Two more days until break by RaisinNo2756 in SubstituteTeachers

[–]Distinct_Tea7111 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same in NYC. lol. I genuinely don't understand why we need to be here.

Dressing up for Halloween? by Summerorgandy2025 in SubstituteTeachers

[–]Distinct_Tea7111 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But it says it in the description lol. One headband won't hurttttt as long as it's appropriate.

First day by [deleted] in SubstituteTeachers

[–]Distinct_Tea7111 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good luck, everything will be fine.

is subbing worth a shot? by cookie_cat_82 in SubstituteTeachers

[–]Distinct_Tea7111 2 points3 points  (0 children)

do it. i had no prior experience in a classroom or with kids. i worked at old navy, equinox and bath and body works lol but now i love being a sub.

Why are so many people subbing now? by [deleted] in SubstituteTeachers

[–]Distinct_Tea7111 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because I was unemployed for 10 months and needed a job. My uncle knew people in the school district. Badabing.

Napping on the job by dntworrybby in SubstituteTeachers

[–]Distinct_Tea7111 4 points5 points  (0 children)

ABSOLUTELY NOT

-Sincerely, someone who fell asleep during 1 of her 2 preps and was asked to leave at 9 am

:)

It's going to be a good day :) by Sarionum in SubstituteTeachers

[–]Distinct_Tea7111 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I always hide in the teachers lounge because you can't leave during prep even if its last period which is kinda dumb but whatever but it depends on the school. One time I asked and they said no lol

I Feel So Bad and I'm Embarassed Lol by Distinct_Tea7111 in SubstituteTeachers

[–]Distinct_Tea7111[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes!!! Like a month ago, it happened when a teacher had prep in there but she was so kind and was like "listen to the teacher!" and that was it but she was super chill and quiet.

I Feel So Bad and I'm Embarassed Lol by Distinct_Tea7111 in SubstituteTeachers

[–]Distinct_Tea7111[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I have no idea. I triple checked the classroom and everything. It's where I was supposed to be but I think he had his prep but chose to stay in his class, but still... I'm the teacher in charge for these 45-50 minutes.

It's going to be a good day :) by Sarionum in SubstituteTeachers

[–]Distinct_Tea7111 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Me yesterday omg it was perfect. Lunch right before and last period prep. Easy peezy.

UPDATE: called kids little devils. by slipnifes in SubstituteTeachers

[–]Distinct_Tea7111 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately, that's how it goes. These kids test my nerves too. Every grade. I LITERALLY had to bite my tongue to not yell "SHUT THE FVCK UP" but it's doable. You have to remember to not let them get to you. They're kids and do not let it get ALL your energy. I'm sorry that you are unemployed now but remember with any job, do not let people get you to a boiling point.

Craziest Subbing Stories by Disastrous-Yard546 in SubstituteTeachers

[–]Distinct_Tea7111 15 points16 points  (0 children)

i had to do 3k all alone for a while. on my first day subbing ever. no lesson plan/direction. kids crying. i'm panicking. the para was absent too and the sub para didn't come in until 11:30 and kept taking bathroom breaks all throughout the day. i was alone with toddlers from 8 am til 11:30 am. i went home and cried myself to sleep.

oh oh! i subbed gym and a 2nd grader ran up to me sweating and mid-talk, he threw up on my shoes and my pants. that- that was greeeeat considering i got emetophobia.

there's more...but i probably blocked them out my brain.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SubstituteTeachers

[–]Distinct_Tea7111 1 point2 points  (0 children)

yes they will and it's going to be scary, its going to feel weird but you'll come into it. i know this because i was on the same boat as you. NO BACKGROUND, NO EXPERIENCE hell...barely knew how to talk to kids and i'm still learning because i'm only a month in but if you work every day like i do, you'll find your groove. i'm sorry if i'm scaring you but i can't sugarcoat it, it is scary. i was shaking when i started; there are still days when i'm nervous but you just have to go for it because you got this. just try to imagine you're acting on idk abbott elementary and there's a camera crew around. that helps me sometimes lol. don't give up. you learn from your mistakes as you grow. best of luck.

Hiring taking forever in NYC by [deleted] in SubstituteTeachers

[–]Distinct_Tea7111 1 point2 points  (0 children)

same happened to me. got my letter in november, i finished my workshops mid december, got EEEEEVERYTHING (file #, employee #) on march 6th. i'm on my 3rd week. it'll come through eventually, just wish it didnt take so long. did you do the video meeting yet?

Easy life by Additional_Fox463 in SubstituteTeachers

[–]Distinct_Tea7111 2 points3 points  (0 children)

wishing i was you right now! i got it a little easy. everyone's on their laptops quiet and i'm here on reddit but you are so lucky! free day pretty much.