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ideas and strategies in career advancement Anna Zhao Lower School Chinese Teacher Chinese Curriculum Coordinator (Pre-K 12 th grade) Germantown Academy [email protected] 1 (c) Anna Zhao, NYU DCLT Forum, 11/7/14
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ideas and strategies in career advancement

Anna Zhao

Lower School Chinese Teacher

Chinese Curriculum Coordinator (Pre-K – 12th grade)

Germantown Academy

[email protected]

1 (c) Anna Zhao, NYU DCLT Forum, 11/7/14

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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?

[email protected]

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