Pre-K What grade and/or subject? Special Ed/general Ed pre-k class How long have you been trying? Since March when I found out my school was not renewing my contract How many resumes did you send out? Way over 50 between three states- NY, CT and FL How many interviews or job fairs? One job fair and about 6 interviews What general geographic area? CT I will be moving for the third summer in a row for a job.... I hope this will be the last time I move until we move to FL. I accepted the position but I honestly wanted UPK which is 4-5 year olds only. This position is for a integrated classroom of 2.9-5 years of age. I have been teaching this age group for 6 years, but I am so nervous I will not be successful with the identified students. Last school year was my first year teaching in a sped environment and it was not a success. However I'm hoping this school district will be a better fit for me. I'm so grateful I was able to find another job after not being renewed from my last. :haha:: I was so scared, but I kept trudging along and kept positive
Job What grade and/or subject? EC Resource How long have you been trying? 2 months this year How many resumes did you send out? Completed school district's online application service plus approximately 15-20 resumes How many interviews or job fairs?No job fairs, probably at least 10 interviews? What general geographic area? North Carolina (Piedmont) I already had a job in a school district here but was looking to go into Special Education. I was on the transfer list in my county and had interviews with schools there but ultimately another nearby school district was more willing to give me a chance.
What grade and/or subject? 11-12? AP Calculus How long have you been trying? 1 Day How many resumes did you send out? 1 How many interviews or job fairs? 1 What general geographic area? Texas I already had a job so I wasn't really looking. My friend told me about a job fair if I wanted to switch teaching assignments from Middle School to High School. It seemed like a last minute job fair for the district to fill positions. I wasn't really interested but I tagged along. It was two hours long, we got there and I walked around for about an hour. Everyone was rushing and waiting in lines to get interviews. I didn't like how there were about 5-10 people trying to get one position. Too competitive for me. I said I would do one interview because my friend threatened to not take me home if I didn't. Interviewed at one of two schools that had a position for Calculus, sat down with the principal for about 10 minutes and they offered me the job on the spot I must kill it during the interviews because there were about 5 people before me that interviewed for that position and the 3 heartbroken people behind me. I felt bad because I didn't go there with the intent of trying to get a job, I let them know a position would open at my previous school since I was leaving. I also applied and interviewed just once to get my previous job. 2/2 on interviews! It was sad telling my school I was working with that I was leaving so late into summer but it is what it is.
What grade and/or subject? 2nd grade/gen ed How long have you been trying? 2 months How many resumes did you send out? 5 How many interviews or job fairs? 1 interview and 1 job fair What general geographic area? Southern US I am new to these boards and have only been lurking since last Thursday when I got called for my very first interview!!! I had it on Friday and was offered the job this morning!!!! I am so excited I graduated in Dec of last year and subbed a lot at the last school I interned at during this past semester. I was told that they were going to be hiring an Early Childhood person for the coming up school year so I put in my resume but never heard anything from them I also put in my resume at a school where I had worked at as a teacher's aide for 7 years and never even got called for an interview So last Wed I put in my resume at 3 different schools. The one called me on Thurs for an interview on Friday and I was told I would hear from them one way or the other by Wed. I still can't believe that I got the job!!!! I really think that reading through the interview question threads on this board helped!!!! The Principal and Superintendent that interviewed me both told me I did a wonderful job at the end of the interview. I told them that I shouldn't admit it but that was my very first interview ever for a teaching job! I hope that all of you out there looking/waiting for a job offer/interviewing get a job soon!!!!!
What grade and/or subject? 7th and 8th grade ELA and SS at a private school How long have you been trying? Since May How many resumes did you send out? A million How many interviews or job fairs? 20+ interviews (it's been a very busy few months!!!) What general geographic area? MA While I am super excited to finally have a job offer, I am SO beyond nervous about this position. I will be teaching SS in addition to ELA, and I have no experience with SS. Also, I have to basically revamp the curriculum. The director is looking for someone to come in with new, fresh ideas and put their stamp on it. I can do it, but I am so nervous!!! Especially being the only teacher for these grades/subjects! Eeek! I am trying to stay positive and look at it as great experience and an exciting opportunity! Plus I don't have to move, which is great! Whew, glad this process is over! (Can I use any more exclamation points? Lol)
What grade and/or subject? 5/6 Math and Science How long have you been trying? April How many resumes did you send out? So many I have lost count How many interviews or job fairs? 12 What general geographic area? South of Houston
What grade and/or subject? 5/6th grade Special Education How long have you been trying? Since last year How many resumes did you send out? I've lost track. Probably around 200 How many interviews or job fairs? 7 interviews/1 job fair What general geographic area? Houston, TX (I'm moving from CA! I've been checking out this board since last year and I am sooo excited to be able to post on this thread! This will be my first year teaching and I am moving. Its happening so fast but I am ready!
Congrats! I remember messaging you awhile go asking about getting hired via Skype interview. I wasn't sure that I would get hired this way but I did! I will be in S. Houston area as well.
yellowdaisies - CA - 5th grade Rhesus - Northeast - HS Latin TXowl - TX - ms instructional technology specialist MrsRed - AZ - 11th grade calc 1 and 7th grade algebra blake - TX - 7th grade LA MrD - KS- 6th grade math Moogeeg - MI - hs family and consumer science 32flavors - mid Atlantic - early childhood outdoorz - UT - 5th grade Briana008 - GA - hs AP biology vateacher300 - VA - hs economics and business miles2go4u - PA - 6th grade math Froreal3 - NYC - pre-k cby1224 - Southeast - hs chem AdamnJakesMommy - NC - middle grades ss bewlove - ? - 4th grade futureteach124 - MO - ? Missaimeeb - GA - 5th grade 4815161342 - TX - kindergarten elleveeyach- NY- 3-5 SPED MsZ- NY- 6th jenny- CO- 5th cheeryteacher- midwest- admin FarFromHome- MO- 2nd grade teachme87- TN- 2nd Mavman- NJ- 4th Luv2TeachInTX- TX- 2nd wdwmom2 - TX - 5th grade sci/math rpickles - GA - 5th grade reneeinms - MS - 4th grade ELA and SS DressageLady - ID - 1st grade SleekTeach - TX - 1st grade math and science My3Kloves - TX - resource/inclusion missgfl - FL - 3rd grade jen84 - CA - 2nd grade vivalavida- CA - HS Spanish MrsJay -CA - kindergarten Kelster95 - VA - ms special ed willow129- MA - elementary band/chorus/music/movement Runforfun's wife - TX - elem music MissD59- NY - 5th grade heavens54- CA - 3rd grade Geologygirl- CA - 9th grade general science Giraffe326 - MI - 6th grade math and ss alpaha112378- KS - 5th grade teachart- MI - k-5 art otterpop- NV - 4th grade Portulaca- OR - hs history/Econ/government leighbball's cousin- NJ - kindergarten gillianvt - NY - preschool sunshine24 - NY - 4th grade allaragallagher- ME - 11th & 12th grade Honors English El Sol- CA - ms Spanish Houseofbooks- NJ - 11th grade English Miss Papa- NY - kindergarten lilia123 - NC - K-5 autism breezymarie- WI - 3rd grade MissyB- CA - kindergarten ahodge79- CA - 1st grade shoebottom- South- 1st grade inclusion TeachMathNJ- ? - 4th grade pepsicat- Southeast- ms language arts ms.irene- CA - Jr/hs French and HS English blauren - IL - ms special ed mellow- CA - ms science heatherewf- OH - 4th grade online MsDouglas- NC - HS math ILuvMyCello- OH - elem music chitown- IL - k-4 sped Busy Bug- WI - ms sped nyteach89- NY - 1st grade starsoftomorrow- MD - pre-k CreativeTeachR- CT- gen ed/sped pre-K frogger- NC- EC resource GaryBerry21 -TX - AP Calculus tigger88- Southern US - 2nd grade kaeco510- MA - 7/8 ss/ELA Ms_C -TX- 5/6 math and Sci FaithDriven - TX - 5/6 sped We have 79 jobs! Yay! Who will be #80???
I have been waiting all summer to add to this forum What grade and/or subject? 2nd grade self contained How long have you been trying? Since April 2014 How many resumes did you send out? Too many to count...maybe 100 How many interviews or job fairs? I did one job fair back in April and scored very well..still nothing. I had two interviews last week, one at my dream district but 35 minutes from my house..I didn't get a good feeling from the interview..I left feeling bad, then I received a call from my new job..it's 10 minutes from home and had a great feeling about it and I was right What general geographic area? Dallas, Texas If anyone is still searching, keep searching..don't give up hope!
I am so happy to add to the list! What grade and/or subject? 7th grade Science- 1 Year LTS How long have you been trying? Since May 2014 How many resumes did you send out? I lost track- between 75-100 How many interviews or job fairs? 8 interviews and no job fairs What general geographic area? Cleveland, OH
yellowdaisies - CA - 5th grade Rhesus - Northeast - HS Latin TXowl - TX - ms instructional technology specialist MrsRed - AZ - 11th grade calc 1 and 7th grade algebra blake - TX - 7th grade LA MrD - KS- 6th grade math Moogeeg - MI - hs family and consumer science 32flavors - mid Atlantic - early childhood outdoorz - UT - 5th grade Briana008 - GA - hs AP biology vateacher300 - VA - hs economics and business miles2go4u - PA - 6th grade math Froreal3 - NYC - pre-k cby1224 - Southeast - hs chem AdamnJakesMommy - NC - middle grades ss bewlove - ? - 4th grade futureteach124 - MO - ? Missaimeeb - GA - 5th grade 4815161342 - TX - kindergarten elleveeyach- NY- 3-5 SPED MsZ- NY- 6th jenny- CO- 5th cheeryteacher- midwest- admin FarFromHome- MO- 2nd grade teachme87- TN- 2nd Mavman- NJ- 4th Luv2TeachInTX- TX- 2nd wdwmom2 - TX - 5th grade sci/math rpickles - GA - 5th grade reneeinms - MS - 4th grade ELA and SS DressageLady - ID - 1st grade SleekTeach - TX - 1st grade math and science My3Kloves - TX - resource/inclusion missgfl - FL - 3rd grade jen84 - CA - 2nd grade vivalavida- CA - HS Spanish MrsJay -CA - kindergarten Kelster95 - VA - ms special ed willow129- MA - elementary band/chorus/music/movement Runforfun's wife - TX - elem music MissD59- NY - 5th grade heavens54- CA - 3rd grade Geologygirl- CA - 9th grade general science Giraffe326 - MI - 6th grade math and ss alpaha112378- KS - 5th grade teachart- MI - k-5 art otterpop- NV - 4th grade Portulaca- OR - hs history/Econ/government leighbball's cousin- NJ - kindergarten gillianvt - NY - preschool sunshine24 - NY - 4th grade allaragallagher- ME - 11th & 12th grade Honors English El Sol- CA - ms Spanish Houseofbooks- NJ - 11th grade English Miss Papa- NY - kindergarten lilia123 - NC - K-5 autism breezymarie- WI - 3rd grade MissyB- CA - kindergarten ahodge79- CA - 1st grade shoebottom- South- 1st grade inclusion TeachMathNJ- ? - 4th grade pepsicat- Southeast- ms language arts ms.irene- CA - Jr/hs French and HS English blauren - IL - ms special ed mellow- CA - ms science heatherewf- OH - 4th grade online MsDouglas- NC - HS math ILuvMyCello- OH - elem music chitown- IL - k-4 sped Busy Bug- WI - ms sped nyteach89- NY - 1st grade starsoftomorrow- MD - pre-k CreativeTeachR- CT- gen ed/sped pre-K frogger- NC- EC resource GaryBerry21 -TX - AP Calculus tigger88- Southern US - 2nd grade kaeco510- MA - 7/8 ss/ELA Ms_C -TX- 5/6 math and Sci FaithDriven - TX - 5/6 sped Jazzy*Jai- TX - 2nd grade self contained hep223- OH- 7th grade science We have 81 jobs! Yay!
Thanks, I actually returning (taught it for two years),i taught 1st grade this previous yr and 6th the year before that. 2nd is my fav..so I'm excited!
I'm still in a state of shock.... What grade and/or subject? 3rd Gr. Sp. Ed. How long have you been trying? Since May 2009 How many resumes did you send out? 25, over 5 years How many interviews or job fairs? 4 interviews and 3 job fairs What general geographic area? Maryland
What grade and/or subject? 2nd grade How long have you been trying? 1 month How many resumes did you send out? 3 How many interviews or job fairs? 4 interviews scheduled (2 in same district for different schools, then 2 other districts), was offered the job at interview #2 What general geographic area? New England
What grade and/or subject? Early Childhood Special Ed How long have you been trying? Since May How many resumes did you send out? between 50-75 How many interviews or job fairs? 9 interviews What general geographic area? IL