Teaching portfolio

When you walk into an interview for a teaching job, you want to feel confident in your skills but also your ability to show them off! In some careers, a resume’ listing experience might be enough, but in teaching, I think it’s a huge boon to go into an interview with a portfolio that really shows the details of that “elementary teacher” position you’ve had (or student teaching). It’s been awhile since I added my On The Hunt for a Teaching Job series, but I know seeing others’ portfolios…

I recently applied for a first grade position in a neighboring district. The employment in that district is highly competitive. I fortunately landed an interview at a school there and knew I needed something to take with me to showcase my talents and passion for teaching. I had read that teaching portfolios had helped many others in this situation. I have always kept a portfolio each year to meet our state's professionalism rubric, but I needed something a little more tailored to the needs…

If you are on the job hunt, you may want to create a teaching portfolio. It is the season of job hunting in education and it may be smart to create a

Take a sneak peek into my actual teaching portfolio and learn how to easily create your own for job interviews.

Can you list ways your teaching portfolio stands out from the crowd? If not, read and implement these portfolio organization tips and strategies for teachers.

Hellooo future teacher! Congrats to you on completing your student teaching and degree! You are about to begin one of the best and most rewarding careers (at least in my opinion!) I know you have completed a tough several years and are eager to get your own classroom! I know, because I was in your shoes about five years ago.... As soon as I graduated, I started applying for jobs online. I would fill out the application on the school's website and wait to hear back from the school. I soon…

It’s that time of year! That m​agical time when we start to look around for new jobs. Whether you’re new to the field (welcome!), moving to a new area or getting back into the game after time away…

“As a teacher, it is your job to make explicit whatever you though was implicit” -Carol Ann Tomlinson Introduction My collective experiences as a scientist, STEM advocate and teacher form th…

A digital teaching portfolio is an important tool when you're seeking a teaching job. Here's how to use Google Site to create one for free.

Every teacher in Australia needs to be accredited and maintain that accreditation throughout their teaching career. Read our blog post on what to include in your Proficient Teacher Accreditation Evidence portfolio? We have compiled a list of easy to find examples to help you