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What should I add to my teaching portfolio to search for a job in Preschool and K? Do you think I should add lots of pics of activities and then my resume and all? Should I make it into a powerpoint presentation and send that off first to see if I get an interview?
Do you think I should add lots of pics of activities and then my resume and all? Should I make it into a powerpoint presentation and send that off first to see if I get an interview?
No?
Add what ever teaching experience you have and add a reference or two from said school.
I got both of my jobs without portfolios. Have a cover letter, resume, and be prepared to do a demo lesson. You can do a portfolio if you want to. Consult a book about one. If you do put pictures in your portfolio, don't put picutres of children's faces unless you have release forms.
depends on the school district. If it's for a district that is short on teachers, and they will hire anyone with a degree and a pulse, having a portfolio such as you discribe, might make them wonder if you are so great, why are you looking for a job with them.
When I got my early childhood certificate, all of my professors talked about what we should put in our portfolios: our personal education philosophies, our thoughts on classroom management and organization, an in-depth child observation, our student teaching reflections, various lesson plans and themes, bibliographies and pictures.
Interviewed with four schools, and not one asked to see my portfolio. Schools will not hire you based on your portfolio. I agree with the other posters and make sure your resume, cover letter, transcripts and references are in order.
I've spent so much time on my portfolio. Went on 2 job interviews and no one wanted to see it. But I would still make one just in case, but would focus more on preparing for interview questions, b/c those can be tricky!
I did a portfolio for my last round of interviews for an administrative position. I put in my resume, thank you letters (with any identifying information on students removed) from parents, teachers and administrators, copies of powerpoints I had done for trainings and presentations, and copies of transcripts and licenses. I took each job description and wrote my qualifications under each responsibility. It really helped me focus and prepare. You can take it into the interview and show them what you've done as they ask questions.
I agree with the last post. If you can get some good letters, that is great.
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