Music Teacher Coffee Talk

Music Teacher Coffee Talk · MTCT #111: Wrap It Up! Main Theme: Wrap it Up! In this episode, Tanya and Carrie discuss how we are wrapping up the school year. We also talk about how to wrap up your time at a particular school and get ready to move on to your next chapter. Past Music Teacher Coffee Talk episodes to help with the End of the Year and Closure: Episode #90: Your Future Self Will Thank You Episode #65: Closure During Distance Learning Episode #39: End of the Year Gems Episode #15: Closure Episode #13: Favorite Outside Songs and Games Things to think about this time of year: Finish up your curricular goals. Don't be heard on yourself about where your kids are now. Be realistic and don't try to cram in new material late in the year. Include fun and different types of classes. Include new and exciting songs and games. Take them outside! More folk dancing and movement. Bring out new manipulatives or things you haven't used in a while. Have stations/centers day that p

Music Teacher Coffee Talk · MTCT #110: Get a Job! In this episode, Carrie and Tanya talk about tips and strategies for finding and landing your next job. Main Theme: Get a Job! Job Searching: Make Connections -Ask around about jobs that might be opening up in your district, area, or state or the place you want to be. -Networking: Join organizations and attend conferences/workshops. -Remember to ask for letters of recommendation and references early, even if you think you might not need them! Interview Specifics - Research the school where you are interviewing. Be sure to look at their mission/vision statement, demographics, special programs, social media content, classroom teachers' pages, calendar, parent organizations, etc. -When preparing for interview questions, remember to give specific examples that speak to your experiences and strengths. -Also remember to keep it brief and not ramble too much on specific questions. -It's always a nice touch to send a thank-you email t