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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 Nshjunda.vicenti@utsa.edu
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
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…..…...………………………………Important Dates/Resources for Educators
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.……….……………………………………………....Letter of Intent/Cover Letter
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..……….…………………………………………………………..Resume Content
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….………………………………………………...……………...Resume Samples
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……………………………………………………..Resume Samples/References
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…………………………………………………………………Interview Check List
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……...……………...………………………………...Frequently Asked Questions
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…………………………………………………………………….First Impressions
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………………... ……………………………………………....Successful Portfolio
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…………..…………………………………………………………….Job Fair Prep
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…..…………………………...………………...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:
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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 none@none.com.
Sincerely,
Tony A. Student
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Quality paper, show the reader you took that extra step to
impress them.
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Use formatting conservatively (bolding, underlining
italicizing)
Don’t include references & salary. This information will be provided on
a separate sheet of paper or application.
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Don’t use “I” or “my” within the resume.
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The fastest way to miss an interview opportunity is by
having spelling and grammar errors. Have several people
review your resume for accuracy.
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Resume Samples
NATALIE GREY
BRIAN COAST
17420 Meadow Park • San Antonio, TX 78450 • (210) 555-1010 • nataliegrey@teach.com
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 * brian.coastl@email.com
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
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Resume Samples/References
EVA ROSE
MARC A. SMITH
8942 One Path ▪ San Antonio, TX 88888 ▪ Cell (210) 898-0000 ▪ none@none.com
15226 Forest Drive, San Antonio, TX, 78200 (210) 555-1234 marcsmith@aol.com
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
asanders@fhe.net
(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
rramirez@vhe.net
(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
peterneville@vhe.net
(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.
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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?
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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
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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,
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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?
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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
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• 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?
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First Impressions Count
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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”.
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How to log on to RowdyJobs:
o Banner ID – enter your assigned UTSA Banner ID #
o Password
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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
careerservices@utsa.edu.
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: yourname@hotmail.com
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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.)
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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!
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How To Sign Up For Interviews On-Campus
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Job
description
To sign up for an interview, click on sign up
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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.
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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.
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