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Voicelessness and Emotional Survival => Voicelessness and Emotional Survival Message Board => Topic started by: Lupita on June 04, 2008, 10:09:53 AM

Title: New Chapter
Post by: Lupita on June 04, 2008, 10:09:53 AM

I want to think positively. I will find a nice job where I will do what I like. I will find a nice job.

I shall recieve a job where I am welcome and I fit.

GFM-Case closed. Even if they get back together, it is closed for me. I have to see it through different eyes.
Sixth Period-Case closed. Difficult lesson. Hope I do not repeat the same mistakes.

Now, looking for a job.

Title: Re: New Chapter
Post by: Lupita on June 04, 2008, 10:19:17 AM

The art of the job interview seems to be mainly about strategy: how to get from point A (unemployment, underemployment, or otherwise unsatisfying employment) to point B (a good job). But there are lots of ways to get from A to B, and some are more ethical than others. You can lie on your résumé, exaggerate your accomplishments, or mislead a prospective employer about what you can do well. Taking the low road may lead to a job offer -- but at what cost?

If you have to become someone other than yourself, what does this say about your integrity? And what will happen to you, professionally as well as personally, if it comes to light that you lied to get the job?

Even if you are committed to being truthful, however, it is still possible to miss the main point of a job interview (and run the risk of being passed over). A job interview isn't about you. Or rather, it's not merely about you. It is about whether or not the company will benefit from hiring you. Ethics is about thinking beyond our own needs and desires, and applying the ethical principle of 'Make Things Better' in the context of a job interview means concentrating on how you will help the company. This can't be at the expense of other ethical principles, such as 'Respect Others,' which requires us to be truthful, and 'Do No Harm,' which asks us not to say or do things that will make things worse for others or ourselves.

Title: Re: New Chapter
Post by: lighter on June 04, 2008, 10:27:24 AM

You need to do 90 percent research.... 10 percent exectution when applying for a job.

Research the company, design a strategy for interviewing with them..... it needs to be a win win situation.

So glad you're looking at this like an adventure, Lupe.

You're well educated, have experience and are bi lingual.....

creative, hardworking and committed to teaching.

It'll work out: )

Title: Re: New Chapter
Post by: sKePTiKal on June 04, 2008, 11:05:19 AM

Quote

A job interview isn't about you. Or rather, it's not merely about you. It is about whether or not the company will benefit from hiring you.

Lupita - don't lose site of this truth and you will find the best, most wonderful job faster than you can imagine, today.

Title: Re: New Chapter
Post by: Lupita on June 05, 2008, 09:45:50 PM

I got an interview for next Tuesday.

Any tips?

Ani principals in the board?

Sea storm, any ideas?

OK, any ideas my friends, any ideas?

Title: Re: New Chapter
Post by: lighter on June 05, 2008, 11:27:38 PM

I'll ask my friend for a short synopsis on interviewing.

I hope it applies to your field.

And.....









:::doing a little happy dance:::

Congrats on your first interview.


Yes: )

Lighter

Title: Re: New Chapter
Post by: Lupita on June 06, 2008, 04:24:49 AM

Thank you for answering Lighter. The interviews for teachers are very specific. What are your classroom rules, how do you handel discipline, classrom mangement, etc, how  do you teach this and the other.

I need to visit websites on interviews for teacher. Have not found anything yet.

Hopw for ideas.

Title: Re: New Chapter
Post by: Lupita on June 06, 2008, 05:07:54 AM

Since research shows, and common sense tells us, that there's a
correlation between the teacher's level of enthusiasm and how much children learn........I'd let them know you are an
energized, enthusiastic teacher.

Make a list of key phrases that are positive statements about specific strengths you have. Even if you are NOT asked that
question, be sure to weave those phrases into your replies to other questions.



http://www.marvinmarshall.com/pdf/dealing_with_difficult_students.pdf

Title: Re: New Chapter
Post by: Ami on June 06, 2008, 07:31:24 AM

Thinking of you,Lupita. Wishing you all the best,in your next steps. You are a beautiful person. Others can see it, but it is so hard for us, as D's of N's, to claim our own beauty. Keep trying, as I am, Lupita.         Love to you, Ami

Title: Re: New Chapter
Post by: Hopalong on June 06, 2008, 08:31:17 AM

You are getting superb interview advice, Lupita.
So I won't add anything there.

I will add, because it will make a difference:

MEDITATE
every
day
for
20-30
minutes
starting
today
until
the
interview
and
the
day
after
and
the
day
after
that

love to you,
Hops

Title: Re: New Chapter
Post by: Leah on June 06, 2008, 09:15:28 AM

(((( Lupita ))))

Wonderful news!

Praying for you, and will pray for your interview.

Love to you,

Leah

Title: Re: New Chapter
Post by: Lupita on June 06, 2008, 02:00:38 PM

You're in week three of the new year and you've got troublemakers - now what?

I got this suggestion from a fellow teacher, and thought I'd pass it along, since it is still early in the school year.

I have four 6th grade classes, and one 7th grade class. The 7th graders are a lot tougher, especially the boys. In fact, I can already identify 5 boys (out of 33 students) who are "trouble".

My friend suggested that I call each of their parents. Rather than complaining, however, I was to just introduce myself, and tell them I was calling ALL my students' parents. I was to just calling to let them know they could leave a message for me at school if they ever had any questions about my class, and I was looking forward to seeing them at back-to-school night.The idea is that they will be so shocked to actually hear from a junior high teacher who was not calling to complain about their kid, that they will immediately become my ally.

According to my friend, often problem behavior changes at this point. The idea is that this week, if I DO call about their kid's behavior, they will immediately take my side, and come down hard on their child for making trouble in the class where the teacher cared enough to call.

I made about 6 calls. It didn't take too long. Sure enough, most of the parents were speechless. They sounded very glad I called. One mother--of a boy with a long history of problems--offered to help grade papers. I will let you know if I have to implement phase 2. It sounds like a good approach.

Title: Re: New Chapter
Post by: lighter on June 06, 2008, 02:07:30 PM

Sounds like good advice, Lupita.


And even if it doesn't solve all the problems of gaining parent's cooperation.....

you're not repeating the same stategies, over and over, and hoping to get a different outcome: )

Question:  Are you teaching right now?  I thought you were out for the summer and job hunting.

Lighter

Title: Re: New Chapter
Post by: sKePTiKal on June 06, 2008, 03:14:41 PM

Interview advice:

REMEMBER that it's not just YOU being interviewed! You need to ask a lot of questions about the school, how things are handled, policies, etc. and especially their philosophies on education & discipline to make sure you even WANT this particular job. I don't want you getting your freshly meditated tootsies toasted by jumping from the frying pan into the fire!  :D

Congratulations, Lupita... and I hope this job looks like a better fit for you!!

Title: Re: New Chapter
Post by: Lupita on June 06, 2008, 03:24:32 PM

Keep student-to-student interactions to a minimum initially. This is especially important during times when adult monitoring would be difficult. Trust and safety cannot be established if individuals within the group continually undermine each other or the adults, with problems created in secret.

Attend with extreme care to students' physiological as well as psychological needs. Have extra clothing, food, and drink available. Make washable pillows to use when students sit on the floor. Keep bandages, hand lotion, and soap available. Much of the acting out behavior reflects a need for power or attention. Attempt to give as little emotional response as possible to inappropriate behavior. Make responses to appropriate behavior obviously animated and positive.

Catch Them Being Good: A Technique for Handling Disruptive Behavior
Page Description: This behavior technique includes ways to focus on the good behavior a child displays.

 Behavior Management Forms
  Use printable charts, forms, and contracts to monitor your students' behavior

http://www.adprima.com/managing.htm

http://www.4faculty.org/includes/108r2.jsp

Title: Re: New Chapter
Post by: Lupita on June 06, 2008, 03:29:43 PM

Lighter, I am onvacation off summer looking for a job. Have an interview on Tuesday and doing research on what to say. That is why I am investigatin all these wegsites.

What am I going to say.

PR you are right. I have to ask questions too.  How many students do you have per classroom, what is your discipline policy, etc, teaching phyolosophy.

Hops, Ami, Lea, thanks for your words of encouragement.

Now I need teachers with ideas for interviews and classroom management.

Title: Re: New Chapter
Post by: sKePTiKal on June 06, 2008, 03:45:49 PM

Lupita - are there any teacher's union websites with discussion board? Where you could talk online & connect with other teachers?

That might open up even more possibilities... in case you need a Plan B and also give you lots of advice.

Title: Re: New Chapter
Post by: Lupita on June 06, 2008, 03:53:40 PM

http://www.ldonline.org/article/6030



Behavior Management Techniques
Teaching Theme of the Week
by Linda Starr, Education World®
Focus
Project the morning's brainteaser or bell ringer activity onto the chalkboard with an overhead projector. That spotlight in the dimly lit room helps focus students' attention on the work and on day ahead.

Who's Watching?
When leaving the classroom as a group, tell students you will be watching the behavior of two students, but don't say who they are. If the two you are watching behave, reward the entire class after returning to the room.

Pasta Discipline
When students are all working well on a task, together or independently, grab a handful of macaroni and dump it into a jar. When the jar is full, students have earned an agreed-upon reward. Possible rewards might include a free activity time, a night without homework, or an ice-cream treat.

Copyright © 2008, EducationWorld.com, used by permission

ADHD Behavior Modification Technique

What is ADHD Behavior Modification?
ADHD Behavior modification is rewarding desired behavior with privileges or rewards while discouraging bad behavior with removal of privileges or adding appropriate punishment.

Most behavior modification systems or ADHD Incentive Charts use a computerized scoring program where the parent inputs desired behavior and undesired behavior. On a weekly basis or at the parents discretion recorded behaviors are reviewed with the child.

The desired behavior may include performing chores, completing homework on time and behaving at school. Undesirable behaviors may include not completing their chores, not doing homework, loud and disturbing behavior.

The parent will also input what the rewards are for good behavior. These may be video console time, allowance bonus, TV time or other reward the parent deems appropriate.

At the end of a week or month the child will be given a score that will determine what reward or punishment they will receive. The advantage of systems such as the Encourage Software ADHD Incentive Charts is they build the child's self esteem and accountability because they ultimately have a hand in their outcome.

Some adhd behavior modification systems use flash cards, video tapes to coach parents using the system. In addition, there are homework improvement techniques available on most systems.

To find out if a ADHD Behavior Modification treatment may work for your child take a look at the Encourage Software ADHD Incentive Charting System.


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To stop an inappropriate behavior, first the behavior must be observed. It is helpful to chart the behavior: what events precede the behavior, what time of day it is observed, etc., to understand the pattern of the behavior. It's important to at first focus on just one or two offending behavior patterns. Once a behavior pattern is recognized and its pattern charted and understood, a system of reinforcements and consequences can then be constructed.

An example of a positive reinforcement used immediately after appropriate behavior can be as simple as offering praise immediately after the behavior occurs. Extinction can be used when the behavior can be seen and measured, and an example of this would be to ignore the child’s whining behavior. This can be particularly effective if the parent has given in to whining demands in the past. However, when inappropriate behavior is ignored, then another, more appropriate behavior, must be reinforced.

An example of negative reinforcement is when a child is allowed to skip a required chore if homework is finished by a certain time. A simple example of punishment is when a child is reprimanded or criticized for the inappropriate behavior.

In order to teach and develop new behaviors, successive steps can be reinforced until the final, appropriate behavior is achieved. Based on the observed behavioral patterns, another behavioral method for success is to teach cueing: arranging for the child to receive a cue for correct behavior prior to the expected action can reinforce the child for the appropriate behavior and for recognizing the cue even before the child has a chance to perform the inappropriate behavior.

The key to a successful program of behavior modification is consistency. And a key piece of behavior modification that parents and teachers can perform is to present their own behavior and reactions in a positive way, so that children can learn and model successful behavior.

References:

Mental Health Glossary, C.J. Newton, MA, Learning Specialist (July 1996).

© WordNet, Princeton University , Princeton University Cognitive Science Lab.

Maricopa Community College Center for Learning and Instruction, 2004.

Utah Students At Risk, Utah State University, 2004.


http://www.snet.net/features/issues/articles/1998/05150101.shtml

http://www.ehow.com/how_13758_create-behavior-modification.html

  

 

Title: Re: New Chapter
Post by: lighter on June 06, 2008, 03:54:04 PM

Quote from: Lupita on June 06, 2008, 03:29:43 PM

Lighter, I am onvacation off summer looking for a job. Have an interview on Tuesday and doing research on what to say. That is why I am investigatin all these wegsites.

That's what I though.... just a bit confused.  

Sooory.

Title: Re: New Chapter
Post by: Leah on June 06, 2008, 03:59:14 PM

Dear Lupita,

Found this Teachers website which may be of help to you ...


Welcome to the Innovative Teachers Network

http://us.itn.partnersinlearning.com/Pages/Welcome.aspx (http://us.itn.partnersinlearning.com/Pages/Welcome.aspx)



and another Teachers website and forums and stuff ...


 http://forums.atozteacherstuff.com/ (http://forums.atozteacherstuff.com/)



Love,

Leah

Title: Re: New Chapter
Post by: Lupita on June 06, 2008, 04:03:32 PM

Lighter, when are you going to talk to your firend?


http://www4.nau.edu/stulife/Judicial/dealing_with_disruptive_students.htm

http://web.njcu.edu/dept/counselingcenter/Content/handling_disruptive_students.asp

Title: Re: New Chapter
Post by: lighter on June 06, 2008, 04:59:37 PM

Prep is more for sales person but.....

Bring your resume. 
dress sharp....

be prepared to discuss your career....

and what you learned from the last job and last job and last job, that applies to the job interviewing for....

alomost like every thing you've ever done in your life is a stepping stone leading up to this job.

Talk about your past and what you've learned from previouse jobs.

Talk about your strategy for teaching children...

take time to rehears a short speech and if you like, write down what you want to say about your philosophy or message bc act of writing it down means your brain thinks of it 3 times so there's fewer Umms and errrrs because that time will kill you in interviews.

Those written words will appear in your mind when you need them.

Close for the opportunity, but that may be a little pushy so ask the person you interview with for an assessement.

As in "I'm sure I could come on board and do a great job for you.... do you have any questions about my abilities?"

They'll come back with something.

Then you get their info and send a professional follow up e mail THAT DAY. 

Three short paragraphs long.

He's sending me a more complete e mail from him in a bit.

Lighter

Title: Re: New Chapter
Post by: Lupita on June 06, 2008, 06:26:26 PM

OK, I am esol, so, what do you say in the e mail follow up?

I will write my speech right here tmorrow morning and enybody who has any ideas can improve it.

Hops, I cant maditate, too much stress. I know, I know, it is when you need it more, but not without a teacher. I need a teacher to help me. Monday, right before the interview on Tuesday.

Maybe I will do it with the CD.

OK, I am leaving for salsa class and salsa dance from 7:00 PM to 11:30 PM.

I still dance with sexy dancing bad boy. But I am totally detached. See? There is improvement.

Love to you friends.

Title: Re: New Chapter
Post by: lighter on June 06, 2008, 07:50:31 PM

OK... Lupita, this was short and to the point regarding your follow up letter.

> Other than thanking them for ther time, there are three points that one
> should make in this follow up.  They are as follows:
> 1. You found the meeting both interesting and informative
> 2. Based on what you learned, you know that you would be a great asset to
> the team
> 3. You look forward to going to the next step
>   This is basic stuff.  I am sure that you want to add some "sizzle" as to
> your abilities.
I'm not sure about the word sizzle here, lol.

Run something by us and we'll see how it looks: )

Hope dance class was the best ever.

Lighter

Title: Re: New Chapter
Post by: finding peace on June 09, 2008, 09:12:04 PM

Hi Lupita,

Is tomorrow the interview?  Toes and fingers are crossed - I will be thinking of you.

Love,
Peace

Title: Re: New Chapter
Post by: lighter on June 09, 2008, 10:32:51 PM

::happily traipsing behind FP's posts::

Forgot about the interview, Lupita......

::sending confidence, strength and luck::

Did you ever write your short 3 paragraphs?

Lighter

Title: Re: New Chapter
Post by: finding peace on June 10, 2008, 06:37:43 PM

Hey Lupita,

Checking in to see if you had the interview today.  I hope it went well.

Peace

Title: Re: New Chapter
Post by: Overcomer on June 10, 2008, 08:16:44 PM

Lup:  I have hopes and dreams for you next year.  I hope that you get a great new job and it is DREAMY!!!!

Hugs and prayers, Kelly

Title: Re: New Chapter
Post by: Lupita on June 11, 2008, 08:23:27 AM

FP, Light, Lea, OC, thank you so much for your encouragement. The interview went well. They said that they would finish interviewing and call me to let me know a decision. God will help. It is a charter school and pay much better. If not, public school starts hiring until July.

Please, keep praying.

Love to you all.

Title: Re: New Chapter
Post by: Leah on June 11, 2008, 08:28:15 AM

Hi Lupita,

I will keep praying. 

So glad that the interview went well, and that the prospects are looking good.

Yes, indeed, God will help.

Love,

Leah

Title: Re: New Chapter
Post by: lighter on June 11, 2008, 10:19:28 AM

Did you send your 3 short paragraphs yet?  Lighter

Title: Re: New Chapter
Post by: finding peace on June 11, 2008, 01:30:13 PM

Hi Lupita,

Good news!!! Fingers and toes still crossed.

Are you doing anything fun/relaxing for yourself these days now that school is out for the summer? 

We are building a retaining wall, walkway, and waterfall.  I didn't think it would be fun as it is so labor intensive, but it feels good to excercise and build something beautiful for the future.

Love you,
Peace

Title: Re: New Chapter
Post by: Lupita on June 12, 2008, 09:06:36 AM

FP, please, do not leave. I need you. You are a great friend. Please! I love you and appreciate you.

Hi Light, I sent a one paragraph.

They responded that they had offered the position to somebody else. But that person wanted to give an answer on Friday after another interview at another place. She told me that if this person said no, the job was mine. So, I am praying that this person gets a wonderful job at the other school so I can get this.

Please, pray for me.

It would be very strange if I get a job after my first interview.

The counties around my place start until July. So, I have to put up with the stress until they start interviewing. If I get an interview.

Please, pray for me.

Love to you all.

Title: Re: New Chapter
Post by: lighter on June 12, 2008, 09:09:42 AM

Lupita..... this sounds very promising: )

I'll pray that you get the job.... if it's meant to be.

There may be another, better job waiting out there for you: )

Lighter