so i have an interview tomorrow...

[weekapaugjz]

im really excited about this. i have an interview for a teaching position at a charter school in buffalo tomorrow morning at 11:30. it will be for teaching 12th grade economics and U.S. government. i did part of my student teaching in economics and absolutely loved it and would love to get a job teaching it. i have to "teach" a lesson to the panel of two social studies teachers, the recruitment officer, and high school principal. im just putting the finishing touches on the lesson i created and printing out a bunch of my old lesson plans for a portfolio to show.

so, if you remember tomorrow morning at 11:30, keep your fingers crossed for me, cause i would love to get this job.

[high fly]

Good luck!

[Fez4PrezN2008]

Just remember MR = MC and you'll be fine.

maybe your robot arms will impress them too.

[Tall_James]

Knock 'em dead pal. Make sure your shirt is clean and your tie is knotted well.

[jennysmurf]

i work with children, but only to a certain age. i like being able to scare them into submission. once they get to a certain age, you can no longer bluff them as convincingly. i commend you for wanting to teach high school. they're heathens, if you ask me, but i wish you luck.

[midwestjeff]

A little advice, in your practice lesson don't refer to the government as "The Man".

And good luck.

[Arch Stanton]

You will do great. I will be thinking of you tomorrow.

Speak clearly and maybe a little slower then your normal conversations.

I am excited for you. Woooot!!!

[weekapaugjz]

A little advice, in your practice lesson don't refer to the government as "The Man".

And good luck.

ha! actually, i have to teach a lesson on world history. the woman who called me about the interview didn't say what the opening was but i have a friend who works at the school and said it was for economics/gov't because no one in the school right now wants to teach it.

[weekapaugjz]

i work with children, but only to a certain age. i like being able to scare them into submission. once they get to a certain age, you can no longer bluff them as convincingly. i commend you for wanting to teach high school. they're heathens, if you ask me, but i wish you luck.

the job i work at now i deal with kids k-3. i have a good time with it but i only deal with 8-12 of them at a time. i can't imagine trying to teach an entire class of the snot nosed little kids without losing my f'ing mind.

[Gvac]

Good luck brother!

Kick ass and take names.

I'm positive you're going to be offered a position; I've got all the faith in the world in you.

[RoseBlood]

Weeka, I can't tell you how excited I am to hear about this. It's so inspiring to hear the passion and love you have for your career choice. I am keeping my fingers crossed for you buddy and wishing you the best as you deserve it! Whatever happens, your future students will be lucky to have you as their teacher. Teaching is such an admirable profession but I'm truly excited for you because your heart is sincerely in it which is more then can be said for many. You will be doing what you want to do in life. I hope it only gets better for you, you're awesome!

[jennysmurf]

the job i work at now i deal with kids k-3. i have a good time with it but i only deal with 8-12 of them at a time. i can't imagine trying to teach an entire class of the snot nosed little kids without losing my f'ing mind.

some days, i did lose my mind. it wasn't pretty.

gvac has faith in you, so all your dreams will come true.

[RoseBlood]

I worked with young children as well and there are days you do loose your mind but in the end it really is rewarding, cliche but true. It's not for everyone though and I'm glad weeka has good sense enough to realize this as I've seen to many elementary ed. teachers become burnt out much to early and soon they are literally hating the kids they are suppose to be helping.

[Bulldogcakes]

12th graders aren't too young, and the subject matter sounds like the kind of stuff that would attract good students who want to learn.

Good luck Weeky! I'D love to take that class! Sounds fascinating!

[weekapaugjz]

12th graders aren't too young, and the subject matter sounds like the kind of stuff that would attract good students who want to learn.

Good luck Weeky! I'D love to take that class! Sounds fascinating!

my whole thing in teaching economics was to try to relate the material to the student's everyday lives. instead of standing up there lecturing about how the supply and demand curves shift blah blah blah, i came up with lessons which showed the concepts and how they can see it in everyday activities. economics can really be pretty cool if done the right way. ill leave the boring shit to their college professors.

[Bossanova]

Good luck brotha. I know you will kick ass.

[SatCam]

just remember while you're interviewing to focus on the little things ... like if you put on enough deodorant, or if you ate too much for breakfast, or if youre going to get a boner, or how many times in 10 seconds you take a breath.

all joking aside, good job scoring the interview and good luck. i could give you advice but then I remembered youre the teacher and not me. im sure you know what to do




and if by the slight chance the 23 year old chick who showed some cleavage got the job over you... fuck them you didnt need them anyway

[sailor]

best of luck! don't mention the pencil in the eye story.

[FUNKMAN]

good luck!

[riverofpiss]

best of luck! don't mention the pencil in the eye story.

:thumbup::laugh::lol::clap:

[Fez4PrezN2008]

Just remember MR = MC and you'll be fine.

maybe your robot arms will impress them too.
Was hoping you got the refernce, but if not...
http://www.businessbookmall.com/Econom89.gif
man, you are so screwed !



























(j/k, really good luck)

[weekapaugjz]

Was hoping you got the refernce, but if not...
http://www.businessbookmall.com/Econom89.gif
man, you are so screwed !

:lol: i got the reference, but with high school economics, they don't really get too heavy with the graphs, i think i tried to show maybe 3 or 4 graphs with shifting supply and demand and the students were completely lost on it. i just stuck with the major concepts and tried to keep it interesting and not too technical.

[BoondockSaint]

Good luck, budday!

Just don't tell them about the secret messages in the newspaper.

[Fat_Sunny]

Good Luck JZ !!!!

[ppanda]

I have the ut-most cofidence in you budday.
You have always given me the impression that you are smart (ass) kidding. But Im sure you'll ace it.
Good luck and let us all know how it went.

[waltermitty]

I say you give it the trainspotting treatment.....
Take a big ol' pull off of some speed 20 minutes before your interview....
http://www.maltp.com/train/screenshots/spud/interview.jpg
You may not get the job, but I guarantee you'll have plenty to talk about....


.

[DonInNC]

Good Luck weekapaugjz. Get 'em laughing with a couple invisible handjob jokes, and you'll be fine.

[Fat_Sunny]

OK In 10 Minutes JZ Goes Into His Interview. Let's Send A Collective Positive Vibe His Way!!!

Good Luck JZ...They're Gonna Offer You The Job!!

[Team_Ramrod]

Goodluck man,

All I can say is you are about to start a deadly cycle.

Once you get a job people expect you to work, if you quit or get fired you are a loser... If you take too long to get a job you are a lazy bum...

But, if you just never worked nothing is expected of you. You will always be 'that guy who doesn't work'.

Think about it man, what's worse? being the lazy bum loser or the guy who doesn't work?

When they offer you the position I wan't you to consider this before you accept...

There's no going back!

[weekapaugjz]

OK In 10 Minutes JZ Goes Into His Interview. Let's Send A Collective Positive Vibe His Way!!!

Good Luck JZ...They're Gonna Offer You The Job!!

thanks F_S! i sure hope so. i just got back home. i thought the interview went really well. i knew one of the teachers who sat in on the interview so that is always good. they said they wanted to make their decision by the end of the week, so i'm keeping my fingers crossed...

[Leticia]

Good Luck!! It sounds like it went well. :)

[Bulldogcakes]

my whole thing in teaching economics was to try to relate the material to the student's everyday lives. instead of standing up there lecturing about how the supply and demand curves shift blah blah blah, i came up with lessons which showed the concepts and how they can see it in everyday activities. economics can really be pretty cool if done the right way. ill leave the boring shit to their college professors.

Are you familiar with this book?
http://khemaracorner.com/images/upload/91freakonomics.jpg
A MUST read if you're not. Exactly what you're doing. Great read and fascinating book.

[weekapaugjz]

i have indeed. i borrowed it from my brother, i need to read it again though. i really enjoyed it. a while back i heard they were going to write another one with the same sort of angle. anyone else hear this?

[Ritalin]

i have indeed. i borrowed it from my brother, i need to read it again though. i really enjoyed it. a while back i heard they were going to write another one with the same sort of angle. anyone else hear this?

I haven't heard about the second book, but the authors do a column in the NYT Sunday Magazine. I don't know how frequently, but fairly often.

And, good luck with the job Mr. Hand.

(alright, I just googled mr hand, looking for an image and got this: Kinda NSFW (http://www.airdeparis.com/olaf/2004/mr.hand.jpg), and it ain't Ray Walston)

[Fat_Sunny]

I haven't heard about the second book, but the authors do a column in the NYT Sunday Magazine. I don't know how frequently, but fairly often.

And, good luck with the Hand Job.

You Messed It Up A Bit So Fat Fixed it!

[weekapaugjz]

I haven't heard about the second book, but the authors do a column in the NYT Sunday Magazine. I don't know how frequently, but fairly often.

And, good luck with the job Mr. Hand.

(alright, I just googled mr hand, looking for an image and got this: Kinda NSFW (http://www.airdeparis.com/olaf/2004/mr.hand.jpg), and it ain't Ray Walston)

this is american history right? i see the globe right over there!

[MadBiker]

Glad to hear the interview went well, Week. I hope you get the job, and the course sounds really interesting. I never took Econ in college but have been reading up on it a lot in relation to history/politics lately. I think Econ needs to be taught as a separate unit from an early age. Leads to very productive and decisive citizens, sad that it is neglected by the overall curriculum of the majority of secondary and post-secondary institutions alike.

I am in a similar situation - interview with a Charter in Newark teaching Lit to 7-8 grade, a sort of dream job except for the commute. Great population of kids who are there because their parents want them to be there, to learn, and succeed. What more can you ask for in students? My lesson plan is causing massive anxiety since I've never taught before, I am visiting every teaching site on the web I can find and re-reading the canon of adolescent lit obsessively so I can formulate something decent enough to present at the interview...

It's amazing how much work you will put into preparing for an interview when you really, REALLY care about your job. Up until now, work has been nothing but a paycheck. I am on fire with the obession of becoming a teacher and I am willing to sacrifice much to get there. I never thought I would see the day...

[lleeder]

I just noticed this thread. Good luck with the job weeka.

[weekapaugjz]

Glad to hear the interview went well, Week. I hope you get the job, and the course sounds really interesting. I never took Econ in college but have been reading up on it a lot in relation to history/politics lately. I think Econ needs to be taught as a separate unit from an early age. Leads to very productive and decisive citizens, sad that it is neglected by the overall curriculum of the majority of secondary and post-secondary institutions alike.

I am in a similar situation - interview with a Charter in Newark teaching Lit to 7-8 grade, a sort of dream job except for the commute. Great population of kids who are there because their parents want them to be there, to learn, and succeed. What more can you ask for in students? My lesson plan is causing massive anxiety since I've never taught before, I am visiting every teaching site on the web I can find and re-reading the canon of adolescent lit obsessively so I can formulate something decent enough to present at the interview...

It's amazing how much work you will put into preparing for an interview when you really, REALLY care about your job. Up until now, work has been nothing but a paycheck. I am on fire with the obession of becoming a teacher and I am willing to sacrifice much to get there. I never thought I would see the day...

its great when you find something you have a passion to do. i was really worn out on all my education classes and just want to get into a classroom and teach what i am passionate about. good luck to you in everything you do!

[cougarjake13]

its great when you find something you have a passion to do. i was really worn out on all my education classes and just want to get into a classroom and teach what i am passionate about. good luck to you in everything you do!

good luck to both of you


i had a few interviews today, they had a county wide job fair for the upcoming school year, i want to teach either math or science at the middle school or high school level

like you said biker, i've never prepared myself so much prior to interviews then i did for today, i got some positive vibes and hope to hear from some principals soon

[Kevin]

good luck to both of you


i had a few interviews today, they had a county wide job fair for the upcoming school year, i want to teach either math or science at the middle school or high school level

like you said biker, i've never prepared myself so much prior to interviews then i did for today, i got some positive vibes and hope to hear from some principals soon

Don't tell them your a Met Fan..


They will think you are stupid


Good luck to all of you..

[cougarjake13]

Don't tell them your a Met Fan..


They will think you are stupid


Good luck to all of you..


actually compared to the d rays i will look like a genius