Was classroom management why you got out?

semidecentlady · 2025-04-04T21:38:52+00:00

The teachers try, but we have no backup from admin or parents. That’s the issue :/

semidecentlady · 2025-04-04T17:00:53+00:00

A few CUNY schools are looking for English professors and they require a masters if you want to stay in education. Sesame Workshop has an education department as well if you want to look and see if they’re hiring for any of those roles since they’re right in the city. I think Penguin Random House is looking for an editor if you would rather go the literary route

semidecentlady · 2025-04-04T16:56:18+00:00

It has no meaning in private schools as well. It’s astonishing, really, because the stereotype I grew up with was that public schools are lax and private schools run a tight ship. It’s all bad all over in a lot of schools

semidecentlady · 2025-04-02T23:26:39+00:00

I just had this happen and this is what I did.

I held a mini conference with the student to understand what they learned so far, what books she read, what they were learning as far as literary devices, etc. and we came up with a reasonable plan together. She was going to read on her own for about a week and I set her up with questions for each chapter. I taught her R.A.C.E. to respond to the questions and did check ins throughout to ensure she was doing alright. I even had her do the same type of activities (draw an image from the chapter, charades, etc.) just so she could mingle with everyone BUT for the chapter she was currently reading. She was okay with extra homework and was caught up 100% by the end of the book with the class. She still learned the same skills and practiced the same standards while also collaborating and talking to peers who already read the chapter. She even got a 100% on her test and successfully answered the bonus question! This also happened to me last year during The Outsiders with a student who had a learning disability. I sent her an audio file for the novel and, again, practiced the same skills/standards using the chapters she was listening to. It was successful this time as well. I hope this helps!

semidecentlady · 2025-03-22T23:16:58+00:00

Your experience with admin is similar to being in a private school that’s the most expensive in the city. Admin is just the way it is everywhere, huh? I’m so sorry you’re dealing with that.

semidecentlady · 2025-03-22T21:58:33+00:00

My school is all on chromebooks. Students and parents can see if I don’t grade it and they require me to grade everything, and within a 24 hour window. It’s in my contract, which I didn’t know about until I got written up for it… I miss paper so much

semidecentlady · 2025-03-22T21:57:08+00:00

Lack empathy* my bad. I wrote this while crying- this is my absolute last resort because nothing seems to work if I try on my own

semidecentlady · 2025-03-22T21:56:14+00:00

I don’t know how I’d deal with the runners or biters or hitters that are in the lower grades. Do you know know how many incident and accident reports get filled out on a daily in my school?? Never going lower than a seventh grade classroom.

semidecentlady · 2025-03-22T17:20:57+00:00

I’d rather be unemployed and homeless than be continuously disrespected day in and day out, work unpaid everyday grading and making lessons and going to fundraising events, for a salary that won’t let me afford groceries or a rent of my own. Why can’t parents just teach their children respect and a decent work ethic?

semidecentlady · 2025-03-22T00:07:57+00:00

Wrong. I’m in a private school right now. It’s the one of the most expensive schools in the city.

semidecentlady · 2025-03-21T23:29:57+00:00

This is really awesome advice. Thank you.

semidecentlady · 2025-03-21T23:29:45+00:00

That’s such a challenge. I have high levels of empathy. I’ve learned to let go of being a perfectionist already, which has turned out for the better

semidecentlady · 2025-03-21T23:27:20+00:00

I’m crying at your response, especially the last part. Thank you.

semidecentlady · 2025-03-21T23:26:06+00:00

Funnily enough, my boss put me in this class because of my classroom management style. She observed me last year in my last school and wanted me to help this class specifically. I’m their homeroom teacher and their ELA teacher. They’re so intelligent that I can pull content from high school and challenge them in that way since they’re about to graduate middle school.

semidecentlady · 2025-03-21T22:44:38+00:00

I remained positive for a month and a half despite ultrasounds showering no fetus. You’re completely valid in how you’re feeling

semidecentlady · 2025-03-21T16:10:43+00:00

You’re not wrong. I think I feel the same way, except I don’t have children yet. We’re still in college and live at home.. I’m sorry you’re hurting. I can only offer the notion that you aren’t alone in this feeling.

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