New waterdrop logo for the Teacher Portfolio & Preparation series (TiPPS)

    Teacher Portfolio & Preparation Series (TiPPS)

    • Fall 2000 - present
    • Project Lead(s): Jim Yoshioka
    • Facilitator(s):

      Founders: Kenton Harsch & Jim Yoshioka

      Co-curriculum designers: Emily Lee & Priscilla Faucette

    • More info

    The Teacher Portfolio & Preparation Series (TiPPS) is designed to help future language educators (specifically graduate students in language departments at U.S. universities) prepare for the job market they will face upon graduation. The 7-part in-person TiPPS workshop, established in 2000 and offered at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa through 2019, has now been converted into an 8-module self-study online course.

    The 19 free TED-Ed lessons focus on helping participants develop a teacher portfolio (statement of teaching philosophy, documentation of their teaching) and prepare for their job hunt (tips for conducting job searches, tailoring curriculum vitae, writing effective cover letters, and preparing for interviews).

    Below, the lessons are collected in one place for easy access. However, please visit the new TiPPS website for full information, resources, and criteria for obtaining the optional TiPPS digital badge.

    MODULE 1: TEACHER PORTFOLIOS

    TiPPS Module 1, Lesson 0: Intro to TiPPS

    Content by Jim Yoshioka
    Presented by Jim Yoshioka

    TiPPS Module 1, Lesson 1: Putting Together a Teacher Portfolio

    Content by Kenton Harsch
    Presented by Jim Yoshioka

    TiPPS Module 1, Lesson 2: Intro to Electronic Portfolios

    Content by Kenton Harsch
    Presented by Jim Yoshioka

    MODULE 2: JOB SEARCHES

    TiPPS Module 2, Lesson 1: Conducting a Job Search

    Content by Emily Lee
    Presented by Emily Lee

    TiPPS Module 2, Lesson 2: Conducting an Information Search

    Content by Emily Lee
    Presented by Emily Lee

    MODULE 3: PHILOSOPHY OF TEACHING STATEMENTS

    TiPPS Module 3, Lesson 1: Developing Your Philosophy of Teaching

    Content by Kenton Harsch
    Presented by Jim Yoshioka

    TiPPS Module 3, Lesson 2: Philosophy Statement Pitfalls

    Content by Kenton Harsch
    Presented by Jim Yoshioka

    MODULE 4: CURRICULUM VITAE

    TiPPS Module 4, Lesson 1: Creating an Effective CV

    Content by Emily Lee
    Presented by Emily Lee

    TiPPS Module 4, Lesson 2: CV Pitfalls

    Content by Emily Lee
    Presented by Emily Lee

    MODULE 5: COVER LETTERS

    TiPPS Module 5, Lesson 1: Writing Effective Cover Letters

    Content by Jim Yoshioka
    Presented by Jim Yoshioka

    TiPPS Module 5, Lesson 2: Cover Letters Pitfalls

    Content by Jim Yoshioka
    Presented by Jim Yoshioka

    MODULE 6: ARTIFACTS

    TiPPS Module 6, Lesson 1: Documenting Your Teaching with Artifacts

    Content by Jim Yoshioka
    Presented by Jim Yoshioka

    TiPPS Module 6, Lesson 2: Showcasing Your Teaching

    Content by Jim Yoshioka
    Presented by Jim Yoshioka

    MODULE 7: INTERVIEWS

    TiPPS Module 7, Lesson 1: Preparing for Your Interview

    Content by Jim Yoshioka
    Presented by Jim Yoshioka

    TiPPS Module 7, Lesson 2: During the Interview

    Content by Jim Yoshioka
    Presented by Jim Yoshioka

    TiPPS Module 7, Lesson 3: Video Interview Tips

    Content by Emily Lee
    Presented by Emily Lee

    MODULE 8: PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER

    TiPPS Module 8, Lesson 1: Completing Your Portfolio

    Content by Jim Yoshioka
    Presented by Jim Yoshioka

    TiPPS Module 8, Lesson 2: Building an Online Teacher Portfolio

    Content by Jim Yoshioka
    Presented by Jim Yoshioka

    TiPPS Module 8, Lesson 3: Earning Your Digital Badge

    Content by Jim Yoshioka
    Presented by Jim Yoshioka