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Fragile X syndrome can be tricky to understand and it may not be one of the student teaching difficulties you've prepared for. But with a few changes to your typical teaching style, you can be a much more effective teacher to your student with...
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You might remember your parents dressing you oh so carefully on your first day of school as a kid. For teachers, you do have to dress yourself now...
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I originally got into teaching through a nationwide alternative certification program. My experience was mixed, so I want to share with you some of...
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The student teaching evaluation is typically completed by your supervising teacher at the end of the semester. Your program will ask them to rate how...
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Student teaching observation time can be nerve-wracking! But it doesn’t have to be. Take a deep breath, take time to prepare, and you’ll do fine.
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Writing a back to school parent letter is an important task. It helps parents know what to expect and tells them the information they need! Let’s...
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Mentors can make all the difference for a first-year teacher. Mentors provide you with support, guidance, and advice on things like classroom...
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Good question! The traditional path to teaching is to earn an education degree and your teaching licensure at the same time. However, while that is...
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It’s no secret that teachers are often stuck paying for classroom supplies from their own pockets. That really adds up (especially if you need...
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When I was a new teacher, I had several kids in my class that had something called an IEP. Trouble was, I had no idea what an IEP was! Now, they are...
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Inclusion is creating a community in your classroom that includes both students with and without disabilities. Research shows us that not only is...
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Teaching can sometimes feel like a frustrating exercise in “teaching to the middle.” By knowing how to individualize lessons for your students, you...
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Teaching is a stressful job. Even if you're good at staying organized, the stress just seems to build up. It can also be especially stressful during...
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As a student teacher, writing a letter to parents is your first step in communicating with families. It serves as their introduction to you as their...
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Teaching and grad school are both very challenging. Doing them together is not for the faint of heart! It is possible though — I’ve done it, and so...
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Every teacher has their own favorite age. Some teachers love teaching 4th graders, others enjoy the challenge of teaching high school calculus or...
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Working with an experienced teacher is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about teaching in general, get feedback on your teaching specifically,...
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Goal setting is an important and ongoing part of any career. As a teacher, setting personal goals can help you stay focused and motivated. They can...
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Student teaching is an important part of your work experience as an educator, so you should definitely list it on your resume. Of course, that might...
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You taught the lessons. You turned in all the write-ups. You finished your student teaching! Here’s how to add student teaching to your resume,...
