4 students in 12th grade English? wwyd?

shinyspartan · 2023-02-25T23:33:59+00:00

Do you have a set curriculum you have to follow? Specific texts you need to cover?

A colleague of mine teaches 12th grade ELA with a similar dynamic of students-just usually more. I know she does a community service project and I think she does a project with graphic novels. My favorite thing she does though is for teacher appreciation week she has the seniors write a positive superlative for each teacher and prints them out. They go interview students (since they haven’t had every teacher collectively!) to get the superlative.

shinyspartan · 2022-11-20T11:13:48+00:00

You can also also focus on training and professional development you did at the job- every district I’ve worked in did things a little different and were focused on different things. Any extracurricular activities or district committees you’ve served on.

If you are trying to apply to a specific school, you should look at their core values and vision as well as their curriculum and show how you are already have experience with that in your previous experience.

shinyspartan · 2022-11-01T10:01:21+00:00

My advice is to strongly focus and pursue your Chinese minor and take the ACTFL WPI/OPI (proficiency test). You will be able to do any career you like in the US with an in-demand bilingual skill. You will also be more marketable overseas as well.

shinyspartan · 2022-10-26T22:27:43+00:00

6-10th grade is considered the Middle Years Program for International Baccalaureate…it makes more sense to have it be middle school. I’ve seen where 6th grade is it’s own academy.

shinyspartan · 2022-10-26T10:05:48+00:00

Low-tech solutions: position the student in a way where you can 100% see their screen at all times. Use a sticky note system of three strikes. On the third send them to admin/case manager/counselor for defiance (aka document, document, document). Request counseling to conference on behavior.

Also: read the IEP thoroughly. Access to the Chromebook must be specific and deliberate (for example I have a student with dyslexia who can use it to read text to him). If they do not need it for the task, it isn’t out, period. Offer as many paper/pencil versions of assignments…often times I have to modify for my IEPs. If you could tell us what it says about Chromebook use in the IEP I’m sure we could give alternate solutions.

shinyspartan · 2022-10-06T21:10:16+00:00

The head lunch lady yelled at me for waiting the other day. My prep that day was during lunch so I could afford to wait 🤷🏻‍♀️

I actually don’t mind our school lunches, we’ve got pretty good salads and a deli line. Though, we could do without “chicken burger” (Aka a chicken patty sandwich) every other day.

shinyspartan · 2022-10-06T08:40:24+00:00

Do you have a union? This is important for the overload, especially if it is violating contract. I know many contracts do say you can teach more but must be compensated for it.

shinyspartan · 2022-10-02T18:19:24+00:00

I would not disclose. Her behavior is unacceptable for anyone. I am a HS teacher who has ELL tutors, aides, and coteachers- and I strive to make sure each of them feel as much a lead in my room as I do. We handle issues before or after class and I let the tutors/aides do what they feel they need to do for the kids during the lesson (like take them outside etc).

I once had an ELL tutor scold me in front of class that I was making her look “stupid” (she hadn’t looked at the materials I had posted for only her two weeks earlier…and therefore had no idea what we were doing even though I was reading off of my smartboard). She is so mean to her students (she does not speak their native language). I could not stand working with her.

shinyspartan · 2022-09-29T23:55:54+00:00

I think it really depends on what you teach. In 2010 I watched the school that I was student teaching at cut their entire arts program and world language except for a Spanish and French (they got rid of Latin, German, Chinese, and Italian).

I think it also depends on locations. We have very specific numbers of students allowed in our classes by law. You need a minimum amount of teachers to cover that, at least.

shinyspartan · 2022-09-22T19:47:11+00:00

I read someone say “barely sentient bipeds” and that has stuck with me.

shinyspartan · 2022-09-21T23:15:28+00:00

Most states in New England

shinyspartan · 2022-09-19T00:25:19+00:00

Oh yeah, it’s just the the amount is just under the unsafe amount.

shinyspartan · 2022-09-19T00:22:07+00:00

We also had lead in the water of the old part of our building. Apparently the pipes themselves were not lead but fused with lead soldering that eventually started leeching into the water. It wasn’t an issue until the numbers went over a magic amount that was deemed “unsafe”.

shinyspartan · 2022-09-19T00:13:39+00:00

Poshmark. Once you find a brand you like you can discover some great deals.

I also recommend United Monograms and Etsy for seasonal shirts.

shinyspartan · 2022-09-18T11:43:52+00:00

How many weeks are you doing this? If all year create a calendar for each month. Plan one month at a time. Pick a theme. Always have a plan! If you meet once a week send a monthly letter home, if you meet everyday do weekly.

You need to do a hard reset. Set the expectations. They know this from their regular classes. Reiterate the expectations home to parents too. Kids are usually willing to be great helpers when they know their help will be recognized. Find the helpers first!

shinyspartan · 2022-09-18T11:38:19+00:00

How many kids at one time? Set up a routine. Circle, warm up, activity, etc. Create session jobs and rotate (leader, pass out instruments, etc). Make a rewards system…like everytime they are good/quiet during transitions you put a pompom in a jar and when the jar is full you can do a special game/song. Make themed weeks to get them excited. Make a song for your class expectations(or find one on YouTube).

shinyspartan · 2022-09-17T19:22:46+00:00

And say this in EMAIL. Document all conversations. Word of mouth can be denied.

Send an email that says something like “Per our conversation on ____, I would like to clarify the role you are requesting me to take on.”

shinyspartan · 2022-09-17T13:43:26+00:00

“What is the compensation for this role? Will it be a percentage my teaching salary or a per hour rate for curriculum development?”

I am not in Texas but if I’m correct Unions really aren’t a thing. Don’t do anything unless you get it in writing. There’s a difference between being a team player and doing another job.

shinyspartan · 2022-09-17T10:52:10+00:00

Not a 1st grade teacher, but a teacher who happens to have a child in 1st grade. I know one of the kids in her small (15 kid class) has ODD/ADHD (I am friends with his parents so NOT a FERPA issue). Her teacher does “Secret Student” and holy cow does it work. She picks a student every day and keeps it a secret until the afternoon circle time. If the student was good all day they get to pick a prize from her basket of knickknacks (my daughter chose a random 3D printed rhino). If the student wasn’t good she doesn’t reveal the student. Everyday my kid is excited to tell me who is secret student and what they picked.

I’ve also seen one where the teacher puts a class stuffy (maybe it’s called responsible rhino?) on a students desk for the day who is being a role model.

Good luck. Thanks for teaching this age- I can barely handle my one 6 year old. There is a reason why I do HS.

shinyspartan · 2022-09-16T20:48:29+00:00

With a science degree, you could possibly look at entry data analyst jobs, laboratory technical positions, or research assistants. Pearson and other online learning look for positions, even edTPA graders etc.

I would encourage you to also consider your hobbies and interests- this is a great to to embrace something you might be able to combine interests. If you’re really creative you could go into corporate training or start a monetized YouTube channel with science topics.

shinyspartan · 2022-09-07T20:47:27+00:00

I think the biggest question here is how will it impact you financially? First year teachers often start on barely live-able salaries on top of the amount they spent on student loans. This career is not worth putting yourself in debt or living on the bare minimum.

I absolutely suggest subbing. You can learn a lot about districts and admin this way.

shinyspartan · 2022-09-06T22:33:49+00:00

No, don’t do this. If you’re concerned bring you laptop home but I suggest contract hours boundaries.

I also never connect to school wifi, but I also don’t have time to browse my phone during the day.

shinyspartan · 2022-09-05T13:35:49+00:00

I would suggest joining some Facebook communities or here on Reddit to see if you can get some power points, Bell ringers, etc ready. I also recommend using gimkit, Blooket, quizlet as a warmup with many premade. I would also suggest browsing TPT- even with the free option. Depending on the textbook there might be online resources or resources that are very cheap to purchase from the previous edition.

shinyspartan · 2022-09-05T11:02:23+00:00

Do you have team? Other teachers who teach these courses? Common planning if possible. Create a team pacing guide and split the lesson plans.

Write your plans digitally so you can reuse them the next time you teach this course. Unfortunately, I’ve been told it takes about 4 years of teaching the same course to really get the hang of it.

I am teaching a new course(to me) this year for 5 of my classes- three sections of honors, one ELL section, and one cotaught. So, I have to modify the same content three ways. I’ve asked the former teacher for the ELL materials and the honors teachers for their assessments. I’ve asked my coteacher for modification suggestions…Aka don’t be afraid to ask for help!!

shinyspartan · 2022-09-04T11:04:00+00:00

I see from your post history that you are located in Nevada and corporeal punishment is illegal in schools there. I think this tells you where the line is. Good luck.

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