ideas and strategies in career advancement
Anna Zhao
Lower School Chinese Teacher
Chinese Curriculum Coordinator (Pre-K – 12th grade)
Germantown Academy
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Background: I’m a teacher because…
Current school: Germantown Academy
Ideas and strategies in career advancement:
1. Networking, resources, résumé, skills
2. Do your homework: teach in private or public school?
3. Job interviews
4. Salary negotiation
5. School culture: Engage in the “hidden” curriculum
Key points
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inspired by great teachers
believe in changing the world one child at a time
enjoy teaching and working with students
I see myself as a true life-long learner
I’m a teacher because…
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Germantown Academy
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The 4th year of offering Chinese studies (Pre-K through 12th Grade) The 1st school in Pennsylvania to be named a Confucius Classroom Offers an after school Youth Immersion program Offers weekly Adult Classes that meet in the Confucius Classroom
Several times per year, GA also serves as an official Chinese Testing Center Sister school: Capital Normal University High School in Beijing allows for
student exchange programs and the development of international relationships
Confucius Classroom at Germantown Academy (GA)
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Lower School
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Middle School, Upper School
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Adults Classes, After School Youth Immersion program
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Instruct all Lower School students enrolled in Chinese
Integrate educational technology into the program
Oversee development of the Middle and Upper School
Mandarin Chinese curriculum
Mentor and advise a team of Chinese teachers
Build vibrant community of Chinese learners immersed in Chinese culture
Collaborate with other subject teachers
My job responsibilities
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You know more people than you think
Reach out to your network
Improve your communication skills
Focus on building relationships
Take the time to maintain your network
Ideas and strategies in career advancement: networking
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CLTA-GNY http://www.clta-gny.org
New York Public Library www.nypl.org
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) www.nais.org
Carney Sandoe http://www.carneysandoe.com
H1bwage http://www.h1bwage.com
Resources and websites
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Know the purpose of your resume
Back up your qualities and strengths
Make sure to use the right keywords
Proofread and get someone else to review your résumé
More Tips http://www.dailywritingtips.com/resume-writing-tips/
Résumé
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Demonstrate effective teaching experience
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Technology, organizational, classroom management skills
Positive team spirit, works hard, flexibility
Qualifications and skills
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Working visa?
Government oversight and Curriculum
Class size and Student discipline
Salary
Teaching in private or public school?
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Be on-time Dress professionally Research the school Show samples of your work Be positive, sit up straight, make eye contacts, firm hand shakes Ask good questions to show your interests
Job interviews
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What’s your salary expectations?
Do your homework www.salary.com
Know your worth: qualifications, skills, experience
Let the school makes an offer first
Be silent for a moment then repeat the number
You may want to ask for time to think about the salary offer
Don’t say you want extra salary for personal reasons
salary negotiation
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Teacher’s dress code
Build relationships
Positive classroom management skills
Cross curriculum integration
Facilitating parent involvement
Go with the flow and be flexible
Engage in the “hidden” curriculum
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Best wishes! Questions or comments?
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