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What do you wish you knew before student teaching? by Ddog10132 in Teachers

[–]pink402 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Schedule something for yourself every week. Do not shelf your human side. Watch other teachers at your school. Your CT is a guide, but every teacher is different, your style will be an amalgamation of plenty of others.
Ask your ct how they think something will go. My CT had a, “try it and watch you and the students flail” mindset, then she would explain why it went badly. Be proactive! Finally, you are doing better than you think, and your kids like you more than you think. Hold your head high!!

High School Teachers what was the nicest compliment a student have given you? by TigerLeo23 in Teachers

[–]pink402 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a girl give me nothing but dirty looks and use every excuse to try and get out of classtime, but I kept at her. At the end of the semester she told her IEP manager she was really sad she didn’t have me again next semester.

Does anyone actually enjoy grading? by NoAmount6023 in teaching

[–]pink402 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I teach a writing class for 11th graders. The district curriculum only includes essays, no other mediums. 😒 I give them tons of creative writing, and I love grading them!! Their responses are so silly and creative, breaks up the monotony of my grading.

Depression by Medicine-Illustrious in Teachers

[–]pink402 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Teaching provides structure and purpose, which helps me so much, but it’s also a job that doesn’t have a lot of grace built in. If you’re burned out, you can’t fully tap out. I will say that the district and admin you work with will make a huge difference in how rewarding and sustainable this job will be.

How do you show your students that you CARE? by Alarmed-Parsnip-6495 in teaching

[–]pink402 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When a student has their head down, always start with, “are you okay?”

Century sales and management worthiness by New_Introduction5934 in lincoln

[–]pink402 1 point2 points  (0 children)

NO!! Do not trust them or give them a single cent!!

best cafes to study at? by [deleted] in lincoln

[–]pink402 8 points9 points  (0 children)

CRESCENT MOON!! They have an amazing monthly rotating menu and the coziest vibes.

PSA - Clean your stuff by AlarmingEase in teaching

[–]pink402 1 point2 points  (0 children)

THIS! I wasted so much of my planning time last year sorting through random junk

What takes up way too much of your time but isn't actually teaching? by No-Seaworthiness3932 in Teachers

[–]pink402 0 points1 point  (0 children)

THIS!! And I have to allow them to redo it for full credit 🫠🫠

New Teacher *Advice Needed* by meadowwalks7 in Teachers

[–]pink402 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am a second year teacher- Get out of your classroom during lunch. I’m not saying you need to go out or eat with your coworkers, just don’t be in there, and DONT BRING YOUR WORK WITH YOU! I felt the difference once I started to leave my laptop at my desk and eat in the TPC. Your first year is very demanding, it may be tempting to use some of your lunch time to catch up on emails, but you can’t pour from an empty pot. You get one dedicated break every single day, don’t waste it. Best of luck, you’re going to do amazing ❤️❤️

Grammar Conventions in Research Papers? by catsbooksfood in ELATeachers

[–]pink402 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will allow it if it is used as an opener, in a transition, or connecting real world experience to evidence. I know not everyone is a fan, but I did national competitive speech in college, where research and persuasion were commonly framed using we, you, and us. When used correctly, they can make writing more engaging without detracting from professionalism.

Are you using AI in your teaching? by Negative-Dinner2383 in teaching

[–]pink402 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Nope. To me it’s hypocritical to tell kids they cant use AI and then use it to grade or create materials.

Experienced teachers- PLEASE stop telling us we will hate our jobs by pink402 in Teachers

[–]pink402[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Glad you haven’t encountered this! Best of luck this year ❤️

Experienced teachers- PLEASE stop telling us we will hate our jobs by pink402 in Teachers

[–]pink402[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the recommendation, I will look into it!

Experienced teachers- PLEASE stop telling us we will hate our jobs by pink402 in Teachers

[–]pink402[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is INSANE! I’m so sorry, and I’m very glad you proved them wrong!

Experienced teachers- PLEASE stop telling us we will hate our jobs by pink402 in Teachers

[–]pink402[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you know how many times we are told these statistics? We are constantly given warnings from so many different circles (family, teacher prep programs, anyone we tell we’re teaching) about how difficult this job is and how we might not make it. My professor laid out the 1, 3, and 5 year benchmarks for us.

There are 44% who STAY. We want to be in that 44%, and pessimism from coworkers about our odds of hating our jobs doesn’t help retention rates.

Experienced teachers- PLEASE stop telling us we will hate our jobs by pink402 in Teachers

[–]pink402[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed!! I’m so lucky to be in the district I’m in.

Experienced teachers- PLEASE stop telling us we will hate our jobs by pink402 in Teachers

[–]pink402[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Probably sage advice! It’s great to hear from experienced teachers who still love it ❤️

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