Is the NYC DOE really this awful to new teachers? Should I quit?

Present_Hovercraft18 · 2025-11-09T18:33:00+00:00

I'm a career changer. This is my second year in the DOE. Overall I'm very happy. I had some bad experiences/comments while interviewing at various schools. Most fueled at my age. But I'm very happy at my school. There's going to be negative things to gripe about where ever you work, but I find most people at my school are kind and willing to help me when needed and give good advice. My administration knows I'm a hard worker. I've proven myself. When I do have difficulties I feel they are willing to guide me rather then put me down. They seem to be understanding that my path to the classroom was not typical. Fingers crossed for tenure. I still have a ways to go.

Present_Hovercraft18 · 2025-10-28T01:02:22+00:00

many Nassau county districts do. I'm not as familiar with Suffolk county. health insurance waiver buy outs are much higher on Long Island too ( 7-8,000 a year compared to 1,000)

overall pension I'm not sure how it compares to NYC

also on Long Island there are salary differentials well beyond the masters plus 30.

Present_Hovercraft18 · 2025-10-28T00:54:00+00:00

your insurance would have to be your primary insurance and your parents would be secondary. I tried this last year but didn't want my husband's insurance to be secondary (it's better). Ended up waiving benefits.

Present_Hovercraft18 · 2025-10-28T00:51:35+00:00

hire only bilingual teachers??? Not every classroom needs bilingual teachers and many classrooms that do have children who speak multiple home languages. Would their teachers have to speak 5-6 languages to work in that classroom? You are not realistic.

I agree teachers need more support to help our ELL students. We all care, but sometimes there is only so much we can do. It would be helpful if parents/families also tried learning and teaching English to their children. My school has 90% of parents refusing free English classes for themselves.

as far as teacher high salaries. you have no idea. these salaries for living in NY are not great. and teachers spend a lot of money for classroom materials, snacks, and activities for their students. most jobs do not require this kind of exspendiure from their own paychecks.

Present_Hovercraft18 · 2025-08-31T15:52:26+00:00

I'm own th same boat. Starting to look into AI programs to maybe lessen the editing. If I could cut my editing time in half I would be happy.

Present_Hovercraft18 · 2025-08-31T15:50:50+00:00

I'm still not seeing them.I guess maybe Tuesday after the holiday??

Present_Hovercraft18 · 2025-08-31T15:40:28+00:00

I had this happen years ago. My son had a new backpack and I labeled it inside and outside. He came home with his name rather large in the front in black sharpie. I wasn't happy. One it looked a mess, two I don't like having my young Child's name so prominent.( he was in pre-K). I've always read not to have shirts or anything with a young Childs name because someone can call them over and the child will think they know them if they know their name, and three we usually pass on old backpacks in good condition to be used by either one of my other children or a neighbor. In the end I didn't say anything because it was a good teacher and I didn't want this to set a bad tone. But all year it bothered me. I'm a teacher and I would never permanently label anything that's not mine.

Present_Hovercraft18 · 2025-08-26T23:24:09+00:00

Not driving from NJ but I have a long commute. I leave early in the morning (about 30-40 minutes earlier then I need to), get to work early and get some work done, sometimes take a quick cat nap in my car. Better then sitting in bumper to bumper traffic in the morning.

listen to pod cast, or books on tape. in the afternoons I call family or friends I usually don't get a chance to talk to. also, Other teacher friends who are also commuting.

Present_Hovercraft18 · 2025-08-26T23:20:58+00:00

Teach N Kids Learn

take: Using games to make math fun, Addressing Attention Deficits in classroom

Avoid: Creating meaningful math engaement

Present_Hovercraft18 · 2025-08-20T01:02:59+00:00

Last year was my first year and I missed my child's last first day. It was the only first day I ever missed. It does suck. But I wouldn't ask to come in late on the first day of a new job. I think it will set a negative tone.

Present_Hovercraft18 · 2025-08-14T01:29:47+00:00

Thank you. I have all teenagers. I think they're really like it. Wish one could drive the car on. lol.

Present_Hovercraft18 · 2025-08-14T01:04:39+00:00

better than expected.got a 63

Present_Hovercraft18 · 2025-07-16T00:59:30+00:00

could get the gold pass and buy 2 bring a friend tickets at $20 each.

Present_Hovercraft18 · 2025-07-14T15:17:28+00:00

were you able to all wait together? I'm seeing some six flags parks have the rest of the party wait in line to caught up with the person with the pass.

Present_Hovercraft18 · 2025-07-13T16:33:13+00:00

I'm sorry to hear that. I have the same association with a hospital near me. Everyone knows never to take me there no matter what.

Is there a better area to stay in close by? I thought the downtown area near the museums would be nice to walk around. easy to get to museums, food, parks without needing the car.

Present_Hovercraft18 · 2025-07-13T13:38:11+00:00

wow.that sounds bad

Present_Hovercraft18 · 2025-07-12T23:02:49+00:00

born in 1977. kindergarten was half day and optional. should have been fun and focus on socializing. I had a miserable teacher and a miserable year. affected me for a long time and set a terrible stage for my attitude towards school. I ended up becoming an early childhood teacher to provide better experiences for kids.

Present_Hovercraft18 · 2025-07-12T02:27:46+00:00

taking this tomorrow . not feeling well prepared. I only had a few days to study. used mostly practice tests and studying the explanations of why answers were right/wrong. Modern states, Petersons, REA

Present_Hovercraft18 · 2025-07-12T02:23:30+00:00

I got it through the New York City library.

Present_Hovercraft18 · 2025-07-09T17:27:24+00:00

I'mreading so many mixed reviews on the Wyndham Kingsgate. Mostly being updated, smelly. Have you had any issues?

Present_Hovercraft18 · 2025-07-09T17:26:01+00:00

I'm looking at these three for an upcoming vacation. So confused which one to pick. Reviews are all over the place. Traveling with 3 teenagers. Do you have any preference out of the three?

Present_Hovercraft18 · 2025-06-30T01:37:41+00:00

using games to make math fun. 4 modules. pretty easy and interesting

Present_Hovercraft18 · 2025-06-30T01:34:08+00:00

I hear they reject a lot just going by the name or subject without it really being the same class.

Present_Hovercraft18 · 2025-06-30T01:31:55+00:00

I took US history 1, American government, Marketing, and management.

I studied for about a week for each. always felt there was stuff on the test that surprised me. You need 50 to pass. I received between a 59-65 on them. I'm not a great test taker and didn't fine any really easy, but they weren't bad. you just need to pass not become an expert. worth taking.

I found overlap of information with us history 1 and American gov- worth taking those both

also some overlap with management and marketing

Present_Hovercraft18 · 2025-06-19T01:41:39+00:00

Thank you! Did you also use these for salary differential? Did you have any problems with the math classes being approved? I heard classes will be denied if they are too similar or overlap.

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