I'm a first year teacher and it's been tough and I've really started to think that teaching is not for me. I even told my admin I wouldn't be coming back next year. But this is making me rethink things. Pray for my discernment y'all and if you have any tips or advice I would appreciate it
@heidistefaniak
7 ай бұрын
You make me feel invigorated and ready to teach every time I watch a video
@chrisoulalakkas8968
7 ай бұрын
Disciplined Men build their future. Aimless Men dream of one.
@robinsartsandcrafts6500
7 ай бұрын
Hey Reynolds, I just posted this in your Facebook group. I know you had to quit working at a school where you loved the kids. I admire your dedication and how you relate to the kids. Asking for some extra insight. Maybe it would make good video content for you? Hello wonderful people, I am hoping some of you amazing people can share your wisdom. I teach art 5 days a week, at 5 different locations in 3 separate cities. I have applied for a job at a private school. If I get this job I will have to quit at least most the jobs I have. One place I work, I’ve worked there since 2009, it’s a public charter for homeschooled kids, most of them have special needs, and or behavioral problems. I have a strong bond with these kids, especially the most “difficult” ones. I spent a weekend grieving their loss before I could even apply at this other job. The kids all have a core teacher who oversees their academic work, and does a bit in their classroom. The school was set up to just do enrichment classes, but this year due to parent requests has been doing more academic work with the kids. One group, grades 3-5 dislikes their core teacher, I think it’s getting better, but it’s still not going well for her and them. I know it’s because this group has a VERY difficult time following any directions, and if I’ve struggled with getting them to cooperate with doing something fun, I can’t imagine teaching them math. I also have kids in every age group who can only cope with being in my class, so they’re with me all day when I’m there, so you can imagine how impossible it feels for me to leave them. I am thinking of some ways to prime them for the possibility of me leaving. I was thinking of having the kids sit in a circle, and asking them to think about a person they don’t like, and asking them to think about what good qualities they have. I would explain that every person has their struggles, weaknesses and strengths, talk about empathy. My reason for this would be, so if the time comes I have to sit in a circle and explain to them that I’m leaving, and if they can only imagine being left with a teacher they don’t prefer, I can have them recall what positives they can see in that teacher. If I don’t get the job, it’s still a great lesson. My goal is to have more discussions about creating resiliency, and seeing that there will be several people in their lives who will be special to them, and that they don’t need only me to succeed. I don’t want them to feel abandoned. This is really hard for me, and I’m needing to leave because of several dynamics that have not been good for my overall well being. Please be kind and gentle with me.❤️ Can any of you share some more advice about how to help me with this goal? Thank you all so much for your time and thoughtful responses.
@nnnaaa5227
7 ай бұрын
Hello Reynolds! 😢 I'm in my first year, and I can't see myself working anymore as a teacher.
@sophiaentzminger5011
3 ай бұрын
I hear the first year is the hardest. I hope you will continue, if not maybe change schools or districts.
@chriscarson1903
7 ай бұрын
I’m in! Sign me up Coach!
@joeweakland7655
7 ай бұрын
Didn’t realize I needed to hear these words and that this video was going to speak so strongly to me. Definitely helps hearing it from a fellow teacher who understands the daily (or millisecond-level) challenges of teaching. So thank you.
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