What is Your Teacher Story?

Jody Drager Assistant Principal, Poudre School District, Colorado

The job search process can be intimidating, especially for novice teachers. One of the most effective strategies job seekers can use is to embrace the power of “story.” Your unique set of experiences, strengths, and professional philosophies set you apart from every other teacher candidate. Use the graphic organizer below as a blueprint for organizing your professional experiences into a well-crafted, strategically-organized, and content-rich resume. This organizational tool can also serve as a guide for focused interview practice so that you can confidently share your best professional story.

My Philosophies/My Stories

(take notes about specific details, highlights and artifacts)

Classroom Management

(routines, rituals, relationships, safety, community, student engagement)

Collaboration

(relationships, accepting/giving feedback, mutual accountability, reciprocity, co-teaching)

Instruction

(student engagement, planning, accomodations, modifications, methods of delivery)

Assessment

(checking for understanding, adjustments, self-discovery, formative, summative)