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Hi all.
Recently I started a new private tuition job at a local private school in England, tutoring English to two young Japanese boys (6 and 8).
This is my first paid teaching job, and I was very lucky to receive it as I am still working towards my degree at university and I did not have experience teaching children before.
...See MoreHi all.
Recently I started a new private tuition job at a local private school in England, tutoring English to two young Japanese boys (6 and 8).
This is my first paid teaching job, and I was very lucky to receive it as I am still working towards my degree at university and I did not have experience teaching children before.
So far it is going very well, but I feel that the youngest pupil's attention is wearing very thin. I have used everything I can think of: puppets, stuffed toys, drawings, Pokemon cards, games; but he gets sick of all of them after one minute!
Has anyone any advice or tips for me regarding private tuition with young children? I can imagine they'd rather be learning (or not) with their friends, but there is nothing I can do about that.
Thank you :)
On 3/03/12, Melindakm wrote: > On 2/19/12, melindakm wrote: >> I have taken the PLT 7-12 524 and failed both times (the >> first time by 1 pt and the second time when I felt much >> more prepared by 4 pts) . The reason is time. I am 44 years >> old and was diagnosed with ADHD as a child but have never >> taken medic...See MoreOn 3/03/12, Melindakm wrote: > On 2/19/12, melindakm wrote: >> I have taken the PLT 7-12 524 and failed both times (the >> first time by 1 pt and the second time when I felt much >> more prepared by 4 pts) . The reason is time. I am 44 years >> old and was diagnosed with ADHD as a child but have never >> taken medication until now. I am trying to get extended >> time. My problem is I didn't have it verified during my >> undergrad studies. Even though it was difficult for me I >> was able to make it with no accommodations. I had a 3.89 >> GPA, but was always the last one finished with my tests and >> studied constantly. Now ETS is making me jump through hoops >> to qualify for time. The test has been changed from 524 to >> 624 which has less constructed response and more multiple >> choice. Has anyone taken this test and can you tell me if >> it the differences? I have looked every where and cannot >> find a study guide for the 624. If anyone has taken it do >> you think I need to have a different study guide for the >> 624 if one is in existence? The one I just bought is REA >> Praxis PLT 7-12. I bought this one because it was the only >> one I found directed for my specific test and not all of >> them grouped together.Is there a better one. I have got to >> pass the test this time (March 10) or the next time to keep >> my job. Thank you in advance. Melindakm
by Prospective Science Teacher
Mar 10, 2012
I need help with passing the MTTC Biology. I used the MTTC study guide books and the AP Biology and the certification test prep books to study. Are there any test prep courses for the subject? If so, let me know. I am open to any suggestions on how to pass the test.
by respected by her inner city high school atudents.
Mar 22, 2012
She was being treated to in your face racism, but it seemed her being racially discriminated against was considered ok by the administrators of the "Institution".
I hope she left that poor excuse for a school.--old teacher
I have been teaching in a very low income district. This is my first year in this district. There is a teacher on our team who is very negative. She is frequently seen putting down children ( calling them names and putting them down). She is a negative force that often times brings down others around her.
Many teachers feel the way I feel...See MoreI have been teaching in a very low income district. This is my first year in this district. There is a teacher on our team who is very negative. She is frequently seen putting down children ( calling them names and putting them down). She is a negative force that often times brings down others around her.
Many teachers feel the way I feel about her. She should not be in this high needs racially diverse school. ( She has made racist remarks in the past regarding ELL students). Every Monday she is often heard saying " I hate this place, I cannot wait to get out".
No one seems to stand up to her. I finally was fed up with her always getting her way. In a professional way, I spoke up that I disagreed with her at in a meeting. She often gets services for her kids because she cannot handle them etc ( extra support). Often leaving other students in other grades getting nothing. When I told her how I felt she became extremely volatile in the meeting. Mumbling very inappropriate things under her breathe ( I'm going to kill someone if I don't get out of this meeting).
When I confronted her on what she mumbling she yelled that I was immature! ( in front of my colleagues).
She has had multiple complaints against her. But nothing gets done ( everyone just excepts it). I finally wanted to stand up to her for myself, colleagues, and the kids.
Now, I am in a boat where I am not sure what direction to go. Being new I do not want to stir the pot up. I asked to meet with my principal to discuss this matter. Any tips on how to handle the situation?
Thanks for listening
by or bad career?
Apr 2, 2012
I'm hoping new teachers can offer me some advice.. I HATE my job and am unsure if teaching is for me.
Background: I have a BA in Spanish, chemistry and education.. yup I took over 4 years to graduate :).
My student teaching was K-5 Spanish (which I hated) and science to all grades in a private school.. which I liked.
I...See MoreI'm hoping new teachers can offer me some advice.. I HATE my job and am unsure if teaching is for me.
Background: I have a BA in Spanish, chemistry and education.. yup I took over 4 years to graduate :).
My student teaching was K-5 Spanish (which I hated) and science to all grades in a private school.. which I liked.
I did a volunteer stint in Ecuador (using my science skills) and got a visa. I did found a job teaching at a K-12 private school. This is English for non native speakers. I'm replacing an American left because the kids were awful. The other 2 teachers took an extra class for overtime pay and one doesn't want to give that up. Since I want to teach secondary, I asked for older kids. I have 4 classes of them plus a class for school parents.. the school had been wanting to try offering parents English classes. That's 4 evenings a week.
I HATE it, but there are truly unique issues here: The juniors and seniors are TOTALLY out of control.. it is absolutely NOT "just me". Starting in November (before I started) there have been mandatory parent/student/teacher meetings to discuss the issues. Their class average is 12.5 on a scale of 0-20.. i.e. 63. (That is bumped up by the fact that this is a Catholic school so they have this stupid fluff "values" class where they have an average of 19/20.) They drink and smoke pot as well as cigarettes on campus. They steal. They stole a teacher's grade book and told the principal "it will re appear when we get our cell phones back". (Cells are prohibited and supposed to be taken from students when found by teachers or adminstrators.) They ADORE one of the other English teachers, yet they steal candy she brings to play games with younger students and eat it in class; they also stole her teacher's book--she ended up paying for a new one because she admits she's disorganized and she couldn't prove one of them took it.
I won't get into describing their behavior, but the bad behavior is not just chatting or goofing off. Two English teachers left because of their behavior-- and both only had 1 class of students this age. Two non English teachers have quit and others say they will not return next year because "we'll still have the juniors and the (numerous) seniors who won't pass/graduate this year". Numerous parents--of students ranging in age from 2nd grade to seniors-- have pulled their kids from the school and told the principal the behavior of these kids is why. Another English teacher is so loved she calls herself a rock star, yet her behavior issues are worse than mine. And she (I kid you not) entered a sham marriage to get legal status to stay here because so many kids and parents begged her and the school to find a way for her to stay.. she couldn't get a work visa.
Issue 2: The textbooks we have to use are unusable. Ms. Rock Star gets around that my teaching content that follows the theme of the book but isn't in the book- -i.e. their was a unit on junior high kids discussing their class preferences so she made a US schools vs. Ecuadorian schools unit herself. But the principal gets upset that more in the book isn't used/filled in--although for Ms. Rock star he doesn't care. (FYI: I love Ms. Rock Star, and she used a grand her parents sent her to travel "for Christmas" and paid for a kid on scholarship to go to the USA on an exchange program.)
We have no other resources.. we have no way to use a computer lab and no way to show movies (or any movies to show).
Issue 3: Both the other non star teacher and I have students who are resentful not to be with Ms. Rock star.. my room is by hers and my students have been known to wander into her room and refuse to come back.
Issue 4: Parents complain constantly.. about all teachers (yes even Ms. Rock star :). My favorite in fact is about Ms. Rock star "My 2nd grader can't write 2 sentences in English as homework". Do you help her? No. Does she ask for help. No.. I just do it for her. Another gem I got was "she cut points for cheating and that lowered his grade". But he did cheat. Oh.. I know. He didn't know the answers on a section.
Issue 5: Non academic serious interruptions of the school day-- preparing for the independence day band march, intramural week, school clean up day-- are constant.
Is this anything like your work environment as a new teacher??
Thanks for reading and replying!
by subteacher86
Apr 10, 2012
Hi,
I've been looking for a teaching position for about six months now and no luck. My resume has gotten me interviews, and my interviews have gotten me substitute teaching trials, but I haven't gotten any further. Usually, the principal claims that they aren't able to hire anyone new. If that's the case, why did I even get an interview? ...See MoreHi,
I've been looking for a teaching position for about six months now and no luck. My resume has gotten me interviews, and my interviews have gotten me substitute teaching trials, but I haven't gotten any further. Usually, the principal claims that they aren't able to hire anyone new. If that's the case, why did I even get an interview? I feel like they think there's something wrong with me personally, but what is it? I substitute frequently in the area and sometimes have classroom management issues, but I sincerely try to resolve them. To be honest, though, it's just discouraging, and I'm getting tired of being in the education field, especially if I can't be a teacher, even though I'm licensed and certified.
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