"When I was a kid, one of my dream jobs was becoming a newspaper cartoonist. By the time I finished college, newspapers were dying and my dream job was dying along with them. But at the same time, the internet was growing. I kept drawing comics and putting them on the internet for anyone to see. A few years later, I was able to quit my day job and live off of just my cartooning income. I stopped chasing my dream job but it came back and found me," the hero of this article, Chris Hallbeck, first introduced himself on Bored Panda.

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Dear Nikki, When I was younger, grades were no big deal. When I started middle school this year, though, that all changed. Now I’m obsessed with my grades. In the past, if I didn’t get an A or above, I would get kinda frustrated. Now, if I get anything below a 99%, I burst into tears! I put too much pressure on myself, but I can’t stop! How do I stop freaking out over my grades?! A+ Anguish Hello A+ Anguish, Oh my gosh! Okay—take a deep breath. Seriously, breathe in slowly through the nose for four seconds, and then out slowly through the mouth for four seconds. (That’s what my mom’s yoga teacher always says to help her chillax!) I’m guessing you already know this, but I have to say it: ANY kind of A is an extremely good grade! Even a 90% or 91%. And a B is a good grade too! I mean, it’s better than a C, right?! Or, think about it this way: If you’d been getting Ds, but then you started getting extra help and working super hard, even a C is a good grade! Anyways, I digress… It sounds like you’re focused on perfection. The problem with that is, you’re going to be disappointed most of the time. Because NO ONE is perfect! No matter how hard you study or prepare for a test, it’s normal AND human to make mistakes, or have a brain fart and totally forget an answer. I wonder WHY you’re so focused on getting perfect scores? You said you put the pressure on yourself, so it doesn’t sound like it’s coming from your parents. What’s up with that? I’m guessing these are some reasons why you might be so tough on yourself: Maybe you believe that your grades = your intelligence. Well…they don’t. Loads of really smart people don’t always get good grades. Sometimes people who get the best grades ARE really smart, but often they’re people who are really good at school stuff. But, let’s say you’re not all that good at school stuff. Guess what?! You can STILL be AMAZING at other stuff, like sports or fine arts! Maybe you believe your grades = your future. This is also not true. It CAN mean that doing well in middle school can put you into more advanced classes in high school, which can lead to getting into a good college (remember, mostly Bs can ALSO get you into college!). Plus, when you’re interviewing for a job one day, no one is going to ask what grade you got in 8th grade pre-algebra. So you should do your best now, but don’t think your future is doomed if you don’t ace every test. Maybe your parents put more pressure on you than you realize. You might not have the kind of parents who get upset if your grades slip. But maybe you have high achieving siblings and you’re trying to keep up. Or maybe your parents went to really prestigious colleges and you feel like you need to, too. So just think about whether there are some family pressures. If there are, maybe talk to your parents about the pressure you feel. I bet they’re going to assure you you’re doing great and you don’t have to get only 99s and 100s to make them happy. Maybe you compare your grades to what other people get. Like I said before, it could be a high achieving sibling. It could also be a classmate or a friend. Do you ever feel pressured to keep up with or do better than someone else? If so, I’m afraid that’s a one-way ticket to NEVER being satisfied. There will always be someone out there with a higher grade or a better score. But, the good news is there will NEVER be someone out there with the exact same style, talents and abilities you have! ☺ So whether you’re a top student trying super hard to get the best scores, or you’re someone who worries about how it’s going to impact your future, just relax and give yourself a break. You’re already doing an AMAZING job! Hey readers, do you always want the very best grade on everything? How do you handle homework and test scores? Tell us in the comments below!

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When you walk into an interview for a teaching job, you want to feel confident in your skills but also your ability to show them off! In some careers, a resume’ listing experience might be enough, but in teaching, I think it’s a huge boon to go into an interview with a portfolio that really shows the details of that “elementary teacher” position you’ve had (or student teaching). It’s been awhile since I added my On The Hunt for a Teaching Job series, but I know seeing others’ portfolios really helped me (especially as a new teacher!) so I want to share mine. For my portfolio, I picked up a professional binder. Yes, it’s expensive, but you want the cover to say, “I’m credible and you need to look at me!” I used a pre-made Word template to make a cover page and added a photo of me with my class as well as my contact information. In the pocket, I include a resume, and the inside has a matching cover page that works sort of like an informal cover letter. I started with my favorite teaching quote, and used it as a springboard to describe my passion for teaching. I didn’t rehash my resume’ here- but instead wanted to get them interested in me. (Note: Please feel free to use something similar, but please DON’T copy exactly what I wrote. You want it to be unique to YOU!) Another option is to make a brochure. This is really great to leave after an interview, especially if it has a picture so they remember which face goes with which name! Inside, I use dividers to make it clear where I can find certain things. Notice that I said “I can find,” not “the administrator can find.” Administrators may never ask to see your portfolio or have time to do much with it, but if you happen to be in for an interview, a portfolio can be SO helpful! You can see my dividers here, now that I have a few years of experience: Here, you can see my dividers before my last update, when I hadn’t taught in my own classroom. In the past, I just stuck in pages of things I’d done. Most were printed out worksheets, assessments, parent notes, etc. And that was okay, but this time around I decided to show a little more. One HUGE benefit of blogging is that I take lots more pictures of the things going on in my classroom. So, for instance, when I wanted to show my creative lessons, ta – da! I wanted to showcase classroom management, and again, I already had the photos. It’s a great way to not just tell what I would do, but show it. I want principals to be able to imagine me and my classroom in their school! I still kept examples of work and other things behind each section, but these pages made it look really polished. Even if you’re not going to post them on a blog, I’d recommend finding a cheap point-and-shoot camera (or even a smartphone, if you have one) to take photos of your classroom and projects you do. It really helps when a principal wants to imagine you not in a suit, sitting in the office, but in classroom working with students. What’s really great about these pages is that you can print another copy (or go to FedEx Office for more color copies if you just have way too much money) and leave a mini-portfolio at schools without having to leave your nice binder. I used these mini-portfolios when I dropped off resume’s in person, too! When you consider what to include, make sure you think about the basics (classroom management, reading, math, engaging instruction, differentiation, assessment and data, organization), but don’t forget to include a section with your credentials and any honors/ certificates/ professional development/ licenses you may have! (Page protectors will keep you from having to hole punch those important papers.) Think about what makes you unique as a teacher. When they say, “What are your strengths?,” what will you show them? Don’t be afraid to make it unique and bright! For some other professions, you might not want to add color or any element of cute, but I think as long as it looks professional, colorful works really well for standing out. If you’re new here, be sure you check out the rest of this series and my new teacher tips! Next in the On The Hunt series: How to Stand Out (Even Before a Teaching Interview) Thanks for visiting!

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