TL;DR: An interview is an opportunity for you to explain why this opportunity is the right one for you. Use your interview to tell the committee who you are, not just what you’ve done. Don’t Just Read Your Resume: Interview Tips Happy Spring. To some, this is the time to celebrate the blossoming of tulips and the melted snow. To … Read More
3 Steps to Execute Your Conference Proposals
TL;DR: You have amazing ideas to present at a conference. This post shares 3 steps to execute your conference proposals. Figure out what you are most passionate about that you could present. Gather your ideas and get organized. Find conferences that are a good fit for you. 3 Steps to Execute Your Conference Proposals Visualize this conversation with me… “Wow! … Read More
3 Questions to Ask at the End of an Interview
TL;DR: Interviewing can be challenging. It’s important to find the balance between being timid and overly confident. At the end of an interview, ask a question that involves role-specific vocabulary, ask your interviewer(s) what they enjoy most about working in the building, and ask if there are any concerns about your fit for the position. Ask these 3 questions at … Read More
The Most Exciting Story From Our 7 Years of Teach Better
TL;DR: Teach Better began in 2015 with an idea to create an ebook about The Grid Method. Jeff Gargas, COO and co-founder of Teach Better, shares a little history of how Teach Better came to be what it is today. Jeff shares a few classic stories and ends with the best one. The Most Exciting Story From Our 7 Years … Read More
Spring is Here! 4 Tips to End the Year Strong
TL;DR: Spring has arrived! It’s time to brainstorm what we can do as educators to end the year strong. Tips to end the year strong include setting goals, going outside, taking pictures, and reflecting. 4 Tips to End the Year Strong Flowers. Rain. Sunshine. Warmth (with maybe a snow flurry here and there if you’re in the Midwest). All signs … Read More