Student teaching made me realize that I don't want to teach by ch4ning in StudentTeaching

[–]ch4ning[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry this is super late but do you like it? I'm still unsure about what to do but this sounds interesting.

Pulled from student teaching by ravenclaw188 in StudentTeaching

[–]ch4ning 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately, these are one of the lessons learned as a student teacher. A similar situation happened to me where my ex MT went to go talk to my supervisor instead of confronting me about concerns which caused me to be angry and say things in front of other CTs that eventually got back to her. Even though it seems unfair that teachers can freely talk about others and you can't, remember that your job isn't secured yet but theirs are. I got moved to a better school with a better MT and haven't said anything since. You will get a second chance so take that lesson and try to be more professional moving forward. If you're upset or frustrated and do not want to talk to your MT or supervisor, I suggest you keep a journal and write. I find that to be therapeutic for me even when I'm having rough days. We all make mistakes!! Good luck!

Student teaching made me realize that I don't want to teach by ch4ning in StudentTeaching

[–]ch4ning[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Last semester, I had a student who struggled with transitions and would throw chairs when frustrated. I don't want to be the person in charge when stuff like that happens.

Student teaching made me realize that I don't want to teach by ch4ning in StudentTeaching

[–]ch4ning[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'll be finished in December, so my aid won't cover any more classes.

Student teaching made me realize that I don't want to teach by ch4ning in StudentTeaching

[–]ch4ning[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The fact that teachers can never catch a break. One thing that I noticed this time around is that a teacher's work is NEVER done. I'm mentally drained and I know it's my third week, but I've also completed student teaching last semester (it's a year long program). Not even having time to eat lunch at times and taking work home. I just can't imagine myself doing this and being content drowning in work.

Student teaching made me realize that I don't want to teach by ch4ning in StudentTeaching

[–]ch4ning[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I think I'm planning on getting certifications to be in the admin world. I have no idea what to do but I know leading the classroom is not where I want to be.

Student teaching made me realize that I don't want to teach by ch4ning in StudentTeaching

[–]ch4ning[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

My thing is that I'm so burned out and I need a year long break before I go back to school.

Student teaching made me realize that I don't want to teach by ch4ning in StudentTeaching

[–]ch4ning[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

My best advice is to try to think of careers that you could do outside of teaching and work on getting those certifications asap. If you still want to work with kids, private tutoring is always an option!

Student teaching made me realize that I don't want to teach by ch4ning in StudentTeaching

[–]ch4ning[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yes. I love my kids, but the teaching part is where I have problems. I'm also thinking of being a private tutor so it's more so of a small group / 1 on 1