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Ilikecatz07
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The VENT
10-21-2013, 04:02 PM
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Hard to make friends
Posted By
Ilikecatz07
Yay cats
I have two cats! They're like my children. So sorry to hear about your babies. I think one thing that helps me get through a tough day is my cats...okay now I sound a little crazy I'm sure haha.
Board:
The VENT
10-14-2013, 03:18 PM
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Hard to make friends
Posted By
Ilikecatz07
Starrysky
I'm sorry you're experiencing this. It is definitely uncomfortable situation, I'm sure it doesn't help that the staff isn't friendly. Good luck to you and hope things get better :)
Board:
The VENT
10-13-2013, 02:44 PM
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Hard to make friends
Posted By
Ilikecatz07
Hard to make friends
I have been teaching for several years, and found a new job at another school. I love the school I am at now. Everything is so much more organized than my old place. I have two other people on my 3rd...
Board:
Fourth Grade
07-08-2013, 06:09 PM
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5
Moving up tips
Posted By
Ilikecatz07
Encouragement
I'm not making a huge jump. I have a friend who teaches fifth, and she doesn't dare to sing or do chants/rhymes. Which made me curious about 4th. Thank you for your kind replies.
Board:
Fourth Grade
07-07-2013, 06:44 PM
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5
Moving up tips
Posted By
Ilikecatz07
Moving up tips
Last year I taught third grade, this year I'm moving to fourth. Not a big change but I'm a little anxious. I loved teaching my students through songs, raps, and dances. My third graders loved it!...
Board:
The Job Search
06-16-2013, 04:08 PM
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3
question about contracts
Posted By
Ilikecatz07
Our
The district I was at last year, automatically renewed our contracts, unless the teachers were let go.
I've never heard about signing a contract mid year through...
Board:
The Job Search
06-16-2013, 09:21 AM
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How long is the wait?
Posted By
Ilikecatz07
How long is the wait?
Everyone seems to be posting same things here. I'm praying for us all to find a job before summer is over!
I went on an interview last Wednesday, the P even told me that I made a good impression....
Board:
The Job Search
06-11-2013, 06:35 AM
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2
95 proficient/advance
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Ilikecatz07
95 proficient/advance
I'm going on an interview. I noticed that the school has 95 percent proficient/advanced. The school has big population of ESOL students (The school is in VA with many students from Latin...
Board:
Fourth Grade
06-11-2013, 06:28 AM
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Fourth grade question
Posted By
Ilikecatz07
Fourth grade question
I taught third grade last year, and am interview for a fourth grade position. My third graders had centers they would go to( read to self, newspaper research center on the computers, skill work...
Board:
The Job Search
06-04-2013, 04:05 PM
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2
Philosophy of Education help
Posted By
Ilikecatz07
I like it!
For the "Different paths" you talked about differentiating, I think putting in real examples such as: I would differentiate for my advanced learners by providing challenging content, or ESOL learners...
Board:
The Job Search
06-04-2013, 04:00 PM
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4
Questions at the end of the interview
Posted By
Ilikecatz07
Questions at the end of the interview
I have no clue what to ask at the end. Asking about professional development is redundant, as many times it is stated during the introduction on the interviews.
Is it okay to ask about after...
Board:
The Job Search
06-02-2013, 09:03 AM
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6
Finding a job
Posted By
Ilikecatz07
Out of curiousity
Where are you from Jen? My district started posting jobs, but usually don't start interviewing until mid June or so.
Board:
The Job Search
05-30-2013, 02:35 PM
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2
follow up after applying
Posted By
Ilikecatz07
follow up after applying
My professor always told us not to pester potential principals.
I passed the first interview for pre qualified teachers and now can apply to positions. Is it pestering if I send a follow up email...
Board:
The Job Search
05-28-2013, 04:36 PM
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Interview Questions I was asked...
Posted By
Ilikecatz07
Wow
Wow!
Thanks! I know how you feel about being nervous! I just started applying and the thought of interview makes me shake. I'm sure you did great! I'll be praying for us all! Thanks for the...
Board:
The VENT
05-08-2013, 12:39 PM
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Experience Means Nothing
Posted By
Ilikecatz07
been there
So true! Seen it happen in my building. New teachers are very controllable and are basically like puppets,that's what they want. Of course our union isn't doing anything about it. How sad!
Board:
The Job Search
05-08-2013, 12:33 PM
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3
Um? I think I got the job?!?
Posted By
Ilikecatz07
Seems
Seems to me that most likely you will be offered a job. I don't think they would spend time forwarding paperwork to HR if they weren't interested.
Good luck :)
Board:
The Job Search
04-30-2013, 03:37 PM
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4
Pool of candidates
Posted By
Ilikecatz07
From what I know
I live in a large metropolitan region, the burbs of DC. From what I know, this county was on the hiring freeze for the last a few years. The county is expanding, and they are currently building three...
Board:
The Job Search
04-30-2013, 12:19 PM
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4
Pool of candidates
Posted By
Ilikecatz07
Pool of candidates
When I was at an interview with a current district. They told me that they are planning to hire about 200 to 300 K-6th grade teachers for 2013/2014 school year. I think I have a shot here, as I have...
Board:
The VENT
04-29-2013, 02:41 PM
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Really!!!!!
Posted By
Ilikecatz07
Haha
Our P has been saying that for the whole year and continues to remind us that teaching goes on....you don't say!
Board:
The Job Search
04-29-2013, 01:43 PM
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4
Demo lesson help
Posted By
Ilikecatz07
Would they
Do you have a lesson plan that they would have to read? Even when we are observed by our P, she can't see everything in our lesson, she she reads what we do before and after.
I think an "explore"...
Board:
The Job Search
04-29-2013, 01:21 PM
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4
What to do? (texas jobs)
Posted By
Ilikecatz07
I would
I would just email the prospective P's with your resume and a cover letter explaining why their school would be a perfect fit for you, also letting them know that you have been approved by the...
Board:
The Job Search
04-29-2013, 01:19 PM
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4
Demo lesson help
Posted By
Ilikecatz07
Rigor
I would plan a lesson to have an exploration piece. Give students a word problem that they would have to add fractions in (without telling them that) and have them work in groups and see the ways...
Board:
The VENT
04-18-2013, 01:16 PM
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Are people wising up about this profession.
Posted By
Ilikecatz07
Agreed
My admin is completely the opposite, he is in everyone's business and knows everything and is super controlling. However, it doesn't make him a good admin. Yes, our test scores are good! But that's...
Board:
The VENT
04-18-2013, 01:11 PM
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9
do other teachers gossip about you or do you gossip about other teachers? Why?
Posted By
Ilikecatz07
yup
Yup, I feel your pain. I'm an introvert myself, Just remember, you're there for the chilren. As long as you are doing a good job, and you are giving all your efforts that's all that matters. At the...
Board:
The VENT
04-16-2013, 12:17 PM
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9
Non renewal no reason given
Posted By
Ilikecatz07
Tenure
Can you get non renewed even as a tenure? Or you just get transferred to another school? How does that work?
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