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Re: First day tips
By: Octavia Date: May 13, 2018, 6:51 pm
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Congrats on your new job! I'll add a recommendation to give
yourself plenty of time for your morning routine and commute.
Better to arrive a bit early and relaxed than rushed and
frazzled. That will set the tone for the rest of your day. Good
luck!
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Re: First day tips
By: Hmmm Date: May 15, 2018, 11:08 am
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Can you ask if you can come in for a couple of hours this week
to observe the class you'll be taking over and maybe another
class of the same grade/subject?
I also agree with planning to arrive a half hour early than you
would actually plan to be there. Maybe look for a coffee shop in
the area where you could have a 20 min downtime between
commuting to location and actually having to go into the school.
Make sure they've communicated all of the "pre-work" items you
need to have done before actually going into the classroom like
finishing up paperwork or getting a badge and maybe see if that
can be done this week instead of on Monday. That also gives you
a little more time to familiarize yourself with the school.
I'd also look at the schools website and see if you can begin
learning faces and names for other teachers or staff you'll be
interacting with regularly.
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Re: First day tips
By: gmatoy Date: May 15, 2018, 3:56 pm
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[quote author=Runningstar link=topic=20.msg203#msg203
date=1526132509]
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.
[/quote]
I totally agree with this advise! I was doing a long-term sub
job and had taken in a dressier outfit to change into for an
evening family program. Good thing, because that was the day
that my pants ripped. I was so happy to have a change of
clothing!
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Re: First day tips
By: bopper Date: May 16, 2018, 9:05 am
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For your first day, find out if there are any special events
that day. I remember my first day as an engineer...I dressed up
and showed up to work only to find out it was the day of the
company picnic.
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Re: First day tips
By: lithigin Date: May 16, 2018, 6:34 pm
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I taught only for one year but quickly discovered that a normal
work wardrobe of biz casual didn't work very well. Clothing that
hung normally when standing quickly became inappropriate due to
huge amounts of squatting, bending over a desk, etc. Camisoles,
layers. I think it's also reasonable to ask your supervisor or
dept head for a quick rundown: "Hi, I'm so excited to fill in
for the remainder of the year! As the students often get rowdier
as we get closer to end of the year, could you share some of the
most important culture / procedure things I'll need to know for
a smooth transition?"
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Re: First day tips
By: guest14 Date: May 16, 2018, 8:52 pm
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Thank you all. This school is not quite what I expected, but
I'm managing. It really helped to know I had everything ready
the day before. The school is so nervous about scaring me off,
that they are just thrilled I'm stepping up to help. They
expect the current science teacher to continue to co-teach for
the rest of the year.
I should have mentioned that this is a private school for kids
who struggle emotionally. Oddly, this gives me a weird leg up,
as I have met and talked to many of the kids as part of my
previous job. (Mental health crisis work, so I know a lot about
some of these kids who have made suicide attempts or threats.
That has been delicate to navigate, but oddly, at this school
kids seem cool with it.)
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Re: First day tips
By: JacklynHyde Date: May 19, 2018, 7:05 pm
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I work at a school that specializes in work with at-risk
students (96% economically disadvantaged, 30% homeless). As long
as they know you are there for them, they will respond. It may
take them a few weeks to let their guard down a little because
change is TOUGH. Give them time, and give yourself time as well.
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Re: First day tips
By: TootsNYC Date: May 26, 2018, 11:36 am
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[quote author=katiekat2009 link=topic=20.msg347#msg347
date=1526227047]
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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My teacher friend said the same thing. That she's incredibly
strict and vigilant in the beginning of the year (she
specifically mentioned the formatting of homework/assignment
notebooks, and standing in a straight line against the wall when
waiting), because it establishes discipline that she AND the
kids can then coast on for the rest of the year with only
minimal renewal efforts.
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