Dr. Greg Kniseley, Professor Rhode Island College Department of Elementary Education

1. High level of verbal communication and interpersonal skills demonstrated during interviews 1. High level of written communication demonstrated in application material 1. Unique skills, knowledge and experience

Greg Kniseley, Melissa Vesey, Melissa, & Rebecca Zakin (2009) Winning a teaching position in a tight job market AAEE Job Search Handbook American Association of Employment in Education pp. 4-6.

1. Get organized. 2. Increase your opportunities. 3. Know your school or district employer. 4. Promote yourself. 5. Practice interviewing.

An organized container of evidence with critical reflection that demonstrates knowledge, skills, and dispositions in relation to expectations of employer or other professional standards.

1. Monitor one’s progress of learning. 2. Relate standards, theory and research on effective teaching to the practice of teaching. 3. Problem solve-analyze situations thoroughly and generate effective strategies. 4. Set goals for future learning.

 Before the interview -To organize your thinking and evidence.  During the interview -To present evidence, examples, and illustrations from (printed portfolio). -This requires PRACTICE.  After the interview - To provide each interviewer with your digital portfolio CD in an envelope.

 Professional in appearance  Message to interviewers – “Applicant uses technology.”  Able to use multi-media (brief video clips, PowerPoint presentation, scanned work samples)  Easy to reproduce and deliver – CDs and urls But a printed portfolio can be practical for interviews.

 Chalk and Wire Chalk and Wire  Interfolio Interfolio

 Table of contents (indicates organization)  Evidence (indicates knowledge/skills/dispositions)  Reflective paragraphs introducing each section (indicates critical reflection)

Statement of Purpose Table of Contents I. Resume III. Philosophy of Teaching Science III. Images of Teaching Science IV. Plan for a Well-Managed Classroom V. Science Unit Planning with Two Implemented Plans VI. Reflection on Implemented Lesson VII. Student Work in Science VIII. Evaluation of Science Teaching IX. References X. Other (optional): Plans for Professional Development; Parent – Guardian Communication; Certifications, BCI, Letters of Reference

 Name - Contact Information  Objective (career – position you’re applying for)  Education (college level only; expected degree date)  Honors and Awards (optional for this requirement)  Practicum Experience  Related Experience (employment and volunteer work with children; leadership experience; college activity; travel abroad)  Related Skills (e.g., technology, leadership, second language proficiency )

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Indicates a candidate’s disposition of critical reflection. You can explain...  Why the item was selected - Significance  What you learned or achieved  Your goals for future learning Relate thinking to professional teaching standards, theory/research about how children learn and effective teaching.

 Develop your digital media development skills.  Reduce size (resolution) of images.  Save as PDF.  View completed portfolio on Windows and MAC computers.  Edit video clips of teaching.  Two – three minutes  Include reflective commentary