1. PRESENTED BY: LAUREN GARCIA, MIRANDA GRIFFIN, REBECCA LIGHTFOOT, HEATHER MILLER PROFESSIONALISM DOES MATTER!

2. PHILOSOPHY OF TEACHING What is a teacher? I’ll tell you: it isn’t someone who teaches something, but someone who inspires the student to give of his best in order to discover what he already knows. - Paulo Coelho Start brainstorming ideas What are your beliefs about being an educator Strategies to implement/techniques Important for interview

3. PROFESSIONALISM AT AN INTERVIEW Dress the part Educational terminology Correct documentation Engage in conversation BE PREPARED!

4. HOW TO DRESS Wear the appropriate professional attire. Teachers are role models to their students. What the teacher wears and how he or she carries him/herself will have a strong impact on the students. Therefore, it is crucial for teachers to use appropriate attire. The way you dress will be the students first impression.

5. “DRESS HOW YOU WANT TO BE ADDRESSED”---BIANCA FRAZIER

6. PROFESSIONAL ATTITUDE Remember to keep student information confidential Become familiar with the school organizations and programs by attending any school and/or parents meetings when appropriate. Developing professional relationships by interacting with students, faculty and parents Attitude is another important aspect of professionalism. If you present a negative or disinterested attitude it will show! Your co-teachers, team mates and STUDENTS will recognize you overall attitude immediately.

7. POSITIVE ATTITUDE "A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops.“--- Henry Adams

8. “YOUR LIFE IS ALWAYS UNDER CONSTRUCTION. IT IS YOUR JOB TO LEARN HOW TO UNTANGLE THE THREADS AND WEAVE A TAPESTRY THAT MATCHES YOUR DESIRES”. DANNYE WILLIAMS

9. LEARN SOMETHING NEW!! Take advantage of being able to learn something new. Conferences Trainings Community Resources Workshops

10. STAYING CURRENT IN THE FIELD OF TEACHING Keeping up with the current technology Teaching strategies Articles Books Continuing Education Join professional groups (Kappa Delta Pi) Share ideas and resources with peers. Connect with fellow teachers.

11. SET PERSONAL GOALS Professional growth is not automatic Revisit philosophy of teaching Address areas for improvement Do not take things personally! Keep a journal Try to do one thing a day (no matter how small) to improve yourself professionally!!

12. “WHAT I HEAR, I FORGET; WHAT I SEE, I REMEMBER; WHAT I DO, I UNDERSTAND.” CHINESE PROVERB

13. OBSERVATIONS/STUDENT TEACHING Always dress everyday for an interview. Build professional relationships with schools. Prepare your resume and cover letter. Join the International Honor Society Kappa Delta Pi-Alpha Zeta Lambda.

14. KAPPA DELTA PI- ALPHA ZETA LAMBDA Help out in the community and make yourself known among the community. Events that support children to learn! Get a head start on different professional development. Different opportunities available to you. Scholarships. Networking opportunities!!!