Good Luck Job Hunting

It took me 2 years to find a job, so I know what how you feel if you are looking for a job.

I landed my first teaching job by looking through the classified ads and applying for every job there was. I went on three different job interviews before I was hired.

I landed my first teaching job because I possess these qualities... I love to learn, I am resourceful, and I am determined. I found that even old dogs can learn to tricks, and I had to show that I was not afraid to try new techniques. I am quite good at research, and found many interesting lessons on-line, and through networking with friends that are teachers. These proved very helpful during the interviews.

Finding a teaching job can be hard, but here is some advice to make it easier. Keep up on trends in education. Go on different websites for teachers, to make yourself aware of current trends and issues in education. Visit friends who teach and ask to observe them so you can keep up with various teaching techniques. Don't give up. If you want a job, you have to be willing to work hard to find one.

This post is part of the Teaching Jobs Portal: "How to land a Teacher Job". What was your journey like to become a teacher? If you'd like to share your experience with other aspiring teachers, please see this post for more information.

TV Production

I am senior and I am not much into academics or sports. I am in a class called TV Production and I love it. In TV Production we make shows that get aired on the school's channel. I have been doing this for all four years and I will probably go to college for TV Production. The problem is, our school does not give a lot of money to the TV studio so we are forced to use old equipment that does not work very well. It made me very happy when I found out that someone had made a donation to the TV studio. Now we are able to get updated equpment. A lot of times people tend to fund sports and the academics. I am happy that someone finally realized that TV Production also deserves money too.

This post is part of the MAT@USC: Masters in Teaching Hope for the holidays event. Did you have an experience or witness something in 2009 which gave you hope for the future of American education? If so, please see this post for more information on how to share it.