Intern Interviews

          As lead teacher for grade 4, I conducted interviews for spring semester interns today.  It is always hard to select interns for spring semester, due to the fact that you usually grow so fond of your fall intern & just like anything, change is difficult.  It is especially difficult when someone new is entering half way thru the year and they are expected to “jump in” full swing!  This is my 5^th year in a row having interns year round.  All 10 of my previous interns are currently teaching.  This is a great track record, considering how tight the job market is in this region. Often, I become exhausted from having someone sharing my room with me at all times, constantly being “on-stage” not only for the kids, but for the adult in the room who is learning to become a teacher.  However, when the Intern is a good one…it is wonderful (like Emily KJ).  It is great to be around eager minds- who are fresh and ready to conquer the world.  I believe it keeps me on my toes.  I love to watch them grow, take initiative, and help mold who they will become as future educators. 

Take away point from today:  If interviewing for a teaching position…know the district’s mission, research about the school in which you are interviewing, and be able to give details/examples to back up your answers!  It doesn’t hurt to have a COOL factor either…

            

A previous intern of mine created an imovie about herself for her interview.  A-MAZ-ING!  She showed proof of her teaching, lesson ideas, and best of all- colleagues were filmed for reference confirmations!  She received more than one job offer.  (Might as well give her a shot-out- check out her blog...www.fashionedforfirst.blogspot.com)

If I ever leave B-town, this would be a must do!

http://www.apple.com/ilife/imovie/            

P.S. Wait until you see the imovie that my class creates!  That's not until the end of the year tho!

peaCe-oUt!