview schedules to prevent further interview sign-up. The student/alumni must schedule an appointment with their appropriate career counselor to discuss the “noshows”. It is the Recruiting Coordinator’s discretion whether or not to give the student access to the interview schedules again. **The “No-Show” Policy applies for interviews at the Educator Career Fair as well. 24
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