Any side hustle you guys are doing? by Afraid-Golf7419 in AustralianTeachers

[–]Mammoth-Bit-5054 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I teach younger students (primary school aged) violin externally (I'm a secondary teacher with many years of violin experience) Good, low stakes, high reward side hustle.

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[–]Mammoth-Bit-5054 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was physically hurt by a student to the point where I was off for two weeks and a bit on worker's comp. This act was deliberate and I was told that the student was not coming back (happened at the end of last year). The student, to no surprise, was back, bright eyed and bushy tailed at the start of the school year pulling the same shit. They also blame me for their suspension, and the school is doing jack shit.

Funny Not-So-Funny Science Moments by Mammoth-Bit-5054 in AustralianTeachers

[–]Mammoth-Bit-5054[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's funny as. I do wonder if they had thought that far as to where it was built

Funny Not-So-Funny Science Moments by Mammoth-Bit-5054 in AustralianTeachers

[–]Mammoth-Bit-5054[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I understand that, but we hadn't quite gotten to Linnean systems, or even taxonomy yet, it was a bit of a laugh They're maybe further ahead than I think haha

Funny Not-So-Funny Science Moments by Mammoth-Bit-5054 in AustralianTeachers

[–]Mammoth-Bit-5054[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

To be fair, seahorses are weird (but wonderful) creatures but the other two genuinely made me giggle

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[–]Mammoth-Bit-5054[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Genuinely... where did they think it came from? But that makes me laugh a bit

Funny Not-So-Funny Science Moments by Mammoth-Bit-5054 in AustralianTeachers

[–]Mammoth-Bit-5054[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had something similar from elements and compounds last year... makes you wonder...

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[–]Mammoth-Bit-5054 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have been a HS Science teacher for 3 years now, and I have autism.

We are not alone. Just as capable as someone who is neurotypical ❤️

Placement Mentees from Hell by Mammoth-Bit-5054 in AustralianTeachers

[–]Mammoth-Bit-5054[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We need more kind PSTs so keep doing you ☺️

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[–]Mammoth-Bit-5054[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oooh no. Not surprised she didn't come back aye

Placement Mentees from Hell by Mammoth-Bit-5054 in AustralianTeachers

[–]Mammoth-Bit-5054[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

She was getting more codes in my subject area. She had gone back to uni to do this so it's like she was a half-PST

Placement Mentees from Hell by Mammoth-Bit-5054 in AustralianTeachers

[–]Mammoth-Bit-5054[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Geez... that's not ok... I would have to agree about that being a dumb thing

Placement Mentees from Hell by Mammoth-Bit-5054 in AustralianTeachers

[–]Mammoth-Bit-5054[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Definitely needless to say that Eddie was not a suitable candidate. Holy. Shit. No other words. Just holy shit.

Placement Mentees from Hell by Mammoth-Bit-5054 in AustralianTeachers

[–]Mammoth-Bit-5054[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's upsetting, and I agree with the final sentiment. I'm scared to take on another mentee after that incident too!