Meet Taylor Moore

In the months ahead we’ll be visiting with the individuals that make the College of Education Advising Center so special!  Join us today as we learn more about one of our most recent additions to the Academic Advising team:

Hi, my name is Taylor!  I am an only child and grew up in a small town in North Texas called The Colony.  I ran Track and Field here at Texas State (400m Hurdles and Javelin) from 2006-2010, and graduated with a degree in Exercise and Sports Science.  My husband, Nick, and I got hitched last July :) He is a 6th grade teacher and also a Texas State alumnus.  In addition to my role as Advisor, I am an E-Sponsor for the FOCUS-Math program as well as part of the Mentoring Program here at Texas State.

Some other random tidbits: We have two small dogs, Dorothy and Ewan.  We are also a part of River Stone Community Church, which meets here on campus :) I became an aunt for the first time on December 9th, 2011 (Hi Josie!) AND I really enjoy floating on the river with friends, fashion, board games, crafty things, live music, photography, and shopping for good deals.

Get Ready for the Spring Teacher Job Fair!

The Spring Teacher Job Fair is coming Thursday, April 4 at 9 am.  Are you ready?

Here are 10 ways that you can help maximize your job fair experience:

1.     Know before you go!  Create a “game plan” for the job fair – Find out which employers will be participating, and make a list of the ones you want to meet. 

2.     Dress for Success!   Dress as you would for an interview (No jeans, tank tops, or shorts!)  You can find some more guidelines about job fair attire here: http://career-advice.monster.com/job-search/getting-started/how-to-dress-for-job-fairs/article.aspx

3.     Bring your resume.  Is your resume up to date?  Don’t forget to bring enough copies!

4.     Ask questions.  Prepare some questions in advance, and don’t be shy about asking them! 

5.     Practice your “elevator speech.”  What’s an elevator speech?  Imagine that you’re in an elevator with a potential employer and you only have 30 seconds to tell him or her about yourself and your qualifications.  What would you say? 

6.     Network, network, network!  A job fair is the perfect opportunity to meet your future employer.  It’s all about tapping into the hidden job market – discovering the 90% of jobs that are never posted.

7.     Remember to follow up.  Once you’ve made that initial connection, be sure to let them know you appreciated their time and information.  Be sure to send a quick “thank you” letter, email or phone call.

8.     Go early!  Don’t wait to graduate before attending the Teacher Job Fair.   Learn who’s hiring, what they’re looking for in a teaching candidate.  It’s the perfect opportunity to make your presence known.

9.     Compile a career portfolio.  You can include letters of recommendation, awards, special projects, or virtually anything that documents your achievements and abilities.

10. Schedule an appointment with Career Services.  Are you still unsure about how to approach the job fair?  Need to brush up on your resume writing skills?  Is your elevator speech a bit rusty?  Contact Career Services today to schedule an appointment with a career counselor or submit your resume for a 48-hour resume critique. 

Along with Career Services representatives, College of Education advisors will be on-hand to answer any questions you might have.   We hope to see you there!

Welcome to the College of Education Advising Center Blog!

“I believe that education is all about being excited about something.  Seeing passion and enthusiasm helps push an educational message.”

                                  - Steve Irwin

The spring 2012 semester is underway, and with a new semester comes our new blog!  
 
Our purpose is simple: 

       To keep you informed about the latest developments in the College of Education and to demystify the sometimes overly-complicated process of navigating your degree program.

While this blog is not intended as a substitute for scheduling an appointment with an advisor, we hope that you’ll find a lot of useful information here that will enhance your College of Education experience!

Here’s a preview of some of the features we’ll be introducing in the weeks and months ahead:

·     Tips for making  sense of your Degree Audit and other important tools

·      Reminders about key events like the Teacher Job Fair and application deadlines

·      Strategies for success beyond graduation 

·      Personal messages from College of Education faculty and administrators

·      Real-life stories from College of Education alumni

·      Fun facts about your Advising Center staff
                                                 ..... And much more!

Also be sure to check out our Facebook and Twitter pages to stay connected with up-to-the-minute Education Advising Center news.