Well, I survived day one at Drum! Of course the students aren't going to show their true colors yet ,but in general I think I have a great set of students. The students I've been "warned" about have problems like "disorganization" and "chattiness." That is much different than the problems I had last year. I don't sense any malice or total apathy from the students, and a lot of them are very dedicated to learning. I am very hopeful for this year.
I was nervous, but I think I always will be no matter how many years I've been teaching. I can tell a difference between year 1 and year 2. I think part of it is I feel more "a part" of the school since I've been around for a few months rather than starting my first day.
I truly feel like a contributing member to my partner teacher, math/science department, and my 7th grade team. I am hopeful that I can improve their science curriculum and make a difference there.
Originally I was set to teach 2 sections of Pre-Algebra (rather than 1 of each course offered), but some changes were made and I offered to teach one of each. This was decided yesterday and while it will mean more work it almost makes things simpler in terms of what students I have. It also makes me look good once again, which helps.
I'm sure I will have bad days and days where the kids seem like little terrors, but I think I've got a great bunch. I look forward to actually teaching this year.
I'll keep you posted! Thanks for reading!
I was nervous, but I think I always will be no matter how many years I've been teaching. I can tell a difference between year 1 and year 2. I think part of it is I feel more "a part" of the school since I've been around for a few months rather than starting my first day.
I truly feel like a contributing member to my partner teacher, math/science department, and my 7th grade team. I am hopeful that I can improve their science curriculum and make a difference there.
Originally I was set to teach 2 sections of Pre-Algebra (rather than 1 of each course offered), but some changes were made and I offered to teach one of each. This was decided yesterday and while it will mean more work it almost makes things simpler in terms of what students I have. It also makes me look good once again, which helps.
I'm sure I will have bad days and days where the kids seem like little terrors, but I think I've got a great bunch. I look forward to actually teaching this year.
I'll keep you posted! Thanks for reading!
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