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Credential Files
A credential file provides a central storage place for documents candidates may need for their application process, including student teaching evaluations, recommendations, unofficial transcripts and other supplemental materials. Alma College students and alumni may maintain this file in the Academic and Career Planning office.
Credential File Registration and Authorization
Credential File Recommendation Form
Candidate's Statement
The candidate's statement allows a candidate to describe personal characteristics and provide a veiw not otherwise available to persons making hiring decisions. This statement should be limited to one page.
Resources:
UC Berkeley
http://students.berkeley.edu/apa.personalstatement/index.htm
Purdue University
Philosophy of Teaching
A statement of teaching philosophy gives additional information about the candidate's fit with a school district or position based on his/her teaching philosophy. There is no required content or set format, which is why it can be challenging to write.
General Tips from the OSU website:
Limit to 1-2 pages
Write in present tense and first person (usually)
Avoid technical terms; favor language/concepts that can be broadly appreciated
Include teaching strategies and methods to help people visualize performance
Make it memorable and unique
"Own" your philosophy; write about your experiences/beliefs, avoid declarative statements
Resources:
Center for Research on Learning and Teaching http://www.crlt.umich.edu/tstrategies/tstpts.html
Ohio State University - Developing a Teaching Portfolio
http://ftad.osu.edu/portfolio/philosophy/Philosophy.html
Additional Resources
Academic Employment Network
American Association for Employment in Education
EducationAmerica.Net
http://jobsearch.educationamerica.net/
NationJobNetwork
REAP ("America's Premier Online Educator Recruitment and Management System")
Southern Teachers Agency
http://www.southernteachers.com/
Teach4American
www.teachers4america.net/teacher_interview_tips.html
Teach for America
Teachers @ Work
U.S. Department of Education
U.S. Department of Education - Education Resource Organizations Directory
http://wdcrobcolp01.ed.gov/Programs/EROD/org_list.cfm?category_cd=SEA
