Posted in Lighthearted, Uncategorized on Oct 29th, 2008 2 Comments »
…and so are my kids’ subtle insults.
Speaking of Halloween…I think I may have found my costume for this year.
Student 1: No offense Miss S., but you really remind me of Velma from the Scooby Doo movie. You know, the really nerdy one who always wears an orange sweater?
Me: …Thanks…
Student 2: Shut up! Don’t say that [...]
Posted in Classroom Management, Methods, Teacher Perks, Teaching is Collaborative on Oct 28th, 2008 7 Comments »
Though I maintain this year’s schedule is far more difficult than last, not everything’s turned for worse. One difference is… I’VE GOT HELP NOW!
Three things:
1. An Algebra Tutor
Recently graduated from college, and helps out in ALL THREE of my algebra classes. We’re developing a routine where he pulls out 3-4 students per day to provide [...]
Posted in Reflections on Oct 27th, 2008 No Comments »
The other day was not so great; it may have started with the lack of sleep the night before or just the immense responsibility that follows me like a shadow. By 2:30 pm on Thursday my patience had run low, my students were frustrated, and so was I. One student in particular was not engaged [...]
Posted in First-Year, Struggles on Oct 22nd, 2008 1 Comment »
PROGRESS REPORTS ARE DUE ON FRIDAY AND I DON’T HAVE ALL MY GRADES IN!
I HAVE TO WRITE A QUIZ FOR FRIDAY!
I HAVE TO PLAN FOR MY CULINARY ARTS ELECTIVE ON FRIDAY!
I HAVE A FRIEND FROM BERKELEY WHO IS FLYING IN TO NY TO STAY WITH ME FOR THE WEEKEND. I MUST BE HER TOUR GUIDE [...]
Posted in Shout Outs on Oct 20th, 2008 No Comments »
Just the cure for an October Monday… SupTeach is happy to introduce two new contributors to our community!
Let’s give a warm welcome to Mistermaestro and CMalixi!
Mistermaestro teaches at a middle school in Oakland, while CMalixi is working and student teaching towards a single subject social studies credential. Both would like to share their experiences with [...]
Posted in Reflections, Shout Outs, Struggles on Oct 19th, 2008 9 Comments »
October is not a good month for new teachers. October is the month you lose that initial adrenaline of “wow, I’m a teacher. I’m going to change lives” October is the month your ‘honeymoon’ period with students fades away. October is the month when students start to test you. Me: “Alright, you guys got that? [...]
Posted in Higher Ed on Oct 12th, 2008 No Comments »
Last night I brought some students to see a show called Taking Over by Danny Hoch, a pioneer in Hip-Hop Theater. Taking Over is a one-man show where Danny takes a look at the gentrification in Brooklyn through the eyes of various community figures, from greedy developers to hippy hipsters to the locals who have [...]
Posted in Lighthearted, Teacher Perks on Oct 10th, 2008 No Comments »
My favorite field trips in school include the farm in 3rd grade, camp at Catalina in 5th grade, outdoor ed. camp in 6th grade, Washington DC in 8th grade, Knott’s Berry Farm for band in jr. high, and Six Flags for fall rally in high school. As a student, field trips were a day of [...]
Posted in Lighthearted on Oct 10th, 2008 2 Comments »
Setting: At the door as I greet 5th period students into class.
Characters: Me, a (really) short 10th grader W (who looks like he’s an 8th grader), and a young lady I’ll refer to as… young lady.
Preface: As young lady walks to her classroom next door, an audible (sorta angry?) exchange between W and young lady [...]
Posted in Advice, Methods on Oct 9th, 2008 5 Comments »
One trait good teachers share is they all really care about their students. They really care about their success, and they really care about them as people – as more than just students.
You can toil over lesson plans til your brain explodes, you can grade until your body drops, but care is almost innate. I [...]
