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I'm starting to think we need a Teacher's board... Portfolio question inside...

DebsNY Posted:

I'm starting to think we need a Teacher's board... Portfolio question inside...

So, I just finished my portfolio for interviews next week. Would any teachers mind letting me know if this sounds complete, or if I should add anything else.

Thanks!

I have...
Section I
Resume
letter of reccomendation
Philosophy's of teaching, behavior management, differentiation
Copy of my teaching certificate
Copy of my honor society membership

Section II
Test Scores
Placements
Placement Evaluations

Section III
Unit plan and differentiation activities

Section IV
Reading Case Study

Section V - Pictures

Thanks!



christy Posted:

Re: I'm starting to think we need a Teacher's board... Portfolio question inside...

Ok, it sounds like your portfolio is perfect! I wouldnt worry, I have never had people really look at in on any of my interviews. Infact I actually shoved it in their faces cause I wanted them to see it. LOL

cjb88 Posted:

Re: I'm starting to think we need a Teacher's board... Portfolio question inside...

i would add your school transcripts!!

My portfolio is a nice black binder which includes anything i would ever need at a job interview... i may have gone overboard, but it helped SO much to have everything in one place last year during interviews... i have is super organized so interviews can go right to the section they are looking for

this is my table of contents

I. MY NAME
a.resume
b.certification
c.teaching philosophy
d.why i am the best candidate for the job
e references
f.employment locations and supervisors

II. Lesson plans
(here i have my lesson plans split by grade level... i teach art...following each lessonplan I have pics of the students working and how their finished projects)
a. elementary experience
(elem. newsletters that i have done)
b. middle school experience
c. high school experience

III.Extra Activities
(here i have extra activities with pics that i have done for the school and community)
a. outdoor art show
b. pratt portfolio day

IV: My Artwork
A. Studio Work
B. Graphic Design
C. Web site design

V. Observations
A. first year
B. student teaching

VI. Letters of Reccommendations
(and other notes of support)

VII. School Transcripts

VII. Additional Documents
a. fingerprint clearance
b. child abuse certificate
c. School violance prevention certificate


hope this helps!!
cocoa Posted:

Re: I'm starting to think we need a Teacher's board... Portfolio question inside...

i would also add lessons that you created or things along those lines. i did s/t in inclusion and created lots of stuff that i included.

DebsNY Posted:

Re: I'm starting to think we need a Teacher's board... Portfolio question inside...

Thanks everyone! I have all the lessons for my unit written up, along w/ worksheets/grouping stuff that i used. I'm working on the transcript - hopefully it'll get to me my friday.

Thanks for the feedback, I really appreciate it!

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