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First day tips
By: guest14 Date: May 11, 2018, 9:17 am
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I'm starting a new job on Monday. Any tips for surviving the
first day. I'm going to be teaching, which I haven't done in a
long time, and I'm coming in at the end of the year, just to add
to the challenge.
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Re: First day tips
By: Twik Date: May 11, 2018, 9:32 am
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Have you seen what other teachers usually wear? That could give
you a hint.
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Re: First day tips
By: guest38 Date: May 11, 2018, 9:46 am
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Yay, fun! Congratulations! What grade/level?
I'd say business casual, unless it's lower elementary. Does the
school have any special end of the year days coming up soon?
That might help you decide what to wear. Field day usually
means shorts or jeans. Award day usually meant Sunday best.
I took over at the end of the school year one time. Middle
school. It was a hoot! ;)
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Re: First day tips
By: spookycatlady Date: May 11, 2018, 9:54 am
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I used to teach a million years ago... and these things I think
might be universal truths for North American teaching:
Office manners:
1. Bring your own coffee mug and wash and rinse it every day, if
you are a coffee/tea drinker,
2. Use the photocopier/print centre off rush hours if possible
(after school during designated prep periods),
3. Always be kind and respectful to the office support staff and
custodial staff. They are the greatest allies in having your day
run smoothly.
Teaching manners:
1. Count to ten before you respond to sarcasm or backtalk
because it will help you to avoid snapping,
2. Learn the names of your students as quickly as possible,
3. Don't get into an argument or debate with students unless you
are actually willing to change *your* mind on a subject...
otherwise remember to steer conversations to the original
subjects with as much calmness as you can muster.
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Re: First day tips
By: Chez Miriam Date: May 11, 2018, 9:55 am
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Take some painkillers in your handbag [I find new jobs can make
my brain ache until it starts to be familiar], find where the
loos are before you need them, and enjoy!
Hope you're happy there.
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Re: First day tips
By: Runningstar Date: May 12, 2018, 8:41 am
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The best advice I ever took was to have one outfit that I didn't
hate - but was just ok, that I kept hanging in my closet ready
to go. There will be a morning where everything goes wrong and
for some reason you are also running late and you spill
something on yourself. That just ok outfit will be there
waiting. Black slacks, plain lightweight top, cardigan, done.
The other thing is to make sure that you really do know how to
get to work on time and aren't stressing out over being late.
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Re: First day tips
By: flamingo Date: May 12, 2018, 9:58 am
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First off congratulations! Taking over as the year is finishing
up is going to be a bit of a challenge, but you can do it! The
best advise I ever got as a stressed out young teacher was
"Teach the children." at the end of the day if you stick true
to that you will be fine. Also pack your sense humor and be
very flexible.
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Re: First day tips
By: guest126 Date: May 13, 2018, 9:10 am
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Do you know why the previous teacher left? Be prepared that the
kids are going to be thrown off by someone new in the classroom
and know that it's *not you personally*.
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Re: First day tips
By: katiekat2009 Date: May 13, 2018, 10:57 am
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My daughter is a teacher and her advice is "Don't let them (the
students) see you smile before Christmas!" I hope you have a
good experience. Good luck.
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Re: First day tips
By: masterofsquirrels Date: May 13, 2018, 3:11 pm
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Congratulations!
I don't know anything about teaching, so I can't help with that.
However, new job is super exciting and scary. I think you need
to remember that you know what you're doing, you've got this,
and to take a deep breath.
Breathe.
I'm taking my own advice as I am staring a new job tomorrow too
;)
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