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| what does a professional biography do? | matches your personal and professional strengths to the types of shcools and communities in which you would like to teach |
| what does job market refer to? | the number of teaching positions available in relation to the projected number of entry-level teacher applicants |
| what does a placement file consist of? | resume, transcripts, letters of recommendation, samples of work, and other information |
| what should a letter of application or cover letter include? | type of teaching position interested in, qualifications, and why you would like to teach at that school and a request for an opportunity to have an interview |
| where should a resume be attached? | to the letter of application or cover letter |
| what does a typical letter of reference explain? | what responsibility the jop applicant had in a student teaching experience or teacher preparation program, and includes an evaluation of the applicant's teaching an personal abilities, as well as a statement about the applicant's potential as a classroom teacher |
| should information about the applicant's particular interests and hoppies be included in the resume? | yes |
| what does a professional portfolio include? | samples of your professional experience, such as videotapes of your teaching and letters of reference from previous supervisors |
