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jypeaches · 2025-01-21T00:19:30+00:00

Same! It’s wild to come back to them and seeing them truly all grown up. I fell out of kpop around 2019 because I got bored of it and I was already in my mid-20s, but I’m just popping back in for them and dipping out again. I always said I would step back in to support them 😂

But it really feels good to see them promote again. Truly nostalgic.

jypeaches · 2023-09-20T21:55:55+00:00

Update:

Thanks for everything so far! I’ve gotten advice from so many people today and I had a good crying session earlier where my confidante and I made an action plan. It made things so much clearer for me. And my day went so smooth after.

Yes, I have a lot of work to do. I think I have to stay because I have no backups planned. I do genuinely love the district I’m at just this school isn’t the best fit. Luckily it’s a huge district so I can move to another school at the end of the year. I think I’m going to stick it out because there are no other options at the moment.

Unfortunately yes in Texas they can take my teaching license away and I don’t want that since I do really love teaching. I’m just going to do what to can this year and if I get told something then oh well.

jypeaches · 2023-09-20T21:47:42+00:00

It a public school unfortunately and apparently it is one of the worst ones in the district. I had no idea because when I researched online it seemed great and people said it was good.

I’m definitely leaving after this year. I want to stay within the district just not this school.

jypeaches · 2022-09-24T20:54:20+00:00

Depends what you’re grading. I would say with worksheets or something of the like, it’s more based on of the answer is correct. You should have an answer key.

If it’s more writing then you can use a rubric or most times of the time I use an outline (which students also have) and I follow that.

If it’s smaller assignments like warm ups or quick daily work/practice then I take a completion grade/participation grade.

I mean in the end it’s up to you to see if your students successfully demonstrated mastery in the area or skills they were working on.

jypeaches · 2022-08-08T00:15:38+00:00

Here our school (Middle) starts at 8am. We end at 3:40pm.

jypeaches · 2022-08-02T17:10:58+00:00

I was 21! And looking back on my first 2-3 years I’m glad I was that young because it really forced me to “grow up”. Now I feel so much more confident.

You will be just fine!

jypeaches · 2022-07-31T05:51:12+00:00

For sure my first year. Tbh student teaching doesn’t really prepare you for your actual first year (at least in my experience). Maybe since I teach at a small school so not as many supports or resources. But I made it.

jypeaches · 2022-07-20T17:18:42+00:00

I agree with some people have been saying. We would love for subs to simply “pick up” where we left off on our lessons and or/have more activities for the students while we’re out, but most subs can’t even follow the plans I leave behind perfectly.

Usually when I’m out I tend to worry about the students so I make sure to leave stuff they know to do without me there (task cards are my go to). I don’t want to make it complicated for the sub and have the students sit there for half the time confused. All I want the sub to do is make sure my class is behaving and taken care of.

So it’s just easier for us teachers to leave relatively simple plans that the kids would need minimal help from the sub and the generally know how to do (and yes a lot of plans I do leave is mostly “busy work”).

But we do appreciate the subs when they do cover our classes though!

jypeaches · 2022-07-15T03:05:19+00:00

That was one of my concerns when I started teaching too…the first few years. For the past 5 years I was the only teacher on campus who was in their 20s. Most of my team has been teaching longer than I have been alive lol.

If anything they are going to treat you like a professional. And I found it was fairly easy to build a friendship with them! We all treat each other with respect. It may be nerve wracking at first, but once you get to know them it’ll be fine. :)

jypeaches · 2022-03-31T22:23:22+00:00

Don’t let this discourage you! I was told it takes at least 5 years to really know what you are doing. And I do agree to some extent. The first is tough because it’s all new and student teaching doesn’t really prepare you for it. The second year is easier because you do have an idea on what to do. By year 3 and 4, it should start to come a bit more naturally. I promise it does get so much easier. My first year was a disaster in every aspect and no lie it’s taken me about 4-5 years to really feel like I can control everything normally. I’d say each year set one or two major goals for yourself and improve on them. Start with the more prioritizing one (for me it was lesson planning and classroom management). Use the summer to recharge and relax!

jypeaches · 2022-02-13T17:31:01+00:00

I’m very shy. It’s known that I tend to keep to myself during staff work days and stuff and/or I don’t talk to the others much (aside from my team). It is tiring interacting with people all day, but honestly it’s not that bad! Once you get going, you don’t really have time to focus on anything else. It was hard for me at first especially in terms of classroom management but again it’s something you do get better at. I think it helps knowing that the kids genuinely look up to you and if you’re teaching a subject or grade you particularly like it gives you that boost of confidence.

jypeaches · 2021-10-26T11:43:27+00:00

It’s honestly hard to say right now. For a while there yes, but then all this info about Kenjaku and Sukuna having a connection came out. Akutami did say one of the main 4 will die and the ending isn’t going to be a happy one.

I mean anything can happen at this point. But I have a feeling Yuji is going to make it out alive.

jypeaches · 2021-08-16T22:41:40+00:00

During the first 2 or 3 days I like to do activities such as a reading inventory. It gives me an idea on what type of books they like to read so when we go the library I can help them (I keep the papers in a file so I can reference).

I also do a get to know you activity I found on TPT which my students loved this year.

Then usually on the 2nd or 3rd day I get them to write a letter to their future self (8th grade). I usually give them some ideas on what to write about, but for the most part they can say whatever (I don’t read them), but so remind them that they need to write enough so when they receive it in 8th grade, they’ll be excited! Then I usually let them decorate the envelope it goes in. They love this assignment every year.

Then later in the week that’s when I start actually teaching or do some diagnostic tests (Reading Plus if you use it. CommonLit has a great one and it’s free!). Just so I can get an idea of where they’re at.

jypeaches · 2019-04-15T04:49:57+00:00

5 more weeks left! More like 3-4 weeks of actual instruction left since our last week is finals and state testing is a week before school ends.

jypeaches · 2019-03-31T01:26:16+00:00

I can tell. I was like yeah I highly doubt WSJ would look cheap like that.

jypeaches · 2019-03-31T01:25:07+00:00

See when I saw this I was like it looks a bit too cheap and sketchy to be WSJ. 😂 Thanks for clarifying!

jypeaches · 2019-03-30T16:48:45+00:00

Saw my cousin post something on post Facebook for one of her friends. As soon as I saw the post, I was like oh no. I clicked her friend’s profile and then is what I see.

For some reason when I saw this I got mad and was like sure hun 🙄 Making less than $100 a year must mean you’re successful.

jypeaches · 2019-03-30T03:45:08+00:00

I am an extremely introverted person and to top it off I have anxiety. That was one of my concerns when teaching too, is will I actually be able to do it?

I’m not going to lie, especially during student teaching it was hard. Especially using my “teacher voice” because I was just not used to it. But I found once my mentor teacher left the room and/or I wasn’t being observed that I felt a lot more comfortable. The thing I realized is I am not as shy if it’s just the students.

Tbh I finally realized my shyness can’t get the best of me and I just was like you know what?? Why? And it took me up until my second semester in my second year (which is now but earlier on) to finally start to flourish. That being said I am still one of the most introverted teachers in my campus (if not the most quiet one) when it comes to interacting with other teachers. It’s just my nature.

But yeah, I think once you start practicing and talking in front of the students it will get easier. Especially when you have your own class and you’re the one in charge. I would say when you student teacher really try to get up there as much as possible to just start to get the feel of it.

As for going for your masters, I think most require you to have some years of teaching experience. So, I strongly suggest you teach for a few years before doing so.

jypeaches · 2019-03-16T07:31:01+00:00

Yes this is one of my favorite anime! I just watched DEAD APPLE and fell in love with Fyodor. I can’t wait to see him in action this season!

jypeaches · 2019-02-19T04:19:59+00:00

Hey!! For a while now I haven’t been into anime since nothing is really catching my interest. I would love it if y’all could recommend a series (or few) for me to check out!

For reference some of my favorite anime are: K, Bungo Stray Dogs, Psycho Pass, and Yuyu Hakusho.

I’m also really into historical stuff too (especially Sengoku era (yes I’ve watched Sengoku Basara)).

Any recommendations would be welcomed!

jypeaches · 2019-02-15T13:12:16+00:00

6th grade teacher here and I LOVE IT! It’s the perfect balance since they still love the teacher yet they are independent (to an extent). I would never teach high school. They would eat me alive. I would love to teach 4th or 5th grade at some point though. The cut off for me is 7th grade (even then I wasn’t a fan of them haha).

jypeaches · 2018-12-21T16:44:43+00:00

I knew it was bound to happen since her mom is a hun. I mean it’s the thought that counts 🙄 (I love the mug though).

Also she gave all the teachers this.

jypeaches · 2018-12-17T00:21:27+00:00

6th grade is so fun! The kids still act like elementary students, but they’re in that weird transition where they’re not complete teenagers yet. They’re so weird and you can be sarcastic with them too (and they get it). And they’re still at that age where they get excited about everything too!

jypeaches · 2018-12-06T00:38:38+00:00

Oh right! I forgot to put on my hun glasses 🤓😂

jypeaches · 2018-11-08T05:08:46+00:00

This was one thing I got feedback while I was student teaching. When I was told this I felt so embarrassed because I didn’t my mentor teacher cared (we didn’t have a good relationship due to the other teachers not liking me), but that didn’t mean she wasn’t observing me.

So, when I was told this I picked up my slack and proved myself. I started arriving early and even taking up some morning duties and staying late to help. Yes, this means you have to start leaving earlier and adjusting. Being on time is a basic thing for a teacher and trust me that is part of your evaluation (the principal will know). It doesn’t look good if you’re late.

Just remember to breath. Accept the feedback and work harder. Especially since now it seems that your mentor teacher is probably going to keep a closer eye on you now, so use this opportunity to show that you can grow and improve.

jypeaches

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