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I am currently a student making my way through the educational program and getting close to my student teaching. I know that my hours of hard work will pay off, and my teachers will prepare me the best they can; however, my biggest fear is not having the "look."

I am petite and look a little young for my age. I have the general professional look down, but I wanted to get some good pointers. How do you walk into the classroom and not look like the "new girl?"

So ladies, I am all ears. I want to know about the good, the bad, and the ugly. I want to know the "do's and the don'ts." Any suggestion and pointer that you may have to ease my fear are welcome. Thank you!
Hair cut & glasses? I know a young teacher who wanted to look older also. She chose a short face framed hair cut (chin length). I also think that glasses for reading look professional and can make one look studious. You will be fine though espcially you seem to feel good about everything else. Congrads and good luck.

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Feb 2, 2011
Lynde This may sound silly, but wear high heels. For some reason, it helps. The reading glasses is a good idea. But also keep in mind, that acting confident, calm and cool, is ultimately what the rest of us do. Also, make sure you are organized. If you're scrambling to find the roll-book, your glasses, a pencil, the hall-passes, wahtever, you're going to...See More
Feb 2, 2011


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