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I got a new job!

ToraniTorani member
in April 2012 Moms
I've been working on my teaching credential for what seems like forever, and it finally went through a few months ago, but no one was hiring. I finally got two interviews on Wednesday, and I got the call yesterday that they picked me! Of the two, it was even the one I wanted! I will be starting after Winter Break, teaching high school Algebra and Geometry. I'm so excited! My current boss is pissed, even though I warned her months ago that I was looking for a teaching job (I practically carry her  company as no one else seems to understand what customer service is). Anyways, can other teachers give me any advice about starting up halfway through the year? They just had finals, so at least I'm starting at the new semester. Other than my confidence that I am a great teacher, I'm terrified !
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  • chelle7707chelle7707
    Congrats!!!!!! :)
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  • sharrison88sharrison88
    Congratulations! What a great way to start the new year.
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  • alie78_80alie78_80 member

    Congrats on the new job!

    I also teach math, high school Geometry and Algebra 2. 

    This is my 11th year of teaching, the first few years are more challenging.  You are sometimes only a day or two ahead of the students in lesson planning, plus you are trying to figure out classroom management, the school climate, etc.  Are you familiar with the district?  Having a good mentor is huge the first few years.  Having someone that you can talk through issues with classroom management (everyone has them especially in the beginning when students are testing you to see what they can get away with).  I'm pretty firm with my students, and have high expectations for them.  I know I'm not their "favorite" teacher because I don't let them goof off and slack.  But, I'm totally fine with that.  I'm their teacher, not their friend, and it's my job to help them learn the content in the class.  But, I also have a lot of catch falls to help students if they are struggling.  My students know what I expect of them, I have learning goals for each section.  I have my students refer to where they are on those goals at different points during the chapter, if they aren't at a "passing" point for the goals then we go through them again so they can be successful.  If possible, make the quizzes and tests before you teach that chapter to the students (or if you don't make your own quizzes and tests, some districts don't allow this) make sure you review those before you teach that chapter.  That way you can help the students with the points of the chapter that are most important (should be the same as what's on the quiz or test).

    Wow, sorry for the novel.  I'm sure you will do great.  Teaching is a hard job but SOOOO worth it.  I love watching students go from completely lost to that ah ha moment.

    GL!

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  • Smartie26Smartie26 member
    Congratulations!!! =)
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  • AudreyB113AudreyB113 member
    Congratulations! So happy for you!
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  • MegSowersMegSowers member
    I started in Jan a few years ago with kindergarten. I know it's totally different, but I wish I had better classroom management. Since then, I've begun every year being a tight A$$ and having immediate, serious consequences, but it pays off because the students learn your expectations and that you are serious when you warn them. Find out what other teachers do. When I student taught in HS, the kids always had their phones out... Find out what the protocol is for cell phones, swearing, talking back, etc... Find out what the hallway rules are for passing between classes, going to the restroom, drink, etc, being late to class... Of course - lock down and fire drills. Like PP said, you don't have to be their friend, but you want them to make an effort, so offer before or after school help, or extra/make-up work, study guides... As for planning, like PP, I also plan with the end in mind. I think about the standards, make the test, then teach the subject. It's not teaching to the test; you are teaching the standards. Good Luck and congrats!! The beginning in the hardest part. You'll be a pro after the first week! ;)
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