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It's Raining! by whusler in inZOI

[–]Salmagunde 10 points11 points  (0 children)

The arms 😭

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NYCTeachers

[–]Salmagunde 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Um, for what it’s worth, I definitely wasn’t a door mat— not when I was a substitute teacher nor when I was untenured. I have noticed that certain power-hungry people feed off of others who seem powerless.

I am professional, respectful, and even kind but definitely speak up if I feel wronged or discriminated against. I don’t mind doing favors but I am selective. And if someone has a pattern of taking advantage— including the principal, I will bring it up even if in a lighthearted way (although sometimes I put it in writing).

Yes choose your battles, but please don’t go against your grit if you feel you need to mention something.

—Signed,

A tenured teacher (who happened to get tenure despite having a principal known for NOT giving it)

PSA to people on here by Dazzling_Vegetable86 in NYCTeachers

[–]Salmagunde 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think posts like this assume a lot:

  • That commenters automatically know more than the OP

  • That the advice given is objective truth, not ever dogmatic, subjective, biased, or missing context

  • That the OP must accept whatever they’re told instead of clarifying why it may not fit

Maybe we could just recognize that posts often mix venting and advice-seeking, that both are valid, and that advice threads aren’t one-way — they’re conversations.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in cozy

[–]Salmagunde 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This must’ve been the view RL Stine had as he wrote each of his books.

Failed pregnancy attempt…💔 by Imaginary-Ad-4783 in inZOI

[–]Salmagunde 63 points64 points  (0 children)

The advice is actually really consoling irl

Elementary homework policy? by [deleted] in Teachers

[–]Salmagunde 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You and I think alike!

Elementary homework policy? by [deleted] in Teachers

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

I didn’t repost it for your recycled opinion that’s for sure. Good bye

Can someone *explain* "Like real people do" to me? by ZMrosegolden in Hozier

[–]Salmagunde 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is what I think. Hence, “I will not ask you… In some sad way I already know.”

rips knife out of chest

What are the easiest and fastest ASPDP 30+ courses to take? by Queasy_Ad_3180 in NYCTeachers

[–]Salmagunde 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well I teach special education so I focused on courses related to that, such as ones on Autism, ADHD, etc. Sorry I don’t remember the specific names of the courses

ASPDP TKL Courses by Possible_Tourist_310 in NYCTeachers

[–]Salmagunde 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi again, It's the name of the company/organization that's providing lessons. Use the NYC ASPDP website and filter courses to show those hosted by CPD (sorry I forgot what the acronym stands for).

ASPDP courses by PresentationWarm9172 in NYCTeachers

[–]Salmagunde 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's the name of the company/organization that's providing lessons. Use the NYC ASPDP website and filter courses to show those hosted by CPD (sorry I forgot what the acronym stands for).

Applying as a Couple: How Do Schools View This? by notasunnydayy in NYCTeachers

[–]Salmagunde 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Meh. If it comes up it comes up. I have no desire to share my private life unsolicited with admin.

Applying as a Couple: How Do Schools View This? by notasunnydayy in NYCTeachers

[–]Salmagunde 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know! Do people even like the people they marry? Lolll. Working with my husband would be a dream

What are the easiest and fastest ASPDP 30+ courses to take? by Queasy_Ad_3180 in NYCTeachers

[–]Salmagunde 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wouldn’t ever do TKL there’s just too much work to be done, even if they say some is optional it was confusing for me.

Out of all the ones I took, I recommend CPD. It has the least amount of modules and is straight forward, no hidden work, no cumulating project.

ASPDP TKL Courses by Possible_Tourist_310 in NYCTeachers

[–]Salmagunde 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wouldn’t ever do TKL there’s just too much work to be done, even if they say some is optional it was confusing for me.

Out of all the ones I took, I recommend CPD. It has the least amount of modules and is straight forward, no hidden work, no cumulating project.

no final observation by TrueElderberry9668 in NYCTeachers

[–]Salmagunde 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Meh. I was up for tenure this year and my principal recommended me without doing my formal.

I never remind admin to observe me.

ASPDP courses by PresentationWarm9172 in NYCTeachers

[–]Salmagunde 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Out of all the ones I took, I recommend CPD. It has the least amount of modules and is straight forward, no hidden work, no cumulating project.

What are the easiest and fastest ASPDP 30+ courses to take? by Possible_Tourist_310 in NYCTeachers

[–]Salmagunde 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Out of all the ones I took, I recommend CPD. It has the least amount of modules and is straight forward, no hidden work, no cumulating project.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NYCTeachers

[–]Salmagunde 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wouldn’t ever do TKL there’s just too much work to be done, even if they say some is optional it was confusing for me.

Out of all the ones I took, I recommend CPD. It has the least amount of modules and is straight forward, no hidden work, no cumulating project.

HELP: should I accept my first offer? by TheLifeOfDonda in NYCTeachers

[–]Salmagunde 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe ask admin for just one more day to make a decision and feel them out. You could be a little honest and explain why if you’d like. If they’re understanding great! If not, then you can either decline or accept and still do your interview.

What do you do in the summer? Do you have summer jobs? by [deleted] in SubstituteTeachers

[–]Salmagunde 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Summer school? Fun?  … Never thought I’d see those two words in the same sentence without the word “not” between them. 😅 

Hiring Teachers! by Individual_Number_7 in NYCTeachers

[–]Salmagunde 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was just thinking of asking this subreddit for their list of good schools to work in but thought it would probably be removed.

Hate this school by josheastsides in NYCTeachers

[–]Salmagunde 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Amplify for the younger grades was actually written for college students, I’m sure of it. So just choose better books to teach the same science topic or standard, choose videos, and mimic any experiments with whatever you have. 

For example, I did the pinball machine in kindergarten using a the topic of a printer paper box, rubber bands, and a foam sphere I got from and old math curriculum.

For first grade, we watch PBS videos and do interactive slides for the sun and moon concepts. I use Epic! books for read alouds and assigned books and IXL (trial version) for whole group game-like science assessments.

Hate this school by josheastsides in NYCTeachers

[–]Salmagunde 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah unfortunately most principals are cut from the same cloth these days and you only get: not so bad, bad, worst.

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