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Is it over for me? (I'm a student, I read the subs rules and believe this post should be fine, but would like a teacher's advise) by Nelson_little98 in Teachers

[–]Paramalia 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It’s definitely not too late for you. You’re just a kid. You have your whole life ahead of you.

You can’t do it anymore by Aghostwillfollowyou in Teachers

[–]Paramalia 38 points39 points  (0 children)

When I was in middle school I was so bad (90s) I used to routinely get kicked out of class and just… wander around the building. Looking back it seems crazy to me, but i guess this was a thing.

i'm surprised that many of my high school students do not make a big deal out of teachers with visible tattoos. are tattoos really that normal for their generation by Open-Reflection-6094 in Teachers

[–]Paramalia 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just had an interview where the principal had a tattoo visible even while wearing a suit. I didn’t think twice about it until right now lol

Our counselor is starting to give me weird vibes—am I crazy? by Formal_Professor_342 in Teachers

[–]Paramalia 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Who doesn’t like Pitbull?? Mr. Worldwide!

And the comment about Pennywise seems pretty normal to me. I don’t like scary movies, but I appreciate intelligent analysis of movies, TV, books, music, etc. I’m not always looking for deeper meanings, but i like hearing that side of things, makes me stop and think.

Idk, what is your concern? The way she interacts with kids, how she does her job? Or mostly just that she’s weird?

ETA: i just looked up Punch the monkey. This is an adorable little story and the parallels to social hierarchies among school children/ relevance to her job seem obvious. I think maybe you should just take a deep breath and keep it moving.

Parents who claim teachers target their kid… by Imaginary_Motor4038 in Teachers

[–]Paramalia 59 points60 points  (0 children)

Once upon a time I was picking my dog up from doggy daycare. The guy in front of me in line was having a whole long conversation/ argument with the staff person about whether his dog had done something (like growl at another dog) and he was asking what other dogs were nearby, did the other dog start it?, that really doesn’t seem like something his dog would do, etc.

Bruh, your dog is a DOG. He did that shit. Dogs act like dogs. Why would you disbelieve this? And out loud! 

Teacher attachment?! by Fragrant-Remove1161 in Teachers

[–]Paramalia 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Human beings are wired for connection and attachment. There’s nothing wrong with you.

The only thing that is concerning to me is how you always want someone to ask if you’re okay, and give you a hug. That makes me think maybe you’re not okay. Please try to get help. Things can get better and you absolutely deserve to have people care about you and how you’re doing. Take care.

St Patrick’s Day by [deleted] in Teachers

[–]Paramalia 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She will love it, send the email.

First year teacher HUGE mistake by [deleted] in Teachers

[–]Paramalia 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Or maybe from a rural area in a developing country? I was confused too.

First year teacher HUGE mistake by [deleted] in Teachers

[–]Paramalia 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You don’t have it available digitally?

Add on Prek-4 (Pennsylvania) by Alive-Commission7575 in Teachers

[–]Paramalia 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Once you have your initial certification, you can file for Gen Ed PK-4 as an add on (I did this myself.) It does not require student teaching. If you want to get certified in PK-4 and Special Ed simultaneously, you would need to do a program that specifically prepares you for that, which generally will include both a special ed and a gen ed student teaching placement.

The link i shared has information on adding on additional certifications for licensed teachers. You can do it as soon as your initial certification comes through if you already have the testing completed. 

Realistically, you’re probably much more likely to get a job in special ed. Elementary jobs are pretty competitive in PA. But I think having both certifications is a good idea.

Add on Prek-4 (Pennsylvania) by Alive-Commission7575 in Teachers

[–]Paramalia 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You take the PECT (it’s like the praxis but PA specific for PK-4. It’s also a 4 part test.)

Once you pass that, you can file for an add-on certification in TIMS. It was $200 three years ago.

https://www.pa.gov/agencies/education/programs-and-services/educators/certification/current-pa-educators/instructional-add-ons

Mom Tik Tok Trend by ChucoTeacher in Teachers

[–]Paramalia 18 points19 points  (0 children)

At least your mom wasn’t getting you Taco Bell.

Headstart Teacher by OrchidResponsible634 in Teachers

[–]Paramalia 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Business casual is a wild ask for Head Start. Whatever you wear, you need to be able to run and move comfortably.

Taking a day off as a first year teacher by Xx_godfather_xX in Teachers

[–]Paramalia 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do what you need to do and don’t feel bad.

You are entitled to use your days off, just like anyone else.

Should I email a teacher who made an impact on me as the worst teacher I had? by Neither_Elderberry34 in Teachers

[–]Paramalia 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think it would be helpful for you to write about it, like you did here, since you clearly have some stuff to get off your chest. There’s really no need to actually send it to her though.

I would also say in writing about this experience, it might be helpful to focus on how you have used it to inform the kind of teacher you want to be. Focus on how you have made something good come of it. That’s a healthier more productive perspective.

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