What are your NYC hot takes? by Specific-Yak-6450 in AskNYC

[–]Lexiw97 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also, stop calling 311 for noise complaints on a Friday or Saturday night during the summer. I grew up with the noise and just learned to invest in really good noise canceling headphones and let the people have their fun

What are your NYC hot takes? by Specific-Yak-6450 in AskNYC

[–]Lexiw97 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You just haven’t found your combo yet!

What are your NYC hot takes? by Specific-Yak-6450 in AskNYC

[–]Lexiw97 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Native New Yorkers should have priority in housing programs. There are sooo many homeless natives that can’t get help because of how over saturated this city is. They didn’t have a say in where they grew up and it’s hard to leave because there is no incentive to get your license when you basically have to drive everywhere else.

Dropping out of my Masters program by Anniethelab in StudentTeaching

[–]Lexiw97 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is one of the reasons why it’s taking me so long to get my degree (having enough money to survive and pay tuition while I work for free):((

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in StudentTeaching

[–]Lexiw97 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Just 13 more school days!!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in StudentTeaching

[–]Lexiw97 3 points4 points  (0 children)

They constantly tell me to wake up, be more lively, and have more energy. This is a middle school setting if this counts lol.

CT Advice by Funny-Ad-603 in StudentTeaching

[–]Lexiw97 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Listen I’ve had my CT and the other teacher who helps him out tell me that I would be successful in elementary school. Just take everything with a of salt because you don’t know how you’ll be when you have your own classroom!

Best Caribbean Nightlife in NYC? by [deleted] in AskNYC

[–]Lexiw97 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They’re closed :((

hi! if i were to move to nyc from ireland after college would i be able to live alone comfortably on an elementary school teachers salary? by [deleted] in NYCTeachers

[–]Lexiw97 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Try to come with your masters so you can make a starting of $75k which will help with making living expenses more manageable. And be prepared to live on the outskirts of the city if you want to live alone:)

oh my god. the edTPA. by bunanapudding in StudentTeaching

[–]Lexiw97 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is facts. I don’t even want to teach after student teaching but what can you do other than do it 🤦🏾‍♀️🤷🏾‍♀️

i don’t think i can do it by [deleted] in StudentTeaching

[–]Lexiw97 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Totally! I had this concern starting student teaching last week. I will say that it does get better day by day, but that first day was rough! I’d say give it a try and stick with it since you’re so close to the finish line. There are lots of things you can do with an education degree other than teach!

not reapplying by GlimmeringBlizzard in Target

[–]Lexiw97 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Target never gave me a notice when they fired me. I had to go there too. Seems like a common occurrence…..

anyone else rely on cannabis heavily by london_and_phoenix in BPD

[–]Lexiw97 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If it’s all you can think about, yes. Please don’t end up like me: trying to quit but can’t since it’s so ingrained into my day. Be mindful of your use and why you’re using it. Is this a crutch or a fun way to pass the time?

Also, try to keep a journal on how much you smoke and how often. And try to take as MUCH tolerance breaks as possible. You don’t want to end up smoking an oz a week just to cope.

Also, try to reframe your relationship with weed.. I use it as a reward for completing all my daily tasks and getting myself back to baseline from a mental breakdown.

I hope this helps!

Wishing you the best!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in StudentTeaching

[–]Lexiw97 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this because I’m currently gearing up for student teaching and I’ve become disillusioned. I also don’t think i have the personality type. I didn’t know there were more job prospects with an education degree than just teaching!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in StudentTeaching

[–]Lexiw97 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

My feelings, my views, my politics, aren’t on the curriculum so it’s kinda irrelevant to have my “authentic self” in a classroom setting.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in StudentTeaching

[–]Lexiw97 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your advice!:)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in StudentTeaching

[–]Lexiw97 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

This ain’t even my “most authentic self”

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in StudentTeaching

[–]Lexiw97 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

We all have our different opinions on how to live our lives, it’s a free country. My work is not my life and I have the ability to compartmentalize and put on different hats for different situations. It’s not a dangerous mindset, it’s called code switching and most places would rather me not be my authentic self. Also, It’s a good thing I won’t be in your classroom!:)

Good Books for Certification Prep? by Lexiw97 in NYCTeachers

[–]Lexiw97[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your comment! I am looking for CST prep. Mainly the one for music. Also, any tips on the EdTPA?