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AcademicGround >> how to emphasize GPA
| 5/5/08 12:27 PM | |
MikeD
Member Since: 12/6/06 Posts: 2856 |
I just graduated Saturday and I'm applying for some teaching positions. I'm highly qualified according to NCLB, but I don't know many people and don't really have any teaching experience, other than student teaching. Three things that I believe that work for me are: 1. 4.0 GPA 2. military veteran 3. I'm 27 (older than most applicants) How should I emphasize these? I don't think I'm getting them across very well. I thought about saying something like "I know there might not be a correlation between having a 4.0 GPA and being an effective teacher, but I believe it shows that I am driven and can attain goals." Is that lame or is there a better way to emphasize some of this stuff? Thanks for any help. |
| 5/6/08 2:49 PM | |
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MikeD
Member Since: 12/6/06 Posts: 2863 |
Good advice man, thanks! Now I just have to wait for some more jobs to be posted. |
| 5/7/08 10:36 PM | |
asdf
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Member Since: 1/1/01 Posts: 14940 |
just list them in your resume. A lot of ppl don't list GPA, and a 4.0 sticks out. Military experience sticks out, but less sure if that's a good thing given that teachers are more liberal than the average population. |
| 5/8/08 10:03 AM | |
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MikeD
Member Since: 12/6/06 Posts: 2897 |
I'm in TN, so "liberal" isn't the same as everywhere else. |
| 5/29/08 9:17 AM | |
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Gforce
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Member Since: 1/1/01 Posts: 4450 |
In NY, tweaking your resume is a waste of time. Only way to get a teaching job anywhere besides NYC (which sucks) is to know someone. |
| 5/29/08 2:00 PM | |
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MikeD
Member Since: 12/6/06 Posts: 2982 |
Gforce - In NY, tweaking your resume is a waste of time. I've heard that before! I interviewed for 2 positions. I'm actually finishing up an interim position today. It was only for 2 weeks but it was a good experience. I'm interviewing tomorrow for the permanent position tomorrow. I'll be really disappointed if I don't get it since all the administration, faculty, and staff know me already. It's not like their taking a chance on me. |
| 5/29/08 11:35 PM | |
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alley
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Member Since: 6/22/03 Posts: 1253 |
You should consider getting a book on interviewing. You want to work in the 4.0 fact, most definitely. But don't be cheesy about it. Something like, "I can help students achieve at school... I learned effective study habits, which earned me a 4.0 GPA, and I can pass on those skills to the students in your school", or whatever b.s. |
| 5/30/08 9:02 AM | |
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MikeD
Member Since: 12/6/06 Posts: 2986 |
True. The more I've thought about, the less important it seems to be. Just because I'm proud of it doesn't mean employers will care about it. |
| 6/19/08 10:59 AM | |
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Lou Dukes
Member Since: 4/27/07 Posts: 206 |
Emphasize the GPA and put the military experience on your resume. This way it's there in black and white. I wouldn't say, "since i had a 4.0 GPA i can be this or that kind or a teacher blah blah blah...." If I was interviewing someone and they went on about how they had a 4.0 GPA, which is a great accomplishment, I'd be rolling my eyes. There is so much more that will make you a better teacher or a better working in whatever role you're in. |
| 6/19/08 9:34 PM | |
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BarkLikeADog
Member Since: 10/11/05 Posts: 7243 |
GPA doesn't really tell a potential employer much of anything; for all I know somebody was paying your way so you didn't have to struggle juggling work & school, or you had easy profs, or any number of situations that don't help me decide you're better than the other guy. On the other hand, someone who makes a great big deal about their GPA, that tells me a lot, & that's not good. I wouldn't list it at all, personally. You can list it but not as a major highlight. GPA is for schools, e.g. grad school admittance. |
| 6/20/08 12:11 AM | |
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MikeD
Member Since: 12/6/06 Posts: 3271 |
Alright, thanks. |
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