Teacher Candidate Day Banner 

When: Friday, March 1, 2013, from 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Registration & Early-Bird Resume Review: 7:15 a.m. - 8 a.m. in the Kinnickinnic River Theater (3rd Floor), University Center
Location for Sessions: UWRF University Center

About The Event: The Teacher Candidate Professional Development Day is provided once each semester for education majors who are student teaching that semester. The College of Education requires student teacher attendance at the event. 

Some features of the event include:

  • Mock interviews with real hiring administrators.
  • Visit help stations to receive assistance with resumes, cover letters and WCEA information.
  • Guest school administrators speak on topics relevant to new teachers in our "Panel of Experts".
  • Informative sessions and round-table discussion options with professionals.
Schedule of Events - Friday, March 1, 2013

7:15-8 a.m.

Registration

Entrance to Kinnickinnic River Theater (3rd Floor), University Center

7:15 a.m.-8 a.m.

Early-bird Resume Review!

St. Croix Room (3rd Floor), University Center

8 a.m.-8:15 a.m.

Welcome
Melissa Wilson, Director of Career Services

Kinnickinnic River Theater (3rd Floor), University Center

8:25 a.m.-10:10 a.m.

Two sessions, 45 minutes each:

  • “Where to Look for Jobs, Networking & Interviewing Tips”
    Debra Weisert, HR, Hudson School District
  • “Licensing Information”
    Michael Martin, Advisor

Kinnickinnic River Theater and St. Croix River Room (3rd Floor), University Center

10:15 a.m.-10:45 a.m.

Gate 2
Wanda Erwin

Kinnickinnic River Theater (3rd Floor), University Center

10:45 a.m.-11 a.m.

Break

 

11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Mock Interviews with School Administrators
Pre-assigned times

Riverview Ballroom, University Center (2nd Floor)

11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Help Stations
Resume and Cover Letter Writing, UWRF Career Services Staff
WCEA, Brett Pickerign

Riverview Ballroom (2nd Floor), University Center

11 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 12 p.m.

Round-Table Discussions

  • "Classroom Management Strategies, Elementary"
  • "Classroom Management Strategies, Secondary"
  • "Job Professionalism"
  • "Professionalism When Working with Parents"

Facilitated by University Supervisors

Riverview Ballroom (2nd floor), University Center

11 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 12 p.m.

"Substitute Teaching in Minnesota and Wisconsin"
Wanda Erwin

Trimbelle River Room (2nd Floor), University Center

11-11:45 a.m.
and
12-12:45 p.m.

"Navigating the Electronic Job Application Process in Minnesota and Wisconsin"
Michael Martin, Advisor

Kinnickinnic River Theater (3rd Floor), University Center

 

Lunch on your own
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University Center

2:10-3:20 p.m.

"Panel of Experts" offering advice to new teachers
Wanda Erwin, Moderator

Kinnickinnic River Theater (3rd Floor), University Center

2:10-3:20 p.m.

Round-Table Discussion for Speech/Language Therapists
Speech Language Pathologists - Patty Radoc, Karen Rodewald

  

3:30 p.m.

Drawing at end of panel discussion

 
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Mock Interview Information

Mock interviews are conducted by real hiring administrators from area school districts.

  • Come dressed professionally to interview
  • Multiple paper copies of your resume (at least 3 copies)

NOTE: If you did not sign up for a mock interview at the first student teacher meeting, and you would like to sign-up, please call Career Services at (715) 425-3572 prior to the day of the Student Teacher Day to be added to the schedule, if openings are available.




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Campus Information 715-425-3911