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Foreign language ability

by Sam Foley

Feb 6, 2016

I live in New Mexico and speak Spanish.

I made sure that my sub coordinator knew that I speak Spanish.

After I told my sub coordinator, the number of jobs I got went up by about 30 percent.

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Kurt Mu On 2/06/16, Sam Foley wrote: > I live in New Mexico and speak Spanish. > > I made sure that my sub coordinator knew that I speak > Spanish. > > After I told my sub coordinator, the number of jobs I got > went up by about 30 percent.

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Feb 12, 2016

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Jumping the gun

by Sam Foley

Feb 9, 2016

I have middle school kids who constantly tell me that their teacher lets them leave as early as 5' before the bell.

I never give into that but they always try to rush to the door early and get out.

Problem is that one of my schools has 2 doors in each room.

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BJ You can get in trouble for letting them out early. I would only do that if it were mentioned in the plans. I know sometimes because of distance from other rooms they can go early. That happens quite frequently in gym. The thing that drives me crazy is kids in the hallway trying their luck. I have to remind them to stay in the classroom until the be...See More

Feb 10, 2016

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pixie Sam, My understanding is that you are not "letting" them leave early, but they are trying to rush out anyway. I understand your situation because it is harder to control the room when there are two doors. IMO, about all you can do is try to maintain a firm (not mean) no-nonsense manner and tell them at the beginning of class when you are ...See More

Feb 11, 2016

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Hiring

by Kim

Feb 10, 2016

I will be hiring 2 instructors for my learning center near Norridge, Il I am looking for someone who has a desire to teach math, Polish and English preferable. The center will be opening within 12 weeks..afternoon and early evening hours, less then 30 hrs a week. email me at [email removed]

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Jumping the gun

by Sam Foley

Feb 9, 2016

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Rich kids

by Sam Foley

Feb 1, 2016

How do you discipline rich kids when their parents can have you fired on a whim?

I know that rich parents of middle school, high school, and college students all over the country are threatening to get regular teachers fired if they do not give their kids straight A's.

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Lynne S On 2/01/16, Sam Foley wrote: > How do you discipline rich kids when their parents can > have you fired on a whim? > > I know that rich parents of middle school, high school, > and college students all over the country are threatening > to get regular teachers fired if they do not give their kids > straight A's.

My sist...See More

Feb 9, 2016

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pixie - It's not only rich kids Once the students catch on to the fact that the administration does not support the teachers, it is open season, and students of all stripes will get their parents to complain. After all, aren't we hearing in the media every day that American public school teachers are "below average" and that they alone are responsible for the kids' bad ...See More

Feb 9, 2016

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Rewards

by Dam Foley

Feb 9, 2016

What is the best way to reward good behavior in middle school while not making other students resentful?

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Ron Benton On 2/09/16, Dam Foley wrote: > What is the best way to reward good behavior in middle > school while not making other students resentful?

Be subtitle. Don't overdue the praise.

Feb 9, 2016

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The way you motivate students makes a difference

by Teachers.Net Gazette

Feb 7, 2016

In his short article on motivating students, Dr. Marv Marshall writes:

A very important difference between the two types of motivation concerns building characteristics and values such as integrity, kindness, generosity, caring, perseverance, and responsibility.

Click below to read the brief, but important, article.

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Right up my alley

by Kathy

Feb 2, 2016

I got a call from a former coworker yesterday asking if I wanted to sub in her self-contained low incidence autism classroom for the rest of the week (T-Th). I told her I could. I had a blast. She has great para's and support of the autism team. I told one of the autism team members that I could stay as long as they needed me or until my long term ...See More

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Ze Povinho On 2/02/16, Kathy wrote: > I got a call from a former coworker yesterday asking if I > wanted to sub in her self-contained low incidence autism > classroom for the rest of the week (T-Th). I told her I > could. I had a blast. She has great para's and support of > the autism team. I told one of the autism team members > that I coul...See More

Feb 2, 2016

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Kathy My friend called. She is off for at least another week. I told her I would take the job, but if I got a call for the other position, I would need to leave. Hopefully I can stay the week and start the other long term the following week. Kathy

On 2/02/16, Ze Povinho wrote: > On 2/02/16, Kathy wrote: >> I got a call from a former cow...See More

Feb 7, 2016

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Re: Green Teachers

by BJ

Feb 6, 2016

I think disrespect can occur at any age. It's the treating me like I'm dumb attitude that bothers me the most. Yes, I know how to operate a projector! No, you don't have to have kids read the whole time or watch a travel show about France. I have the skills to teach. That's why I take these assignments. What is more disturbing is that these so-call...See More

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Kid wants to..

by Phil

Jan 13, 2016

A 5th-grader wants to arm wrestle me in class. I agreed to do it tomorrow, but I want your opinion first. It's just friendly competition, and he is likely to lose. But what if he complains about me? I know we're not supposed to 'get physical' but this is a game.

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Kathy The snowball fight would get you banned from that school, if not from the entire district where I sub. However, more worrisome is that someone said you were sleeping during the planning period and you don't remember whether you did or did not fall asleep. Kathy

On 1/30/16, BJ wrote: > I would not have you back either. You need to develo...See MoreThe snowball fight would get you banned from that school, if not from the entire district where I sub. However, more worrisome is that someone said you were sleeping during the planning period and you don't remember whether you did or did not fall asleep. Kathy

On 1/30/16, BJ wrote: > I would not have you back either. You need to develop the > skill of with-it-ness, being aware of what's going on in your > classroom at all times. I can quickly determine if students > are acting strangely, or hiding something like a phone. They > certainly can't have been doing their work - and that's a red > flag. > > On 1/30/16, Ze Povinho wrote: >> On 1/29/16, Phil wrote: >>> Some kids brought some snow in after recess and started a >> snowball >>> fight in class. Before I knew it balls were flying across >>> the classroom - must have been at least 8. I yelled at >>> the kids to stop - nobody listened. Floor got soaking wet >>> and was slippery >> - >>> called custodian. Pincipal came by later - she sorta put >>> the >> blame >>> on me. I said maam,I was not involved. I did not see the >>> snow. I could not remember all the participants. She said >>> another >> teacher >>> said I was sleeping during prep time. I don't remember >>> this. >> Don't >>> know if I'll be back here - have been here since >>> wednesday and >> was >>> starting to like the place. >>> >>> On 1/28/16, some random dude wrote: >>>> On 1/14/16, Lee wrote: >>>>> On 1/13/16, Phil wrote: >>>>>> A 5th-grader wants to arm wrestle me in class. I >>>>>> agreed >>>>> to >>>>>> do it tomorrow, but I want your opinion first. It's >>>>>> just friendly competition, and he is likely to lose. >>>>>> But what >>>>> if >>>>>> he complains about me? I know we're not supposed to >>>>>> 'get physical' but this is a game. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Under no circumstances should you arm wrestle a student >>>>> of any grade. You are setting yourself up to be fired, >>>>> or possibly sued. Suppose he got hurt? Were you >>>>> planning to wrestle the rest of the class if they >>>>> asked? >>>> >>>> do it, let the kid win >> >> Probably, given the scenario, you will not come back to >> the site. If a principal says the sky is yellow when it is >> blue, the sky is yellow. If she says it was your fault, >> then it is your fault. >> >> Any allegations, whether they are true or false, are >> enough to fire a substitute. >> >> Ze >> >>

Feb 1, 2016

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Emma K Are these posts for real or is someone pulling our leg, posting this ridiculous stuff to see how we'll respond. If this is "for real", then I can only echo what BJ and Kathy said. Good grief!

Feb 2, 2016

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