As a Michigan Teachers candidate, we are happy to grant you unlimited access to our continually growing collection of resources. Below you will find a library of articles, events, and helpful services.
With over 365 hours of online coursework available to you, there’s a lot of important information packed into your Classroom Readiness Training! To ensure you get the most out of your online studies, we have gathered 25 different resources to help you.
To access our online study tips and useful resource sheet, read our Six Study Tips.
Study Tips & ResourcesWe are here to help you succeed. If you have an exam coming up, use our Study Resources page which will walk you through exam registration and provide a series of helpful preparation tools.
To learn more about state exams, visit our Study Resources page.
Study Exam ResourcesTaking action now to increase your marketability will serve as a great benefit to you in the long run. There are several tasks you can focus on to become more marketable to school districts, even before you’re ready to start searching for open teaching positions.
To increase your chance of getting hired, read our Marketability Guide.
Marketability GuideIt’s important to keep in mind that pursuing a high-need endorsement area will make you a more marketable candidate. Michigan Teachers helps certify candidates in five different high-need areas:
– World Languages (6-12)
– Integrated Science (6-12)
– Mathematics (6-12)
– Reading (6-12) & Reading (K-5, when paired with Elementary Education)
– English as a Second Language (K-12)
To read about the benefits of pursuing a high-need endorsement area, read our High-Need Area Guide.
High-Need Area GuideAdding multiple endorsement areas is another great way to increase your marketability. We recommend speaking with your Advisor who can help you strategize and choose the best endorsement area(s) for you! We offer the following additional endorsement areas:
– Bilingual Education (K-12)
– English as a Second Language (K-12)
– Family and Consumer Sciences (K-12)
– Foreign Languages (K-12)
– Health and Physical Education (K-12)
– Arts (K-12)
– Social Studies (Secondary)
– Sciences (Secondary)
– Mathematics (Secondary)
To learn more about why and how to add additional endorsement areas, please visit our webpage.
Add Endorsement AreasDo not underestimate the power and importance of a Cover Letter. Sitting down and writing a well-thought-out Cover Letter will demonstrate to hiring school districts that you are putting in the time and effort to be considered a serious candidate.
To read four sample Cover Letters and learn what key components should be factored into writing yours, read our Cover Letter Writing Guide.
Before applying to jobs, you’ll need to make sure your resume is current and professional. We’ve worked with district HR administrators and principals to learn what they look for when reviewing a resume.
To craft a flawless resume, read our definitive Resume Writing Guide.
Resume GuideAs you prepare your resume following the guidelines outlined in our Resume Writing Guide, we encourage you to replace generic, overused verbs and adjectives with words that will help your resume steal the spotlight. Word choice is a powerful tool and when used effectively, you can further transform your resume into an eye-catching document.
To impress hiring professionals with your word choice, view our Resume Upgrade Guide.
Resume Upgrade GuideIt’s very likely you may be invited to participate in a virtual interview, especially if you attend one of our Virtual Job Fairs!
Discover our most helpful virtual interview tips!
Virtual Interview TipsAll interviews are different. It is important to not just prepare for a generic interview, but for a teacher interview. You will likely be asked how you might respond to specific classroom scenarios or even to walk through a sample lesson plan. Make sure you’re not caught off guard and study some example responses to the 8 most commonly asked interview questions for teachers.
To learn how to answer with confidence, read our Interview Guide.
Interview Guide
Michigan Teachers of Tomorrow offers a free resume review service, available exclusively to enrolled candidates. Once you have completed your resume, email it to us to get an expert pair of eyes on it, and receive personalized feedback. Through our years of working with district HR administrators and principals, we have collected a wealth of advice and expertise on how to make your resume effectively communicate that you will be successful in the classroom.
To receive feedback on your resume, please email us!
Request Resume ReviewWe regularly host a series of different FREE webinars to help you dial in specific skills to help you #GetHired. Explore what some of our most popular webinars have to offer!
Click on the title or the blue icons to register for free!
Master the Interview: Hosted by professionals whose job revolves around hiring teachers – learn from HR professionals themselves what precisely they look for in a candidate during an interview. Attend this webinar and make an unforgettable first impression.
High-Need Areas: Learn about the amazing benefits of becoming a high-need area teacher. High-need area teachers find jobs easier, stay employed, have higher salaries, fill teacher shortages, make a difference. Learn about how to become one during our webinar!
Resume Builder: Landing your first teaching job starts with a stellar resume! Writing a resume tailored specifically for a teaching position may take a bit of practice, but we’re here to help! Learn how to transform your generic resume into an educational-focused resume.
Sometimes the best advice comes from peers with whom you can relate! If you would to connect with other Michigan Teachers candidates, share additional program resources, seek/offer advice, and ask/answer questions, we’ve created a community just for you!
To connect with others, join the Michigan Teachers of Tomorrow Official Online Community group on Facebook.
ConnectWe’ve taken our most popular event virtual this year! Districts have been asking us for you, and we’re answering! Michigan Teachers remains your proud partner as you work toward completing your teacher journey. We champion for you, every step of the way, which is why we are hosting exclusive Virtual Job Fairs during the month of July – just for you!
To attend the Michigan Teachers Virtual Job Fair, confirm your registration.
Job Fair RegistrationWe’ve built valuable connections with districts throughout the state of Michigan, so we always know when there’s a big event coming up! To stay informed and find out about upcoming events, we’ve listed everything all in one place.
To learn more, visit our Job Fair and Event page.
Job Fair & Events