Top Tips For Teaching Yoga In Schools - Tip #14: It Matters How It Looks
Hello again!
Well, I think it’s safe to say that blogging with consistency doesn’t come naturally to me, as I missed the target date for my last blog post. Oh well, or oh no?
Having just wrapped up the last session of Land Your Dream Job Teaching Yoga In Schools, my 6-week online course, I’ve been in planning mode, trying to figure out dates for the next session, working with my mentorship clients, and doing my day job in the classroom, so it’s been busy around here.
Anyway, without further ado, here is this weeks tip! Enjoy!
Tip #14: It Matters How it Looks
Whether you’re looking to get in the door, or expand your teachings and offerings to new schools, how you present yourself matters.
A while ago, I spoke to my principal about what he looks for when considering enrichment programing, and interviewing teachers, and he continued to emphasize the importance of how it all looks.
You are the expert, and as such, you need to present yourself as the expert. Any materials you bring to a principal should look professional, glossy and well-thought out.
Don’t just print them from your home printer. Take the time to be intentional with your materials, and ensure they’re packaged nicely, and in an easy and accessible way for school administrators.
And finally, ensure that you dress like a professional when interviewing with school administrators. Yes, you may teach yoga and mindfulness, but don’t show up to the interview in yoga pants!
Take yourself seriously, and in turn, school administrators will take you and your programming seriously.
Tip Takeaway: Create or update your materials for school administrators to make them look and feel professional. Make them aesthetically clean. Make the content clear. And, if possible, make it glossy by placing everything in a binder, folder, or plastic report cover. Finally, dress to impress for any and all meetings with school administrators. While yoga pants are okay to wear while you’re teaching, they send a certain message when worn to interviews and meetings with school administrators.