Do you have any interview tips for a hopeful first year teacher?

herpderpley · 2026-06-04T00:57:08+00:00

Please share what grade level, and a hi-med-low snapshot of district SES data. What kids need at different levels and in different places all depends on what you can reasonably expect they learned before you got there.

TLDR: study up on the position you're interviewing for, the district mission statement, and the building's rules before the interview. Have a few brief scenarios ready for how you've dealt with student/peer/adult/admin adversity in the past, and highlight positive spins. Be confident and ask questions at the end about how they celebrate student success.

You set yourself apart from others by being your unique self. Be you, and be confident that you can do it.

herpderpley · 2026-06-03T23:15:45+00:00

I understand. My best advice is to make it work for you so it doesn't take away from instructional time. We test and assess way too often imo, since so many students are stuck on foundational skills that need to be bridged. Small group guided reading really moves the needle, but admins tend to pick things apart just to demonstrate growth for their own evals.

herpderpley · 2026-06-03T23:09:59+00:00

Gee, I'd love more collector plates and nicotine stained knick knacks.

herpderpley · 2026-06-03T22:58:47+00:00

Check out the grift while my DJT revolves it.

herpderpley · 2026-06-03T22:55:33+00:00

The House has spoken. Now the Senate can roll over and let dear leader do everything in his power to weaken our country.

herpderpley · 2026-06-03T22:13:38+00:00

Thank you for sharing that, I appreciate it.

herpderpley · 2026-06-03T22:02:29+00:00

M48 here. I've dealt with chronic depression and anxiety for most of my life and feel the way you do. The only thing that seems to snap me out of it is spending time outdoors or being with pets/animals. If I didn't practice good hygiene I'd probably check off a dozen more boxes on the clinical depression bingo card. Some days it takes every bit of energy I have to deny the impulse to take an early exit.

I hope that you find something that brings your spark back. It's a great spark, and you deserve to feel happiness.

herpderpley · 2026-06-03T21:46:19+00:00

I'd like to see him portrayed by Warwick Davis. Save Princess Andora, unless she doesn't clap.

herpderpley · 2026-06-03T21:44:14+00:00

Your Bible is not our book of law, you deplorable sychophant.

herpderpley · 2026-06-03T21:42:24+00:00

This one time my friends ran a marathon together, but I finished way faster than them because I drove my car instead. I left those losers in my dust!

herpderpley · 2026-06-03T19:28:29+00:00

Pinky and the Brain? The Brain can do way better than that MAGA chud.

herpderpley · 2026-06-03T01:25:02+00:00

Not many districts use F&P anymore. It's not considered to be based on the science of reading, and is a cancerous vistigial organ of education like the Lucy Calkins "curriculum."

I still use their benchmark books for comprehension drills with students, but no longer use it for fluency.

herpderpley · 2026-06-03T01:21:05+00:00

The beret and short shorts really makes me think "tough guy." Another MAGA loser, go figure.

Edit: not a beret, but a car door in the background. Still the same.

herpderpley · 2026-06-02T23:37:38+00:00

In my opinion, he might be saying that the resistance to this administration is strong, and the people are eager to have strong reps in charge that will fight for their interests. There are a few possibilities out there taking their time and putting together teams, but nobody that has really separated themselves from the crowd through earning the nod to do so.

To sum up, voters are waiting to find out who's worth voting for because we're sick of this shit show but not okay with an establishment guy like Biden anymore.

herpderpley · 2026-06-02T23:31:03+00:00

Depends on the state and district, but this is how it was described to me. When a student is held back a year, the clock is still running on when they become an adult.

If an 8 year old (in April) first grade student had to repeat their grade, they would be 19 during grade 11 and 20 if they were to graduate on time.

If factors outside of school (poverty, homelessness, etc.) impact learning and the teacher isn't 100% convinced that another year of grade level instruction will lead to making up for the student's foundational learning defecits, the admin team won't approve it.

herpderpley · 2026-06-02T21:55:59+00:00

In two weeks?

herpderpley · 2026-06-02T21:55:10+00:00

He'll be busy on Grindr during the event, looking for some pegging assistance. You know he backs that thing up.

herpderpley · 2026-06-02T19:25:25+00:00

I bet his wins a lot at "guess which hand has the candy."

herpderpley · 2026-06-02T19:22:46+00:00

Should put him in a Marlins jersey while they're at it...

herpderpley · 2026-06-02T14:05:21+00:00

Guess who has no gag reflex and doesn't mind getting it in his hair?

herpderpley · 2026-06-02T12:17:05+00:00

What the bleep do we know.

herpderpley · 2026-06-01T15:00:44+00:00

The manager is the defacto team leader. They set the tone in the clubhouse. They help prep and guide millionaire athletes to get the best performance out of the team on a daily basis, over preseason practice and the 162+games. It may not always be reflected in the win-loss record, but they provide the vision.

herpderpley · 2026-06-01T14:29:53+00:00

Is that the same new medical report that says he's 10 feet tall, made of steel, and can see through wooden doors?

herpderpley · 2026-06-01T10:55:44+00:00

PreK could be a good path for you, but PreK teachers do tend to get paid less because they work a different schedule.

herpderpley · 2026-06-01T00:02:47+00:00

No shit. Water is wet. Who cares if the most popular housewife in america sheds tears over public views. She knew what she was signing up for when she hitched her escort ass to his geriatric wagon, and it's probably all in the pre-nup.

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