Re: co-teacher trouble

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You should have a conversation with this person, when the
children are not around, and ask what she expects of you...and
you should not tolerate her jumping down your throat. Even if
she has "issues" outside of work that you are aware of, you
are an adult, in a job situation, and she should treat you
politely ... mention this behavior to your university
coordinator and ask for advice on how to handle it. As a 56
year old adult, I sometimes clam up when someone is rude to
me (especially a supervising teacher -- I am a
paraprofessional) ... but other times, I tell the person
right to their face, with a soft voice, no anger, and a
straight face, that I don't appreciate their tone, and if
they have a problem to talk to me directly about the issue
and not scold me like a child. But it's a fine line between
insubordination and defending oneself ... and if you are a
young adult going into the working world, you need to be sure
you play the politics the right way.

In our school, the student teacher does indeed do it all, but
the supervising teacher helps out, reviews lessons after the
fact, and watches .... does NOT interrupt DURING the lesson,
but may assist with problem students or those with 504s ...

Do what you're doing, and be sure to keep communication open
with this teacher so she knows you are there to learn from her
... and if she gives you a hard time, just gently say, you
are sorry if she is having a bad day, but don't think she
should take it out on you, since you are there to learn "from
her." Maybe that'll help
 

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