Credential Packets

Credential packets are used to help you collect all this information in one place. The credential file is YOUR document; you control what goes into it and who receives it.

Students are urged to work closely with the Education Department in choosing materials to be included. Typical entries will include transcripts, evaluations from cooperating teachers, clearances, Praxis test results and letters of recommendation.

A side note about the PORTFOLIO...

Increasingly, education graduates are using a visual, portfolio presentation to further describe and offer evidence of the skills and experiences claimed in the resume.  Entries are tremendously varied given the background and skills of the applicant but can include your resume, teaching certificate, photographs, sample work, recommendation letters, notes from parents and/or students, anything that adds useful information regarding your employability.

The process of developing, organizing, and presenting a portfolio can also be a useful exercise for a teacher applicant.  The self-examination, review and focus required for portfolio design are found to be helpful in answering interview questions regarding goals, accomplishments and challenges.

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