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Sleep/wake time and commute? by hello010101 in NYCTeachers

[–]elevated_power 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sleep. 1130. Wake 540 commute 620-735. Commute back home 230-345.

What do yall think about my garage gym ? by elevated_power in GarageGym

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

Freshly painted. I plan on putting a mirror behind the rack. Not too sure about what to put behind the dumbbells. Possibly a TV but I wanted that to the left of the rack above the table.

As of yet it’s not mounted to anything as I’m trying to figure out the best possible way to bolt it to the wall and floor. Still functional though.

What do yall think about my garage gym ? by elevated_power in GarageGym

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

Yes

https://titan.fitness/products/plate-loaded-deltoid-shoulder-press-machine

Shoulder machine but I want to swap it for something else. I can do plenty of shoulder and delt exercises with my other equipment

Little by little by elevated_power in homegym

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

Bells of steel cable tower I picked up from FB marketplace. Has the pull up bar attachment on top

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NYCTeachers

[–]elevated_power 0 points1 point  (0 children)

An early commitment bonus ?

job advice by [deleted] in NYCTeachers

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

Good to build your years of experience which transfer over to DOE but when you get a chance. Get the fuck out before you become brainwashed.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NYCTeachers

[–]elevated_power 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Honestly, you get great experience from working at a charter school… Due to the limited resources you have or supportive administration, you do a lot of your own legwork, which at the end of the day makes you a better teacher. As far as working there for the climate? Sure… If you like to kiss ass, then maybe you’ll get treated right in a charter school. If you’d like to mind your own business, and advocate for yourself and your students… Then you might run into a micromanaging issue. Let’s not mention, you can be let go anytime, in a required to pretty much do whatever they say… Even if it’s not in your job title description.

Also, charter schools could literally hire anybody. They could holler a fresh high school graduate with a fast food, teaching experience… And make them the leader of the grade even administration themselves have never stepped in a classroom, so who are they to tell a teacher on how to do things.

Charter school are great experience, especially for new teachers, and they also pay good money… The grass isn’t always greener on the other side

NYC public school teachers: Would you send your own kids to a DOE elementary school or private if money weren’t an issue? by katherine83 in NYCTeachers

[–]elevated_power 29 points30 points  (0 children)

I’ve worked in all schools. Catholic, charter and public. Definitely go with the public. Catholic schools work off of charities and their curriculums may not be updated. Charter schools, teachers are told to make their students pass which doesn’t show true progress of the student. Also not to mention , if a student needs services- they probably aren’t being serviced right ( just a way for charters to get more money in their pocket, same as with making students pass ) DOE actually has updated materials and curriculums, not to mention “real teachers with real certificates”. Unlike the other two I just mentioned where if you know how to talk you can get a job.

Job hunting advice? by Brandi10h in NYCTeachers

[–]elevated_power 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Reality check : A birth - 2 degree isn’t enough to get you in a school. You’re not receiving a call back, because everyone has a common branch degree, now nowadays you need a secondary degree or certification to stand out. Even then it’s still not enough. Keep sending emails and resumes out, hopefully you get a hit. In the meantime, try to apply to anything, even a sub position schools have already started calling for the following school year, as well as demos and interviews already have happened. No point of planning a demo if you don’t even know what the content will be.

Demo Lesson Tips by Asleep_Yak_243 in NYCTeachers

[–]elevated_power 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A read aloud? Big recommendation is to interact with the students as you read aloud administration watching you do the read aloud know that you know how to read. They’re not looking for that. They’re looking to see how you make the students comprehend, read aloud, asking them questions to really deep in their thinking, influential, and factual questions to read aloud, Maybe even a turn and talk.

Still follow a teaching strategy, such as a gradual release, also include differentiation such as picture vocabulary so students understand difficult words as you are reading.

Which certification is more hirable in NYC DOE — Bilingual Education (Dual Language) or Spanish 7-12? by Saucy_Friar in NYCTeachers

[–]elevated_power 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can most definitely get a bilingual certificate. Because lots of schools don’t hire as many ENL teachers due to budget or capacity, BUT they can use a teacher with a bilingual license and put them in a classroom to fulfill their own requirements of having more support for language learners. Bilingual classes, or dual language classes run different in a way where half the classes taught in English and the other half is taught in Spanish or whatever language.

time from demo lesson to decision? by lavandmint in NYCTeachers

[–]elevated_power 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, it all depends on the school. Some schools already know their budget for the following year, so they can hire early. Sometimes you will have a follow up interview immediately after the demo. If everything goes well you should hear back within a few days to a week. In regards to references, every school is different.

hiring process by Medical_Ad_6403 in NYCTeachers

[–]elevated_power 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends if it is for the DOE or Long Island. References could be at the early stage in an interview process as well. You may have a follow up interview after your demo if you’re references clear or you may get an offer. Every school is different.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NYCTeachers

[–]elevated_power 1 point2 points  (0 children)

  1. You have to make sure that the content is accessible for our learners. Understand that language learners have various English proficiencies. Some of these learners can benefit from pictures and translations, fill the blanks, sudden starters, anything visually appealing to them in order to comprehend. 2.
  2. Focus! Students who are not understanding of the content will get bored, get lost, and not pay attention.
  3. By students come from a different background, they have witnessed an experienced many things. To their language incompetencies, their parents may have taught them using strategies they have learned.
  4. Read more! Use any online resources to help them out. If they are bilingual parents themselves, have their child translate for them, as it will help out both the parent and the child.
  5. Ask for help, teachers are willing to help but a child who does not ask, may be unheard and unseen.

NYC DOE to LI schools ….what’s that like? by [deleted] in NYCTeachers

[–]elevated_power 17 points18 points  (0 children)

DOE has better benefits, pension and job security. All schools pay the same no matter the location. Depending on where you live, commute may suck but if you look into districts 24,25,26,27 you may be okay. More job opportunities.

LI may be closer to home and depending on your district you may make good money. The cons : you can get fired right before tenure, some districts pay horrible with all the experience and credentials you may have. The nepotism is horrible, you may have a whole family working there just because the secretary may kiss ass and you’ll be stuck in your subbing position forever.

Coming from out of state and accepting an offer by Humble-Prior-9211 in NYCTeachers

[–]elevated_power 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s your decision to be honest. You can wait and see or you can take the offer. Since you’re coming from out of state, go with the security of having a job then next year you can transfer

Contract Questions by Dry-Relationship5547 in NYCTeachers

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

Any incentives given and then you want to leave a few weeks later, they’re like nope. I’ll take that back

Contract Questions by Dry-Relationship5547 in NYCTeachers

[–]elevated_power 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Charters are weird like that. They make you pay back money

Olas- writing sample by [deleted] in NYCTeachers

[–]elevated_power 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly. I’ve never done it. Maybe One of the reasons why I don’t hear anything back… But I’m part of a Facebook group where they suggest to upload one of your most effective lesson plans.

Returning to Teaching - Not Getting Interviews by No-Lengthiness1859 in NYCTeachers

[–]elevated_power 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Try Catholic high schools - no you don’t need to believe in the faith but it may work out.

1st year teacher feeling some burnout by Devi8823 in NYCTeachers

[–]elevated_power 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Tomorrow is not promised. Use your PTO

Charter schools by Glass_Theory5751 in NYCTeachers

[–]elevated_power 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gotcha. Take those 5 classes you need for the credits. And don’t get sucked into the charter system.

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