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Between
now and WERF:
1.
Read through the WERF information on the web site and compile a
folder of items you will need to bring to WERF.
2. Practice interviewing and talking about teaching. Make sure that
you can answer the following questions in a professional way that
communicates who you are as an educator and as a person. It may
be helpful to write out brief answers to these questions so that
you have an abbreviated "script" to practice with.
Describe
your teaching style.
What is your philosophy of teaching/education?
What can you contribute to the school system?
Why would you be a successful teacher?
What have you learned from your teaching experiences (practicums,
etc.)?
What courses/subjects are you competent/qualified to teach?
What do you want to be doing 5 or 10 years from now?
What are your strengths and weaknesses?
Why do you want to teach?
(See
the EPCS K-12 Jobs Search Interviewing section for more interviewing tips)
3.
Fine tune your resume and portfolio (UW-Madison Candidates:
see an EPCS consultant for help with this by calling 608/262-1755
to set up an appointment).
4. Make copies of completed applications for reference in case you
need to fill out applications for the interviewing school districts.
5. Prepare a TENTATIVE personal interview and a form thank-you note
that you can draw on during WERF.
6. Think about which geographical locations you are most interested
in and research the school districts in those areas.
Materials
To Bring To WERF:
1. Certificate of Registration and $5 entrance fee, or $20
cash if you are registering at the door.
2. Many copies of your resume.
3. Information to use to complete application forms such as copies
of completed applications and written answers to the teaching questions
listed above.
4. Two or more pens with either black or dark-blue ink to use on
applications and for note-taking.
5. Copies of other material that demonstrate your work as a professional
educator like a teaching portfolio. (UW-Madison candidates: You may want to print selections from your portfolio/or list
access info or EPCS password on your resume. Contact
EPCS with
questions on how to present your portfolio.)
Personal
Preparation:
1. Get a good night's sleep
2. Eat breakfast
3. Dress professionally (For tips see Washington
State University's Dress to Impress site.)
4. Wear comfortable shoes
5. Pack a lunch-- as there will be no food available
on site. There are a number of fast food restaurants within a short
distance.
5. Plan a full day of attendance
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